We are fortunate along the Scenic 98 Coastal area to have so many fine local musicians to see and hear at great venues! It’s something that makes the Gulf Coast special. A couple of weeks ago, Linda and I ventured to Avenue Pub in Orange Beach to hear our good friend, Mike Estep, play with his old high school buddies, The Selma Boys. The weather was a bit dreary that afternoon, but the music and food were outstanding.

You may never meet a nicer, friendlier person than Cecil Christenberry. He and his wife, Linda, own and operate Old Tyme Feed & Garden Supply in Fairhope. If you live in the Fairhope area and enjoy working in your yard, you probably have already stopped by dozens of times throughout the year. I look forward to every trip, they are just that nice!

How does someone from Murray, Nebraska, become a marine biologist and work their way to the Mobile area? Meet Cortney Weatherby. It turns out Northwest Missouri State University has a Marine Biology department that partners with the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg to offer students first-hand access to study on the Gulf Coast. Cortney spent her college summers studying and earning her degree in Ocean Springs, Mississippi.

When Sean’s Prime Dining opened last year, we went with friends to check it out. We had a wonderful evening dinner, and I’ve been back several times for lunch and have never been disappointed. Chef Sean Travis has many years of experience in fine dining and combines elements of French, Caribbean, and Asian cuisine in his offerings. 

I recently visited with Susan Sizemore in Orange Beach to learn about a Scenic 98 Coastal eatery, bar, and entertainment staple. It turns out they are unsure when Tacky Jacks first came to be. Was it in 1980 or 1979? No official records exist since Orange Beach wasn’t even a city when Tacky Jacks opened.

Bob and I bought a new car a couple of weeks ago. It’s a Tesla that Bob has been wanting and researching for months, so we headed out for a short road trip with our elderly chihuahua, Emma Claire.