Monday, November 28, 2011

Counting my blessings!!

Thanksgiving week was a terrific week here at Heritage Motor Coach Resort & Marina! Many of our owners came to celebrate together plus many new and old friends enjoyed the great weather we had all week! Folks came from as far away as Ontario, Canada, Southern California, and Baker City, Oregon to celebrate all that we have to be thankful for here in beautiful Orange Beach! Turkeys were cooked every way imaginable, folks shopped on Black Friday at the huge outlet mall close by, football was watched, and Mel Knapp entertained us on Saturday Night. Bikes were ridden on the many bike paths, miles of beaches were strolled on, boogie boards were enjoyed, sea kayaks were paddled, wave runners ran wild, fish were caught, and boat rides were enjoyed! Thanks to all of you for making this a very special place! I have the best job, best family, & best wife anyone could ever ask for!

-Jim

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

A Moody Place

This past weekend was an interesting example of the variety of moods here at Heritage Motor Coach Resort & Marina. The focus, of course, was the big college football game between LSU & Alabama. Our ‘tailgate party’ featured live entertainment, an open bar, and I cooked up a bunch of sausages and dogs. This was all complemented by a great variety of tasty food brought by the many fans. The game lived up to the hype even though neither offense showed up. College Football is awesome with an emotion and passion that the NFL just can’t match! We packed the owner’s lounge with a mix of Tiger and Tide fans that were very enthusiastic; but amazingly kind to each other during the ebb and flow of this great game. Lots of ‘woofing’ going on, but no rudeness! Congratulations to all you Tiger Fans!

The contrast came as a beautifully serene Sunday Morning found folks strolling around the Resort, sitting on the marina, enjoying the hot tub, etc. A peace fell over this special place as friends spent time just enjoying each other as some prepared to reluctantly head home to other responsibilities. A perfect fall evening found friends enjoying each other’s company around the fire pit, cooking up some great steaks, or heading over to Flippers for their famous Bushwackers. Paul G. summed up one of the truly unique things about Heritage Motor Coach Resort & Marina. As Paul observed, he hasn’t found this many close friends that have no pretenses, make no effort to impress one another, or just simply enjoy laughing and each other’s company this much since he was in high school. It is part of the magic that happens when folks become part of the ‘Heritage Family’.

Next up is the Blue Angels big Homecoming Air Show this weekend. They have spectacular shows planned for both Friday and Saturday including a very unique and spectacular show on Friday Evening. For more info go to naspairshow.com.

I hope to see you all here real soon!

Jim