Category: Marsh Creek Community
New Marsh Creek Neighbors Coming
Tucked neatly, and safely, behind the bushes fronting Tom and Carmen O’Brien’s home on Fiddlers Point Drive this week were at first one, two, then three, and as of this morning, four young duck eggs….
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Bill Baker is Recovering
Bill’s bride, Robbie, sent an update to the Spoonbill at 6:49pm this evening: “Triple bypass. Bill was just been moved to a private IC room. He is behaving himself. Pain meds (lots) given to help…
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Keep Calm and Restore an MGB
1973 MGB Partial Restoration Project – Part 4 By Brenda Fenech-Soler After three installments of our 1973 MGB partial resto story, I thought I should offer an apology of sorts to any serious car enthusiasts…
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Bill Baker UPDATE
Out of Open Heart Surgery, Responding As of 12:43 Monday afternoon, from Bill’s wife, Robbie: “Talked to the nurses. Bill is behaving. He acknowledged their questions with feel (fingers and toes) and blinks. They’re putting…
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DEAR DAPHNE #9
By Rickie Rubenstein WOOF! WAG! WOOF! WAG! Thanks to everyone who commented on my last column! I’m so glad you’re as happy as I am to be back!! Now, I need your help! Write me!! …
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This Morning’s Two-fer
Try the slider … Someone suggested buying a lotto ticket after this morning’s two-fer. One side of the island, a full moon setting. Then on the other, a great sunrise. Use the slider to reveal…
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The Changing Face of Marsh Creek
By Peggy Gachet Our community has undergone a major shift in demographics over the past two years. So many people who purchased lots or homes in Marsh Creek at the very beginning of development were…
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Kayaking The Big Bend
By Peter Clayton Once again the weather gods smiled on the eight MCK’s who paddled two sections of what in my estimation is the best river we’ve been on – the Aucilla. Our base motel…
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1973 MGB Partial Restoration – Part 3
By Brenda Fenech-Soler Restoration work on a vintage car is like peeling an onion; after you get started, you find there are many layers! Frequently, after you start a project, you have to put it…
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Annual Fundraiser Approaching
The members of the MCWA (Marsh Creek Women’s Association) have been working over the past 11 months on their annual charity fundraiser based on the theme “Community Of Strength.” The fund-raising event will take place…
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Leave Them Alone
“Leave Them Alone” A message concerning the interaction between humans and fawns. By Theo Helms I took this photo while on my evening walk with my dog Hugo. The exact location will remain a secret…
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An Ode to Silver Linings
By Lori Wilcox “Let’s eat out tonight!”, a most common proposal,Was quickly becoming a given supposal.We found an abundance of eateries in St. Johns CountyOne could go as far as to say quite the bounty!…
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Marsh Creekers Helping the Homeless
Emergency Services and Homeless Coalition of St Johns County By Melody Ness and Ann Reid Tucked away in northwest St. Augustine are 23 cottages that are used to house families who have become homeless for…
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It’s Amazing
By Marty Round What’s amazing? People, mostly. Little accomplishments, often. Life, in general. Many of you know already that I had back surgery in January and spent the next two and a half months…
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A Dog-Walker’s Thoughts
By Sharon Mirzai For 24 years I have walked the streets of Marsh Creek with a dog. First it was Rodi, our beloved black lab. Then Mello, our beloved yellow lab. And now Paislee, the…
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A Neighbor’s Thanks
My wife, Janie, and I would like to thank our friends/neighbors for their faithful help walking out dogs while we are both on the disabled list: Vic, Linda and their son, Peter … Clell Ray…
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MCWA – Artist Submission Deadline
Last Call for Calling All Artists The 21st Annual MCWA Art Show entry form submission is due by Friday, April 23rd. Forms are available at the Clubhouse Front Desk or on line at https://www.marshcreekwomensassociation.com/annual-art-show Drop off for…
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