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SANIBEL 8-BALL POOL LEAGUE 2011-2012

Standings through January 23, 2012

                                                                           Won    Lost

First                    BATHROOM MAGIC                 168       56

Second               BUNT’S BALL BUSTERS          165       59

Third                   ODD BALLS                              133       91

Fourth                 SANIBEL CAFE                        110      114

Fifth                    FRESH LEGION CREW              93       131

Sixth                   SANDYCAPPERS                       93       131

Seventh              CHALK & AWE                           84      140

Eighth                 GEORGE & WENDY’S                50       174

January 23 Results

Odd Balls 14  George & Wendy’s 2

Sandycappers 11  Sanibel Café 5

Bunt’s Ball Busters 10  Fresh Legion Crew 6

Bathroom Magic 12  Chalk & Awe 4

It was a night of unusual happenings in the fourteenth week of play for the Sanibel 8-Ball Pool League.  Only four players racked up perfect 4-0 scores in their matches:  two from League leading Bathroom Magic, John Gonzalez and Dennis Bender, and two from the Odd Balls, Kip Buntrock and Kelly Greten.

The Sandycappers pounded Sanibel Café 11-5 and moved into a sixth place tie with Fresh Legion Crew.  John Riegert, John Bates, and Desmond Fish produced 3-1 matches for the victors and Pete Mindel helped his Sanibel Café avoid and even larger disaster by winning his last two games of the night.

Ken Rasi from the Ball Busters attempted his first safety shot of the season.  It didn’t work out well and Ken was heard to state emphatically, “I’ll never shoot one of those blankety-blank things again – ever!”

Chalk & Awe’s Don Lee decided he would experiment by shooting his four games without the assistance of silver bullets.  After his four games his shooting average had dropped from 100 to 50%

submitted by Bob Buntrock

SANIBEL ISLAND : F.I.S.H ROCKS OUT IT’S ANNIVERSARY

A trip to Sanibel Island lighthouse and beachPeople come from all over the world to see this, make sure to stop by Tuttle’s and the Lighthouse Cafe on your way out. See more pictures below: 

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A card of Thanks from Kevin Joe Stahl. A huge success and out reach from Sanibel Island and Captiva Island.

WORKER OF: C.R.O.W. Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife, Inc

“THANK YOU ALL WHO HAVE SUPPORTED AND STILL SUPPORT ME. IT IS AN ODD FEELING HAVING PEOPLE HELPING YOU. I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN THE GIVER, THIS FEELS INCREDIBLE. YOU FIND OUT VERY QUICKLY WHO CARES ABOUT YOU WHEN THINGS GO BAD.

I THANK YOU ALL ESPECIALLY: MATT ASEN, MARK BLUST AND KIMBERLY WITH ALL THE STAFF AT MATZALUNA’S.  SO MANY VOLUNTEEERS I HAVE WORKED WITH FOR YEARS FROM C.R.O.W.: CHARLY HART AND MARILYN HART, DENNY TOLL, JEAN AVRE, WARREN SEAWARD, JAVIER EDUARIDO, LINDA ESTEP, PAT APPING, KATHY GREEN, MARY PATTISM, THE BOWSELL’S, CLAUDIA, THE TUCKERS,  AND SO MANY AKA CROWBARS.

TO ALL THE BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE FROM THE ST. MICHAELS ALL ANGELS EPICIPAL CHURCH. THIS LIST CAN GO ON AND ON.

SPONSORS:

GIGGLES, LILY & CO, GATERBITES, Il TERSORO, MUCKY DUCK, SANIBEL HEALTH CLUB, DOC FORDS, JB DESIGNS, GROG SHOP, TUTTLE’S, SANIBEL DAY SPA, KATIE GARDENIA, LIGHTHOUSE CAFÉ, DAVID ESSEL, GREENFLASH, SCOTT MCPHEE, REX RYAN NY JETS, MIKE WESTOFF NY JETS, LAZY FLAMINGO, LIGHTHOUSE RESTAURANT, SWEET MELISSA’S, ISLAND PIZZA, ‘TWEEN WATERS INN, SOUTH SEAS RESORT, BAILEY’S, BAIT BOX, ALAN MALZ, SHEILA HOEIN, RICHARD SULLIVAN, TERRY, D&D TAXI SERVICE, SUN HARVEST, GUNS ON 41, JENSONS MARINA, ISLAND PAWS, NORMAN ZIGLAR, ISLAND STORE, MIKE GULNIC, JUDY Z OF REC CENTER, JOANNE MUPHY OF MARYKAY, CAPTIVA CRUSIES.  AND SO MANY MORE…..

SPECIAL THANKS GOES OUT TO ALL OF THE VOLENTEERS: SANDY KOSTICK, BUZZIE AND JOANNE MURPHEY, DELOY WILKERSON, JAMIE  PYOTT, ALEX FLOR,  COLLEN WRIGHT-WHITE, MICHELLE HUFFMANN, LENA , ROBBIE HUTTO, SPECIAL SUPER COOL JAZZ DUDE, DICK  OF ST. MICHAELS,  AL FARRELL AND RICHARD ALONG WITH JOHN WOLF, SUSAN GONZALAS,  BARRY GORDAN OF QUICK PRINT, 94.5, ISLAND SUN, THE BREEZE, THE WWW.SANIBELCAPTIVADAILY.COM,  WILLIAM WAITES, TARA GEISSINGER, DENNY TOLL, MR. EDWARD MONK AND JACK LUZIER.

AGAIN, A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL OF YOU PEOPLE WITH BIG HEARTS. GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU. IF I HAVE FORGOTTEN ANYONE, I AGOLOGIZE. THIS HAS BEEN SO INSANLY OVERWHLEMING AND I AM IN AWE. I KNOW WHY SANIBEL IS NUMBER ONE!” KEVIN JOE STAHL. CLICK BELOW TO SEE PICTURES OF THE EVENT.

WORKER OF: C.R.O.W. Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife, Inc

 Photo Credit: Jean Avre

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Another Beautiful Sunset on Sanibel. Hope you all get out to see one soon.

God Bless Sanibel

FUNDRAISER FOR KEVIN JOE STAHL was sadly injured at C.R.O.W. Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife, Inc Sanibel Island Florida, while working. The Fundraiser will be held at MATZALUNA’S.

New Auction Items Announced for Kevin Joe Stahl Fundraiser

A benefit fundraiser for Kevin Joe Stahl, to be held on Saturday, January 21 from 2 to 4 PM at Sanibel’s Matzaluna Restaurant, will have an abundance of valuable auction items offered to those who bid. These include a New York Jets game ball signed by Head Coach Rex Ryan. The authentic game ball has been donated by 2nd Head Coach Mike Westoff. It joins other recently donated items such as gift baskets, jewelry, fine art from Sanibel and Captiva Island artists and galleries, and much more from South Seas Resort, The Bait Box, Bailey’s, Grog Shop, Tuttle’s, Lily & Co, JB Designs and artists such as Alan Maltz, Richard Sullivan, Katie Gardenia, Sheila Hoen. Restaurant also are represented, with Il Tesoro, Sweet Melissa’s, The Mucky Duck, The Lighthouse Restaurant, The Green Flash, Island Pizza and more.

Kevin Joe Stahl, has been the Sexton at St. Michael’s & All Angels Episcopal Church on Sanibel, and an employee at Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW), which treats and cares for injured wildlife during their recovery. Now, it is Stahl’s turn to be in recovery after corrective surgery for a recent injury damaging four discs in his lower back. During this recovery he is unable to do heavy work associated with his employment.

Sandy Kostick, organizer of the fundraiser, advised that proceeds will  assist Stahl with living expenses while he is unable to work. Kostick added, “We are thrilled at the response from Sanibel and CaptivaIsland friends of Kevin’s. The outpouring of contributions for the silent and live auctions is very gratifying. We look forward to a large turnout Matzaluna on Saturday.

A light buffet and beverages will be served at the event, which will also include live entertainment by Robbie Hutto.  A $10 per person contribution will be collected at the door. There will also be a cash bar. Please come and help out this fundraiser as 

Those unable to attend the event are requested to send donation checks, payable to Kevin Stahl, c/o Reverend Ellen Sloan, St. Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church, 2304 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, Florida 33957.  Kevin stated” I am overwhelmed by the out reach of the community. I so wish to get better quickly and give back to all that have given to me. I look forward to seeing you all Saturday  and I really can’t find the words to say THANK YOU enough for your support.  Please come and join us. You learn very quickly who your friends are when times go bad. I am so blessed to all locals. Especially:  Rev. Ellen Sloan, Matt Asen, Mark Blust, Rex Ryan, Mike Westoff,  Sandy Kostick, Mr. & Mrs Hart, Richard and Bonnie McCurry, Matt Hall, Joanne and Buzzie Murphy, Bill Waites, Denny Toll, Jean Avre and so many more.” 

The event is being supported by friends and acquaintances of Kevin and the following local businesses:www.prawnbroker.com/floridawest/Matzaluna/index.php, Sanibel www.sanibelCaptivaDaily.com
Online PR News.com, Native American Jewelry.com

For questions and more information, please contact: Sandy Kostick @ 239-822-6593 

CHECK OUT SOME OF THE WONDERFUL ITEMS AT AT THE AUCTION: FUNDRAISER FOR KEVIN JOE STAHL was sadly injured at C.R.O.W. Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife, Inc Sanibel Island Florida, while working. The Fundraiser will be held at MATZALUNA’S. Be sure to get there early. Silent auction starts at 2 sharp ends at 3:30, when live auction will begin.

Blooming in Sanibel and Captiva Islands

Captiva Sunset Is Something To See. This is one of the Sanibel, Captiva must see activities you can’t pass up. So if your here, you must go see the sunset . If your not here, you should be here to see this wonderful  thing.

How Big’s The Shell You Found Today?

Sanibel & Captiva – The Shellacious Islands

The Sanibel “Stoop”

What you need to know about Florida Seashells on Sanibel & Captiva Islands

The Sanibel “Stoop”

Sanibel Island and Captiva Island have earned their reputation as the Shell Islands honestly. They are actually made out of shells, like some magnificent work of shell art created over thousands of years. When islanders dig gardens in their backyards, they find conchs, whelks, scallops and clam shells often perfectly intact.

The best shelling is found on the beaches of Sanibel and Captiva Islands. The islands rank tops in the world for shelling because of geography. Sanibel Island does the twist as it parades along the coastline among a string of other more orderly, straight-and-narrow islands. The east-west torque of Sanibel’s south end acts like a shovel scooping up all the seashells that the Gulf imports from The Caribbean and other southern seas.

The abundance and variety of shells have made Sanibel and Captiva Islands shell-obsessed. People come from all over the world, drawn by the song of the seashell. They parade along the sands doubled over in a stance that’s been dubbed the Sanibel Stoop. Every March, they gather to compare and appreciate shell collections and shell art at the annual Sanibel Shell Fair & Show. Throughout the year, shell shops sell seashells by the seashore (and by the thousands). Shells are the dominant motif in island decor and boutique gifts. You’ll find everything from finely crafted “shell-igrams” to lucite toilet seats with seashells lacquered in. (No home should be without one!)

Where to Shell

All of the Gulf-side shelling beaches from the Lighthouse to North Captiva. For a list of public beaches, go to Sanibel Beaches.

When to Shell

At low tide when the seashells are more exposed, especially at low spring tides (at full and new moons) and after Gulf storms have driven the shells up the Gulf onto our shelling beaches.

How to Shell

Bring bucket or net bag and scoop. Wear shoes and shuffle to expose partially hidden mollusks and to scare away fish.

What to Expect

Shells of many types and sizes are found on our shelling beaches. As a general rule the smaller seashells are found on the Lighthouse end of the island chain and the larger ones nearer Captiva and North Captiva. Conch, Junonia, Lightning Whelk, Cockle, Scallops, Murex, Tulip, Olive, Coquina, are among the species you may expect to find.

Guide to Sanibel & Captiva Shelling and Seashells

Seashell Ecology

Seashells come in two major varieties. The gastropod has a single shell and includes such species as conchs and whelks. Bivalves, such as clams, cockles and scallops, live within two hinged shells. The empty seashells you find layered on the beach once were home to soft-tissued animals called mollusks. Mollusks build their shells by secreting a liquid that eventually hardens around them. As the animals grow, their shells grow with them. Special glands create color pigments just before new layers of shell harden.

Shells and their inhabitants play an important role in Sanibel and Captiva islands ecology. They help keep our sand neatly in place and restock it with more as they’re crushed by waves and other forces. They provide food for birds and fish. The scavenging and filtering performed by certain mollusks help cleanse Gulf waters.

Shelling Law & Florida Seashell Preservation

Because seashells are important to the islands’ chain of life, and because Sanibel and Captiva are refuge islands where all life is considered precious, the State of Florida has outlawed the collecting of live shells on the island. “Live shell” is defined as any specimen containing an inhabitant, whether or not the mollusk seems alive. The law also protects sand dollars, starfish and sea urchins. All shelling is prohibited in J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge.

Sheller’s are urged to limit even their empty-shell collection. Hauling away seashells by the bucketful diminishes supplies and the value of a single shell. For, as Anne Morrow Lindbergh in Gift From the Sea wrote while visiting these islands, “One cannot collect all the beautiful shells on the beach. One can collect only a few, and they are more beautiful if they are few.”

Types of Shells on Sanibel Island & Captiva Island

Info credit by: The Sanibel Captiva Chamber of commerce. http://www.sanibel-captiva.org/play/shelling_center.asp Thank you.

It Only Takes A Spark To Keep The Fire Burning. Warmth comes from having someone in your heart.

Sanibel Sunsets are the best

SANIBEL 8-BALL POOL LEAGUE 2011-2012

Standings through January 9, 2012

                                                                           Won    Lost

First                    BATHROOM MAGIC                 143       49

Second               BUNT’S BALL BUSTERS          142       50

Third                   ODD BALLS                              116       76

Fourth                 SANIBEL CAFE                          96       96

Fifth                    FRESH LEGION CREW              80       112

Sixth                   SANDYCAPPERS                       79       113

Seventh              CHALK & AWE                           69      123

Eighth                 GEORGE & WENDY’S                43       149

January 9 Results

Bunt’s Ball Busters 12  Sanibel Café 4

Bathroom Magic 14  George & Wendy’s 2

Odd Balls 13  Chalk & Awe 3

Fresh Legion Crew 10  Sandycappers 6

Bathroom Magic took over first place with a 14-2 trouncing of George & Wendy’s.  Jack Dalton and Joe Streamer had perfect nights for the Magic guys racking up four wins each.

Bunt’s Ball Busters dropped back to second place when their Captain Bob Buntrock dropped two straight games to Sanibel Café’s Butch Bouchard.  This was after the Ball Busters had forged a 10-0 lead on the strength of 4-0 wins by Terry Ricotta and Dave Doane and a 2-0 win by Rich Ennis.  The Ball Busters lost four of the last six games they played.

Fresh Legion Crew took over fifth place on the strength of their 10-6 victory over the Sandycappers.   Legion Crew Captain Gator Gates played six players in the win and they all contributed at least one win.

The Odd Balls recovered from last week’s 13-3 pasting by Bunt’s Ball Busters and rang up the same score against Chalk & Awe.  Doc Lubinski and Kip Buntrock had perfect 4-0 nights and Odd Ball Matt Hall recovered from last week’s humbling 3-1 loss to Patee Frank by pounding Tracy Walters 3-1.  After his victory Hall explained, “I just don’t play well against shooters in short skirts.” Submitted by Bob Buntrock

Blind Pass is the choice of the day  Fishing at Blind Pass and hanging out on the beach at Blind Pass is what people do to have fun on Sanibel. So if you like fishing and sunning, check out Bind Pass and make your day wonderful.

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Fundraiser for Kevin Joe Stahl @ MATZALUNA’S

When:  Saturday, 1/21/2012

Time:    2pm-4pm

Where: Matzaluna’s

1200 Periwinkle Way

Sanibel, FL 33957

Kevin Joe Stahl, the Sexton at St. Michael’s & All Angels Episcopal Church on Sanibel, and an employee at Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW), was recently injured, damaging four discs in his lower back.

He is recovering from corrective surgery but is unable to do heavy work. This fundraiser is being held to assist Kevin with living expenses while he is unable to work. 

A light buffet and beverages will be severed at the event, which will also include silent and live auctions as well as live entertainment.

The event is being supported by friends and acquaintances of Kevin and the following local businesses: 

http://www.prawnbroker.com/floridawest/Matzaluna/index.php
Sanibel CaptivaDaily.com
Online PR News.com
Native American Jewelry.com

http://www.sanibelcafe.com

Those who are unable to attend the event are requested to send donation checks, payable to Kevin Stahl, c/o Reverend Ellen Sloan, St. Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church, 2304 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, Florida 33957.

For questions and more information, please contact: Sandy Kostick @ 239-822-6593

Happy Birthday Sandy Kostick 

SANIBEL 8-BALL POOL LEAGUE 2011-2012

Standings through January 2, 2012

                                                                           Won    Lost

First                    BUNT’S BALL BUSTERS         130       46

Second               BATHROOM MAGIC                 129       47

Third                   ODD BALLS                              103       73

Fourth                 SANIBEL CAFE                          92       84

Fifth                    SANDYCAPPERS                       73      103

Sixth                   FRESH LEGION CREW              70       106

Seventh              CHALK & AWE                          66       110

Eighth                 GEORGE & WENDY’S                41      135

January 2 Results

Bunt’s Ball Busters 13  Odd Balls 3

Bathroom Magic 14  Sandycappers 2

Sanibel Café 13  Chalk & Awe 3

Fresh Legion Crew 11  George & Wendy’s 5

Peter Mindel, one of Sanibel Café’s super shooters, posted his second perfect night in a row with his 4-0 effort against Tracy Walters from Chalk & Awe.  John Earle, Terry Ricotta, Joe Steamer, and John Gonzalez also went 4-0 for the night.

At the end of the season the League member racking up the most 4-0 wins takes home one of the many awards presented by the League.  To date 30 players have had 4-0 wins.  In first place with eight perfect nights is John Gonzalez from Bathroom Magic.  His closest competitors with four 4-0s each are Terry Ricotta and Dave Doane from Bunt’s Ball Busters and Joe Steamer and Jack Dalton from Bathroom Magic.  The only other multiple winners are:  John Earle, Bob Buntrock, and Dennis Bender with three each and Peter Mindel, Doc Lubinski, Butch Bouchard, and Kevin Pottorf with two each.

With their 11-5 win over George & Wendy’s,  Fresh Legion Crew moved into sixth place only three games behind the Sandycappers.  The Legion Crew and Sandycappers meet on Monday at American Legion Post 123.  The match starts at 6 p.m.  Spectators are welcome.  Legion Crew Captain Gator Gates predicts that his team will “beat back the challenge from this mosquito-like upstart Sandycappers team from Captiva.”  The Fresh Legion Crew was one of the founding teams of the League while this is the initial year of play for the Sandycappers.

Submitted by Bob Buntrock

Sun Harvest Fresh Florida Oranges

This is what we did with our Honey Bells.

Hope you enjoy yours. Type in “Daily” .to get 10% off your gift package.

Click here to order.  http://www.sunharvestcitrus.com/  Click below to see how we made our Holiday Harvest with Sun Harvest Honey Bells.

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Sanibel 2012  Polar Bear Club

John Carney does it again. And to all the brave….ya, ya. We know it’s Sanibel a Tropical island …..(photo credit: Jeff Lysiak of The Island Sun) Thank you.  Click below to see more: 

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Click here to see Lisa in action with her Bee’s  BEAUTIFUL! http://www.sanibelcaptivadaily.com/2011/09/30/bees-on-sanibel-only-with-bee-lisa-yummy-honey-too/

Happy New Year Sanibel Captiva Islands

This crew from up north started to celebrate Florida style. Fishing and some Champagne. Got love that combo. Check out the pictures below to see their idea of bringing in the New Year.

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Happy New Years Eve to all

We wish you health, wealth and happiness. May you have much gratitude.

On Sunday, January 1, the Sanibel-Captiva Chapter of the National Polar Bear Club will hold its 12th annual meeting at the crack of noon at Tarpon Bay Beach (the south/Gulf end of Tarpon Bay Road). Check out pictures from prior years: http://www.sanibelcaptivadaily.com/2009/01/01/sanibel-beach-attracts-the-annual-sanibel-national-polar-bear-club-plunge/
Parking for 89 cars is available at the city lot. Display your current sticker or pay the parking fee. The meeting will begin with the singing of the traditional Polar Bear anthem by the cubbies (first-timers), juveniles (one-time previous dippers) and seasoned adult bears (those who took the plunge in previous years). Following the anthem, the Polar Bears will enter the icy gulf waters backwards, facing the huge crowd of supporters, on-lookers, tourists and mice (those who wished they had the courage to join in). F
ollowing various bear-frolicking activities in the water and the traditional Polar Bear group huddle/hug (a body-warming activity), all participants will receive a free membership card and a certificate suitable for framing. There will also be an opportunity to sip from the giant Polar Bear champagne glass, have your picture taken in the infamous shell pith helmet and to engage in story-telling about your heroic experience with fellow Polar Bears from around the world. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend. Wear your bathing suit and bring a towel. Chairs and coolers are optional. Come join your friends, family, neighbors, tourists, politicians and other island characters for a memorable activity. It’s the only event going on at the crack of noon on New Year’s Day and – best of all – it’s free and fun!
For more information about this “chilling” event, you may contact Papa Bear (aka John Carney) at 395-1767

SANIBEL 8-BALL POOL LEAGUE 2011-2012

Standings through December 26, 2011

                                                                           Won    Lost

First                    BUNT’S BALL BUSTERS         117       43

Second               BATHROOM MAGIC                 115       45

Third                   ODD BALLS                              100       60

Fourth                 SANIBEL CAFE                          79       81

Fifth                    SANDYCAPPERS                       71       89

Sixth                   CHALK & AWE                          63        97

Seventh              FRESH LEGION CREW              59       101

Eighth                 GEORGE & WENDY’S                36      124

December 26 Results

Bunt’s Ball Busters 9  Bathroom Magic 7

Sanibel Café 12  George & Wendy’s 4

Odd Balls 11  Sandycappers 5

Chalk & Awe 9  Fresh Legion Crew 7

Led by three clutch wins posted by Dave Doane, Bunt’s Ball Busters again flushed Bathroom Magic down the drain with their second 9-7 head-to-head win of the season.  Terry Ricotta, Rich Ennis, and Bob Buntrock contributed two wins each for the three times defending League champions.  Bathroom Magic is the dream team put together by Captain Dennis Bender and his partner in crime Jack Dalton.  They recruited throughout Florida in an attempt to halt Bunt’s Ball Busters drive to a fourth title…so far to no avail.  The two teams meet once more on February 17 with the season ending on March 12.

Captain Carol Johnson recruited a Sanibel time-share owner from Chicago to play for her Chalk & Awe team.  The result was four straight victories by James Finegan a sharp-shooting school teacher from the Windy City.  Finegan plays in three Chicago leagues and easily dispatched Fresh Legion Crew Captain Gator Gates.  He’ll be back next year.

Joining Finegan in posting perfect 4-0 scores were Doc Lubinski from the Odd Balls and Peter Mindel from Sanibel Café.

Submitted by: Bob Buntrock

Great shopping at Noah’s Ark! The Island secret that everyone knows about. This is a must visit! Located at St. Michael’s Church : 2304 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, Fl 33957.  Check out more pictures below: 

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Tuttle’s Seahorse store….SUPER COOL STORE ON SANIBEL EAST END!

Check out what I got for Christmas from way cool Tuttle’s: http://www.tuttlesseahorse.com/

Sanibel Captiva Tonight!

It is 12:50 am and I am sitting on my front porch enjoying a beautiful 70 degree night. I looked up and saw this and had to take a picture to share with you all.  I hope you enjoy. Sandy Kostick

Season Greetings And to all: a good night , love bear………..xoxoxox

Merry Christmas Sanibel Island and Captiva Island.

Merry Christmas Island Style………….and here is the reality of the is islands shelling: And this is what we do on the Island during the holidays.

Happy Holiday’s via the MUCKY DUCK Captiva Island Florida

Merry Christmas……………85 and sunny

SANIBEL 8-BALL POOL LEAGUE 2011-2012

Standings through December 19, 2011

                                                                           Won    Lost

First                    BUNT’S BALL BUSTERS         108       36

Second               BATHROOM MAGIC                 108       36

Third                   ODD BALLS                               89       55

Fourth                 SANIBEL CAFE                         67       77

Fifth                    SANDYCAPPERS                       66       78

Sixth                   CHALK & AWE                          54        90

Seventh              FRESH LEGION CREW              52        92

Eighth                 GEORGE & WENDY’S                32      112

December 19 Results

Bunt’s Ball Busters 14  Chalk & Awe 2

Fresh Legion Crew 9  Odd Balls 7

Bathroom Magic 15  Sanibel Café 1

George & Wendy’s 9  Sandycappers 7

Bunt’s Ball Busters and Bathroom Magic are tied for first place in the League’s standings and play each other this Monday, December 26, 6 p.m. at George & Wendy’s Corner Grill.  The two teams have played once this season with Bunt’s coming away with a close 9-7 victory.  The Ball Busters have won top honors in the League for the past three years.  Spectators are welcome for the big match.

Odd Ball Captain Kip Buntrock has been helping his friend Matt Hall build his low pool shooting self esteem by scheduling Hall’s matches only against lady shooters.  With this assistance Hall won seven out of eight games in his first two matches.  Then along came Pattee Frank who smoked him 3-1 on Monday night.  Give Matt a hug the next time you see him.  He needs the boost.

A record eleven shooters went undefeated in their matches this week:  Jack Dalton, Joe Steamer, and John Gonzalez from Bathroom Magic; Terry Ricotta, Dave Doane, and Bob Buntrock from Bunt’s Ball Busters; Roland Anderson and Mike Smith from George & Wendy’s; Tom Yorgey and Larry Hancock from Fresh Legion Crew; and Jeff Brown from Sandycappers.

Coming soon. Behind the scenes of the www.SanibelCaptivadaily.com

How it started, what we do, late hours……..goofy real pictures of us working to bring it to you…………stay tuned. Almost 5 years now. Some of these pictures are old. That is what makes them so funny.  WOW! This is just a taste. LOL  (we had not much to work with then) Yes, That is me Sandy Kostick. Looking fab lol. UGH!!!!!

The beautiful Sanibel Island and Captiva Island…..Coming back to the islands early evening. 

Sanibel Captiva Thanks April Michie and Staff of Bank of America

Yeah, they are here: My personal Favorite. Florida’s Fresh Honeybells from SUN HARVEST…..YUMMY 

Honeybell Wreath

In London, the New Year has long been announced by church bells ringing out at midnight, bidding the last year farewell and welcoming the coming twelve months. We can’t think of a more cheerful way to ring in the New Year than with our Honeybell Wreath. In this gorgeous arrangement, you’ll find 19 pounds of Honeybells, aptly named for their mouth-watering flavor and bell-like shape and nicely topped with a 4-ounce bag of orange pecans. Order early – these citrus chimes ring through January only. CLICK HERE TO ORDER AND PUT IN THE PROMO CODE: “DAILY” FOR 10% OFF YOUR GIFT PURCHASE! http://www.sunharvestcitrus.com/

Navel Oranges

The Navel, our only variety bold enough to bare its midriff, is justifiably confident. A world favorite, theFlorida navel orange is easy to peel and seedless, contains an incredible sweetness coupled with just the right amount of tang, and offers a day’s dose of vitamin C. Its natural goodness and packaging make it a healthful grab ‘n’ go snack. Citrus trivia side note: the Navel’s “inny” is actually caused by a baby orange within the fruit. Now how cute is that?

Honeybell Tangelos

The Honeybell’s name comes from its flavor, form, and family tree. Its nectarous taste and unique bell shape give it its first name, while its ancestors — the tangerine and pomelo (A.K.A. grapefruit) merge to form its last. More specifically, the Honeybell descends from the Dancy tangerine and the Duncangrapefruit. The result is an incredibly easy-to-peel fruit with savory sweetness. Like all good things, however, the Honeybell season comes to an end — and quickly. Available in January only, so order now!

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