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LF COAST ALABAMA GU LIFE ON THE
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When fall arrives on the Gulf Coast locals know that it is often the best time to hit the beach! On the cover a clay pumpkin crafted by artisans at the Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach takes a dip in the cool waves of Gulf Shores. Happy Fall, Y’all! Photo by Allison Marlow
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feature story Fall approaches the coast, on wings!
Alabama bird migration and trails
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contents Beach Art
Handcrafted pumpkins
16 Beach Happenings
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Take a haunted tour of Fort Morgan
Beach Decor
Condo décor vs home décor
28 Out and About Bulls on the Beach
32 Food
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Creole Shrimp and Eggplant Casserole
Taste of the Gulf
Where to eat at the beach
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APPROACHES THE COAST, ON WINGS! BY ALLISON MARLOW This fall days will shorten and our backyards will turn the colors of fall. In the northern half of the U.S. that change means orange, yellow and red leaves fluttering to the ground. On Alabama’s coast, most of our leaves remain but the birds perched among them will fill the skies with fall-hued feathers for a last meal before heading south for the winter. Experts estimate that 10 billion birds migrate across the Gulf of Mexico twice a year, in the spring and fall. A large percentage of them make coastal Alabama their last stop prior to the 500-mile trip. “This is one of the really great places in the whole U.S. to enjoy birds,” said John Borom who created October’s annual John L. Borom Alabama Coastal Birdfest 15 years ago. “Dauphin Island is one of the top 10 birding spots in the whole U.S. because of the neotropical migrants and songbirds that come through. This is also true at Fort Morgan and Gulf Shores too.” Borom said in the spring when the birds return to the U.S. from South America and the Yucatan Peninsula, “if there is a north wind they will just kind of rain out of sky,” he said. “They will have their breeding colors on and look like Christmas ornaments all 12 Beachin’ ● October 2018
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EXPERTS ESTIMATE THAT 10 BILLION BIRDS MIGRATE ACROSS THE GULF OF MEXICO TWICE A YEAR, IN THE SPRING AND FALL. SUMMER TANAGER
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over the ground, tired and exhausted.” In the summer months those birds head home to nest including about 30 percent of Alabama based birds who raise their chicks in Baldwin County. Others will continue on to Canada and other points north. Borom said there are roughly 445 species of birds in Alabama alone. Of those, 420 have been documented in Baldwin and Mobile counties. “This is a very birdy area,” Borom said. In the fall both Alabama flocks and birds from across the U.S. head south and fly right back over Alabama to spend their winters sunning in the warmer temperatures of South America. While the spring migration works like clockwork, two weeks in midApril and usually no more or less, birds heading south for the winter tend to meander and stretch their trips out a bit. Birdwatchers can usually see the first travelers overhead in September and will continue to see migrating birds through November. Much like northern leaves darken to harken the season, so do the migrating birds. The bright, flashy colors of the spring, meant to attract mates, give way to muted browns, blacks and
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white tones. Borom said hawks and ducks are especially exciting to look for as fall approaches. “Sometimes on Fort Morgan you can look up in the sky and see hundreds of hawks following the coastline and heading out to the gulf as they prepare to cross,” Borom said. Another delight for coastal residents is the number of tiny hummingbirds that also make the trek and are happy to stop by feeders for fuel. “If you keep your feeders up along the beaches and through the winter you will get a lot of western humming birds that are coming through,” he said.
ALABAMA’S BIRDING TRAILS Alabama’s Gulf Coast is a paradise not only for birders, but for visitors with many different outdoor interests. The Coastal Birding Trail features six birding loops in Baldwin and Mobile counties totaling over 200 miles. Each loop covers different ecological regions representative of the northern Gulf Coast and enables birders to experience different assemblages of bird species within each region. To learn more about the trails in other parts of the state visit www.alabamabirdingtrails. com. Below is information about the trails in and near Baldwin County:
5 RIVERS DELTA RESOURCE CENTER »» Coastal, Eastern Shore-Mobile Bay Causeway & Blakely Island Loop »» Best Seasons: Fall, Spring, Summer 5 Rivers sits on the banks of one of the canals that traverse the Mobile-Tensaw delta. The decks of the Delta Hall and the perimeter trail around the facility provide excellent vantage points to observe birds of the surrounding marsh and waterways. In spring and summer look for Brown Pelican, Osprey, King Rail, Marsh Wren and several species of herons and egrets. Occasionally, Least Bittern and Purple Gallinule may be encountered along the margins of the emergent marsh. Painted Bunting may also be possible in the thickets near the buildings. Check here for migrants in spring and fall. The decks of the Delta Hall and the perimeter trail around the facility provide excellent vantage points to observe birds that are representative of the lower MobileTensaw Delta marsh and waterways. In spring and summer look for Brown Pelican, Osprey, King Rail, Marsh Wren and several species of herons and egrets. Occasionally, Least Bittern and Purple Gallinule may be encountered along the margins of the emergent marsh. Painted Bunting may also be possible in the thickets near the buildings. In fall, you may see rafts of American White Pelicans foraging. In winter, the vegetation along the water’s edge is good habitat for Gray Catbird and a variety of sparrows. Across from the Delta Hall are hiking trails that meander through 14 Beachin’ ● October 2018
a grove of live oaks. Check here for migrants in spring and fall. DIRECTIONS: If following directions provided in the Coastal Birding Trail booklet, leaving Meaher State Park, proceed directly across US 90/98/31 and follow the signs to 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center. This facility is managed by the ADCNR State Lands Division for outdoor recreation, conservation and land stewardship. 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center 30945 Five Rivers Blvd. Spanish Fort, AL 36527 251-625-0814 www.alabama5rivers.com
AIRPORT, DAUPHIN ISLAND »» Coastal, Dauphin Island - Bayou La Batre Loop »» Best Seasons: Fall, Spring, Winter Dauphin Island Airport is set in a salt water marsh in which may be found Clapper Rail (common), Virginia Rail and Sora are fairly common( fall and winter), though secretive. Yellow Rail is very rare in winter as is Black Rail most of the year. Nelson’s and Sharp-tailed Sparrows may be seen in the grasses on the edge of the marsh. Longlegged waders may be seen feeding in the ponds on either side of the entrance. Other potential birds to be seen at the Dauphin Island Airport: Yellow Rail is very rare in winter as is Black Rail most of the year. Least Bittern is a breeding bird, but very secretive. Nelson’s and Sharp-tailed Sparrows may be seen in the marsh and grasses near the interpretative panel. Scan the grasses on either side of the runways for migrating Bobolink and other passerines. At low tide, the ponds to the Sound side (north) are good for shorebirds and long-legged waders, particularly
Snowy and Reddish Egret. Also in winter, scan the bay for waterfowl including Lesser Scaup, Bufflehead, Redbreasted Merganser, Horned and Eared Grebes. Barn, Northern Rough-winged and Cliff Swallows congregate on the power line during the breeding season, along with Redwinged Blackbirds and Northern Mockingbirds. There is an active Osprey nest in the south part of the marsh. If your visit is timed right, you may observe the parents feeding their hatchlings. During spring and fall migration check the brush and trees near Omega Street for passerines, particularly after a front with strong west winds. This is the time and place for possible vagrants. The airport is a county-owned public-use facility in Mobile County, Alabama, just northwest of the central business district of Dauphin Island. Observe the no trespassing signs for the Dauphin Island airport proper. Though this is a small general aviation strip there is regular helicopter traffic out to the gas wells in the Gulf. DIRECTIONS: If following directions provided in the Coastal Birding Trail booklet, return along Bienville Boulevard back to the water tower. Continue to the next intersection and turn right (north) on Lackland Street after passing the town hall on the left. Proceed on Lackland two blocks to Chaumont Avenue, turn left (west) and continue on Chaumont to Omega Street. Bear right toward the airport where there is salt marsh on both sides of the road. Continue to the end of the road and park.
BATTLESHIP PARK »» Coastal, Eastern Shore-Mobile Bay Causeway & Blakely Island Loop »» Best Seasons: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter Battleship Park presents the birder with a diversity of habitat to explore and a great variety of birds to observe. Pinto Pass and the mudflats of Mobile Bay filled with waterfowl in winter and shorebirds during migration, short grass lawns for dowitchers and Black-bellied Plover, salt water marsh with herons and egrets. During low tide this area is filled with herons, egrets and occasionally ibis, especially in late summer. Black-necked Stilt may be around any time of the year and in summer, Gull-billed Tern is present. As you drive into Battleship Park, look for a paved walkway to your right leading to an observation deck overlooking Pinto Pass. During low tide, this area is filled with herons, egrets and occasionally ibis, especially in late summer. Black-necked Stilt may be around almost any time of the year. In summer, Gull-billed Tern is present and Least Bittern often fly across from one marshy area to the next. During migration the mudflats are filled with shorebirds. Look for dabbling ducks in the shallows and bay ducks farther out in the deeper water to the south. There may
be numbers of Yellow-crowned Night Herons here with many immatures in late summer and Black- crowned year round. Continue around to the parking lot to the east side along the bay, checking for gulls and terns. Here are picnic tables and an overlook. Loggerhead Shrike is a possibility. The north end of the parking area allows for a different vantage point on the lawn for plovers and sandpipers that you might have missed from the other side. Immediately following heavy rains, the lawns of the park can be excellent for shorebirds including Black-bellied Plover, Least Sandpiper, and Short-billed Dowitcher. DIRECTIONS: If following directions provided in the Coastal Birding Trail booklet, cross over the bridge going westward and turn into the USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park on the left (south) [1.6]. An admission fee is charged per vehicle to enter Battleship Park, which entitles you to use the restrooms in the gift shop. USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park Battleship Parkway, Mobile Bay P.O. Box 65 Mobile, AL 36601-0065 (251)433-2703 http://www.ussalabama.com
BOGGY POINT »» Coastal, Gulf Shores Orange Beach Loop Boggy Point Boat Launch, an Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources facility, offers a small beach with an excellent view of Robinson Island, a roosting site for herons and egrets, to the east. Robinson Island offers important habitat for sea birds and because of that many areas are basically off limits to humans. Robinson Island is an important nesting area for Wading Herons and Terns. This vantage point provides a viewing site for birders without disturbing the roosting site. This location also gives an alternate view of Perdido Pass. DIRECTIONS: If following the directions in the Coastal Birding Trail brochure, continue west on AL 182 to AL 161 [2.0], turn right (north) and continue to Marina Road on the right [0.8], turn right (east) and proceed to the end of the peninsula [1.5] ending at the Boggy Point Boat Launch, an Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources location. Amenities include restroom facilities. Upon completing your visit, return to AL 161 and proceed across the intersection to the Catman Road parking lot to access the Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail system. October 2018 ● Beachin’ 15
BON SECOUR BAY »» Coastal, South Baldwin County Loop Bon Secour Bay is found on the eastern edge of Mobile Bay and provides a protected area for wintering waterfowl and seabirds. Scan the bay and the small canal for gulls and tern. Black-crowned Night-herons may be found roosting in the oaks scattered through the area. Scan the bay and the small canal next to the parking lot for gulls and terns. In winter, look for Black-crowned Night Heron roosting in the oaks scattered about the area. Return along River Road, continuing past CR 10 to the eastern end. Park in an out- of-the-way location and walk to the shore where you can look northeast up the Bon Secour River. Please be sure not to trespass on private property, which includes all the piers along the river. In winter look for Hooded and Red-breasted Mergansers and Horned Grebe; Eared Grebe is also a possibility. DIRECTIONS: Return east on US 98 back to Magnolia Springs and turn right (south) on CR 49 [8.5]. Proceed through the little village, crossing Magnolia River and continue south on CR 49. Where CR 49 eventually curves east [6.1], it will cross Skunk Bayou and continues eastward crossing CR 19 [1.4] to CR 10 [2.2]. Turn right (south) onto CR 10 and continue to River Road, the main street of Bon Secour. Turn right (west) a few hundred yards to the waterfront and a seafood wharf. Parking is available there.
BON SECOUR NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE – JEFF FRIEND TRAIL »» Coastal, Fort Morgan Loop »» Best Seasons: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter The Jeff Friend Trail is a one-mile loop to Little Lagoon. Habitats include maritime forest, freshwater marsh and open water along the north shore of Little Lagoon. A small observation deck midway down the trail at Little Lagoon is a great place to set up a spotting scope and scan the water. It is accessible to disabled persons. In winter, look for Bufflehead, Common Loon 16 Beachin’ ● October 2018
and Horned Grebe. In spring, Osprey, Sandwich Tern and Northern Rough-winged Swallow are regularly seen. Expect to see Yellow-billed Cuckoo, Summer Tanager and Northern Parula during the summer months. At dusk and dawn (please keep in mind the refuge is closed at dark), Chuck-will’s-widow and Great Horned Owl are commonly heard. Eastern Screech-Owl is also occasionally detected. The two-mile Centennial Trail connects the Jeff Friend and Pine Beach Trails and has forested wetlands on the eastern end. Along this trail, look for Northern Waterthrush, Prothonotary Warbler, Hooded Warbler, Black-throated Green Warbler and other species during migration. Return to AL 180. Be sure to enjoy all of the trails in Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge: »» Jeff Friend Trail – wheelchair accessible. Explore the maritime forest and adjacent Little Lagoon. Many species of plants and birds can often be seen along this trail. Rating: Easy to moderate. Time: 1 ½ hours. Distance: 1 mile. »» Centennial Trail – Explore the transition from maritime forest to dune swales to a swamp discovering different species of plants and wildlife. Rating: Moderate (ground may be wet in some areas). Time: 2 hours. Distance: 2 miles. »» Gator Lake Trail – Walk along a dune ridge and see many speciesofbirdsandplantsthataretypicalofthistransitional habitat between the maritime forest and the frontal dunes. Rating: Moderate (sandy terrain). Time: 2 hours. Distance: 1 mile. »» Pine Beach Trail – Explore the plants and wildlife of an intact dune ecosystem that includes maritime forest, scrub and dune habitats. This trail is unique with a saltwater lagoon on one side and a freshwater lake on the other. Many seaside plants are found here. Rating: moderate to strenuous (some sandy terrain). Time: 2 hours. Distance: 2 miles. DIRECTIONS: If following directions provided in the Coastal Birding Trail booklet, from AL 59, travel westward on AL 180 to the Jeff Friend Trail on the left (south) side of the road [6.0]. Drive through the gate and follow the road to the parking lot and trailhead. GPS: N30.24433 W-87.78747 Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge 12295 State Highway 180 Gulf Shores, AL 36542 (251) 540-7720 http://www.fws.gov/bonsecour/
BON SECOUR NWR – MOBILE STREET »» Coastal, Fort Morgan Loop »» Best Seasons: Spring, Winter Mobile Street is a paved road leading to the beach, with a
parking area for the one-mile (each way) Gator Lake Trail, which connects Mobile Street with the Pine Beach Trail. This narrow trail can be good for winter birding where you may see Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, Golden-crowned and Ruby-crowned Kinglets and Myrtle Warbler. This is also a good vantage point for shorebirds and waders, as well as loons and other seabirds. Mobile Street access point to the Bon Secour NWR (National Wildlife Refuge) is just west of the Pine Beach Trail parking lot. It is a paved road leading to a public parking lot near the gulf beach. There are in-holdings in this area so birders should be particularly careful to respect the private property here. The road out to the beach is through marsh and palmetto habitat with the occasional opportunity to observe American Alligators. Caution is urged in these places, some of which are fenced to provide a healthy reminder not to get too close. There is also good habitat for winter sparrows and some waders in the wetland swales along the road. About 0.75 miles down the road on the left is the parking area for the one-mile (each way) Gator Lake Trail, which connects Mobile Street with the Pine Beach Trail. This narrow trail can be good for winter birding where you may see Bluegray Gnatcatcher, Golden-crowned and Ruby-crowned Kinglets and Yellow-rumped Warbler. At the end of Mobile Street, the beach provides a vantage point for Common Loon, Northern Gannet and other seabirds and shorebirds. Common Ground-Dove is often spotted near the dune walkover.
DIRECTIONS: If following directions provided in the Coastal Birding Trail booklet, from Splinter Hill Bog, continue east on CR 47 to I-65. Turn onto I-65 and travel south to exit 31 and turn left on AL 225 [14.0]. Continue southward on AL 225 to Cliff ’s Landing Road (CR 7) [6.6] on the right (west). Drive west on CR 7 from AL 225 [1.7] and turn into the large parking lot. Upon completing your visit, return to AL 225. GPS: N30.86382 W-87.89517 Learn more about this boat ramp and fishing access spot located on the Tensaw River in the Tensaw Delta and managed by the Alabama Dept. of Conservation here: http://www.outdooralabama.com/fishing/freshwater/ where/rivers/delta/access/e/cliffs/ RUBY-THROATED HUMMINGBIRD
DIRECTIONS: From the Pine Beach Trailhead, turn left and drive for 2.6 miles to Mobile Street, make another left turn onto Mobile Street and proceed to the parking area. Return to AL 180 if following directions provided in the Coastal Birding Trail booklet. GPS: N30.23641 W-87.83038 Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge 12295 State Highway 180 Gulf Shores, AL 36542 (251) 540-7720 http://www.fws.gov/bonsecour/
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CLIFF’S LANDING »» Coastal, Mobile-Tensaw River Delta Loop »» Best Seasons: Fall, Spring, Summer Cliff ’s Landing is one of the best spots in Alabama to view Swallow-tailed and Mississippi Kites, spring and summer, south of I-65. Look for the kites and other raptors across the river to the west, with the best light being in the morning.
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BY ALLISON MARLOW She paced back and forth and picked up each pottery piece in turn. She tilted them this way and that. With a step back she sighed. This was a difficult decision. Staring back at her were two rows of seafoam green jack-o’-lanterns. Smiles, frowns, winking eyes, lightning bolts exploded from the eyebrows and delicate scroll work edged their faces. Each pumpkin featured a unique face. Now, this customer had the difficult task of choosing.
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What wasn’t hard was calling her best friend on the way over to the Clay City studio. She taunted her friend playfully. She was on her way to pick up her pumpkin. Oh, what’s that? You didn’t get your phone call yet. That’s just too bad. I’m sure your pumpkin we be ready soon, she purred. Pumpkin spice flavor devotion could never equal the pumpkin mania that grips Tom Jones Pottery Studio each fall. Jones, who began his professional career as a potter 44 years ago, has a studio full of gorgeous, handcrafted bowls, tea pots, lights and other oneof-a-kind delights. But the pumpkins have created a following that sometimes brings the monster out of even the politest customer. Before you put down this magazine to call and reserve yours, they are gone for 2018. In fact, they were completely reserved in early September, 700 pumpkins in all. Legions of fans began calling in May. “Folks get very passionate about them, which I am totally delighted about,” Jones says as his wheel turns and he gingerly carves a nose into his latest creation. He made his first pumpkin in 1968, a tiny teardrop-shaped creature that almost resembles a ghost more than a traditional jacko’-lantern. He crafted it as an incense burner for his grandfather. Jones studied pottery under Edith Harwell who owned Pinewood Pottery in Fairhope. He fell in love
with the craft and turned professional in 1974. His first shop sat in downtown Fairhope where Another Broken Egg Cafe now resides. He later moved to the 1940’s era potter’s building in Clay City, just outside of Fairhope city limits. There a vein of Alabama clay ran through the property and he used that bounty to craft his creations until 2001. He began crafting the limited edition run of 700 pumpkins in 1998. Each year since the following of pumpkin devotees has grown. As the years pass his pumpkins evolve, growing bigger with more complicated expressions and details. The colors of his pumpkins change annually too. In 2018 they feature a glaze named Bermuda Blue. Jones has only repeated a color once. To fill all 700 orders Jones begins carving pumpkins in May. “I do enjoy doing them and I can do about 12 a day, after that, the faces start to look, challenged,” he said laughing. “But that’s the beauty. Pumpkins don’t have to be perfect.” He laughs and talks merrily with visitors as he uses a small blade to cut the soft clay out and make way for eyes, noses and mouths. He works swiftly with few pauses. When he is finished the jack-o’-lantern looks out with a wink and a smile. It is perfect. Jones never uses a template. He simply cuts. “It’s amazing that just a small change to the eye or a line can completely change the look,” he said. As the pumpkins are fired and moved to the front, clerks nervously count the number of customers on the waiting list and compare it to the
number of pumpkins left. Often fans don’t call ahead and instead drive from hours away, along the coasts of Alabama, Florida and Mississippi just to try their luck. The end of pumpkin season is the toughest, one employee says. You
always hope you have enough. Soon Jones and his staff will switch their focus to Easter rabbits, witches and Papa Noels, crafted largely by Susan Gould, an apprentice potter. But for now, pumpkins rule. Back at the display the customer
zeroes in on her choice for the year. The jack-o’-lantern’s shiny blue face is winking at her. Lightning bolts decorate the sides of his eyes. “They’re just so sweet. I don’t know what it is about them,” she said. “I’ll be back next year too.”
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Welcome to the Beach
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 1. Tents (no larger than a 10x10 ft.) are allowed on the beach, but they have to be placed behind (North of) the designated sign marker post and should be removed before night. Tents cannot be placed between the sign post and the Gulf of Mexico. This is for designated emergency and safety access.
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2. Pets are not allowed on the beach on the Gulf of Mexico or surrounding islands (Robinson, Bird, Walker). However they are allowed at the designated city Dog Park on Canal Rd. (Hwy 180) next to Sportsman Marina. All dogs should remain on a leash within the city limits.
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3. Glass in any form (bottle, cup, container, etc.) is strictly prohibited on our beaches and islands.
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4. A yellow or green flag posted along gulf beaches means to use caution while swimming in the gulf waters and is permitted. A red flag means danger and one should not swim in the waters.
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Purple means WARNING! A jellyfish or other marine threat. 5. All trails and parks are free and open from daylight to dusk 7 days a week. 6. Fires or flames are strictly prohibited on the beach. This includes grills, tiki-torches, lanterns, open fire pits, candles, fireworks, etc. 7. Jet skis, boats, and any other motorized vessels, are prohibited from launching along the gulf front beaches.
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Beach Happenings
Is Fort Morgan Haunted? Annual October tour will tell you BY ALLISON MARLOW
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The tall masonry walls of Fort Morgan, which squats defensively on the edge of Mobile Bay in Gulf Shores, have witnessed death, anger, sadness and surrender. Hundreds of people have taken their last breath within these walls — soldiers, Native Americans, civilians, men, women and children. The question now is whose spirit lingers? On Oct. 17 and 20 take a guided, nighttime tour of the fort to learn about the last moments of those who perished inside from sickness, accidental deaths and war.
Five historical re-enactors, dressed from eras ranging from the War of 1812 to World War I, will tell you their tales of life and death. In one room tucked inside the fort’s cavernous walls you can still see the marks left when machinist John P. Vreeland dropped a mortar shell and died when it exploded. Historians at the fort continue to search for the burial places of 93 Native Americans who perished from disease while being held in camps there by the U.S. government. After hearing these tales of woe and sadness, you will ask, is it haunted? “I myself haven’t come across anything substantial,” said Dylan Tucker, cultural resource specialist. But, there was a moment. As he and a guest were leaving an interior room, the air filled with the unmistakable smell of white sage — an herb often used by Native Americans in ceremonies to cleanse and purify the deceased. “I was like, ok either someone burned white sage or I’m losing my mind,” he said. Other employees and visitors have told Tucker they have felt a presence or seen items fall off of shelves in the museum outside the walls. Want to experience it for yourself? Sign up for the tour and go.
WANT TO GO? WHAT: Who haunts the fort tour - A guided tour by a historical interpreter of the works compiled by Mike Bailey, on the Known Deaths and Burials at Mobile Point from 1813-1910. WHEN: Oct. 17 and Oct. 20, 6 p.m. FEE: $12 REGISTER: Send an email to DylanTucker@fort-morgan.org or call 540-7127 WHAT TO BRING: A flashlight
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their own inland homes. Make them feel like they are much further away from home than they really are. Create a retreat with major stress-reducing qualities. What if guests happen to come during a rainy week? Your condo decor should make them feel happy in spite of this, with indoor entertainment, games and puzzles at their fingertips. I always invite my owners to consider two things: Would you bring your family here and happily pay the asking price? Are you providing your renters with a place they will want to return to? A nationally acclaimed Interior Designer, Mary’s talent is displayed in recognizable designs of residential and commercial properties across the Southeast.
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Crazy Sista Cooking with Lucy Buffett
Creole Shrimp and Eggplant Casserole Serves 6 to 8 Organic olive oil cooking spray 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 medium eggplants, peeled and chopped into 1-inch cubes ½ cup chicken broth, plus more if needed Buffett ½ (8-ounce) package cream cheese ¾ cup chopped yellow onion ¼ chopped yellow bell pepper (about ½ pepper) ¼ cup chopped red bell pepper (about ½ pepper) ¼ cup chopped green bell pepper (about ½ pepper) ½ cup chopped celery 2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic 1 cup chopped Tasso (can substitute spicy chorizo or Canadian bacon) 1 pound medium wild-caught Gulf shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 cup white wine ½ teaspoon dried basil ½ teaspoon dried oregano ¼ teaspoon dried thyme 2 cups panko breadcrumbs LuLu’s Crazy Creola Seasoning or other Creole seasoning Freshly ground black pepper 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
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1. Preheat the oven to 350 F. Lightly grease a 9-inch square baking dish with olive oil spray. 2. In a large heavy skillet (10 – 12 inches), heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil over medium-high heat. Working in batches if necessary, add the eggplant and cook for 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer the eggplant to a bowl and set aside. 3. In a small skillet, bring the broth to a simmer over medium heat. Add the cream cheese and stir until blended. Remove from the heat and set aside. 4. In a large heavy skillet (10 – 12 inches) heat the remaining 3 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, bell peppers, celery and garlic. Sauté for 4 to 5 minutes. 5. As the onion becomes translucent, add the Tasso and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes. 6. Add the shrimp and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the shrimp are slightly pink. 7. Add the wine and the broth – cream cheese mixture. Cook for 2 minutes. 8. Fold in the eggplant, basil, oregano, and thyme. Stir in the breadcrumbs slowly, allowing them to absorb the brother. Season with Creole seasoning and black pepper. If the overall mixture seems too dry, add a little more broth to moisten it. 9. Spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Cover the top with the mozzarella and the Parmesan. 10. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or longer, until golden brown and bubbling.
LuLu’s Crazy Creola Seasoning Makes ½ Cup 1 tablespoon sea salt 2 tablespoons granulated garlic or garlic powder 4 teaspoons granulated onion or onion powder ¼ cup paprika 1 ½ teaspoons freshly ground black pepper 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper 2 teaspoons white pepper ½ teaspoon dried thyme ½ teaspoon dried oregano Combine all the ingredients and store in an airtight container
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It was a beau�ful summer morning when we le� Fairhope, low humidity and not a cloud in the sky. We were on our way down to Orange Beach to check out a business that many of our friends have told us about, this Englishman who had opened a Hair Salon on the beach with his daughter Emma. My hair is very important to me and ge�ng a good haircut is a must, and that is what Anthony Jones is known for and excellent hair color to boot. We have both been very dissa�sfied with the last few a�empts on designing our hair to suit our lifestyles; most of the so called stylists did not take into considera�on our age or understand that we both want to look great without a lot of fuss and bother. The traffic was a bit heavy due to the summer visitors, but we arrived on �me to this charming yellow and white beach house on the beach road with a fabulous view of the Gulf of Mexico. We were greeted warmly by Anthony and Emma and they ask us if we would like a cold drink or a glass of wine before he started making us beau�ful. Pam, my friend, went first since I was a li�le chicken a�er the last experiences. Anthony directed her to a styling chair and went on to explain the ten most important rules in designing a custom hairstyle to suit her. He first looked at her face shape and explained that there are five face shapes out there and told her her face shape was oval. The next was bone structure and head shape, a�er that was the type of her hair, the texture of her hair, then what sort of condi�on her hair was in, followed by the way the hair grows out of the head, plus cow licks, then her likes and dislikes and fashion. Wow! What a lot of things to get right. So then Emma started with a relaxing shampoo and deep condi�oning, then for the next 30 minutes Anthony’s hands were a sea of mo�on, lastly a quick blow dry with hardly any fuss and presto she was finished! She was so happy and she could not believe the difference in her hair. Now it was my turn, my hair especially in the summer gets 38 Beachin’ ● October 2018
very frizzy and dry; I have tried everything out there for my hair with no success! Anthony explained that commercial hair products are made different to professional hair products. Commercial shampoos are made of mild detergent and the condi�oners are based on petroleum oil. Where professional hair products are pure and natural and give back to the hair, he also went on to say that we should all wash our hair every day and condi�on our hair the same. Anthony explained that at all �mes our hair has to have at least 8% moisture in it the same as our skin, we should treat our hair the same way as we treat our skin, by moisturizing it every day which made a lot of sense to me, since the last stylist told me not to wash my hair every day because in her mind it would dry it out. Anthony explained to me that yes using some drug store products would dry your hair out if washed daily. A�er we went through the ten rules, he took me to the shampoo area and treated me to the best shampoo and condi�oning my hair had ever had. While shampooing, Emma explained to me what I should do in the morning in the shower, again stressing no over-thecounter hair products, that’s why my hair is dry and frizzy. A�er shampooing and before condi�oning, towel blot the hair because the hair is porous like a sponge, pu�ng any condi�oner on one’s hair when it is full of water will not go into the hair itself, so blot it first then apply the product and leave it in while you are washing yourself. Then before you leave the shower, rinse and count up to 10 slowly and stop, just rinse the excess and no more. A�er she explained to me the hows & whys, I understood. They are like hair doctors, if we listen and do what they says it works! Anthony has his own line of products and everything he used on me was his and believe me the stuff works. The cut he gave me was wonderful; I walked out a new woman and so did Pam, no more frizzes! Oh, by the way he used a great product before he dried my hair called “POTION.” It is a gel with a lot of healing features with body, fabulous! I bought a bo�le. Best money we ever spent and yes, we are definitely going back. He is a true professional.
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Anthony’s salon is at 23175 Perdido Beach Boulevard in Orange Beach & their phone number is 251.974.1514. Please say we sent you! www.anthonyjonesinc.net
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