last minute cancellation May 8-11

at the Sandbox has left me with an unexpected vacancy next weekend. Know someone who needs a very cool place to stay on SPI next weekend? I am ready and willing to make a deal!!! (spisandy@gmail.com)

Mobile Vet Service Coming to SPI

Those of us with pets will be happy to welcome a new vet to the community - especially one who makes house calls! Got this from the most recent SPI Chamber Newsletter:

Dr. Missy’s Vet Mobile

Dr. Missy Denny Bruce

112 San Antonio Circle

Los Fresnos, TX 78566

956-755-9009

Professional veterinary care has never been so convenient! Dr. Missy Denny Bruce will be bringing a new concept in veterinary care to South Padre Island and surrounding areas, Dr. Missy’s Vet Mobile. The new 26 foot mobile unit will be equipped with digital radiography, state of the art blood work machines, and a complete surgical suite. Services will include, but not be limited to: Wellness exams and vaccinations, including yearly heartworm and intestinal parasite examinations, spays, neuters, de-clawing, general surgery, dentistry, and illness/injury exams including blood and urine analysis and x-rays. Dr. Missy’s Vet Mobile is now scheduling for appointments beginning May 14, 2008.

Update - got the following testimonial from Stephanie Wilson who told me I could post it with her blessing:

Back when we first got our dog Annie, she was having some major digestive problems. We had taken her over to the Brownsville Animal Hospital and Dr Denny saw her (diagnosis - acid reflux.) The next day Dr. Denny (now Bruce) actually called the house to see how she was doing - I was amazed - I had never had a vet (or Dr) actually seem to care.

At that time we also had our dog Schroeder who was very old (15). She was so kind and gentle and caring with both of them.

We were sooooo sorry when she married and moved, and delighted to hear that she had moved back.

I am really glad to hear that she is now a traveling vet - I won't have to figure out how to get the dogs to Brownsville during business hours.

Stephanie

Seems we are fortunate indeed to have Dr. Missy back!

My nephew the painter

Emerson Schreiner, who just happens to be the progeny of my sister Debra, recently had a show of his paintings at a gallery in Holland, MI. (If you caught the strummers at Louie's for Pirate Days, you got to see Em in full pirate garb playing the fiddle to "Drunken Sailor.")

I love this photo of him with one of his masterpieces and am just as proud as I can be of him.

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Raina Rose tomorrow night!

Please come support live music while having a great opportunity to chat with JoAnn Evans, candidate for Alderman.

The fun starts at 5:30 PM at the SandBox Inn- 117 E. Saturn Lane.

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We could do something like this on SPI

A cool fundraising idea from the Florida Keys that utilizes a long stretch of beach and a big group of people to make art -- http://cbs4.com/greenflorida/cheeca.lodge.islamorada.2.704156.html

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vote for SPI - every day!

YOUR VOTE IS NEEDED TO MAKE SOUTH PADRE ISLAND
"BAREFOOT-FRIENDLY"

We're excited to announce our participation in this year's Surfrider Foundation Barefoot Wine Beach Rescue Project. The Barefoot Wine Beach Rescue Project was launched in 2007 to help raise awareness and support for the Surfrider Foundation and its efforts to protect and preserve our world's oceans, waves and beaches through a series of beach restoration events.

This summer, the Barefoot Wine Beach Rescue Project will be traveling coast to coast, from Montauk, NY, to Austin, TX, San Francisco, CA, and one city to be voted on by the public. We're excited to let you know that South Padre Island was chosen as a voting city!

We're inviting members, friends, family, coworkers and other people the age of 21+ to vote daily for South Padre Island at www.BarefootBeachRescue.com . The winning location will receive funds to help with campaign work and other programs and host a beach cleanup and celebration event on Saturday, August 23, 2008.

As special thanks to volunteers, singer-songwriter Tristan Prettyman, after joining volunteers on the beach, will perform live at the special celebration. Guests will also enjoy beach-inspired bites and Barefoot Wine and Bubbly.

Voting ends July 15, so be sure to cast your vote here.
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sand pirates

The SoBs attracted a fine turnout at Wanna Wanna for a sandcastle demo/lesson as part of Pirate Days last week. Thanks to Laurie Gaudi for a great photo. (From left: sandy feet, Amazin' Walter and William Lloyd.)

The SoBs are on their way north to the contest in Port Aransas this week. Amazin' Walter and William will be teaming up again sandy feet and her Team Trowel & Error partner Kirk Rademaker. If you are in the neighborhood be sure to stop by and say howdy...