A New Year's Eve Option Submitted by Leah Rauch:

The Island's best New Year's Eve Party is at DORADO'S BAJA BAR & GRILL!
Bring the whole family -- NO COVER! -- for live music, great food, champagne toast at midnight, and party favors for everyone!

J. Micheal Laferty, "Texas Music....Island Style" begins at 7pm with a special musical guest from Austin!

The BEACH BUMS begin at 10pm and play until 1am. Expect a late night appearance from infamous Mint Juleps!

We hope to see you there! Call 772-1930 for more info.

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  merry merry! It is that time of year and here I am once again sending out a link to my virtual Christmas Card. As usual, if you click on the stocking you will arrive at one of those silly newsletter things that you can either view or ignore -- no will ever know! -- and your personal invitation to brunch on Monday, Dec. 25th should you find yourself in the neighborhood. For the 13th time, the whole world is invited... don't forget your ukulele...

Hope to see you sooner rather than later -- and may all your Christmas wishes come true!

peacesandlove,
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  shark!

Our friend Michael Gonzalez writes:

Caught this Black tip shark today on the first sand bar. Going out for more. A guy caught 2 yesterday and a hammer head this morning. A very sweeeet day!

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  December at South Padre Island, Texas Winter Progresses....
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  Brazos Santiago Pass The tide ripping into the jetties at about the time the barges got loose...
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  The day the Causeway DIDN'T get hit.... This tug which has 3 barges through the causeway, loose and aground, holds the rest of his hookup against the protective barrier.... whew... close...
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  Causeway Protected It is nice to know that our causeway is better protected... but how do we keep the threat down?....
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  bridge protection works - From The Texas Department of Transportation

Subject: Pier Protection System protects Queen Isabella Memorial Bridge

For Immediate Release, December 06, 2006

Pier Protection System protects Queen Isabella Memorial Bridge

Cameron County- Queen Isabella Memorial Bridge was NOT hit by a barge
earlier this evening. The Pier Protection System installed along the bridge
was the structure hit by the barge, which saved the bridge from any damage
or collapse. The bridge has been opened to traffic.

The Pier Protection System was installed in 2004 to protect the bridge from
incidents like todays.

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For more information, please call Amy Rodriguez at (956) 239-1671 or (956)
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  the bridge gets tested - From The Texas Department of Transportation

Subject: Pier Protection System protects Queen Isabella Memorial Bridge

For Immediate Release, December 06, 2006

Pier Protection System protects Queen Isabella Memorial Bridge

Cameron County- Queen Isabella Memorial Bridge was NOT hit by a barge
earlier this evening. The Pier Protection System installed along the bridge
was the structure hit by the barge, which saved the bridge from any damage
or collapse. The bridge has been opened to traffic.

The Pier Protection System was installed in 2004 to protect the bridge from
incidents like todays.

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For more information, please call Amy Rodriguez at (956) 239-1671 or (956)
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