Hello Daufuskie Folks. Iron Fish T-Shirts have finally arrived!!! Stop by and see Chase @ The Iron Fish Gallery to get a few.
the iron fish gallery of Daufuskie-established 2001
10 different t-shirt colors to choose from in short sleeves and long sleeves(it will not stay hot forever and don’t forget about the no-see-ums). Call 843-842-9448 or email chase@ironfishart.com if you would like a few shipped. Happy 4th of July everyone!
cobia fishing with jason dubose
Continuing education for my craft is to get outdoors and go fishing. The other day, I got a super treat of a fishing trip. Captain Jason Dubose out of Oldfield Plantation took a few of us Daufuskie misfits 20+ miles offshore to the Betsy Ross reef for a full day of fishing. This time of year is famous for Cobia fishing and that is exactly what we did. My experiences fishing are mostly inshore so when I am on a boat, my knowledge of fishing needs improvement. Here enters the pro, Jason.
Captain Dubose had us on fish all day. We brought about 10 cobia to the boat and also hooked up to an Amberjack, two large Red Fish, and a nice sized Barracuda. We hooked a monster that I fought for about 25 minutes before it got bored and broke the line. Jason’s best guess was that we had a large shark on the hook. Well, we will never know for sure.
To keep this blog short, I want to simply say that if you are visiting Hilton Head, Bluffton, Beaufort, or Daufuskie and want to go offshore fishing, I highly recommend Jason Dubose. His knowledge of the waters made the trip informative and he never showed frustration when we let the big ones go due to lack of experience. For a day of fishing, I would have to score it a solid ten on a ten point scale.
To contact Jason for a trip any time of the year, click here.
Round Trip Ferry Tickets for the April 24th Earth Day Daufuskie Island Conservancy
Only 2 more days to purchase your $15(adult)/$10(children) round trip tickets to the Earth Day Celebration on Daufuskie which will take place this Saturday, April 24th. LAST OYSTER ROAST OF THE YEAR, lots of events for kids, live music for the entire family, Hamburgers and Hotdogs for non-oyster eaters. Flamingo Donuts of Hilton Head will have complimentary donuts for desert, FREE guided tour of Daufuskie Island plus tour of our new Green Wood Sustainable Farm. Visit www.daufuskieislandconservancy.org to buy tickets or find contact information for reservations. Contact Bea Wray @ 843-842-3945 with any questions or to make ferry ticket reservations.
Don’t forget to look for dolphin on your float over!!!Earth Day Daufuskie Island Conservancy
OK, now the goat barn is 99% finished with “Goat Barn” sign in place. Looks great and the goats are feeling right at home. Both are pregnant and after the baby’s are born, goats milk will be abundant. Please call Pat Beichler to volunteer at the farm. Goat milking hands are needed! :-) Many thanks to all of the volunteers for their hard work in completing the new barn. Next up, the “Poulet Chalet” aka “chicken house” which is 70% complete.
Daufuskie Island Conservancies Green Wood Farm Goat Barn Complete
Daufuskie Island Conservancies Goat Barn beginning
daufuskie island conservancy
Daufuskie Island, SC— On Saturday, April 24 from 3 pm to 7 pm, families from Hilton Head, Bluffton and Beaufort are invited to come to Daufuskie Island to participate in the first annual Daufuskie Island Earth Day Celebration.
Admission is free and includes complimentary oyster roast, hamburgers, hotdogs, beverages and live music. Educational games about environmental issues such as recycling and litter control. Information on water conservation, sustainable living and much more! Participants can also take a free tour of Daufuskie’s new sustainable living farm.
The festival will be held at Jolly Shores
which is the previous home of Daufuskie historian, Billie Burn. Contact Bea Wray (noted above) for ferry information and to make reservations. The Daufuskie Island Earth Day Celebration is hosted by the Daufuskie Island Conservancy and sponsored by Dolphin Management.
The Daufuskie Island Conservancy, established in July, 2005 is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization committed to protecting Daufuskie Island’s natural environment. The Conservancy shares knowledge through educational programs; promotes sustainable living; conserves environmentally significant land, waterways and wildlife; and implements programs that encourage earth-friendly practices.
Daufuskie Island Earth Day Celebration, Saturday, April 24, 3 to 7 pm, Admission Free (tax deductible donations to the Daufuskie Island Conservancy are appreciated). For ferry information and reservations email bea@thedaufuskiecompany.com or call 843-842-3945
rustic vintage gems as coastal decor
In this brief blog, I would like to simply cast the following message, as a simple attempt to try and save time and spare anguish for so many fellow islanders:
Ask questions and do your own research before you get all worked up. Now kiss and make up.
torch cutting iron fish
2009 Volunteers In Medicine Christmas Ornaments are here!!!!
The Iron Fish Studio is proud to announce that our 4th annual Volunteers in Medicine Christmas tree ornaments hand decorated by the Daufuskie Island Elementary children are ready for purchase. This year we made 300 uniquely designed ornaments that sell for $10 per ornament. This is a suggested price and 100% of all ornament sales go directly to VIM which is an organization that offers free health care to residents of Hilton Head and Daufuskie Island who are not insured and who also meets financial qualifications.
Every year, VIM handles 31,000 patient visits served by approximately 700 volunteers! The cleaning of VIM, which would cost $25,000 is donated by grateful patients doing their best to give back. One last important statistic is that 70% of the patients are employed and 20% are children not old enough to work. (more…)
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