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The Holidays, Beachside Style I have always enjoyed the holidays. I grew up in a small town in the southern part of Maine. Every year during the holidays, we would drive about two hours north to see my grandparents. The trip usually took place on a Sunday, and being in late December it was generally pretty dark. So dark that the few-and-far-between homes that were decorated with lights would glow for miles. My sister
and I would “ooohhhh” and “ahhhhh” at all the houses. We would only spend a couple of hours at my grandparents and then head back home. Those lights and those visits were what made up our family Christmas tradition. I loved those holiday trips. Today I celebrate the holidays in a different way. No more snow shovels and climbing into a snow suit to blow my driveway before I drive to work. Oh, those were the days. Now I enjoy a beachside lifestyle and I am extremely grateful during the holidays. In this month’s issue, Team Bside
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highlights how our Beachside culture celebrates the holidays. We are excited to attend the annual Surfing Santas event on Christmas Eve in Downtown Cocoa Beach at the end of Minutemen Causeway. This is one of our favorite events to be a part of. It’s just fun. George and his team of elves do an amazing job every year putting this extravaganza on and it all goes to a great cause. Over the years, Surfing Santas has really “snowballed” into something great! See what I did there? I hope you enjoy our Holiday issue. Don’t forget, you can sign up to get a digital copy of the magazine sent directly to you at thebeachsideresident.com Have a cup of eggnog for me! Respectfully, Craig Harriman Santa’s Little Helper
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On The Cover Who would think the most crowded beach day of the year is December 24? On the cover, Java John works his magic to create something special for that special time of year. Can you find a worm, two racoons, a sea turtle, Jeannie’s bottle, an orange, a shark, a parrot, a salt shaker, a Santa with a clown nose, the Space Shuttle, Waldo, a ship’s’ wheel, and an iguana? “Java” John Goldacker is a graphic artist, illustrator, and photographer. He was born in Newark, NJ, but raised in South & Central Florida. He’s a proud father of a talented 18-year-old son. Most of the artwork John has done over the years has been centered around his love of Rock and Roll, but “Java” John has also illustrated children’s books including “River Dragon” and “Bud The Spud”. John’s been featured in PhotoShop Creative Magazine, in the 2009 books - “PhanArt: The Art of Phish Phans”; and “HOPE: A Collection of Obama Posters and Prints”. He’s been featured in The Beachside Resident and has photography on display at The King Center in Melbourne. He also does design work for local events and businesses.
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12/13: 6th Annual Holiday Brunch and Toy Drive from 12pm to 2:30pm. Relish the glorious champagne holiday brunch by the river and view beautiful decorated trees throughout the home and a festival of nutcrackers. Advance tickets are $24 and $30 at the door along with a teen gift appropriate for Devereux Teens. This year’s GAAB benefits Nana’s House Children and the Devereux Teens. The event will be held at 3600 Riverside Dr. RSVP with Ioanna Hawkins, Gaab.info@yahoo.com or call 321-622-3141.
Cape Canaveral 12/4: Petition Drive for Floridians for Solar Choice at Sunseed Coop from 11:30am-2pm. Be part of history for a cleaner and healthier planet. Sign this petition at the store located at 6615 North Atlantic Ave in Cape Canaveral. 12/12: 20th Annual Reindeer Run/ Walk 5K starts at 8am at Cherie Down Park. Join in the Holiday fun that benefits BCSO PAL, a nonprofit that promotes leadership, team building and self-esteem for Brevard County youth. Early Registration is $25 and $30 after. For more information call 321-412-3675.
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Port Canaveral 12/31: New Years Eve Party at Fishlips. Come ring in the new year with a huge balloon drop and champagne toast. Doors open at 9pm. $10 in advance, $15 at door. Fishlips is located at 610 Glen Creek Dr. at the Port.
Cocoa 12/5-12/6: December Art & Craft Holiday Bazaar. One of four juried shows put on by Historic Cocoa Village every year, the Art & Craft Holiday Bazaar promises the best possible experience for visitors. Come look for stocking stuffers or maybe a gift for yourself. Find out more at visitcocoavillage.com 12/12: 2nd Santa Shoppe at Cocoa Presbyterian Church begins at 10am to 4pm. This free event includes vendors, so get some holiday shopping done, bask in homemade crafts and delight in fabulous food. Bring your camera for free Santa pictures and diverting activities for kids. The church is located at 1404 Dixon Rd. For more information visit cocoapres. org or call 321-631-3956.
12/12: Play in snow in Historic Cocoa Village Riverfront Park from 4-8pm. The official lighting of the Riverfront Christmas Tree, entertainment, a visit from Santa Claus and a holiday movie on an outdoor screen are all part of the fun. A flat fee of $5 includes all kid events such as the bounce house, games and snow play. Santa visit and stage entertainment are free. The festival is held at 430 Delannoy Ave. For more information call 321-639-3500.
Cocoa Beach 12/4-12/13: Miracle on 34th Street at the Surfside Playhouse at 301 Ramp Road. This adaptation includes the classic tale of a mall Santa who thaws the hearts of skeptical New Yorkers. Tickets are $22. For more information visit surfsideplayers.com or call 321-783-3127. 12/5: Cocoa Beach Christmas Parade. Come out to the parade and get those festive feelings going! The parade starts at 1pm at the old Glass Bank and heads south. 12/12: Cocoa Beach Boat Parade will start at 6pm at the south side of 520. For more information send an email to wlblaser@yahoo.com.
Surfing Santas in Cocoa Beach 12/24: Come on down to the beach at the end of Minutemen Causeway and see red. Santas, snowmen and elves will gather to ride the waves during the 7th annual Surfing Santa event. Learn more at surfingsantas.org
12/13: Powerman Florida Duathlon National Championship starts at 8am at Alan Shepard Park at 299 East Cocoa Beach Cswy. Two courses of a 5K run, 30K bike race followed by a 10K run. For more information visit powermannorthamerica.com or Facebook at Powerman USA. 12/22-12/24: 3rd Annual Live Interactive Nativity Scene at the Club Zion Community Church at 830 South Atlantic Ave. From 6:308:30pm on Dec 22-23rd and 5:307pm Christmas Eve. After this free event there will be a candlelight service in the sanctuary. For more information call 321-301-2696 or visit their Facebook page.
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or cans of pet food. For more information email melbournelightparade@ yahoo.com or visit their Facebook page. 12/12: Central Florida ESA Surfing Contest 7- Ponce de Leon Park, at 4005 Highway A1A Melbourne Beach. This amateur surfing event is for surfers of all ages and abilities. For more information visit centralfloridaesa.com 12/19: A Christmas Carol. The Nebraska Theatre Caravan are touring with their own spin of the classic tale. This play includes traditional carols within the classic story. King Center for the Performing Arts is located at 3865 N. Melbourne Road. Tickets are $24 plus fees. For tickets visit kingscenter.com. 12/20: An Enchanted Christmas, starring Caroline Hinton from 7-9:45pm. Tickets are $25. Premium seating $35. This one time performance by this classical vocalist as she performs some of her favorite Christmas songs. She promises, ”a mix of classical, international, and American staples.” The concert will be held at The Scott Center at 5625 Holy Trinity Drive. For tickets visit enchantedchristmas.brownpapertickets.com. 12/31: New Year’s Eve Overnight Party Animals. Hangout with the wildlife and celebrate the New Year with crafts, an evening safari tour and close-up animal encounters. Open to children 7-12 and includes a dinner and a continental breakfast. For more information visit brevardzoo.org.
12/11-12/26: Space Coast Lightfest. Check out 2.7 million twinkle lights at Wickham Park. Enjoy animated displays and schedule hayrides or carriage rides. Wickham Park is located at 2785 Leisure Way. For tickets or more information call 321-7204109 or visit spacecoastlightfest.com. 12/4-12/24: Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol is a tale retold by Scrooge’s faithful employee. The Melbourne Civic Theater is located at 817 E Strawbridge Ave. For tickets go to mymct.org. 12/4-12/20: Wizard of Oz. Relive the famous story of the girl from Kansas who traveled over the rainbow in a spectacular pair of shoes. The Henegar Center for the Arts is located at 625 E. New Haven Ave. For ticket information visit Henegar.org 12/12: 23rd Annual Melbourne Light Parade starts at 6pm at 100 W. NASA Blvd. on the Corner of NASA and Airport Blvds. Proceeds south on Airport Blvd. to Hibiscus Blvd. Turns right on Hibiscus Blvd. and proceeds west on Hibiscus Blvd. The parade ends at the intersection of Hibiscus Blvd. and Gateway D. This free event benefits the less fortunate families in Brevard County. 12/15: Come for a night of laughter with Please bring a new famous comedian Carrot Top at the King unwrapped toy, Center in Melbourne. Call 321-242-2219 or non-perishable food item or a bag go to KingCenter.com for more information.
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12/5: Compete for best mustache and beard at this family event. It starts at 10am and ends at 8pm. The price is $10. Vendors specializing in personal grooming products for all will provide exhibits. Kids can get their face painted or get their very own mustache or beard at the Kidzone. Fun and games as well. Marvel at Junior Faux Mustache and Beard competition vs. adults. The Championship will be held at Combat Zone Paintball & Brevard Skate & BMX 555 Fortenberry Rd. For more information visit Facebook.
Merritt Island 12/5: Merritt Island Holiday Parade starts at 10am at the Merritt Island High School and ends at Edgewood Jr./Sr. High School. SR 3 will be closed at 9:45am. Mindy from Lite Rock 99.3 will be hosting the parade. For more information visit brevardcounty.us. 12/17: Star Wars: The Force Awakens. After waiting 10-32 years (depending on your trilogy preference) the newest Star Wars film is here! Beginning Thursday December 17th, the sci-fi epic that has been adored by millions for generations will debut. Be a part of cinematic history as we celebrate at Cobb Merritt Square 16 Theatres. There will be ships and costumes and droids (oh my!). Check out movie times and get your tickets at cobbtheatres.com 12/19: Merritt Island Christmas Boat Parade starts at 6pm. Prizes will be awarded for different categories of decoration but you must be registered
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12/5: Ocean Reef Beach Festival kicks off at 10am and ends at 5pm. Join us at Pelican Beach Park for educational activities, live music, exhibits, video contest, Sea Turtle Obstacle Course and Chowder Cook-off. For more information call Rodney Smith, 321-750-3374 or email at irlcoast@gmail.com. 12/19: Jingle Bell Run 2 Miler starts at 5:45pm at the Satellite Beach Library at 751 Jamaica Blvd. Registration ends Dec 17th. Adults are $30 and children $15. The run benefits Satellite High Running Programs. For more information go to runningzone.com 12/19: Satellite Beach SUP/Boat Parade starts at 5:30-10pm. The boats will start at the North end of Grand Canal on the Pineda Causeway. For more information visit their Facebook page.
12/12: Watch the Titusville Christmas Parade and enjoy holiday foods and beverages. This is a ticketed event and reservations are required. Call 321-607-0203 for more information.
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Rockledge 12/5: Light up Rockledge at Rockledge City Hall at 1600 Huntington Lane. Savor the start of the holiday season while the illumination of the city building decorations delight. Refreshments and snacks will be served at this free event. For more information call (321) 305-4975. 12/12: Cocoa/Rockledge Holiday Parade starts at 6pm at Rockledge High School School and ends at Lee Wenner Park. Florida Ave will be closed at 5:45 pm. Mindy from Lite Rock 99.3 will be hosting the parade. For more information visit brevardcounty.us.
11/27-12/20: Scrooge The Musical. Writer-composer-lyricist Leslie Bricusse adapted the Charles Dickens tale, featuring hit songs such as, “Thank you Very Much,” This classic tales follows the traditional tale of Ebenezer Scrooge’s personal evolution after a visit from three ghosts who show him the true meaning of Christmas, For tickets or more information call 321-268-1125 or visit titusvilleplayhouse.com 12/4-12/5: Fly Fishing and Rod Building Fair. Learn from the best and join the legends of the Fly Fishing world at Renzetti Inc, 8800 Grissom Pkwy. Tickets are $10 on Fri, $15 on Sat. Two day ticket for $20. Seminars and presentations from experts, exhibitors, auctions and raffles. This unique gathering promotes fly fishing and raises funds for Casting for Recovery and Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing. For more information visit Renzetti.com 12/13: Christmas on the Green Concert is from 3:30-5pm at the La Cita Golf and Country Club at 777 Country Club Dr. This free concert is presented through the collaboration of Titusville Rotary Club, the Space Coast Symphony Orchestra and chorus students from North Brevard Schools. For more information call 855-252-7276.
Photo by Jigar, brahmbhatt 12/19: Titusville Christmas Boat Parade at 6pm. Parade route starts just north of Max Brewer Bridge and will turn around near Seartown Mall. For more information contact Mike DeVoss at Mike.devoss@earthlink.net
Viera 12/4: ‘Christmas for a Cure’ at One Senior Place. A silent auction and screening of National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation will raise money to benefit the American Cancer Society and Relay for Life of Suntree/ Viera. If you’d like to come please RSVP by calling (321) 751-6771 or go to OneSeniorPlace.com
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Step 1 1½ lb of Japanese eggplant, cut into ½ inch pieces 2 cups of wine ripe tomatoes, diced 15 ounces of garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained 1 medium red pepper, diced 4 cloves of garlic, minced 6 tablespoons of olive oil 1 tablespoon of chili powder 1 teaspoon of kosher salt 1 teaspoon of black pepper
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Step 2 ¼ cups of flat leaf parsley ¼ cups of cilantro leaves, chopped 3 ounces of crumbled feta cheese Juice of 1 lime ½ teaspoon of cumin seeds, toasted ½ teaspoon of coriander seeds, toasted
Step 3 6 bib lettuce leaves 2 watermelon radish 6 fresh mission figs, sliced in half 6 ounces of broccoli sprouts 18 pieces of English cucumber, thinly sliced 6 pieces of a wine ripe tomato, thinly sliced Instructions: Preheat the oven to 425°. Combine the ingredients from Step 1 in a
mixing bowl. Toss together and place in a 10”x15” pan and roast for about 25 minutes. Remove from the oven. Sprinkle ingredients from Step 2 on top and allow to cool for about 30 minutes.
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1/3 cup of raspberry preserves 3 tablespoons of fresh raspberries 2 tablespoons of raspberry vinegar ½ teaspoon of Dijon Mustard 1 tablespoon of honey 1 teaspoon of kosher salt 1 teaspoon of black pepper ¼ cup of walnuts, chopped Vinaigrette Instructions: Place all of the ingredients into a food processor except for the walnuts and blend well. Add the walnuts and pulse the processor a few more times. Plate Assembly: Using the ingredients from Step 3, place the bib lettuce first then the sliced tomatoes. Next use a small portion of the eggplant salad followed by the broccoli sprouts, sliced cucumber, sliced figs, and watermelon radish. Serve with the raspberry walnut vinaigrette.
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We love to make New Year’s resolutions. Americans try to change often according to University of Scranton, Journal of Clinical Psychology (2015). 45% of us make New Year’s resolutions but only 8% keep them. Winston Churchill once said, “To improve is to change; to be perfect is to change often.” We’re great at making long lists of things to change and enjoy making them. However, it’s mostly fictional fun. It’s like planning what type of superhero you’re going to be for Halloween. This year, you’ll be a multilingual, vegan, early morning riser, once a month-at-a-time cooking, flawless gardener. But two or three days into the resolutions trouble brews. You’re tired and realize it’s better to learn one language at a time. Vegan crock-pot recipes aren’t always as delicious as they sound. The gardener on YouTube, who promised that anyone can grow new celery from scraps, is a liar.
Creating New Year’s resolutions is one thing but actually accomplishing them is another. Most of us make these lists and lie to ourselves. We set goals too lofty to accomplish. This year instead of focusing on what could be done with endless time and energy, consider creating a new list. A more realistic list of things to be a marginally better gardener. Sculptor Henry Moore once said, ”I think in terms of the day’s resolutions, not the years.’” Instead of over-promising and under-delivering to ourselves, here are smaller resolutions to ponder:
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lettuce leaves, set aside. Mix the remaining ingredients in a bowl and then salt and pepper to taste. Spoon into the halves of avocado and garnish with extra cilantro!
Salt and pepper to taste Salt and pepper to taste Cut the lobster in half lengthwise. Remove the meat from the body, head and claws. Discard the rest. Cut the meat into pieces. Melt butter in a large skillet and sauté shallots until tender. Mix in fish stock, white wine, and double cream. Bring to a boil and cook until
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reduced by half. Mix in the mustard, lemon juice and parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Place the lobster halves in a baking tray and divide the meat evenly. Spoon the sauce over each lobster half. Generously sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese and a couple pinches of nutmeg. Broil for a few minutes until golden brown. Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah !!!!
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Super Stealthy Giving By Nataleigh Palmer
My friend Amy used to share a lunch break with a co-worker, Debbie, who was struggling. They sat at different tables and never spoke to each other. Amy overheard that Debbie was going through a divorce and worried about an upcoming birthday that no one ever remembered. A few days later, Amy gathered up her son’s semi-deflated Mylar birthday balloons and refilled them at the store for free. She went to work an hour early, dropped them off at Debbie’s desk and went home. Then she returned at her scheduled time. When she arrived, Debbie was beaming and interrogating most of their coworkers. The whole office debated the identity of the birthday miracle worker. Amy never spoke to Debbie, sat at her table or even worked in the same department. When Debbie greeted her at the door she simply asked Amy if she saw anyone with balloons. Amy shook her head. Debbie floated on a cloud that day and through the next few weeks. She thought that her lunch group brought them. The more they denied it, the bigger the mystery grew. Sooner or later someone would drop their guard and claim the glory. But they never did. Debbie blossomed into a joy to be around and someone the whole company adored. She even learned
and celebrated everyone’s birthdays or triumphs, eager to repay the favor.
Giving without expectations You’re going to hear a lot of pitches this holiday season: who to give money to, why they need it and what wonderful services your money will provide. Consider an additional way to give: anonymously. The motive is to give with no personal agenda. No pats on the back. These are Christmas moments you give others. You and you alone know that someone’s day is a little bit brighter. Also since the person has no idea who “payed it forward” they assume everyone did. Here are a few small ways to give anonymously.
Famous charities Add a little extra in the collection plate or the Salvation Army kettle. Buy a book for school children in a book store. Imagine your small monetary gift transformed into a toy for a disadvantaged child or a hot meal in the belly of a hungry person.
Pay it forward Pay for the car behind you in the E-Pass Lane. Buy ice cream for the tourists in line. Slip a $20 in your college-aged relative’s purse. Drop a gas card in your nephew’s car. Fill out a comment card at a restaurant or take part in a phone survey to reward someone for a job well done.
Muscle power Weed your neighbor’s yard when she’s not looking. Clean up garbage that’s blowing around the parking lot. Bring your neighbors trash cans to the house when you bring yours in. Wash your parents car while they’re sleeping on the couch. Gas up your spouse’s car for them Sunday night.
The Power of Stealthy Giving Sometimes the joy of giving is lost in thank yous and debts of obligation. It can become a balance sheet of debts and credits that feel more mathematical than heartfelt. These few moments of unclaimed kindness can make you feel like Santa all season long. By playing the game of super stealthy giving, everyone wins.
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Pet ofthe Month
All He Wants For Christmas Is You By Christine Eveker | friendsforanimalssanctuary.org
At a little over two years of age Sully is barely past a puppy, but his life has shown him enough difficulties to last a lifetime. A Boxer/pit bull mix who looks like a mini Scooby Doo, Sully was originally brought to South Animal Care and Control (SACC) in Melbourne last October. Sully was confiscated as part of a local arrest involving criminal activity and possible dog fighting. The intake picture on Sully’s kennel card shows a scared, crouched dog who had spent most of his life outdoors with a notvery-bright future ahead. To give Sully the chance he deserves, local rescue Friends for Animals Sanctuary (FFAS) pulled him from SACC and saved him from almost-certain euthanasia. FFAS volunteers soon realized that once Sully knows you and is comfortable, he remembers you, and is a loving, cuddly dog who just wants to be his human’s Velcro. So FFAS placed him into a foster home where he made great strides, in good company with three other dogs running the gamut
of ages and sizes. He learned about a host of new things – how soft a couch is, what a microwave sounds like, how comfortable sleeping on a bed can be – and most importantly, he learned that trusting humans can be a good thing. While in his foster home, Sully and the senior male dog couldn’t work out their differences. So with no other available foster
homes Sully was forced to go into a boarding facility. FFAS and Sully’s former foster family are working diligently to get him adopted into a home without dogs after behavioral testing showed he must be an “only dog.” Getting Sully exposure is no small feat, considering he shrinks away when anyone but people he already knows approach him.
Sully has had a rough beginning in life, but FFAS and his former foster family refuse to give up on him. To learn more about this special dog, arrange to meet him in person, or schedule a trial sleepover to see if Sully can come to your home for the holidays and beyond, email adopt@ friendsforanimalsfl.org.
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Horoscopes By Marie Moore
SAGITTARIUS Watch your holiday spending! You are in a giving mood and you may go over the top with the presents. This is a great energy time for your career. For some of you the mind is on the money and the money on the mind and you’ll find creative ways to save.
CAPRICORN You guys are really in the holiday spirit, bringing out your inner child and memories about your holidays as a child. Watch your ego and let your work speak for you instead of you making everyone recognize how grand the goat actually is. Trust me, we know.
AQUARIUS Some of you may know some people in some high places. I feel these friendships will help you in regards to your career, or increase your popularity. You may have a Gemini way of thinking, so expect some sleepless nights this month. Try to stay out of your head.
PISCES This is a nice energy time for you with your seventh house. You are very popular this month. For some this love energy coming your way is going to help you with your career. Your intuition is on point, and you have the beautiful ability to read others. This is a great energy for creative ideas. Could your idea be the next great invention?
ARIES Uranus goes direct this month, yesss. Your emotions go back to normal and you are feeling sane again. Whoever leaves your life at this time, let them. Don’t worry, they will be back in August when Uranus goes retrograde again.
TAURUS Love is in the air this month. You are in the holiday spirit,
and requests for your company are very high. Expect lots of activities and outings with friends and family this month.
give you more of what you do or don’t want.
GEMINI
You are feeling yourself! This month you may change your pictures or avatar on your social media pages, or even change your hairstyle to bring out that mysterious side.
This is one of your favorite times of the year, and your wallet is going to know it this month. Watch your spending with all that holiday cheer. It may affect your waistline too. You’ll have no willpower when it comes to those holiday treats, but who cares? It’s tradition.
SCORPIO
CANCER Some of you may feel like a bit of a Grinch this month. The planets are on the bottom of the chart so you are not in the mood for festivities. The planets moving into your seventh house will also bring back old friends and even an ex or two into the mix. This will be an interesting month for you.
LEO I feel that this is a great month for the kitty kats. Money is improving. You have energy to get things done and make things happen. You are in a really good head space so make the most of it! This energy will help you move forward with your career.
VIRGO You have nice energy going on with the north node and Jupiter. This. This is a beautiful energy time for you and you are very popular. Thoughts become things with this aspect. People in your life that you’ve been feuding with will come back into your life to make amends with you.
LIBRA Venus moves into your second house this month. Watch your money! Venus is a good worker but also likes to spend her money ASAP! Jupiter in your 12th house, so you need to be careful with your emotional self because Jupiter will
Daily, weekly and monthly video horoscopes available online at mariemoorehoroscopes.com or youtube.com/#/user/mrsmoreful Marie Moore considers herself a professional student of mythology and mysticism and has been following her spiritual journey through the study of Kaballah and various other religions since the age of 8. She provides a workout for your soul, and while she cannot give you answers, she will show you the path toward enlightenment. Whether you choose to break free of your routine or not is up to you. She will also help you learn how to take care of others and be accountable for your own actions so that you may begin focusing on the complexities of your inner self. This is for entertainment purpose only, must be 18 years or older. Warning; these horoscopes are not sugar coated. They will tell it like it is, how it is, and how it can be. Only YOU can change the
outcome of your spiritual path.
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OpenforBusiness
‘Tis the Season for Giving Brevard’s Charities and Nonprofits
“Americans gave $358.38 billion in 2014. This reflects a 7.1% increase from 2013” according to Giving USA, 2014 These numbers are both astounding and heartwarming. The season of goodwill towards men and the last opportunity to get some last minute tax write-offs causes annual giving to spike in December. Here in Brevard County there are hundreds of charities and nonprofits that deserve our attention and support. While we cannot list all of them, here are a handful of Space Coast organizations with various missions that you can contribute to.
Acoustic For A Change Their primary ministry goal is to collect, refurbish and place musical instruments in the hands of underprivileged children or organizations that work with them.
acousticforachange.com
AVET Project Brings focus upon and heightens awareness to the needs of past and present United States service men and women, their families, and other needy Americans in providing programs and services of assistance, entertainment, and counseling by enlisting the public’s aid.
avetproject.org
Brevard Nature Alliance The Mission of the Brevard Nature Alliance is to build public awareness and appreciation of the value of Brevard County’s natural resources by fostering and promoting ethical nature based ecotourism.
brevardnaturealliance.org
CITA Rescue Mission The CITA Program is set up in phases for men who have
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found strongholds in their life through addiction or other life-controlling issues. CITA works with the homeless to be self-sufficient and for the addicted, CITA helps them experience a life of victory.
citarescuemission.org
GreenBrevard GreenBrevard is a forum and communication conduit for individuals, organizations and business to differentiate and promote our community, by showing good people doing the right thing. It speaks to anyone who cares about the future of Florida’s Space Coast.
greenbrevard.com
Harmony Farms Inc. Harmony Farms provides equine-assisted therapy and activities to disabled individuals of all ages to enhance their quality of life, build confidence, independence and self-worth.
harmonyfarmsinc.com
Hidden Potentials, Inc. Dedicated to tutoring children in Brevard County, the vision of Hidden Potentials, Inc. is inspired by the belief that everyone deserves a fighting chance. The philosophy behind this mission is that by empowering our students to strive towards academic and social growth, we are giving them the opportunity to take responsibility for their development.
hpotentials.com
Indian River Anthropological Society The IRAS is group of professional and avocational archaeologists interested in preserving Florida’s past. We have been continuously operated since
our inception in 1965 and have members from all walks of life. We are dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of Florida’s cultural heritage, especially the Indian River area.
nbbd.com
Rolling Readers Space Coast Rolling Readers programs make a positive impact on more than 5,000 at-risk Brevard County elementary school children by encouraging a love of reading.
rollingreadersspacecoast.com
Senior Care of Brevard Rampart Group, Inc, dba Senior Care of Brevard is a 501 (c ) 3, non-profit Adult Day Care Center that specializes in cognitive therapies for the elderly who are affected with Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s disease and all forms of dementia including brain injury .
seniorcareofbrevard.com
Space Coast Pride Its primary focus is to foster a sense of community among LGBT residents and to bridge the divide with straight families, friends, neighbors and organizations.
spacecoastpride.org
Women’s Center in Brevard The Women’s Center strives to address the needs of women by giving them a step up towards safe, healthy, self-sufficient lives. They provide counseling services, financial assistance, career guidance, job training, transitional housing, and victim advocacy. The Center is proud to be able to help annually over 10,000 women and their children who seek out assistance. womenscenterinbrevard.org
The Art Side
Fran Molloy
a thing for hearts. And why wouldn’t I? It’s the universal symbol for love. As a kid I doodled all kinds of hearts on everything! So I’m happy to have clay as my adult medium to express my attraction with hearts. You’ll even find hearts on my soap label!
Crafted with Love By Kelsie Sandage
Fran Molloy is a local artist with a lot of heart. Not only has she been taking care of people as a Licensed Massage Therapist for over 22 years, but she takes care of the community by giving back through her artistic capabilities. Perhaps you’ve been to the Green Room Cafe? She made the serving plates. She donates various items to the Barrier Island Center for their silent auction. She also crafts all-natural soaps and cleaning products to protect our environment. She took some time out of her busy day to have a heart to heart with The Beachside Resident. How long have you lived in Brevard County? I grew up in the Outer Banks of North Carolina, moved to South Florida in the early 90’s, and settled in Cocoa Beach with my husband 19 years ago.
You started Red Dog Pottery 15 years ago- what sparked your interest in pottery? I always had an interest in clay and wheel throwing since high school. When I moved to Cocoa Beach, I signed up for a few pottery classes at different studios around town. It really didn’t take off until 17 years ago my husband bought me a potter’s wheel for my birthday. Needing a name, I looked over at my golden retriever who hung out with me in my studio and thought of Red Dog Pottery. Tell us something about your signature style. It seems inspired by heartfelt notions.
If you’ve seen my pottery around town, or in the Green Room Café, you may have noticed I have
How did you start making pieces for Barrier Island Center? When did that relationship start to grow? The sea turtle is a direct reflection of my product philosophy. Every year, the Barrier Island Center has a silent auction fundraiser for sea turtle conservation. So donating soap baskets for the fundraiser was an easy decision. It also led to an opportunity to sell my product in their gift shop. Please tell us about your recent venture, Feeling Green Soap Company. This collection of soaps, sprays and cleaning products seem like they would make great gifts or stocking stuffers!
Our products are handmade with 100% pure and natural therapeutic grade essential oils. No added chemicals or preservatives. No junky stuff ! The base of my soap is coconut, palm, olive, and rice bran oil with pure essential oils. Yummy for the skin! I have a variety of soaps and Aromatherapy Room and Body Sprays. The favorites of consumers are Cocoa Beach Blend & Mama’s Blend. I also make a spray hand sanitizer called Clear Your Space and a great all natural bug spray called Don’t Bug Me.
Everyday, water full of detergents and chemicals found in over-the-counter synthetic products are released back into the environment. It eventually reaches our rivers, streams and oceans. In doing so we put added stress on our sea creatures, reefs and the environment. So what you’re doing over here can effect someone way, way “over there”. You can make a difference. The smallest change with the biggest impact is soap. We use it first thing in the morning and we use it all day! Every small change we make as a whole can have a huge impact for everyone and for our friends that live in the ocean. Where can someone pick up some of your Feeling Green Soap products? Sunseed Co-op, Coastal Produce and Green Marketplace are just a few places that carry the line. I am proud to say we are a small company started right here in Cocoa Beach. I am very grateful to have great support from many other businesses around town. What is your favorite thing about living on the Space Coast? The beach of course! Sunrise over the ocean, nighttime launches, and the diverse, eclectic, artistic mix of people!
Find the complete list of locations that sell Fran’s Feeling Green Soap Company products at feelinggreensoapcompany.com, or like her on Facebook.
What message do you want Feeling Green Soap Company to spread to the community?
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The Beachside Gift Guide
Twelve gifts we’re sure every beachside resident is going to love
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Swim Buds Sport and Underwater Audio Waterproof iPod -Water is no longer your enemy.
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Garrett Ace 250 Discovery Pack Metal Detector-Nice, but not too nice. For the undecided hobbyist.
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Tropical Tea Towels -For when you feel like being a grown up.
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ToyBoarder-Brings all the groms to the yard.
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Fujifilm Instant Film Camera -For when you need instant gratification.
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KanJam-A new take on the traditional game where you put something in the hole.
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Tile Everything Locator -No more excuses for missing family dinners.
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Star Wars BB-8 Droid You know, the one you were looking for.
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Cards Against Humanity It’s time to bring card night back.
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Portable Pop up Hammock-Life’s a beach wherever you go.
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Smartphone Projector-Movie time, any time, any where.
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Water Bottle with Pocket-One and done.
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My vision is somebody like Zack Brown, Jack Johnson or Jimmy Buffet will be inspired by the event and write song about it. Maybe even perform it for us!
Resident ofthe Month
George Trosset Jr. Surfing Santa participant and son of George Trosset Sr.
How did you get involved?
Photo by Rick Jesse
George Trosset Sr.
Founder of Surfing Santas Event How did you come up with the idea for Surfing Santas?
Legend of the Surfing Santas Six years ago, George Trosset Sr. convinced his son and daughter-in-law to go surfing with him on a chilly Christmas Eve. Bedecked in Santa and elf costumes, the Trosset’s started what is now a citywide tradition. Today, Surfing Santas brings in thousands of spectators, raises money for charity, and puts a surfers’ spin on the holiday season. 20
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My mom wore a t-shirt with a Surfing Santa and my wife bought some Surfing Santa ornaments before I ever thought of it. Then In November of 2009, I saw a car commercial for Honda with daybreak surfing Santas. That Christmas Eve, my son, daughter-in-law, and I went out and surfed in costumes. The only two spectators were my wife and grandson. My beard was made out of blanket. I remember how water soaked it got and I couldn’t get air in my lungs. Perfect wrong combination! I was exhausted after a few waves. But the newspaper had us on the front page on December 25th. People came up to me later and asked, what’s this Surfing Santa thing? The second year, we wore full blown Santa suits. The soaking wet costumes were almost eighty pounds. We learned we needed red rash guards and that beards don’t work out well in the ocean. I wasn’t looking for 300 Surfing Santas or 3,000 or 4,000 spectators. I just wanted a family day at the beach and this is what it turned into. How did the Skydiving Santas get involved ? In November 2012, I met a guy called named Chuck Julian. He’s a skydiving specialist and offered to sky surf into our event. In 2013, six people landed on the beach in full Santa suits. The crowd was screaming! Last year, 19 skydived. How much have you raised for charity? We raised over $20,000. Grind for Life has had a donation jar and we’ve had people donate and rally around us. We sell t-shirts every year and we have a surfboard auction to raise money. The giving that comes out for this event is magical, really magical. Where would you like to see Surfing Santa next? I have no idea. Deerfield Beach and places across the world want to do their own event. It starts with five or ten people. I see this happening in lots of coastal communities. They’ll have fun and it will grow into people helping people. If we inspired them, so be it. I don’t want to claim that we’re responsible. I don’t want to control Surfing Santas. I just want to have fun and share what worked for us.
Six years ago, my dad called me in the middle of my last minute Christmas shopping trip. He said, “I need you to buy two or three elf outfits, hats, and tights and meet me at the beach tomorrow at 10am.” wWhen I asked him why he couldn’t explain. It was December 23rd at 7pm! Where was I going to find costumes at that time of night? Luckily, I found everything in almost five minutes at Party City. The next day was Christmas Eve. It was cold and windy, not a great time to surf. My dad didn’t care. He convinced my wife and I to surf in elf costumes while he paddleboarded as Santa. What’s your role? At first I played lifeguard and stuck around and made sure my Dad lived. That first suit was heavy velour. The following year I surfed and looked out for his friends. I’ve moved up the ranks from elf to Frosty. I like Frosty a lot better. It’s not as restrictive a costume to surf in. What do you love about being a part of Surfing Santas? It’s the most fun I’ve seen my dad have. The satisfaction of watching him has uniquely changed my holiday. It’s the perfect segue to Christmas and it’s so uniquely Cocoa Beach. Last year we were blessed with good weather and waves. But it’s still cold water. From day one to now, I can’t believe how big we’ve grown. What is your wish for Surfing Santas in the future? I’d like to become more involved. It’s tough with family and responsibilities. I’d love to see it on every coast. Cape Hatteras, the Hamptons, California, Tampa. Good will toward man and involved surf communities. I’d like to make it something that’s not just Cocoa Beach or Brevard but around all our coasts nationally, if not internationally.
Photo by Rick Jesse
Photo by by Malcolm Denemark
What is you wish for Surfing Santas in the future? I loved to see it grow into something special for Grind for Life. I like that they offer cancer patients and their families the chance to go where they need for treatment. I hope it grows as much as possible to help our charities get what they need.
Anna Lusk
Singer of Surfing Santa Parodies How’d you get involved in Surfing Santas ? I started as a spectator on the beach. I participated for a few years in costume. In 2014, a local photographer, Roger Scruggs, introduced George and I. George had dreamed up the idea of a Surfing Santa parody music video to spread the joy of Surfing Santas at Cocoa Beach with everyone! What’s your role?
Clifford “Peanut” Kuehner Surfing Santa How’d you get involved in Surfing Santas? I retired three years ago. I think I was chosen because I can grow a nice beard. I told George, “I’ll grow my beard as long as you let me play Santa.” I’ve always wanted to play Santa Claus. It’s a dream come true. What’s your role? Last year was the first year I was a Santa. Now my beard is down to the middle of my chest.
I am honored to be the Secretary of Silly Surfing Santas Songs. I write and perform all the YouTube parodies and help raise awareness about our event. Behind the scenes, I’m one of many Surfing Santas’ helpers aiming to make this event fun and successful! What does it mean for you? Surfing Santas has a “wave of joy” effect! People laugh and smile when they watch our productions. Everyone feels the same joy whether they are spectator or participant. I’m fulfilled by that “wave of joy” and it’s a great outlet for me to connect and give back to my community during the holiday season. What is you wish for Surfing Santas in the future?v
What do you love about being a part of Surfing Santas?
My biggest wish for Surfing Santas is for great waves every year in Cocoa Beach, especially on December 24th!
Giving to others spreads joy to the world. My wife and I both love giving. She makes my Santa costumes. I also teach surfing to anyone who wants to learn. I love to see the smile on someone who jumps up on the board for the first time.
Anna Lusk’s Surfing Santa parodies can be found on the Surfing Santas channel on Youtube. Anna’s family friendly new album, Friends In My Backyard, is available now. For more info go to AnnaLusk.com
Photo by by Malcolm Denemark
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Get Out of Town
Asheville, North Carolina The Mountains Are Calling By Rachel Bilchak Modern transportation never ceases to amaze me. Being able to traverse hundreds or thousands of miles in a matter of mere hours is a joy that I shall always revel in. I grew up an avid reader Harry Potter, and I was always envious of these fictional characters who had the ability to magically transport their corporeal selves over great distances in the blink of an eye (Apparate and Disapparate, if you will). Whilst this form of transportation isn’t available quite yet, we can still jump on planes, trains and automobiles to spirit us away for a change of scenery. I did just that a couple weeks ago when
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my sister and I boarded a plane headed for Asheville, North Carolina. The Travel Gods were smiling upon me and sat me next to a delightful lady who was heading home to Asheville after a visit with her son and his family. We ended up chatting the entire flight, and she gave me some pointers for my three day visit. Mrs. X directed me to a little place called Tupelo Honey Cafe for lunch on our first day. After a cursory perusal of the menu I knew we’d been steered in the right direction.
Upon arrival there was a 45 minute wait- pretty impressive for 11:45. We put our names in then strolled through a few shops and stopped into a pub called Jack of the Wood for a beer. A very special thank you to Jason of the Bar and Jason of the Kitchen for being such excellent hosts. Lunch at Tupelo Honey consisted of many small plates that added up to quite a big meal. All I can say is our eyes were bigger than our stomachs. I’ll also add that sightseeing on foot after lunch was significantly slower. After a couple hours it was time to go back to the airport, meet up with my father, and
make our way to our rented cabin in nearby Maggie Valley. An hour or so outside of Asheville, our little place was the perfect location to keep a comfortable distance from the city and provide amazing views of the remaining fall foliage and rugged peaks. We grabbed some barbecue from a spot called Fat Buddy’s on our way up. That meal turned into about six throughout the course of the weekend. Our second day we reserved for exploring. First we went gem mining. We were giving a bucket to sift through, and it yielded some beautiful pieces of quartz, obsidian, citrine, and sodalite. We drove on to the Blue Ridge Parkway. It was a rainy day, and plenty of fog kept us keen to pay attention to the twists and turns. There were spots to pull off every few miles so that you can take in the breathtaking views. We stopped at a few roadside shops and collected jars of pickles, jams, and butters. Soon the fog got so thick that we called it an early day and spent the evening watching football and drinking beers. Continues on Page 42
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Florida Beer Company From Grain to Glass By Nataleigh Palmer
Florida Beer Company’s brewery smells like brownies fresh out of the oven. This local Regional Craft Brewery has 28 different brews with 16 different beers and three ciders on tap. A spotless 100 foot (plus) window grants guests a view of how their beer is born.
Cynthia Schultz, Quality Program Manager
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Schultz is the Yeast Wrangler and Bacteria Whisperer in residence at Florida Beer. In more technical terms, she is a microbiologist with a passion for science and a taste for beer. “I first visited as part of a tour on a cruise ship excursion. I started talking possibilities to Florida Beer staff and six months later I’m here. I’m living the dream,” she says. Essentially, she carefully monitors the care and feeding of the yeast who weave malt into delicious beer. Schultz describes her alchemy of hops and yeast in scientific terms. “My analysis program includes “per product batch” quantification of IBU (International Bitterness Units), ABV (Alcohol By Volume), SRM (Standard Reference Method) in degrees Lovibond aka the beer color scale, pH, dissolved CO2/O2 content, calories per ounce, degrees Plato and ...more. I also overview the management of our yeast and fermentation program... for storage, propagation and pitching.” She also checks the beer at all stages of development to make sure that it’s hitting specific milestones in taste and texture. Schultz applies thebeachsideresident.com
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her expertise in beer and cider sensory analysis by sampling all in-process and final product batches for taste, aroma, mouthfeel, and visual analysis true to brand. The analysis of these qualifiers provide a consistent, high quality product. “I manage the quality program across each step in Florida Beer Company’s brewing process from raw materials to final product - what we like to call “grain to glass”.
Luke Erdody, Director of Brewing Operations Erdody has worked at various breweries since 1999, in small pubs and has received his Diploma in Brewing through the London-based Institute of Brewing and Distilling (IBD). “I provide direction on everything from raw materials to final product including daily operations and scheduling. I oversee all brewing operations, transportation, and packaging. There are a lot of things to look out for from raw products to final product. All of our beer standards and specifications are steps that we take every time to ensure that each bottle is the same. It’s hard work but we enjoy it.”
Corey Horan, Lead Packaging Supervisor
Horan has spent the last nine years learning about beer. “I started with the Indian River Beer Company in Melbourne (which is now Florida Beer Company) and learned about the process and studied research.” After the brewing process, the beer is packaged in either bottles or kegs and prepared for shipping. “We bottle between 80 and 90 bottles an hour, five days a week. I oversee from bottle to finished packaging. We basically have three stages to packaging: filling and capping the bottle, air drying and labeling, and finally they’re packed into cases and kegs then loaded on pallets.” “At the end of the process I test and compare the oxygen and carbon dioxide levels. We want enough foam down the headspace. We have a high pressure jet that agitates the beer as it adds the caps quickly to minimize the oxygen and preserve shelf life.” The bottles are run through an air dryer to ensure that the labels don’t fall off.
“One label on the neck and one for the bodies that’s applied by the machine by a rubber mallet and brushes that turn the label around the bottle. We place a code that shows the date it’s produced called the Julian date. The bottles then drop into the cardboard packages in a 4-pack or 6-pack and into the box for shipping.” Continues on Page 42
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Rib Shack If you’re driving down US1 in Rockledge with your windows down, there’s a good chance the delicious smell of smoked barbecue will waft into your car. Follow the aroma to JR Rib Shack. There you’ll find JR himself, his shack, and his smokers. Customers can order ribs, chicken, turkey and a multitude of sides from a walk-up window. They have the option to take the goods home or sit at one of the picnic tables nestled under a grove of live oaks. JR started his business, but he succeeds with the help of friends and family. He wouldn’t be where he is now without the encouragement of his mentor, grandson, and dear friends Anjanette and Larry. Below, Anjanette tells us JR’s story. “James W. Ridges ( JR) was born in Hamlet, North Carolina. His parents, Paul and Ida Mary,
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owned a prominent restaurant and held a great reputation. Growing up in this environment, JR learned to cook professionally at the very young age of 14. It became his mission to prepare great tasting food and earn a reputation as good as his parents. As a teenager, JR was trained to cook all types of food. But he enjoyed grilling barbecue the most, so he focused on mastering the craft. He started grilling professionally by the age of 20.
Eager to follow in his parents’ footsteps, JR owned and operated Rib Shacks in both North Carolina and Georgia. Upon moving to Florida five years ago, JR was pleased to find that people everywhere enjoyed good old fashioned smoked barbecue. Armed with this knowledge and
staff focus on the customers and assure satisfaction from the taste and the quality of the food all the way to the reasonable prices. His customers continue to spread the word about his great food and amazing personality. JR says, ”It’s all about the customers and their experience.”
JR brings his barbecue to the Eau Gallie Friday Fest every month. Mark your calendars for March 12, 2016 when JR will be hosting the 4th Annual Cayenne’s Cajun Festival organized by Anjanette Wicks. In the meantime, come get your barbecue fix at the shack located at 3450 US Hwy. 1 in Rockledge. Remember, JR’s is cash only! To find their hours, call 321-636-6556, see their website at jrribshackbrevard. com, and find them on Facebook.
perfected recipes, JR brought his authentic flavor to Brevard County. JR takes pride in everything he prepares, and he holds himself to a high standard of providing quality food. He has catered for numerous events and participated in hundreds of festivals over the years. JR is proud of his menu because all items are prepared from scratch and with love. He takes special pride in his ribs, collard greens and smoked macaroni and cheese. His sauce is also key because he worked so hard and long to master the flavor. JR’s delicious smoked barbecue ribs and his favorite famous collard greens are his most popular items. The experience at JR’s Rib Shack from the initial point of contact until the last bite of his food is remarkable. JR and his D E C E M B E R 2015
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Bartender ofthe Month
PROUD SPONSOR OF THE
JOE REALINO MEMORIAL FUND
Danielle Ordonez
Beef ‘O’Brady’s, Merritt Island What do you love most about living/working on the Space Coast?
represent being happy and joyful to celebrate Jesus’ birth, which is truly what the holiday is about.
I chose to stay here on the Space Coast because this is where my family lives.
Tell us one present you’d love to see under your tree this Christmas
What might readers be surprised to know about you?
A present I would love to see under my tree this year isn’t something you can physically box up. I would just love to spend quality time with my family and be able to make memories that I can keep forever from another Christmas spent with loved ones.
I am also a full-time student at the University of Central Florida, and I will be graduating in May of 2016. What might readers be surprised to know about you? I enjoy talking with my regulars and meeting new people. What’s the perfect holiday cocktail? My perfect holiday cocktail would have to be a glass of hot apple cider. Say we’ve had too much eggnog. Can you recommend a tried-and-true hangover cure? If you’ve had a little too much at the holiday times, I would suggest to just keep on drinking and celebrating the next day to prevent any unwanted hangovers. What is your favorite holiday movie and why? My favorite holiday movie is “Elf ”. I like this movie because It shows the inner child in all of us.
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What is your least favorite Christmas song? I really don’t have a least favorite Christmas song; I enjoy all of the Christmas carols because they all
What menu item would you recommend for our readers to try when they come and sit down at your bar? Come see me at Beef ‘O’ Brady’s and get some wings or a burger. Don’t forget to try one of our 24 draft beers!
Come and sing Christmas carols with Danielle at Beef ‘O’Brady’s on Merritt Island, located at 1450 N Courtenay Parkway, (321) 445-6665.
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Funkle Fester By Kelsie Sandage
At Rick Piper’s November reception of his new Big Art Studio in the Mai Tiki Market, five of the seven members of Funkle Fester turned up the heat of the cool rain that gently misted over the assembled crowd behind the Tiny Turtle. We enjoyed thumping bass and guitar chords, a crisp saxophone, and a variation of beats from their two percussionists. Funkle Fester began in 2012 as a jam band in Satellite Beach with John Alison (Guitar), Keith Capizzi (Drums), and Michael McCutchan (Bass) playing every other Thursday at John’s house. “It wasn’t until we met these guys that it really became a band,” says Mike about the other four members of Funkle Fester. He is speaking of Patrick Riordan on saxophone, Mark Sunderland on trumpet, Bill Hanney on keyboard, and Reid Siljestrom on percussion. The result is a full-flavored band brimming with talented musicians who fully enjoy the music they are playing. It shows in the way they feed off of each other’s performances to enhance the song and atmosphere of their set. As soon as Funkle Fester started in on their first song, people from all walks of life streamed into the courtyard at Tiny Turtle to enjoy a fun evening with the community. Funkle Fester did not disappoint. They played through the rain and had most grooving to the tunes. Some are instrumental variations of songs by other bands, and at other times they are just building off a tune another member is playing. Sometimes they even switch instruments mid-set just to try something different. Each song showcased their talents along with the influences of New Orleans bands, funk, rock, blues, and melodic worldly tempos. I spoke with them during their set break to find out how Fester got so Funky. “John suggested Funkle Fester as a joke, and
then I took the idea to my house and put a picture together and I thought it looked so funny that I had to figure out how to use it,” says Keith. “Then we put a poll of Facebook and let the people decide.” Keith is referring to the Funkle Fester logo that uses the original Uncle Fester’s head with an illuminated light bulb in his mouth superimposed over the body of James Brown. With their embodiment of Funk in place, they decided to take their jam sessions to local audiences. “Really it’s an excuse to get together and drink beer, and you know, hang out every other weekend and play music,” jokes Patrick. “Every time [we play] it’s different,” says Keith. “If it gets kind of quiet, one of us will start something, like he [Reid] will start playing the timbales or I’ll start playing the drums louder, or we’re quiet on the drums and they’ll pick up.” Things are definitely picking up for Funkle Fester. They are playing more shows locally, with a show at Rusty’s in the Port coming soon. As John put it, they will take the shows as they come, and keep having fun whenever they can as they keep their eyes towards the horizon. What’s on that horizon, you may ask? “We jam in John’s home studio, so that works out really well, but we have studio time at Full Sail in Orlando, in the near future, sometime in January,” says Patrick. “But it’s hard to get us all together. There are seven of us, and we have to all collaborate to get in there,” explains Keith. One thing is for sure, when they do come together, the collaboration is a unique blend that is easy to listen to and fun to dance to.
You can keep up with their events on the Funkle Fester fan page on Facebook as well as their website, funklefester.com
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The Spacecoast Playboys THURS : 31
Danny Morris Band
Cocoa Beach Pier at Keith’s Oyster Bar
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The Beacham/ The Social
TUE : 15
High On Fire WED : 16
Tropical Sundays with DJ Frankie G
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FRI : 04
St. Paul and The Broken Bones Sailor Jerry presents: An Evening with Lucero SAT : 05
“On The Come Up” 2 ft: One Drop FRI : 18
Tory Lanez SwaveNation Tour with special guest Boogie MON : 21
Rock By The Sea Xmas Party
The Detour w/ Casaveda & Everlost- Free
SUN : 06
MON : 28
Copeland- SOLD OUT
Mia Mota w/ Roanoke & Reverist- Free
MON : 07
Glass Animals Radicalized Youth w/ Manny Urdaneta, Evil Virgins, and Tears Of A Tyrant- Free
The Beach Shack FRI : 04
TUE : 08
Silverstein & Senses Fail THURS : 10
The Spacecoast Playboys SAT : 12
Aterciopelados
Russ Kellum Band
FRI : 11
Kevin Griffin of Better Than Ezra Audio Push
WEDNESDAYS EXCEPT 12/30
Teddy Henderson 4pm-7pm
Coconuts on the Beach
Grills at Port Canaveral WED : 02
Johnny Danger 6pm THURS : 03
Derek 5pm FRI : 04
Even Odds 7:30pm SAT : 05
MONDAYS
1833 2pm Luna Pearl 6:30pm
Musikology 6pm-10pm
Good Company Nashville
SAT : 05
FRI : 04
Panama 3pm
Kris Brocato 1pm-5pm FRI : 04
WED : 09
SUN : 27
SAT : 05
THURS : 10
WED : 30
Funpipe 7pm-11pm
Jason Domulot 5pm
Napoleon Complex 6pm-10pm
SUN : 06
FRI : 11
THURS: 31
SAT : 12
WED : 09
Dusty (Steel Drums) 1pm-4pm Napoleon Complex 6pm-10pm FRI : 18
Changes 6pm-10pm SAT : 19
Dusty (Steel Drums) 1pm-4pm Changes 6pm-10pm SAT : 26
Dusty (Steel Drums) 1pm-4pm Buddy Blues 6pm-10pm SUN : 27
Dennis Gallo 1pm-5pm WED : 30
Pat Frost 1pm-7pm Jeremy Hagen 4pm-8pm THURS : 31
New Year’s Eve Celebration with Ted Raffetto and Bro Code featuring Lisa Kitchen
Small Talk 2pm-6pm Derek & The Slammers (solo) 6pm-10pm
Jon Honeycutt 6pm
Wicked Garden Gnomes 7:30pm SAT : 12
Johnny Danger 2pm Hypersona 7:30pm
Jenna’s Breezeway Grill
SAT : 12
SUN : 13
FRI : 04
THURS : 17
WED : 16
FRI : 18
THURS : 17
Mojo Hand Changes London Ink Cocolocos
Muckfire 3pm Jason Domulot 6pm Derek 5pm
SAT : 19
FRI : 18
SUN : 20
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Grand Finale
Quick Change 7:30pm
Derek & The Slammers (solo) 2pm-6pm
Johnny Danter 2pm Fabulous CTs 7:30pm
SAT : 26
SUN : 20
Mojo Hand
Hypersona 3pm
TUE : 29
WED : 23
Red Tide
Joel Pitts 6pm
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New Years Eve party with Even Odds
Dos Brohams 5pm SAT : 26
Derek 2pm Hypersona 7:30pm
The Nutcracker 2pm & 7pm SUN : 06
Gino Vannelli 7:30pm MON : 07
Andy McKee 7:30pm TUE : 08
SAT : 05
TUESDAYS
THURS : 10
Southern Star Karaoke 7pm-11pm
Brian Regan 7:30pm
FRI : 11
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Brevard Community Chorus in Concert 7:30pm
Andrew Rickman 6pm-9pm Florida Dave SAT : 12
Cash Colley 5pm-9pm FRI : 18
Minimum Wake 6pm-9pm SAT : 19
Karaoke w/ Louie Las Vegas 7pm-11pm
Loudon Wainwright III 7:30pm
FRI : 04
MON : 14
Mondo Tikis 7pm-11pm
SAT : 26
FRI : 11
Juice N Java SATURDAYS
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Lucy Iris FRI : 11
Don Soledad 7pm-10pm THURS : 17
Small Talk 7pm-9pm
SUN : 13
Art Tango
Ruben Anderson 6pm-9pm Mondo Tikis 6pm-9pm
SAT : 12
WED : 02
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Jon Parrott 6pm-9pm
FRI : 04
Hot Pink with Horns | Paddy Cassidy’s | THURS : 31
Kell’s at Cocoa Beach
King Center
A Peter White Christmas with Rick Braun & Mindi Abair 7:30pm
Bradley Burton 7pm-9pm
MON : 14
“Who We Play For” with entertainment by ‘The Juice N Java All Star Band”, benefits national charity for high school athletics 7pm-10pm
Team Trivia w/ Rick 7:30pm-9:30pm
THURS : 03
Bulletproof Stockings
FRI : 18
MONDAYS
Open Mic with Michael Boukedes 7pm-10pm
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Modern Music Movement Presents: Nashville South No. 4 Lo-Fi Music Showcase ft. Gasoline Heart
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Jason Domulot 2pm Umbrella Thieves 7:30pm
SAT : 12
Renee is a Zombie w/ Dear Rabbit & The Uke-A-Ladies- Free
Oranga Tanga | Kell’s | SAT : 19
SUN : 06
Vince Reed Band 7pm-11pm
John Beck (Steel Drums) 1pm-4pm Musikology 6pm-10pm FRI : 11
AC Slater: Take The Night Tour
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Cocoa Beach Pier at Riki Tiki Tavern
Blue 6pm-10pm Rough Edges 7pm-11pm SAT : 12
Red Tide 7pm-11pm FRI : 18
Jeff Marquis Rock/Reggae 7pm-11pm SAT : 19
Oranga Tanga 8pm-11pm Millennium FUSBOX Pub Crawl SUN : 20
Hot Pink 7pm-10pm SAT : 26
FloriDave 7pm-11pm SUN : 27
Lucy Iris 5pm-9pm THURS : 31
NYE16 with Panama!
Fancy Nancy : Splendiferous Christmas 10:30am TUE : 15
Carrot Top 7:30pm THURS : 18
Bowzer’s Rock and Roll Holiday Party 7:30pm FRI : 19
A Christmas Carol 7pm SAT : 20
Festival of Light: An Intimate Evening with Matisyahu 7pm SUN : 21
Michael McDonald- This Christmas, An Evening of Holiday & Hits 8pm THURS : 31
The Classic Albums Live 2016 Rockin’ New Year’s Eve Party
Open Mike’s
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“Funk You, Monday” Funk Jam
Damion and Tone’s After Christmas Special
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“Totally Open Tuesday” Open Mic
Christmas with TBA
New Year’s Eve Party with Hot Pink!
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Rusty’s
“WTF Wednesday” Comedy Night (18+)
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“Rockin Blues” Blues Jam
Paul 12pm
FRIDAYS
Adam V 5pm
“Wine Me Up” Jazz Jam
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Jon Parrot 5pm
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Music Showcases & Special Events
Paddy Cassidy’s
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Tone Egan and Nick Mascolo FRI : 04
Seed
Hot Pink The Cheetah Coalition SAT : 12
TBA
Syd Floyd
Andy 5pm FRI : 04
Chill 5pm
Lauris Vidal Christmas Eve with Hot Pink!
Tone 12pm SUN : 27
Splash 5pm THURS : 31
Andy 5pm
Sandbar Sports Grill SUNDAYS
Teddy Time 5pm-10pm WEDNESDAYS
Jam Band 8pm-12am THURSDAYS EXCEPT 12/24 AND 12/31
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Big Daddy Karaoke 8pm-12am
SUN : 06
FRI : 04
THURS : 10
1833 4pm-8pm Dub Masters 9pm-1am
FRI : 11
Stone Clones 9pm-1am
SAT : 12
Closed at 5pm for Employee Party
General Eyez 5pm
Chris Glover 6pm
SAT : 19
THURS : 24
TUESDAYS
Splash 12pm
Matt & Eric 5pm
FRI : 18
Smoke N Oak 5pm
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Smoke N Oak
FRI : 11
SUN : 20
Jim Mitchell 5pm
Jim Mitchell 5pm
SAT : 05
Tone 5pm
Sandbooze Sunday 9pm-1am
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Matt & Eric 5pm
SUN : 13
Splash 5pm THURS : 17
SAT : 05
MON : 07
FRI : 11
Pat Michaels 4pm-8pm 506 Crew 9pm-1am
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VIP X-mas Party for Toys for Tots- Featuring Hot Pink (Must have invite and toy) 7pm-11pm FRI : 18
Musical Seduction 9pm-1am SAT : 19
Hot Pink 9pm-1am SAT : 26
Scott Baker Band 9pm-1am THURS : 31
Mondo Tikis 4pm-8pm Dub Masters 9pm-1am
Slow and Low Cocoa Beach THURS : 03
Matt Riley FRI : 04
Shakti
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Andy Harrington FRI : 11
Stompbox Steve THURS : 17
Matt Riley
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PANAMA NYE PARTY
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Dinner Show Inside Kell's with an All You Can Eat Buffet, includes complimentary Champagne Toast See Calendar section for complete listings
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Buck Barefoot THURS : 31
Shakti
The Tiny Turtle FRI : 18
YAHTU
Andy 5pm
Dub Masters | Sandbar Sports Grill | THURS : 31
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Album Reviews by M.A. Rivera
Sarah McLachlan The Classic Christmas Album Sony, 2015
This was originally titled Wintersong, and this year is re-released as Sarah McLachlan’s all-inclusive Christmas album. With tracks going as far back as 1994, it’s a great representation of her artistry. Christmas albums aren’t meant to convert new fans. They are designed to give the fan base something tailored for their long ingrained tastes. This collection gives us some interesting choices and probably the best alternate reading of John and Yoko’s “Happy Xmas (War is Over).” She plays it straight and removes the bits you never wanted to hear in the first place. (This is a Christmas review, and I won’t be negative.) And in light of the state of the world, it’s a nice thought.
Joni Mitchell’s “River” is a great choice for her voice. “Wintersong,” an original composition, sounds close to her 90’s hit “Angel.” The stand out track comes from a Canadian TV collaboration with Barenaked Ladies. “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen/We Three Kings” is lively, fun and easy to hear too many times. But really, you won’t mind it. McLachlan duets with Diana Krall on the Peanuts TV special ditty “Christmas Time Is Here.” “I’ll be Home for Christmas” has a New Orleans’ horn thrown on it to make it swing differently. This is a great disc for hangin’ out once the Thanksgiving
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turkey has been reduced to bone, or if you want to decompress from shopping stress. Plenty of people have done the upbeat rock/rap Christmas thing. Pour yourself a double eggnog and chill out. It is Winter after all.
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The Complete Concert by the Sea Sony Legacy, 2015
In the house where I grew up, there was a copy of the original on vinyl and at least two on cassette. When I came back to visit as an adult, I found a copy on CD. It was a popular recording to say the least. “Concert by the Sea” is one of those magical recordings that transcends time, place and genre. People who
wouldn’t identify as jazz fans made this required listening. The single disc release has been lovingly restored, cleaned up and re-released in it’s entirety in this three disc boxed set. The reissue doubles the amount of music with 11 previously unreleased tracks. Originally muddy, the sound is greatly improved. “Mambo Carmel” is a bright eyed number made fresh once more. “April in Paris” winks slyly for still holding up as the soundtrack of many a great swingin’ bachelor pad. From the newer material, “Bernie’s Tune” is a stand out. Starting off playfully, it soon enough launches into a double quick bop feel. “Lullaby of Birdland” strides with a confident playfulness. This is not just an album for purists. It’s here to be discovered and delighted in by new listeners as much as old, this time with a more clear picture of all that transpired in that sleepy seaside town.
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Grace Potter Midnight
Hollywood Records, 2015 Grace Potter, best known for her earthy, bluesy jam band leanings, has decided to put on some kicky heels and go to the club for this latest disc. Keyboards and synths take center
about how, “There’s gold in them there hills.” A man obsessed with the unobtainable, he is finally resigned to a life of want, “Under a stone you cannot roll/Beneath the leaves of the trees/The ghost, the dark and the breeze/I hear it calling me.” On “Sleeping When” the guitars scratch, deep rough angular slices against the rhythm, trying to find their way out. “Cloud Fight” is animated and more forceful in its delivery. Exploring the darker side of their psyche without going all doomy-metal (it’s been done to death everybody, please take note), Heart of the Whale vacillate between stark, tension filled and visceral indie rock. Lou Reed and Sonic Youth’s overblown stage, instrumentally speaking, bolstering her expressive and steamy vocals. Lively and soulful, Potter hasn’t done a complete 180. “Empty Heart” is a rock song dressed up and pushed through a pop filter. “Nobody is Born with a Broken Heart” is a standout track. Hopeful with anticipation, this a narrative song where she hints at gospel and lets the guitar player do his thing. This is a breezy collection of numbers, Potter is tapping into a different part of her musical personality than we’re used to seeing, and that’s fine. She’s good at it and it’s a pleasure to hear her challenge herself.
guitar freak-outs are obliquely referenced, with thankfully brief squalls of art house noise. Focusing on creating an atmosphere, not unlike a psychological horror film where the protagonist is at odds with himself. There’s a captivating restlessness at center of this album which deserves to be explored.
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Lakeway Heartbeat
Independent Release, 2015
From Ukraine comes this exceptionally beautiful and elegantly understated electronica duo, Lakeway. This four song EP, Heartbeat, flits and dances
easily, with arrangements which leave a lot of breathing room. It would be easy to focus on Dima’s velvety, soulful voice, but Alex, credited with guitar and synth, allows the arrangements to serve the song first. Lush and as sweetly optimistic as the first blooms of spring, these songs yearn hopefully for more. The sense of restrained desire Alex and Dima serve up is palpable. “Heaven” and “Late” are both stand-out tracks. “Heaven” opens tastefully, quietly, while the vocals tender delivery speaks of longing. Lakeway offer a sensuous sophistication and refreshing break from manic 240 bpm electronica.
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Heart of the Whale
Heart of the Whale
Independent Release, 2015 From San Francisco comes Heart of the Whale. Dark and unsettling, like the person you can’t get off your mind, no matter how hard you try. HOTW create an ominous soundscape as they relate songs of hope and loss. “Tell the Devil” gives us foggy atmospherics, and a quietly busy foundation for this impending showdown between good and evil. Too dark to be truly psychedelic, there’s an enticing, hazy quality to it. “Gold” pushes and pulls against itself. With a lowgear grind, the narrator is ardent
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Happy Holidays To All! By Scooter Newell • sk8scooter@gmail.com www.cocoabeachskatepark.com
I don’t say “Happy Holidays” because I am afraid to offend anyone. I say it because there are so many holidays for so many cultures. So by “Happy Holidays” I really mean Happy Ramadan (Muslim), Happy Eid al-Fitr (Muslim), Happy Saint Nicholas Day (Christian), Happy Eid al-Adha (Muslim), Happy Fiesta of Our Lady of Guadalupe (Mexican), Happy St. Lucia Day (Swedish), Happy Hanukkah ( Jewish), Merry Christmas (Christian), Happy Three Kings Day/Epiphany (Christian), Happy Boxing Day (Australian, Canadian, English, Irish), Happy Kwanzaa (African American), Happy Omisoka ( Japanese), Happy Yule (Pagan), and Happy Saturnalia (Pagan). No matter who you are, what culture or country you come from one greeting transcends all barriers: HAPPY FESTIVUS! Every year around this time I use some real estate in “The Resident” to suggest some ideas for shopping during the holidays. Turn off that darn computer and go out and give the gift of local support. There are many great local surf shops, gift shops and art galleries. Gift certificates from local restaurants, yoga studios and gyms are always a good idea. There are plenty of great breakfast joints and healthy option establishments that sell gift cards also. Don’t forget the specialty shops and pet stores and vets have gifts for our best friends. You want something sweet? There are lots of great ways to satisfy the cravings with cakes, ice cream and other treats. Take those out of towner friends of yours to the walk Bar-muda Triangle (Downtown Bars) for some libations and laughs. And if all else fails remember that money cannot buy happiness, but it can buy a skateboard and that is almost the same thing.
News Rants Dec 19th Skate To School Scholarship Series begins with the first event at Cocoa Beach Skate Park. Bowl Contest with
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scholarships on the line for the 9th-12th grade division. The Skate To School contests enable skateboarders to earn scholarship money for college or vocational schools by winning skateboard competitions. More info at Skatetoschool.com Dec 22nd 2015 a Space Odyssey –Join Kosta Galanopoulos and his band for live music, free skating and old Apollo footage projected on the walls outside. 7pm start. After party at Casablanca for 21 and up. Grace Marhoefer has won the Grind for Life series in the Girls Bowl division. The series held multiple stops around Florida and one stop in Tennessee. Good work, Grace-O!
Corey Bolo, Elijah Allred and Max Potter all finished in the top five of their respective divisions as well. Go to Grindforlife.org for more info. January 23rd Cocoa Beach Open $5,000.00 purse sponsored by Rusty’s Seafood & Oyster Bar and Coconuts on the Beach! Open division PRO/AM and Open Masters Contest starts at 3pm CocoaBeachSkatePark.com for details.
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Winter is Coming by Dan Reiter
Cold air, shifty sandbars, drift sessions, neoprene. What do you want for Christmas? How about a nor’easter out in the Atlantic and some wind from the west? Depending on your outlook, winter can be the best or the worst time to be a Florida surfer. The Florida Surf Museum hopes you get some quality waves. Here’s what’s on the schedule for us this month:
Surfing Santas
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This might just be the biggest event of the year for the Cocoa Beach surf community. The 7th Annual Surfing Santas will have spectators from all over the country, and breaks attendance records every year. Come join Santas, snowmen, Christmas trees, and elves in the water, or just watch a group of Santas parachuting from a plane! The event raises money for Grind for Life, and was the brainchild of George Trosset, Sr., a Cocoa Beach local who just wanted to have some fun surfing on Christmas Eve Day. As a special gift this year (for nice children only), the Florida Surf Museum has eight shapers signing and decorating surfboards to be auctioned and raffled off. The boards:
1. Allen White, Allen White Surfboards 2. Stu Sharpe, SharpeSurf 3. George Robinson, GR Designs 4. Erik Thomas, Windandsea Boardshop 5. Keith Sims, 321/Fat Cat Surfboards 6. Jim Hannon, JH Shapes
7. Clay Lyles 8. Gordon Lawson, Gordzilla Boards Details for the auction/raffle and other happenings will be on the Surfing Santas of Cocoa Beach Facebook page and the website surfingsantas.org
FSM/ Surfrider Holiday Party Come join us and the Cocoa Beach Surfrider Chapter at Surfinista Cafe on Dec 6th for food, drinks, our world-famous Hawaiian shirt contest, and surf music from the Aquanuts 6-8pm
Sidewalk Surfing The Florida Factor
Our latest exhibit is officially open! Stop by for a look into the influence Florida surfers and skateboarders have had on each other’s respective sport over the years.
The Florida Surf Museum is located in the Ron Jon Watersports Building. Visit www.cocoabeachsurfmuseum. org, or check Facebook — “Cocoa Beach Surf Museum.” Formal name and web address changes are forthcoming. Call 258-8217 for more information. Programs are supported in part through a grant sponsored by the Brevard County Board of County Commissioners and managed by the Brevard Cultural Alliance.
Boardrider ofthe Month by Jenny Bilchak
Coral Schuster This month I sat down with a young boardrider who is wise beyond her 13 years. With love, thoughtfulness, compassion and faith pouring out of her, Coral Schuster is on a mission to bring light to many. Coral was born and raised in Cocoa Beach and is the youngest of four siblings. She’s a 7th grader at the local Junior/ Senior High-School and is happy to have one of her older sisters there as well. Growing up in Cocoa Beach, Coral has salt water flowing through her veins. With all her accomplishments, you can tell the ocean has been calling her. When Coral was eight years old, she watched a friend surf. From that point on, she decided it was time to become a surfer. Coral went home and asked her older brother to show her how it was done. By the next morning she was up and riding. Only a few days after learning, Coral entered in the local National Kidney Foundation contest. She made it to the finals and took 6th. After that competition, she decided she wanted to stick with the sport. Recently, Coral and her personal chauffeur (Mom) have been doing a lot of traveling up and across the coast. During the summer, they traveled to Huntington Beach for Coral’s first national event. She took 3rd in her open division heat. A few weeks ago, they were in Nags Head, NC for the Easterns Championship. Next was the inlet for ASF Championships, where Coral took 3rd in the Under 14 Division. Another trip to Nags Head for Surfing America Prime had Coral place 2nd in the 16 and under finals. This busy bee also keeps her feet on the ground with being
a member of the Cocoa Beach’s cross country team. They made it to regionals before finishing their season for the year. Coral’s other main passion is her faith. She recently started a local group called “Groms for God,” and her goal is to help groms find faith. Coral holds a bible study with Randy Nolan of FLOW surfers at the local “School of Surf ” every other Wednesday called “Walk in the Light.’” Coral has a blog, Facebook and Instagram page where she inspires and encourages all to be the best they can be. Her mom mentioned how proud she is of Coral. “Coral has been recognized by people when we are in other states because of her blue cross on the bottom of all her boards. It’s been crazy to have kids and adults mention that they follow her and how they love the role model she is for the kids.” With the end of the year fast upon us, I asked Coral if she had any goals for 2016. She simply said she would like to get straight A’s for the rest of the school year. I asked her to end our session with some shout-outs and advice for the groms. Coral said, “Thank you to my many sponsors, and my parents who kept me surfing and support what I love. To all the groms, stick with it! Have your mind, thoughts and heart toward God and he will direct you and help you find your way.” It was a pleasure to sit with Coral and learn more about her passions. They are strong and good-natured. To you all and your families, I wish you peace and love in the holiday season, however you might find it.
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Winter Fishing!
Fishing Reports
By Capt. Jamie Glasner
Last month was pretty insane. We caught a lot of fish, especially those giant bull redfish. The redfish bite has been awesome due to the amount of bait that has been holding on the beach. Most of the fish on the flats have been in the slot but every now and then you’ll catch a couple fish that are well over the slot. Jigs, jerkbaits, and cut bait have been the ticket for them. Make sure to keep your cast net in the boat. My favorite jig to use is a 1/8oz jig head with a 3” gulp shrimp, for you jerk bait lovers a 1/8oz jerk bait hook matched with a gulp 5” new penny jerk shad will be deadly. As it gets colder the trout bite will get better, a lot smaller to your mid slot fish. You’ll find large quantities of them in deep drop-offs and inside deep creek mouths. You can pretty much catch them on anything but my favorite is the mirrodine. This lure looks exactly like a small injured mullet that they can’t resist but strike at it. Redfish
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will bite it also. Jigs and live shrimp will also work just as well. Snook season is just about over so for you snook lovers you only have a couple more weeks. Sebastian Inlet has been the place to be. Buck tails, bombers, live croakers and pigfish have been working best. There is also redfish mixed in with the snook so you never know it
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December Brings the Action By Capt. Scott Bussen
could be a red or a snook you hook. The kingfish bite has also been good slow trolling live pogies. There are other species
that we also catch sometimes while targeting kingfish like cobia, sailfish, mahi mahi, and triple tail. Well, that’s all I have for you this month so be safe and good luck on the water. Oh yeah, I forgot to mention that duck hunting just opened up so for you duck hunter junkies be safe in the marsh!
As I sit down to write this article, Thanksgiving is rapidly approaching. Ergo, I have little time to write as there are foods to prepare, and more importantly, to eat. I’m thinking about stuffing some shrimp into a sardine. Stuffing the sardine into Spanish mackerel. Stuffing the Spanish mackerel into a mahi mahi. Then stuff the mahi mahi into an amberjack. Once it’s all put together, I’ll smoke the whole thing for several hours. Once it’s smoked, I’ll cover it with a grilled octopus, a lemon butter sauce and serve it on a giant serving tray. I think I’ll call my creation “Thanksgiving Kraken”. And at dinner everybody will get chopsticks and a blindfold. Anyway, at least a man can dream... As far as fishing in November went, it had its ups and downs. Both the fishing and the ocean. There were a fair number of rough days and some fishable days following. On the fishable days, the fishing was hit or miss. It seemed like the offshore fishing was on one day, off the next. The nearshore fishing seemed to be the most steady. The big breeder reds were the best bet for the majority of last month. The best fishing was the days the pogie pods were balled up in the bight. The redfish were schooled up under some of the pods. When you found the right pods, you could literally catch one on every cast. If the bait pods were missing, the reds could be caught by anchor in up and fishing cut baits. If the bait stays around for
December, there should still be a good chance at the reds. As the water cools a little bit, there should be a good chance at some sharks like blacknose, blacktip and finetooth. The best bet will be fishing around
the bait pods with live bait on a slide sinker rig. If the bait is not around, try anchoring close to the cape shoreline and fishing live or cut bait. Cut bonito, bluefish, Spanish mackerel and lady fish are all excellent bait for both the Reds and sharks. Although it was an on-again, off-again bite, November did bring in a bit of a kingfish run. With the kings were a decent number of dolphin, a few sailfish and an occasional blackfin tuna. For December, I would expect to see this action continue and to get better as the month goes on. We should start to see better numbers of the kings, sails and tuna,
while the dolphin numbers are likely to remain about the same. I have to say that the bottom fishing last month was less than spectacular. Most everything on the bottom was hard to find. Hopefully, December will bring some big changes to this fishery. Normally, December is the best bottom fishing month of the second part of the year. I’m going to cross my fingers
and hope the groupers and amberjacks start to show up like they should be. If you like to troll, December can be a great month to target the sailfish. The sailfish will be from the kingfish grounds on out to deeper waters. The problem with trolling on the kingfish grounds will be the cost of the ballyhoo you will go through. You may want to concentrate your efforts away from the inshore reefs. Whatever the case, get out there and get you some fixins’ for the Kraken. It’s going to be the new tradition!! The Waterman Thanksgiving... See ya on the pond!
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The next time you are walking along the beach look closely at the lines of debris left behind by the receding waves. Notice the tiny bits of multicolored particles? Upon closer inspection you will find that a large portion of it is plastic, referred to as microplastics. Why is this a problem? According to the The Florida Microplastics Awareness Project, the microplastic particles contain toxins that are harmful to life. Also, according to the University of Florida Sea Grant project, other toxins in the environment are attracted to and easily adhere to their surfaces. These tiny particles are then accidentally eaten by marine life, threatening their health. They may also impede an organism’s ability to eat. Microplastics are formed in several ways. Polyethylene microbeads used in toothpastes, facial scrubs, etc. are one source. Plastic bottles, bags, toys and tools that end up in the ocean from ships or shore don’t biodegrade. Instead, they photodegrade into smaller and smaller bits of microplastic. All of these tiny plastic particles wouldn’t be such a big problem if they quickly broke down into simpler chemical forms. But plastic molecules are very resilient and could remain intact to threaten the environment for thousands of years. And of course, if you eat seafood you may be getting some of these microplastic particles (along with their toxins) in your diet too. The Florida Microplastic Awareness Project (FMAP) is a citizen-science project funded in
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2015 by NOAA’s Marine Debris Program. Volunteers are collecting coastal water samples, filtering them and looking for microplastics. This data is being put into a Google Maps database to show the concentration of these particles visually. If you would like to get involved with the Florida Microplastics Awareness Project you can follow it on Facebook, or visit their website.
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Patrick AFB AVT spearfishing team, base civil engineers track down energy savings by Susan Lawson • AFCEC Public Affairs
11/13/2015 - TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- The Air Force Civil Engineer Center’s Asset Visibility Team worked with base civil engineers at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, and Patrick AFB and Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida, recently to identify energy-saving opportunities and provide substantial savings for the Air Force. One tool used by the AVT to identify energy conservation measures is the “spearfishing” methodology. The AVT coined the term “spearfishing” to describe an expedition that involves taking a deeper dive into rediscovering and harvesting previously-realized energy and water saving opportunities. The spearfishing initiative is part of the AVT concept of operations which was put into place in 2014. Energy-saving opportunities that are
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identified can be funded either through AFCEC’s “Just Do It,” or JDI, funding list or the integrated priority list, or IPL. The JDI funding initiative opened the door for the AVT to fund “micro” energy projects that are of work order scope, rather than project scope, while the IPL focuses on larger, longterm savings projects. “Spearfishing has become effective because of the way the civil engineering enterprise has changed the business rules and
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added tools to give more flexibility for implementing savings opportunities. Rediscovering previously identified opportunities can now provide a real benefit, where previously there were obstacles to their implementation,” said Michael Clawson, AFCEC Asset Visibility Division chief. Base civil engineers and the AVT have collectively identified and validated $15 million in investments that could yield the Air Force over $51 million in potential operational energy savings across the 20 bases visited by the AVT. Since 2013, the $1.2 million of JDI funding invested at 20 bases will yield approximately $20 million in discounted operational and energy savings over its life cycle, Clawson said. Members of the AVT have extensive Air Force base level experience as well as working knowledge of the Automated Civil Engineering System, or ACES, and Interim Work Information Management System, or IWIMS, software programs. They work closely with base energy managers, engineers and maintenance personnel to discover and validate opportunities. “I work diligently with the base personnel to find those opportunities and dive deep into any avenue possible to find those projects that are eligible for JDI funding for long term
Asset visibility team members assess the fire station for energy conservation measures at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Susan Lawson/Released)
projects for the base,” said Dr. Ivonne “Ivy” Bates, electrical engineer and AVT member, who led the recent spearfishing expedition at Malmstrom. The challenge during spearfishing is to sift through existing documents such as sustainable infrastructure assessments and energy audit reports to evaluate opportunities and validate currency and viability, Bates said. The spearfishing team collects data from the assessments and reports to evaluate energy data
and perform comparative analyses of report findings. The team also looks for new energy products and opportunities for using renewable energy and innovative technologies. While spearfishing, the team looks at buildings on the demolition list to see if there are high payback opportunities associated with consolidation of base facilities. They look at light-emitting diode, or LED, technologies for both interior and exterior applications such
as street and parking lot lighting as well as other energy-saving devices that would produce energy or operational savings for the base.
To learn more about the AVT, spearfishing for energy savings, or implementing operational and energy savings opportunities, contact the AFCEC Reach Back Center at afcec.rbc@us.af.mil or 850-283-6995.
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1 Diana’s got energy back (5) 2 Order to a brigade I revoked and rescinded (9) 3 Islander presenting Wyss’s family with empty pot? (8,6) 4 Seasoning mainly left out of a foodstuff (7) 5 Forgives former partner’s swearing right away (7) 7 Girl, one concealing Ecstasy, is frightened (5) 8 Members of RC sect will include fashionable Italian poet’s followers (9) 9 In summary, the soldiers surrender (14) 14 Insomniac skins up on fewer occasions (9) 16 Trees from Europe with typical problem (9) 18 I am getting almost passionate about favourite Egyptian architect (7) 19 Authorise note lifting pressure on debtor (7) 22 God involved with rain (5) 24 Some of letter’s extremely concise (5)
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to spend every day learning and teaching everyone about something I’ve grown very passionate about. I absolutely love interacting with locals and people from all over the world, getting to showcase our brewery and our community and teach people something they didn’t know about craft beer.” Massoni enjoys sharing techniques to help beer lovers explore their taste palate and discover what exact ingredients they love in their favorite beers. “We do something in the Tap room called the Drive-by Taste Test. One swirl of the beer, while inhaling pass your nose over the beer in what’s called the “drive-by” to get your first impression of the aromas. Then place your nose over the glass and do three short sniffs to absorb all the aromas and notes. Then sip.” Florida Beer Company is part science exhibit, part showcase and all fun. Their dedicated employees are knowledgeable, eager to educate, and to share their love of beer.
Florida Beer Company is located at 200 Imperial Boulevard in Cape Canaveral. Their hours are Sun 1-8pm, Mon-Weds 1-9pm and Thurs-Sat 1-10pm. For more information call 321-432-7392.
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Answer: Enjoyment. Common Words enemy, enjoy, ENJOYMENT, eye, jenny, joey, joy, money, my, toy, yen, yeomen, yet.
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Day three brought us back to Asheville to explore the Biltmore Estate. Those Vanderbilts did not mess around when it came to their living accommodations. Needless to say, the largest single family home in America was breathtaking. Exploring the gardens, grounds and house itself transported me back in time. I imagined myself a guest in the vast American palace. The house and grounds had just been decorated for Christmas, and a 30-something foot tall tree in the Great Hall didn’t even tickle the ceiling. Now normally I don’t think Christmas should be celebrated until Thanksgiving has had its due, but the decorations
were stunning. I even found myself humming some carols. The tour of the house itself took more than two hours, and we had spent roughly that amount of time at the estate winery beforehand. By 8:00pm we were all exhausted. We made our way back up the mountain for our final night’s rest in North Carolina. We left our cabin at 6am. That miracle of modern transportation had us out of the cool mountain air and back in the balmy Florida breezes within four hours. It’s not Apparating, but it’s not bad. Not bad at all.
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Spectre
Dir: Sam Mendes
Stars: Daniel Craig, Léa Seydoux, Christoph Waltz James Bond (Craig) uncovers a shadowy organization and his past comes back to haunt him. After enduring his early “brutish 00 novice” and “retirement” career stages and gaining his MI6 family (M, Q and Moneypenny) Craig’s finally settled into the 007 role. Though Waltz’s villain roles tend to be similar, he’s perfectly cast as the head of Spectre. Seydoux plays a Bond girl with personality and conviction instead of a helpless damsel. Attempting to shine light on Bond’s past, the personal plot device fails to strike an emotional chord but it does lead to a clever character reveal. A subplot involving the possible shutdown of MI6 unnecessarily lengthens the film and the story’s third act and contains an intense encounter between Bond and his nemesis. However,
it fails to follow the action precedent set earlier in the film. “Skyfall” set the bar so high for Mendes that it’s difficult to replicate strong storytelling. The story includes references from both Craig’s tenure and classic Bond films mixing the old with the new (i.e. Spectre being a name rather than an acronym.) The characters are rich, the introduction (including a three minute tracking one shot) is spectacular and the action scenes are
incredible. From another memorable opening sequence to Bond making off with the girl, Craig makes his possible exit from the franchise in stylish James Bond fashion. Grade: A-
The 33
Dir: Patricia Riggan
Stars: Antonio Banderas, Rodrigo Santoro, Juliette Binoche
Based on actual events in 2010, 33 Chilean miners (including Banderas) are trapped underground when a gold and copper mine collapses. Family members of the miners (Binoche) united with Chilean officials (Santoro) press for government aid until help arrives. When the survivors are finally found, the trouble doesn’t end there as the process of getting them out begins. When dealing with a dozen or so characters
(let alone 33), the typical Hollywood decision is made to mainly focus on a handful of characters but the individuals are unique. At first, the characters are just seen as recognizable actors but throughout the movie, they evolve into people you actually care for. Contrasted between the underground darkness and the light of the surface the film features a unique camera style. Ironically, the doubt and worry lies mostly above ground whereas the miners below remain strong through brotherhood. For 69 days, the men were afraid together, they starved together and most importantly, they hoped together. Grade: B-
Love the Coopers
Dir: Jesse Nelson
Stars: Diane Keaton, Ed Helms, Olivia Wilde Various members of the Cooper clan (Keaton, Helms, Wilde) prepare for their traditional family Christmas. It isn’t an overly done Christmas movie like “Christmas with the Kranks” or “Deck the Halls” but more like “August Osage County” with decorations. It has comical moments but mostly dramatic and
depressing. All the talented actors starring in the film are wasted and only advertised so the film can make a buck. What appears to be a sweet romantic comedy ends up being intertwining stories about trying to hide divorce, lying about who you really are and putting on a fake smile for family. Instead of a cheery Christmas film, we get a film based in reality that’s depressingly honest with people arguing and expressing how unhappy they are with their lives. Normally, actors like Diane Keaton, John Goodman and Ed Helms are pleasant to watch. A subplot involving Wilde and an army soldier keep you hopeful as it is the only story with any real resolution. Narration from funny man Steve Martin and some cartoony exaggerations from some characters keep the tone light but there really isn’t anything to love about these Coopers. The film is 90% “bah humbug” and pretension with only 10% “happy holidays” and heart. Grade: D
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Inquire of Juliet Dear Juliet, There was a time when I was a real tornado in the sack! I had plenty of energy and spunk. But those days have long passed. I am older now, and a bit slower than I used to be. But I’m lonely down here in my retirement community. Can you give me some advice on how to get back into the game when my get up and go got up and left?
Charles, Palm Bay Charles, my silver fox, don’t you worry your beautiful little dentures! As for your get up and go, just pay a quick visit to your friendly neighborhood physician. He’ll have a little blue ticket for the best ride of your retirement! As for being lonely, the advantage that comes with retirement is that there is plenty of time to devote to improving your love game. Surely there are some shuffleboard courts around that attract some spry and mature ladies? Strings of pearls and silver curls mean feisty girls, I always say. Find a wingman at your local VFW and get thee to the seniors sauna to scope for seasoned singles. Your fiery passion isn’t gone, it just needs a little jumpstart.
Dear Juliet, All the girls at my school seem to like the big athletic types. Unfortunately for me, I’m a 98 pound weakling. I don’t play sports, but I do love to design computer games! I excel in math and science and I’m thinking of applying to NASA when I graduate. What good is it being smart when I’m bursting at the seams? I just want somebody to love!
Samuel, Titusville Mon Amor Samuel, no worries my dear! You may have to bear your brainy burden through the rest of school. But soon enough, you’ll be out in the world, and the rockets won’t just be confined to your pockets. I think you’ll be very surprised at the rise in
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nerd culture over the last few years. Join some clubs and meet some brainy ladies who can complement your high I.Q. She’ll be so satisfied with your great. Big. Brain.
Dear Juliet,
I am a professional cheerleader, a daycare provider, former beauty queen and valedictorian, and a regular churchgoer. But in the bedroom, I don’t want to be quite so... good. I long to get what’s coming to me. I need a firm hand! But the problem is that all the guys I meet just think I’m sweet as pie, and want a good girl in the sack! How can I show them my dark side without scaring them off ?
Crystal, Suntree Crystal, let me be clear. Don’t let anyone define your good time but you! My suggestion would be to check out a church sponsored dating service. Those guys may seem boring at first, but you’d be surprised! Something tells me that underneath that side-parted hair and sensible ties sleeps a real tiger! They just need someone to wake it up for them. Who better than someone who is sweet on the outside and spicy on the inside?
Dear Juliet,
I have been with the same man for three years. Things used to be naughty, but now they’re just nice. He’s satisfied with a couple of presents under the tree. I, on the other hand, want some coal in my stocking, and a fat man up my chimney. It’s nice to kiss under the mistletoe, but I want him to dig into my fruitcake!
My Naughty Little Elf! How in the blizzard have you gone three years as a burning yule log with this dusty lump of coal? Something tells me it was not always like this, or you would have long ago moved on to a more... festive option. Have you tried stoking HIS fire, Barbara? After all, it’s not always about you. Maybe he tires of the old traditions, and wants to start something totally new! Tease his sugar plums, and nibble his cookies. Maybe that will help get his fire blazing. As you should know, Barbara, ESPECIALLY around the holidays: ‘Tis better to give than to receive. Cheers!
Dear Juliet,
I started dating a wonderful man just this week, and things are going great! We’re trying to take it slow, but I don’t think I can wait! I want to ...er, exchange packages before too long. But his box seems to be marked “Do Not Open Til X-mas”! What’s a cold lonely snowman to do?
Josh, Melbourne Dearest Josh, You seem to be anything but frigid! If you really like this guy, you need to learn to keep your mittens on! If you two agreed to take it slow, it could be because he’s been burned by a hot toddy in the past. Respect his boundaries, while making him feel wanted. Try making a plan for a private holiday getaway. If he agrees to an overnight, you’ll know you’re headed in the right direction. Then you can count down the 12 days of Christmas, and get ready to pop... open a bottle of champagne together. Who knows, he may be just as riled up as you. Good things come to those who wait! Ta-tas for now!
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