September 26th, 2011
I almost forgot to tell you about my casual lunch at BruLe, which is a bistro and a wine house in the Pineapple Grove Art District of Delray Beach.
It was in July and Rosalyn and I had just returned from the Norton Museum in West Palm Beach, where an Exhibit called Out of This World: Extraordinary Costumes from Film and Television was underway until 9/11/11. It was great.
The Norton Museum of Art is located at 1451 S. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach, FL 33401. Tel. 561-832-5196. Website? www.norton.org.
Another Exhibit was From A to Z: 26 Great Photographs from the Norton Collection is still going on until October 16th. That was great too.
Also, until October 9th is Striking Impressisons: European Prints from the Museum Collection.
And, The Art of War in East Asia will be on exhibit until November 13th.
It was hot and we were hungry. I had not had lunch at BruLe, so, why not? The address is 200 NE 2nd Ave. Right at City Walk in Delray. The tel. is 561- 274-2046. Website? www.brulebistro.com.
In the above mentioned website you will be able to check their menus. They open for lunch and dinner.
They had a great selection of wines being that it is also a wine house.
We ordered 2 salads. Rosalyn ordered the Arugula Salad with candied pecans, green apple, bleu cheese and red onion and a house vinaigrette.
I ordered their Market Salad which had baby greens, assorted veggies and a white balsamic vinaigrette. Then, to finish it off I topped it with grilled chicken.
Both salads were delicious on such a hot day.
I think BruLe has a very diverse menu that will agree with most of its customers. Can’t wait to have dinner next time.
Order at the counter, take a seat and they will bring your order to your table.
Note: Carryout is available. But, if you would like delivery, then call The Delray Delivery Dudes at 561-900-7060. Visit their website, www.delraydeliverydudes.com. Their hours for delivery are: Sundays through Thursdays from 11 a.m. until 11 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays from 11 a.m. until 1 a.m.
Have a great day!! Talk to you later…
July 7th, 2011
It just happened to me, so this post is so, how shall I say it, “apropos”? You go away from your immediate surroundings and things just happen. Oh, I forgot to tell you that I took a trip to Delray Beach, Florida. My neighbor asked “not hot enough here, in Delaware, for you?”
South Florida is not, at the present time, the sunshine state. Actually, it is pouring and so far the car did not start; AAA, here in not time and car left on a flat bed. Computer? Not connected to the internet, why would it? So, that’s why it has taken so long to post. Weather? Hot and humid, but I did not expect it any different.
Quiet, though. The Village by the Sea is in its Second Season; I like it that way.
I have my own “Angie’s list”. My, AboutMyBeaches List. Tried and true by me. As I try new services at the Delaware Beaches, you will be the first ones to know.
Car: It happens; hopefully, you will not need these 2 services.
Rehoboth Auto Repair - Located at 20669 Coastal Highway, Rehoboth Beach. This is called the Forgotten Mile; right between Rehoboth and Dewey Beach on Rt. 1. Tel. 302-227-0633. Brakes, road service, tune ups…it is a full service shop. Mary is usually at the phone. You know what so great about them? When you call, it is when do you want to come in, not, well, we can’t take care of you until next week. They open 7 days a week; reasonable too.
Lewes Body Works – Located at 16205 New Road, Lewes, DE 19958. Tel. 302-645-5595. Website? www.lewesbodyworks.com. This company’s expertise is automotive collision repair. The owner is Richard Perez. He is great: fast and dependable. From small to very big jobs. The site is immaculate. Very professional.
By the way, it is the only shop of this type that has a gorgeous koi pond. It puts you at ease immediatly. Good idea Richard; it is traumatic enough having to have this type of work done on your car.
Rehoboth Home Services – Located in Rehoboth Beach, but doing work up and down the Delmarva Peninsula. Haven’t you seen the pink and green trucks driving around? I just used them for junk removal. Scott is the owner. Tel. 302-344-1007. Email: Scott@rehobothhomeservice.com. I wrote a detailed post on this company and if you would like to see this company’s other services, just click on the month of May, 2011, on the left hand of the website, and scroll down to the 3rd.
Shore Tint – Professional Window Tinting. Eco-friendly. Owned by Jared Becker. Tel. 302-947-4624. He gives free estimates. Window tinting for autos, boats, homes and businesses.
Computers – You love them when they work and hate them when they don’t!! Computer Repair is owned by Timothy Bixby. You can contact him at 302-542-8642. He makes housecalls!! Slow performance, data recovery, lessons, custom built PC’s, upgrades, wireless set-up and networking. I have used Tim for years and I am happy to recommend him.
Website Development, Design, Hosting and so much more….personal attention is what I liked when I was deciding on who to choose to create my website. Ed Timmons is the owner of 4c, Inc. I wanted something classic, with a clean look for my AboutMyBeaches website. Ed helped me with everything from day one. He manages my site and I can fully recommend him. His telephone is 302-228-3255. Website? http://www.4cinc.com.
Power Washing – I have used SuperClean for several years. They power wash houses, roofs gutters; residential and commercial. Kevin Lougheed is the owner of this company. Tel. 302-542-1182. Fax: 302-945-5108. After all that pollen this spring, I had my house power washed; decks, gutters, you name it. They were very meticulous on getting everything cleaned.
Back Bay is a landscaping and lawn care company, also owned by Kevin Lougheed, who owns SuperClean. I have used them for mulching and trimming. They did a fantastic job; no kidding. You can call him ton 302-542-1182 or e-mail him at backbay324@yahoo.com.
Terry’s Slips – Terry specializes in window treatments, pillows, comforters, and slipcovers. You can call her at 302-245-0556. Or, you can e-mail her at sewteri2@yahoo.com. She is a consummate professional and most of all, so easy to work with.
Tailor – Jen’s Alterations are located at 34396 Tenley Ct., #1. Rt. 1 in Lewes, Delaware. Tel. 302-644-6996. They are fast and dependable.
Coastal Chem-Dry – Carpet cleaning. Everyone that has carpet in their home or office needs this type of service. This company is owned locally and independently. They are also one of my advertisers and you can directly access their services by clicking on their banner on the right hand side of this website or call them at 302-645-2800 in Sussex County and 302-234-0200 in New Castle County. Website? www.-chem-dry.net/coastal.de. It is a green carpet and upholstery cleaning company. Once you meet Angelo you will love him. That’s what all my friends say. I wrote a post on Coastal Chem-Dry with pictures. If you would like to see it just click on the month of September, 2010 and scroll down to the 17th.
Furniture Refinishing - Melroy’s Furniture Refinishing and Chair Caning - This company has 32 years of experience. Located at 20597 Mulberry Knoll Rd., Lewes, DE 19958. Tel. www.melroysrefinishing.com. If you need this type of service, they are the ones to call. Furniture is hand stripped; reasonable. You can call them at 302-645-1856. If you would like to see the post I wrote on the company, please click on the month of January, 2011 and scroll down to the 11th. Someone’s trash is somebody else’s treasure. My table looks great; brought to its original beauty.
Doggies at the Beach – I have written so much about this dog day care, boarding, grooming, and training facility. Jim is at the helm. It is cage free with 24-hour human supervision. My dog, Addy, is a frequent visitor. Located at 18806 John J. Williams Highway (Rt. 24) in Rehoboth. Tel. 302-644-8200. Website? www.doggiesatthebeach.com. Just put their name on the search on my website and you can read and see pictures. They are also very involved in the community as a whole. Find them on Facebook.
Spa Services - After all that running around, at times, a little time to yourself is necessary. Recharge batteries, I guess. The Bellmoor Spa is located at The Bellmoor Inn at 6 Christian St. in downtown Rehoboth Beach. Parking available, as well. Tel. 302-227-5800. Website? www.thebellmoor.com.
This is a full service spa with massages, scrubs, facials, nail care, waxing; all services for men, women, and couples. It is small and intimate. I think you would like it; very nice. I wrote a post with pictures on May 14, 2011. To see it just click on the month of May and scroll down to the 14th.
Have a great day!!….talk to you soon…
June 3rd, 2011
Where are they when you need them? I am talking about my kids. They are certainly here for dinner but when is time to do some physical work, the disappearing act it’s what I usually find.
That’s o.k. I am resourceful. I have seen a pink and green truck up and down Rt. 1 at the Beaches. Cute was the word that came to mind. These “women” really have capitalized on the colors. The sign said Junk Removal, Landscaping, Senior Services, Estate Services, Local Moves.
I needed them. Wanted to get rid of some stuff. I saw the truck was on the other side of the highway. I could not catch it. Then, I saw a van on the other side again. Pink and green. I was able to get the phone from the truck. It would have been too easy to go to the computer or call information.
I spoke to Scott Smith, the owner, and on Wednesday they came. At 8:30 a.m. I opened the door and 3 guys dressed in pink were at my door. Did I have too much coffee? Pink hats? A look past them showed that my cul-de-sac had 3 big pink and green trucks. I am sure my neighbors were having a field day. I did not have that much stuff; they followed each other and I was the first stop of many for the day.
Rehoboth Home Services is located here in Rehoboth Beach. P.O. Box 13, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971. Tel. 302-344-1007. E-mail is scott@rehobothhomeservice.com.
They are really one call does it all. They work with realtors in the area, as well as delivering for some of the stores that are at the beaches.
Alex is also a painter and he is from Salvador. Shawn is an electrician.
I asked Scott what would they did with the stuff they picked up? He said that if the unwanted items are usable and in good condition they would donate them to local non-profit organizations that have given them their wish list. They try to match the stuff to charities that can benefit from the donation. If they can place them they can get you a receipt for a tax deduction from Habitat for Humanity and New Life Thrift Store.
They also are prepared to help people in need; out of their homes, fire, etc. etc.
Whatever is left they will take it to the landfill for recycling. They are not a Junk Company; they services cost less than national Junk Hauling Services. But there is a charge, depending what you need them to do.
I am glad my husband was home. It pays to get older; $15 off by bill.
Scott showed me that each of their trucks have “women’s” names. Cupcakes? That’s what mine was called.
Rehoboth Home Services also works with banks. Homes that are foreclosed need to be cleaned, and what a mess it could be. Scott has even found some houses with dead animals inside. Crazy.
They work with animal rights and rescue groups, along with Animal Care & Control departments of local governments. They will make every effort to find kind and caring homes for all pets, including dogs, cats, fish, birds, and other animals in the household.
About the pink and green colors? Having worked in marketing and advertising he thought the right look would make you notice. Well, I certainly did.
All kidding aside, Scott, Alex, and Shawn were very professional. Give them a call; no job seems to be too big or too small.
Have a good one!!…another great day!!
May 28th, 2011
Thank God I did not have to experience it. Mayhem in Bethany Beach because residents and visitors could not find the parking meters. Several people got tickets left and right. Finally, after enough complaints signs were put up informing the public where to go and what to do.
Meters are so expensive at the Delaware Beaches. In Bethany Beach all meters are $1.50 per hour in quarter increments. A quarter gives you 10 minutes.
Garfield Parkway, which is the Main Drag, as some of us call it, and the business area, have blue meters. Please note that these meters have a 2-hour limit on the meter. But, the meters can be replenished.
The rest of the meters are grey. These ones have an 8-hour limit.
Having said all that, why don’t you just take the Bethany Beach Trolley. It is so cheap. $.25 each way is what you’ll pay and someone else is driving you. The Town of Bethany Beach has 2 trolleys.
The trolleys run from 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. The last pick up on Atlantic and Garfield is at 9:45 p.m.
You can flag down the trolleys anywhere along the route for pick or discharge. The only exception is that they will not do any loading or unloading on Rt. 26 and Rt. 1. The same goes for Jefferson Bridge Rd. These are busy roads and I can see why.
On a daily basis there will be little or no service from 12:30 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. and from 7:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. These drivers need lunch and dinner breaks.
To check the Trolley Schedule all you have to do is visit www.townofbethanybeach.com and then under services scroll down to Trolley. If you need more info., please call 302-539-8011.
If you are near any of those routes or within walking distance, my suggestion is use the Trolleys. You won’t regret it.
Please remember that you are at the beach….kick back and relax…
May 14th, 2011
I got an e-mail from Noreen who loves The Bellmoor Spa. She is also a reader of this blog. She thought a visit to the Spa would make a good post. To tell you the truth, I have been meaning to take advantage of this Spa which is located right in the center of Rehoboth Beach. Now that it is getting warmer, I am almost ready to put my winter clogs away and take out the flip flops and sandals.
So, on Wednesday I went. Let me tell you a bit about The Bellmoor Spa. First of all, it is located in the elegant, The Bellmoor Inn, 6 Christian St., Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971. Website? www.thebellmoor.com. The Bellmoor Inn has world class accommodations. Here are a few pictures of the Inn.
The Spa is located on the second floor of the Inn. Open to the public; you do not have to be a guest of the Inn in order to take advantage of their many services.
I was reading what Dr. Susan Biali has said about the reasons you should still go to a Spa, even in tough times. She is an internationally recognized wellness expert, life coach, speaker and writer. To know more about her, visit www.susanbiali.com.
She said that people think that going to a Spa is an “extra, inessential splurge”. But, think again, taking care of ourselves (men also) is essential for our mental and physical health, more so in tough times. A visit to a Spa reduces stress; it gives a boost to your mood.
The moment I walked into The Bellmoor Spa I felt right in my element. I found that this Spa is small and intimate. The Director of the Spa is Tina Allen and the telephones are: 800-425-2355 and 302-227-5800. E-mail is spa@thebellmoor.com.
The Bellmoor Spa is a day spa and offers a variety of packages; from rejuvenating facials to full body massages, scrubs and couples’ treatments. There are also Men Only Packages between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Just remember that it is limited to the first 4 men that arrive per night. You know how men are. They certainly don’t want to sit there with all of us. They need their special time, as well.
For more info., please visit www.thebellmoor.com.
Erin Dickerson was going to take care of my pedicure. She also can do skin care and massage.
The nail room was waiting for me with nice, warm and foaming soaking water. Great. I chose more of an orange color for my nails.
Erin and I talked and got to know one another. She really was very professional and I really had forgotten how nice getting a pedicure felt. It really was a treat.
I cannot believe I am putting the picture of my feet “after” the pedicure. But, here it is.
Erin gave me a tour of the other rooms, as well. Depending on your service, you will be directed to a specific room.
There is another room for couples or friends that want to experience a spa treatment together.
The Bellmoor Spa has gift certificates available. They also have a Weekday Massage Special that is running until Memorial Day Week-End. You can enjoy a 50 minute Swedish Massage for $55 (usually $95) Sundays through Thursdays. Please ask for Tina to take advantage of this limited time offer. Just remember that it does not include gratuities. It is limited to one service per person, daily, and not valid in conjunction with other promotions.
I think you will enjoy it. And, there is plenty of parking available.
Let me know what you think…….talk to you later….
April 11th, 2011
Earth Day, or as it used to be called, Arbor Day is on April 22nd. In reality, the whole month of April is considered to be Earth Month. As we all try ways to live an eco-friendly lifestyle, I could not help to think about one of my advertisers, Coastal Chem-Dry.
Coastal Chem-Dry of Sussex & New Castle Counties is independently and locally owned. Their telephones are: Sussex 302-645-2800, New Castle 302-234-0200. Website? www.chem-dry.net/coastal.de
As spring gets underway; by the way today is a perfect example of a nice spring day. You can smell it in the air. My friends are all getting yards ready, gutters cleaned, power washing this or that, spring cleaning of closets and carpet cleaning.
Coastal Chem-Dry is a green carpet cleaning company and green certified. The products are non toxic; the carpets dry quickly. Their primary cleaner, The Natural, is safe and non-toxic.
If you have pets in your house, I don’t care how “good” they are, there are accidents to attend to. Chem-Dry has a specially formulated product to eliminate stains and odors. It is called P.U.R.T., which stands for Pet Urine Removal Treatment. If you need this treatment, once the carpet is treated, plastic is put over the spots for 24 hours. Then, all you do is vacuum over the treated areas. That simple.
If you call the Sussex County number above mentioned, you will talk to Angie. A few of my friends have already met him. All it took was one call and he was there immediately. Personalized service is something to be said about. And by the way, he is very friendly and thorough.
Have a great day!!!….It is warm, finally….
February 7th, 2011
I came across this company at the Dover Downs Casino and Hotel in Dover, DE. I will tell you about that later. I had not heard about this company. First I asked if it was someone in the hotel making these gluten free brownies. That’s all they had; the chocolate brownies. They thought that it was the wife of an employee that had this business. I still don’t know if that was true or not.
I bought one of the brownies and took some pictures. Always thinking of a possible post for my website.
I have mentioned before that for the past couple of years, everything cooked in my house is glute- free. I guess I could say my husband was lucky to be diagnosed at this point in his life when so many people are being diagnosed and the food industry is exploding with gluten-free products; some better than others.
Sweet Christine’s is located at 132 West St., Kennett Square, PA, 19348. Website is www.sweetchristinesglutenfree.com. Hours of operation are Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m., Fridays from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.
The thing is that once I got on Sweet Christine’s website I came to realize that this is not a small operation. After being diagnosed years ago, and eating tasteless confections, she decided to make her own. Word spread and the rest is history. Sweet Christine’s sells to retailers, and wholesalers. You can find her confections, in small shops, and in big time grocery stores.
All baked goods are 100% homemade. They are natural, gluten-free, wheat-free and nothing in them is artificial. Sweet Christine’s makes cookies, muffins, breads, cakes, and the company ships all over the United States. They can take orders for any of your celebrations; birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, etc. For these special orders, please give them a call.
At the Delaware Beaches you can find these baked goods at Nourish, 373 Henlopen Junction, Rehoboth Beach, 302-227-6282 and at Good Earth Market, Rt. 26, a few miles west of Bethany Beach, 302-537-7100.
I would suggest you visit www.sweetchristinesglutenfree.com because besides seeing all the products this company has to offer, there is also so much information for people that have been diagnosed with a gluten allergy. Very informative and worth checking.
I have not visited Sweet Christine’s. This post came about because of the brownie I bought. After sampling the brownie, I wrote Sweet Christine’s an e-mail. I thought the brownie was so good; dense and sweet. I warmed it up before eating it. I mentioned that it would be so nice to have baked goods gluten free and sugar free. 20% of diabetics will be diagnosed with celiac disease.
P.S. I will visit Sweet Christine’s and you will be the first to know. It is a bit of a drive from the Delaware Beaches, but I think it would be worth it.
Have a great day!!
February 5th, 2011
Different events happened in my life in 2010. One of them was a kitchen fire in my place in Delray Beach. We were lucky that nobody was hurt. All of a sudden companies were knocking on our doors to ‘help us” get our place back together. I could not believe it. It was like they were attached to a radio, following fire and flood disasters.
Since my place of residence is Delaware, I do have a Property Manager in Delray Beach. I have written about him in the past. His name is Michael Keegan and his company is Beach House Managemenht, LLC. It is located at 777 E. Atlantic Ave., Suite Z-307, Delray Beach, FL 33483. Tel. 561-376-4329. Beach House Management is also one of my advertisers. So, visit the website by just clicking on it on the right hand side of this site. In it you will learn about the company, the services they provide, links, and other important information.
I have known Michael for years and I am not ashame to say that I could not live without him. He has been a constant since we first purchased in Delray. My family has certainly kept his property management services busy. And it does not stop there. He has also helped my children while in Delray so many times.
Having a property manager means to me peace of mind; it is not a luxury, but a necessity. He is always there; just a phone call away. That’s exactly what happened back on April, 2010 when there was a kitchen fire. Michael was at our place on that moment’s notice already contacting the people that were important at that time.
He introduced us to Dan Palmer. He owns J. Palmer, Inc., located at 3805 Investment Lane, Riviera Beach, FL 33404. Tel. 561-848-7114, toll free 800-824-4997. They are General Contractors, specializing in insurance restoration and remodeling. Also involved in general property repairs and maintenance.
Dan was incredible. The fire happened in April and I probably met Dan in late June. But, every Monday he called us with the updates. Yes, our conversations were all handled through the telephone. He took care of emptying the contents of our place. He had everything cleaned. He dealt with the insurance company. That is his specialty. I trusted him so much that he picked my appliances, tiles, kitchen faucet and gave me directions on how to get through something like this without falling apart. Easy, one day at a time. He is cool, calm and collected.
The place has turned out so nice, so here are the results, after kitchen replaced, floors replaced, furniture and clothing cleaned, painting, replacing curtains (he brought the fabric samples). It really was definitely a lot of work for Dan, but he got it done.
I even had him put a cabinet, countertop and sink in a half bath that was not part of the restoration.
But wait, I am not finished. There was water damaged upstairs and another claim had to be filed and floors replaced. He took care of it all.
If you find yourself in this type of situation, please do not hesitate to call Dan Palmer. You have the telephone numbers. He has been extremely professional; I cannot say enough. I recommend his company fully, just like I recommend Beach House Management, as well.
Have a great week-end….talk to you later…..
 
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