Faces of Folly — Gerrie Delaney
Her Own Personal Paradise — Gerrie Delaney makes the most of her life on Folly I first met Gerrie Delaney at a retirement party at my neighbor’s house, where the women received hats that read “The Real Housewives of Folly Beach.” There were about 20 hats, and someone...
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Folly Field Notes — Getting the Boat Ready for Spring
Annual maintenance is the key to staying on the water I ran my first kayak tour around Crab Bank in the spring of 2010. I was instantly enamored with the birds scurrying along the shore, preparing for nesting season. In the years that followed, I celebrated with the...
Monthly Fishing Report — Spring Into Action
Time to break out your rods and reels and get ready for a great fishing season Chilly days are quickly fading away with temperatures rising well into the 60s and sometimes pushing into the 70s. Warmer water temperatures will wake the fish up and get them feeding....
Faces of Folly — Catching up with Action Jackson
Longtime local Lawton Jackson talks life on Folly I first met Lawton Jackson when I was driving my golf cart down East Erie one evening and a few other neighbors were outside of his house just chatting. I stopped and was introduced by those I knew there. Then I saw...
Folly Field Notes — Fog Feels Magical
While it creates some navigational challenges, fog is also cool ... literally We’ve had our fair share of foggy mornings (and full days!) recently. Some people have told me the fog feels claustrophobic, but I’ve always thought fog was magical. It feels unending,...
Folly Field Notes — A Return to Nature
Shark tooth hunting is a great way to connect to the natural world I ran my first kayak tour around Crab Bank in the spring of 2010. I was instantly enamored with the birds scurrying along the shore, preparing for nesting season. In the years that followed, I...
Faces of Folly — From Shore-to Shore
From pickleball to Mahjong, Jersey Girl Liz Gurevitch has found a community on Folly Beach When I first met Liz, it was through an Evite. A friend added my wife and I to an invite list for a Super Bowl party on the island. I remember thinking, “Wow, this is so cool,...
From Shore-to Shore
From pickleball to Mahjong, Jersey Girl Liz Gurevitch has found a community on Folly Beach When I first met Liz, it was through an Evite. A friend added my wife and I to an invite list for a Super Bowl party on the island. I remember thinking “Wow, this is so cool,...
Folly Field Notes — Ecosystem Engineers
The importance of oysters is immeasurable Part 2 of 2 on the importance of oysters Are you ready to learn more about the humble oyster!? Because I’m excited to talk about them! Here’s a quick refresher in case you missed Part 1 last month. Oysters are a keystone...
A Friendly Folly Ambassador
Jay Vaughan of Tides is always quick with a smile and a helping hand I walk my dog, Oakley, all around the island. When it’s warm, we walk to Bert’s and then hang out at Center Street Coffee with my iced americano and my journal. When it’s cold, I still want to walk,...
Faces of Folly — Taking a Businesslike Approach
Local businessman Jan Kreminski urges a new path forward I first met Jan Kreminski at a party we hosted at our house. My wife, Kim, and I had gotten to know his wife, Judy, through mutual friends. It was a pleasure to meet another businessman on the island, especially...