Happy Anniversary
Well, hot damn! I knew we would still be writing for y’all three years ago, but I had no idea that people would still be reading and wanting more! That is
thanks to our great team of writers who continue month after month to churn out interesting and often times hilarious stories (that are all true, of course!).
So, three years later here we are. We have lost some, gained some, but down to every single soul (except Dr. Joe), they all cringe away from their phone
when I call. LOL!!! Love you guys!
All of the writers and the excellent staff of the BC were asked to give a blurb about what Tybee means to them. After having wrangled their stories out of
them, some of them were not excited about this task and you will know who they are, as those that didn’t answer this question in a timely fashion answered:
Tybee means Alaina lives here and I cannot live without her. That will teach them. HaHa!
Also, a quick shout out to everyone who came out to get that cursed cover shot done on one of the coldest days in our recorded history. A huge thank you
to BeeGee Herrington, our Logistical Goddess, and Billy Harrell, our Drone God. Without y’all, it would have been a very lonely, sad day on the beach. Now, go
get your read on about all your favorite writers!
What Tybee Means to Me:
Alaina Loughridge (Publisher/Bizz Buzz/Bartender
of the Month/Food Spy/Advertising & Sales/Intrepid
Reporter): We live in a one of a kind village. I know
literally every single person on this island and that is not
a bad thing. We all know and protect each other in times
of strife or hardship. I have never seen a heart like Tybee
folks. I can’t imagine living anywhere else.
Rick Flynn (Publisher/Layout & Design): Amazing
scenery, people, and home of an adult beverage freedom.
True southern hospitality!
Margie McLellan (Layout editor/Crossword/Word
Search/Writer/Therapist): The moment I stepped foot on
this island I knew I was home. I’ve never felt a connection
to a place like I have here. I’ve also never known a more
fun and loving group of people. Plus, Tybee means living
on a permanent vacation!
Hollie Sessoms (Reflections): Tybee means home and
family and stillness and being able to breathe out all the
way and then back in again. And, of course, good times
with adult beverages!
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Dr. Joe Richardson (Beach Walks with Dr. Joe): As a
marine biologist, Tybee is one of the most unique locations
along the east coast for having a large variety and diversity
of marine animals along its shore. And fortunately, the city
and its citizens are very protective of its marine natural
resources. Tybee also means my home surfing break!
Jimmy Prosser (Bad Advice from a Beach Bum):
Tybee is family, support, perfect weather, the ability to be
yourself, and be accepted by all. Tybee is community, and
sharing, it’s all about the love.
J. Beebs (Writer): They let me make random observations
about stuff and write things for the Beachcomber.
Rem (Haus Frau): Someone’s always got your back.
Nell Klein (Book Review): Having lived on Tybee for well
over 20 years, I love the small town vibe and the fact that
we all support each other in the worst and best of times.
Chantel Morton (Main Street Musings): True beach
town, easier pace, quaint, authentic, peaceful, sunsets
with friends, amazing food.