Auburn Girls Getaway Takes Flight

Those Auburn girls sure can fly. And they can do so multiple times upon request. On a hot day. After a full weekend. I was impressed. I see lots of great things on my walks but what's been going on at the inn the last two days has impressed me more than the what I've seen "beyond the hedge" so those are the photos that I'm sharing. We had a really fun weekend with a great group of guests. In fact, these ladies all volunteered to be bridesmaids for our eloping couple last night. Amazingly, the Coles passed on the offer. Same time next year, everyone?




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Fairbanks House Elopement

This is Justin and Cindy, just before they got on the carriage to be carried off to a secret (even to them) romantic location for their vow exchange. Their witness, Blackster, decided to sit out the ceremony and lay on the sidewalk instead. They're still at their wedding dinner at Beech Street Grill right now so we've slipped into their room with a wedding cake, champagne and chocolate covered strawberries to round out this day that they've devoted to each other. Elopements are new for us this year and we're loving every minute of them. Best wishes, Justin and Cindy; we're honored that you selected us for this incredible occasion.



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Sunset Over Fernandina Shrimp Boat

And, hopefully, that's not a metaphor. You're looking at a dying breed just sitting on the docks. The days of the independent shrimper may be coming to an end. There is so much competition from farm-raised and imported shrimp that it's hard for these folks to get the price they need in order to cover their costs, let alone make a profit. As I've said before, you will truly be able to tell the difference in taste if you get the opportunity to sample some locally caught fresh wild shrimp. There are several restaurants in Fernandina that have them available. We'll point you in the right direction when you're here.




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Fine Looking Water Tower

Our town water tower has a shiny new paint job and it's looking good. It's hard to see from here but the emblem is our eight flags logo. I think that my favorite water tower is the one alongside I-95 in Gaffney, SC that's painted like a big peach. At least I think it's Gaffney...

Fernandina Boat Slips Available

Our city marina has been expanding significantly over the last month or so and one of the projects is to increase the number of boat slips available. From what I've seen going in, we're planning on having space for everybody. We've got a new Welcome Center going in too so it should be really nice when finished.




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Le Clos - Front and Back

One of our favorite Amelia Island restaurants, Le Clos, has been busy this summer. They've added sidewalk dining out front
and a kitchen garden out back. Nice. I didn't think that they could improve upon the sea bass in the lemon buerre blanc with warm chocolate cake for dessert. I was wrong.



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Flying Fish in a Death Star Firework

Of course I took this last night and I tweeted about it earlier today but I think that it deserves a re-mention since I was surprised to see the photo on the screen because I didn't remember seeing the firework that way. How did that fish get in there? And will he make it out of the way of the Death Star? I'll just keep looking through the rest of the images that I took last night to find out.




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A Fernandina 4th

Fernandina Summer Scene

Restful flowers, resting bike, chairs for resting. Need a rest? I have an idea where you can visit... Two rooms lift for the weekend. Book 'em online. See you at the free concert tomorrow night.




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Fernandina's Finest Cottage

There! I've just declared it.




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