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Dewees Island Theater

  • Post author:Judy Drew Fairchild
  • Post published:July 11, 2011
  • Post category:Island Living/Summer
  • Post comments:2 Comments

We gathered a little late this year, to celebrate the summer solstice.  As dusk gently dropped, bellinis flowed and laughter ensued each time a new arrival climbed the steps to…

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Another carbon footprint idea: Making your own soda

  • Post author:Judy Drew Fairchild
  • Post published:July 11, 2011
  • Post category:Island Living
  • Post comments:1 Comment

In order to try to reduce our carbon footprint, we are attempting to reduce our dependence on single use bottles.  We don't drink that much actual soda, but the kids…

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Becky’s Grocery Delivery

  • Post author:Judy Drew Fairchild
  • Post published:July 2, 2011
  • Post category:ForDeweesRentals/Island Living
  • Post comments:0 Comments

Don't you just wish you could arrive on the island and, by some magic, arrive to a house stocked with the first night's meal, breakfast, and lunch?  That way, you…

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Good Sheepshead fishing at the Ferry Dock

  • Post author:Judy Drew Fairchild
  • Post published:June 15, 2011
  • Post category:Island Living/Summer
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The Perry's had some pretty good luck fishing this weekend at the ferry dock.  I think they said they caught 20 fish in 90 minutes.  In keeping with Dewees tradition,…

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Rethink What you Drink: No more single use bottled water

  • Post author:Judy Drew Fairchild
  • Post published:May 30, 2011
  • Post category:ForDeweesRentals/Island Living
  • Post comments:5 Comments

If you were at POA weekend this year, you may have seen all of the Environmental Program Board's fantastic displays about rethinking our use of single use bottles, particularly those…

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Taking only 3 Treasures from the Beach

  • Post author:Judy Drew Fairchild
  • Post published:April 3, 2011
  • Post category:ForDeweesRentals/Island Living
  • Post comments:2 Comments

We have a guideline here on Dewees which is part of our community ethos to keep our beaches pristine.  The guideline (it is part of our community constitution) is that…

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Good Neighbors Make Good Fences

  • Post author:Judy Drew Fairchild
  • Post published:March 28, 2011
  • Post category:Island Living
  • Post comments:6 Comments

With all due respect to Robert Frost, good neighbors DID make good fences this weekend.  Sand fences, that is.  For years, one strategy for building better dunes on barrier islands…

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Extreme Cold Hits Charleston Area…Double Check Winterization

  • Post author:reggiefairchild
  • Post published:December 7, 2010
  • Post category:Island Living/Winter
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Weather Underground is reporting that it got down to 26 degrees overnight in Mount Pleasant, SC, slightly warmer but still below freezing at the beaches. The overnight temperature is expected…

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