Savannah Technical College receives money for Annual Fund from Celia Dunn

SAVANNAH – “The Masterpiece Luncheon Lecture Series” presented by Celia Dunn Sotheby’s International Realty donated funds raised from two events to Savannah Technical College’s Annual Fund.

Ticket sales from the luncheon from both September and March lectures will go toward the college’s foundation.  Ms. Dunn presented the check to Dr. C.B Rathburn.

“We are so fortunate to be able to work with such generous people from the communities we serve,” says Melinda Laager, Executive Director of the Foundation. “Ms. Dunn has been an incredible advocate of the college and we can’t thank her enough for her continued support of our mission.”

Ms. Dunn is a member of the Savannah Technical College Foundation and continues to be a strong college supporter throughout the community.

Cool Paula Deen vacation tour package with Savannah’s Promenade Historic District Hotel

(SAVANNAH, GA) The Promenade Historic District Hotel (formerly Best Western Savannah is upping the ante when it comes to accommodations in the Savannah area.
Guests who sign up for the “Put Some South in Your Mouth” Paula Deen tour vacation package will get a special welcome gift upon arrival, a hearty southern style continental breakfast, two tickets for the Paula Deen Tour (4 Hours) and two Exclusive VIP Passes to the Lady & Sons Restaurant.

“This is pretty special, because everyone else who goes to the Lady and Son’s waits for hours and hours to get in, so the VIP passes that come with this package make all the difference” says Jeff Fouste, Promenade’s General Manger.

“Anyone who is a fan of Paula Deen will get the full experience of what she and Savannah are all about.”

In addition, guests will receive a bag of goodies for the Paula Deen Tour and lunch at Uncle Bubba’s Oyster House, (Bubba is Deen’s brother).

Package prices are based on double occupancy and are $249 Sunday-Thursday and $349 Friday-Saturday.  There is a $65 charge for additional guests and those who decide to extend their stay may do so with a 20% discount for additional nights.  Packages must be booked directly with the sales office at (912) 233-1011 seven days prior to arrival.

The Promenade is the only hotel located on both Bay and River Streets, where the pulse of Savannah can be found both day and night.  It is also within walking distance to many historic Savannah points of interest, including Paula Deen’s “Lady and Son’s” restaurant, as well as the Savannah Civic Center and the Savannah College of Art and Design.  Additionally, the Savannah/Hilton Head Airport is conveniently located just ten miles from the hotel.

To learn more about The Promenade or to make reservations, log on to http://www.promenadesavannah.com or call (912) 233-1011.

(SAVANNAH, GA) The Promenade Historic District Hotel (formerly Best Western Savannah) is reaching out to couples with its new “Feel the Romance in the Air” vacation package.  With 2 days and 1 night, couples can enjoy an evening with deluxe accommodations starting at less than $400.   The package includes champagne/sparkling cider upon arrival, a hearty southern style continental breakfast and a private couples’ massage at a local spa with a private horse drawn carriage tour.
(912) 233-1011
http://www.promenadesavannah.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

(SAVANNAH, GA) The Promenade Historic District Hotel (formerly Best Western Savannah) is reaching out to couples with its new “Feel the Romance in the Air” vacation package.  With 2 days and 1 night, couples can enjoy an evening with deluxe accommodations for less than $400.

“This is perfect for couples everywhere who just want to get away for a mini-vacation.  When the leave The Promenade, they’ll feel refreshed an energized,” says Jeff Fouste, Promenade’s General Manager.

The package includes champagne/sparkling cider upon arrival, a hearty southern style continental breakfast and a private couples’ massage at a local spa with a private horse drawn carriage tour.

Should anyone decide to extend their vacation, there is a 20% discount on additional nights.  The package must be booked directly with the sales office at (912) 233-1011 a minimum of 7 days in advance.  Package prices are based on double occupancy and are $379 Sunday-Thursday and $459 Friday-Saturday.

The Promenade is the only hotel located on both Bay and River Streets, where the pulse of Savannah can be found both day and night.  It is also within walking distance to many historic Savannah points of interest, including Paula Deen’s “Lady and Son’s” restaurant, as well as the Savannah Civic Center and the Savannah College of Art and Design.  Additionally, the Savannah/Hilton Head Airport is conveniently located just ten miles from the hotel.

To learn more about The Promenade or to make reservations, log on to http://www.promenadesavannah.com or call (912) 233-1011.

A reception for Mike Traynor, the new Publisher at the Savannah Morning News

Kim Ball, Diana Morrision, Marjorie Young – farewell lunch for Kim

The Next “BRIDGE” luncheon will be October 7 at noon

I will post the location when I know it-

Marjorie

Charles Landry to speak in Savannah – thank you Chris Miller for making that happen!

(SAVANNAH, GA)  Charles Landry, one of the leading world authorities on how to build
“creative cities” and has literally written THE book on the topic, is
coming to speak in Savannah, Tuesday 7pm July 8th at the Morris Center
in Trustees Garden. The event is free and open to the public.  Highly recommended for
urban planners, architects, economic developers, municipal employees,
planning staff, the preservation community and anyone who is
interested in how great cities are made. For more info: cmiller@creativecitiesconsulting.com

The Savannah Rotary asked me to interview Dr. Edwin Shepherd

Dr. Shepherd was the Savannah Rotary President in 1984. I am going to put together a presentation about his leadership in Savannah. The project is due for the July 14th meeting at the Desoto Hilton.

Carol Young, going into her 3rd year at RPI in Aeronautical Engineering

A double rainbow in Alexandria, VA

Carol found a BIG shark’s tooth at Scientist Cliffs

Scientist Cliffs, Maryland – Cedar Lane

Antietam National Battlefield

Tibetan Monks at the Air and Space Museum

Jefferson’s Rock in WV

Caution: don’t wear a SKIRT in a simulator

Carol and I stood in line at the Air and Space Museum in DC, to take a 3 minute ride in a simulator.

Carol was the pilot and I was the “gunner.”

They buckled us in and pulled down the roll bar.

Ten seconds into the ride, Carol rolled the fighter jet to the right. WE WENT UP SIDE DOWN. Once she got the hang of it, she rolled it again. This time I landed on the control stick, so she had to roll it to the other side to dislodge me.

She rolled the plane 4 times in three minutes. I was upside down, unable to see because my black skirt was above my head,

Happy Summer!

We were supposed to be in Delphi, Greece today, welcoming in the Summer Solstice. Greece had a big earthquake last week, and we decided NOT to go.

Harper’s Ferry, West Virginia

In the 1970s my mother, Carol Stuart Watson, painted a slide show about the history of Harper’s Ferry, for the National Park Service. They used to show it at the Visitor’s Center.

My daughter and I drove to the park yesterday to see if we could find out what happened to her art work. Two nice women, one who remembered my mother, are going to find out.

It would be great to have an art show of all my mother’s work.

Yesterday we walked up to Jefferson’s Rock and today my legs are sore. I’m not used to hills, living in Savannah.

This afternoon I got a notice from EmergencyEmail.org

EmergencyEmail is a great free service, that I subscribed to a few months ago, at the suggestion of my friend Joe Ippolito.

Today, I got an email saying that a tornado had been spotted on Isle of Hope. I then got a call from my next store neighbor asking if we were ok? He said that downed trees were blocking both roads onto Isle of Hope. Then Diana called and said that trees are down all over Montgomery Crossroads. “Horrible mess!”

Joe heard that the dome at city hall had damage.

I just got off the phone with Susan, she said that the outdoor pavilion at Lake Mayer and the church’s steeple across the street from the lake, were both destroyed.

Electricity is out, of course, and probably won’t be on for awhile.

Maybe the full, RED moon last night was foreshadowing of the big storm today.

Farewell party for Corinne, she is going to Japan for 6 weeks

Kayaking from the Isle of Hope Marina

Yesterday evening my daughter Carol and I took the kayaks out on the Inter Coastal Waterway. We paddled up to Burnt Pot Island. On the way back we stopped at the community dock by Wymberly and tied up our boats – and then went swimming, We met a nice mom who was also swimming by the dock. It was her last day at teaching school.

By the time we got back to the Isle of Hope Marina, it was dark with a full RED moon.