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Training tips for first responders
EMS, fire and rescue personnel should be capable of identifying seatbelt pretensioners in a vehicle, should understand the safety considerations for working near these systems and must know how pretensioners can assist us with patient assessment and care. The following tips for responders should be considered:
• There are no visible identifiers for seatbelt pretensioners. Assume they are there on all front-seat three-point seatbelt systems at least. Outboard, rear three-point harness systems may have pretensioners also.
• An accordian-type sleeve, directly below the buckle end of a seatbelt, is a very good indicator that a pretensioner is present at the lower end of the buckle. If deployed during a collision, the seatbelt buckle may be at or even below the top of the seat cushion. The accordian sleeve will most likely appear compressed as well if the system has fired.
Responder safety
• Strip the trim when pushing off a B-pillar, cutting the pillar for removal or opening or removing the roof. This will reveal the location of a pretensioner mounted anywhere along the inside of the B-pillar so you can avoid the unit and work effectively around it.
• Use the same precautions with an undeployed pretensioner as you would with an airbag-stored gas inflator, although it in no way presents as great a risk to responders as an undeployed inflator cylinder.
• Avoid cutting or crushing an undeployed pretensioner if possible. A recoiler-mounted unit may be able to be removed if it is in the way during extrication.
• Shutting down a vehicle's 12-volt electrical system also shuts down power to undeployed pretensioners. Because pretensioners are wired into the airbag circuitry, they also have a similar "drain time" like airbags do after 12-volt power has been taken away.
Patient considerations
• To avoid creating or increasing injury to a patient, unbuckle or cut the seatbelt from your patient once you make patient contact.
• If your patient was not wearing their seatbelt at the moment of the collision and the pretensioner fired, you will typically find the seatbelt in a vertical position along the inside of the B-pillar. It will be drawn extremely tight due to the pretensioner operation. This is a valuable patient assessment tool; confirming that the pretensioner operated and that this seatbelt was not being worn at the moment of the collision. Exceptions to this include the Pontiac Vibe and Toyota Matrix automobiles. The seatbelt pretensioners on these "twins" will not deploy if the seatbelt is not buckled.
• If you arrive, are assigned to a front-seat patient and find the seatbelt unbuckled already, look at it. If it is extended and not retractable, then you know the pretensioner fired and that the seatbelt was being worn at the time of the collision.
• If you find an empty front seat and an extended, non-retractable seatbelt, then that seatbelt was also being worn at the moment the crash occurred. Locate that patient. Someone was belted into that seat when the crash occurred! n
TASK: The rescue team shall identify the presence of seatbelt pretensioners, verify that the system has or has not deployed and employ recommended protocols for dealing with pretensioner systems at incident scenes.
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Chesterville, ME — Richard R. Hamel passed away the morning of April 2, 2013, at his home surrounded by his family. He leaves behind his devoted and loving wife, Darleen; their son, Richard Hamel Jr., his wife, Annmarie of Hampstead, N.H.; daughter, Melissa Poulin and her husband, Curtis of Byfield, Mass., as well as his two grandchildren, Shane and Deseree Brown.
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Over the course of many years, the Minnesota Timberwolves have done one thing extremely well in the month of April since 2006 -- lose basketball games. According to NBA.com, since April 2006, Minnesota has a record of 1-28 at home in the month of April. On Thursday night at home against Denver, the Timberwolves didn't break from the trend, allowing the Nuggets to shoot 63 percent en route to a 131-102 win for Denver.
With the victory, the Nuggets clinched the sixth seed in the NBA playoffs, taking on the L.A. Lakers rather than facing the Oklahoma City Thunder, a task which will now fall on the shoulders of the defending-champion Dallas Mavericks as the seventh seed.
The game started close, as J.J. Barea (team-high 20 points) and Nikola Pekovic (18 points, 10 rebounds) each scored eight points, and the Timberwolves trailed by only four points after the first quarter. But without Kevin Love and Luke Ridnour, who both missed the game due to injury, as the reserves checked into the game for each team, the lead slowly got out of hand.
Corey Brewer, Andre Miller and JaVale McGee came into the game for the Nuggets, and they helped drive a 16-2 run early in the second quarter that made the difference. McGee was especially effective, scoring 19 points in only 18 minutes on 9-12 shooting from the field, with eight of those field goals coming at the rim.
Minnesota's defense was laughable, playing as if defense was an impediment to the opportunity to enhance offensive statistics, the Timberwolves gave up a stunning, jaw-dropping 80 points in the paint to the Nuggets.
Andre Miller led Denver with 10 assists in a little over 20 minutes, consistently finding players open near the basket, including McGee, who cashed in on three of those assists.
Part of the crew which was being deep-fried by the Nuggets attack was Brad Miller, who played in the final game of his career. Miller, a two-time All-Star in his 14th season, played 17 minutes and scored four points, grabbed four boards and dished out four assists in the blowout. Miller wept on the bench with a towel over his head briefly after coming out of the game.
A 19-point halftime lead became 24 points after three quarters, leaving the Nuggets with rookie Kenneth Faried as the only starter to play any significant fourth quarter minutes. Ty Lawson (15 points, four rebounds, four assists), Arron Afflalo (18 points, 7-12 shooting) and Danilo Gallinari (17 points on seven shots, three rebounds, four assists) had the entire quarter off, as Timofhy Mosgov was a perfect 6-6 for 13 fourth quarter points and Jordan Hamilton added eight points and five rebounds to effectively mop-up the win.
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8News Investigative Reporter Kerri O'Brien gets answers from city officials on this issue tonight at 11, don't miss her report.
Richmond, VA—After months of carefully observing Richmond City Hall and noticing that the lights burned bright at all hours of the day and night, 8News investigated how many of your tax dollars are being wasted on powering the building…even when no one is there.
8News filmed City Hall over a period of several days; even after midnight, the building was lit up like a Christmas tree. We obtained the electric bills for City Hall for the past 12 months and found that the City of Richmond spent close to $1 million powering up the building in 2012. January 2013's bill alone totaled more than $60,000. These bills are being paid with taxpayer dollars.
When presented our recorded evidence of City Hall shining bright at night to the city's Sustainability Manager, Alicia Zatcoff. When we asked why City Hall was powered up around the clock, she responded, "Great question great observation. We have made the same observation ourselves."
Zatcoff explained to 8News that the City is aware of their lighting problem, as well as all the money being wasted. They are currently taking steps to correct the problem.
Mayor Dwight Jones took notice of the large electric bills soon after he took office back in 2009, but fixing the problem isn't as simple as turning off a light switch. Zatcoff clarified, "It's because of the wiring and the age of the wiring."
As we investigated further, we found that most of City Hall is without light switches. To allow for moveable office space, the building was constructed in a way where most rooms don't have a switch that can be turned off at the end of the business day. Instead, there is one central breaker.
"We have been working on city hall and we know the issues that exist and we've now taking the next step with the lighting project," Zatcoff told us, and added, "We are instituting lighting controls."
When we walked around City Hall, we noticed that work is indeed underway. When it's completed, city employees will be able to turn off the lights overnight, which is a sure way to save taxpayers money.
While the improvements are more than welcome, we asked why it took until 2009 to address the problem. City officials seemed to be in the dark about this query.
"Good question," said Zatcoff, "and unfortunately, I don't have an answer for that. But I think the important thing to stress is we're addressing it now, we know it's a problem."
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PAULDING – Hope, confidence and caring are three words that embody the Look Good Feel Better program. The program, a collaboration of the American Cancer Society, the Personal Care Products Council Foundation and the National Cosmetology Association/Professional Beauty Association, celebrates woman and their cancer journey.
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The report comes from an Orlando TV station (the link above is to a Gary Parrish article discussing the original report). Conference USA was spared any damage during the first wave of expansion. If anything, this report should remind us all that there is no telling when everything will stop shifting this summer. Right now, with the Big East unaffected by the Big 10's plans, I am not sure why they would seek expansion to 10 football schools. It wouldn't add any chance at a football championship game and adding UCF and Memphis doesn't add much, if any, history of success either. Let's see if this story picks up traction in the coming days.
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Thursday, April 12, 2012
New digs
No, I'm not giving up blogging (again)!
For our anniversary this year (which is this Friday, April 13th), Mick bought me my very own domain name, something that I'd been trying to do for several years without any luck. (The company who'd previously owned it let their lease on it expire - huzzah!) Only a man who truly loved his blogging wife would do something crazy like that, and I love him even more because of it. Once I knew I had a new domain, I thought about what I wanted to do in terms of a blogging framework: stay with Blogger which is what I've used since April 2003 or switch to WordPress which everyone and their brother has been telling me I need to use for at least five years now. After some reflection and a great introductory offer to migrate my blog from a Blissdom buddy, I decided to make the move to a self-hosted, WordPress blog.
Without further ado, here's where I'll be writing from here on out. You can get there with either lottalatte.com or lottalatte.net (I now own both domains and one will redirect to the other) and I hope you'll make the jump with me. I hope you'll also give me some feedback about what you like and don't like about the new site in terms of graphics, layout, etc because I'm clueless about that kind of stuff and my migration package didn't include consultations about how best to lay things out.
I'm not deleting this blog, not now or ever, and my archives will be available both here and at the new site in case you'd like to read about any of the last nine years. All of my new posts will only appear at the new site from here on out, though, so I hope to see you there soon. Follow my blog with Bloglovin
Sunday, April 01, 2012
Caputuring a moment in time
I remember when we were trying to figure out what to put in the Senior time capsule for the Class of '85 at my high school. What really represented who we were and what was important to us? I recall a Madonna album (vinyl, of course) and day-glo jewelry going in but not much else comes to mind. Of course the idea that a few trinkets selected by the elite few in the popular clique could possibly represent over 900 individuals was ridiculous but we all played along and eventually it was buried in the flower bed outside the gym.
Trying to capture diabetes in 2012 presents a similar dilemma: how on Earth could I possibly encapsulate the experiences of 16-30 million people currently living with diabetes in one post? Of course I can't, but I can paint a picture of what it's like for me to be diabetic in 2012 and those objects that enable me to live the life that I live.
With that, here's the contents of my capsule:
1. A Victoza pen and needle. It was such a big deal to me for so long that I would never be able to give myself injections. Would do anything to avoid going on insulin because it was some kind of moral defect NOT to be able to control my blood sugar without medication, particularly insulin. I don't know where I got that idea, but that was my belief. While at a diabetes conference last year, I realized that doing whatever I needed to in order to get my blood sugar under control wasn't a sign of weak character but rather the act of someone strong enough to do what needed to be done. In other words, I put on my Big Girl Panties and just got on with it. I went to my endocrinologist, asked for a prescription, and the rest is history.
2. A photo collage of the diabetic friends I've made, both at work and through my Diabetes and Depression support group. Until last year, I never talked about being diabetic anywhere but here. I was ashamed of being diabetic because I truly believed that it was my punishment for letting myself become obese. I felt that if people knew I was diabetic that they'd judge me for being weak and lazy, and I couldn't deal with that so instead I just kept everything inside and let it - literally - eat me alive. Fast forward a year and I have lots of friends with diabetes, and even some without, that I can share with about my disease. De-stigmatizing diabetes so that I could feel the support of others has been a critical piece of bringing me to a place of self-acceptance and even self-love.
3. A printout of the list of Twitter names for folks with diabetes who make up the DOC (Diabetes Online Community). I can't remember how I came across the first diabetic blogger on Twitter, but since that time I've added about 20 people to my following list just because they write about diabetes and their experiences in such a way that they make my diabetic life better or at least a little easier to bear. There are weekly DSMA chats, too, at which time about 100 people all talk at once about what it's like for them to live life as a diabetic or parent/significant other of a diabetic. Imagine being able to say your deepest, darkest, "no-one-will-like-me-if-they-know-who-I-really-am" secret out loud and then have more than one person immediately tweet back to say, in essence, "me, too". It's just incredibly powerful.
I hope that, one hundred years from now, if someone opens my virtual time capsule that they get a sense of the journey I'm on and the progress I'm making. I'm so far from perfect - I can't even see it from here - but I'm still walking forward and I still know that better health is my destiny. Mostly, though, I hope that they wonder what the heck I'm making such a big deal about because diabetes no longer exists in their world. I KNOW that with enough money and research and time that we WILL cure diabetes!
Thursday, March 29, 2012
A dizzying whirl of excitement
People have been approaching me lately to ask if I've lost weight and tell me that they can see the loss on my body already. I don't think there's any way that six pounds is perceptible to the human eye but what I think they're seeing and reacting to is the fact that I'm more relaxed, happier, and self-assured than ever before and that's what I'm projecting. That, and the fitted clothes with firm waistbands - no more elastic for this girl, at least outside the house!
I still need to add exercise to the mix, and I will, but this is really making me happy and giving me hope that I will take better control of my health (and my life).
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Like riding a bicycle
The wonderful Susan's Healthy Gourmet foods are so good that I would want to eat them even if I weren't trying to lose weight. I know people say that about their diets but I really mean it: this is good food. Their portions are very reasonable, too, so I haven't felt hungry even though I'm eating considerably less than I'm used to. Finally, I have the full support of my fabulous husband even though it's inconvenient for him to try to forage for dinner for one while I'm adhering strictly to Susan's foods. (If he's reading this, I really appreciate it, Sweetheart!)
And now for some highlights of meals I've eaten recently:
Friday breakfast was a mini whole wheat bagel sandwich (egg and cheese) with a fruit cup topped with nonfat plain yogurt and accompanied by a nonfat latte. Notice my trusty iPad front and center - never leave home without it - and my NutritionPossible.com lunch bag kindly provided to Blissdom attendees by the folks at Centrum. (I'm not being paid anything to link to them, I just think their new site is a good way to figure out which vitamins might be right for you, if you're interested in that sort of thing. They also provided free consultations with a real nutritionist which I took advantage of and gained much of the motivation that eventually led me to make my HealthFirst commitment.)
Here's Friday's dinner: grilled salmon with a red pepper pesto, risotto, and greens. (I swapped out the cauliflower for steamed green beans.)
I'm throwing in some snacks, too, like this Pinkberry peach yogurt (small) with chunks of fresh-cut peaches from Friday night. For about 200 calories, it makes me feel indulgent without going off the rails.
Here's lunch from Saturday: chicken tortilla soup complete with sprinkled cheese and tortilla strips, a chocolate-raisin mini cupcake, and wedges of quesadilla: I can't even tell you how happy this lunch made me.
Finally we have dinner from last night/Saturday: turkey sausage lasagna with baked sweet potato pieces, sugar snap peas, and a mini "cheesecake" for dessert (that's the little cup on the right). I ate this while Mick had soup and a salad from Panera, proving that we can make this work into our normal routine.
And now I'm off to do some shopping for the week at Tarjay then hopefully some quality time with my camera and a local park before the rain arrives this afternoon. Hope your day is a good one, too!
Thursday, March 22, 2012
On the road again
For accountability, I'd like to post pictures of my meals and snacks, beginning today. We'll see how long it takes until I forget to take pictures before eating something.
Here's today's breakfast - mini whole wheat bagel, hard boiled egg, grapes, couple different kinds of cheese, salami, and a slice of ham. Just about 500 calories in case anyone's keeping track.
And lunch - Basil Chicken sandwich on a lovely poppy seed ciabatta roll with whole wheat pasta salad and more grapes. Also about 500 calories, give or take.
ETA: Dinner - Mushroom & Jarlsberg Enchiladas, rice, beans, and corn. 576 calories
Most of my meals - barring special occasions like the Women Lead luncheon I'm attending tomorrow and the American Legion dinner I have with the husband and college student daughter next Saturday night - will be from Susan's Healthy Gourmet. Susan's is a local small business that creates fresh, healthy, nutritionally balanced meals that they deliver to my house (in a cooler) twice a week. I've used their service before with great success because the food is tasty and can be plated to look just like whatever the rest of the family will be eating.
So far, so good. No white knuckles here but I am smacking a piece of sugar-free, minty-fresh gum as we speak. I had some nausea and felt very weak this morning before I ate but that's unfortunately the way I've felt most mornings for months, so I'm anxious to see if eating better and less will make me feel better in the mornings.
I weighed in this morning, too, just for grins and giggles, and I weigh 244 pounds. From what I've read, losing 10% of your body weight should have a measurable impact on your blood sugar, so that would mean my losing 24 pounds. From past history that seems pretty achievable but we'll see what age and chronic, flaky dieting has done to my metabolism.
Maybe by the time summer rolls around this will all be second nature and my life will be a beacon of health and light. (A girl can dream, right?)
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Immoderate desires
I have been very successful in the past by using a very rigid, very structured approach to weight loss. I have lost and regained over 100 pounds at least three times (I've lost count) and each of those successful weight loss campaigns has involved counting calories, eating only certain prepared foods, or eating meal replacements, combined with at least an hour of cardiovascular exercise every single day. This was not moderate nor was it intuitive, and it worked to get large amounts of weight off but not to get all of it off nor to keep it off.
Of late, I've been focusing on understanding why I eat so badly and trying to love myself into wanting to take care of myself physically. The problem with that approach is that I'm diabetic and my blood sugar is not in good control (even with strict adherence to an extensive medication regime as prescribed by my doctors), and that situation cannot be allowed to continue. At this point, the danger of my continuing to allow my blood sugar to remain high outweighs my desire to "figure things out on my own," so I need to take a different path, at least until my sugars drop into acceptable range.
So I've ordered meals for the next week - starting on Thursday - from a local service that prepares fresh meals that are calorie controlled, well-balanced and delicious. I'm going to give them a try for a week combined with 30-60 minutes of cardio to see what happens to my blood sugar, my sleeping habits (I currently wake up every 90 minutes or so to use the bathroom because of my blood sugar), and yes, the waistlines of my clothes which are cutting painfully into my bloated belly. I'll document how I do each day, including pictures of each meal, details of my workouts, and what's going on in my brain, right here on the blog so that you can play along at home.
Feel free to be skeptical - I am. What makes this different than yesterday or the day before or any day for the last 25 years? I'm not sure, but I feel calm and ready, so we'll see how I do.
Sunday, March 04, 2012
Change can be scary, even good change. Sometimes it's not obvious whether the changes you're facing are good or not-so-good and that's unsettling.
Since last Sunday when I came home from Blissdom, the winds of change have been blowing through my life. I have a feeling there will be some good for us from the changes but also some not good, and that has me really anxious. I'm not sharing most of it with Mick yet because I don't have all of the details yet and because I don't want him to worry about me while he has his own life changes to deal with. (We received notice the day I got back that his current position at work will end next January 31, so he's got to find something else by then.) Sitting with the anxiety is not easy for me but for now it's the right thing to do.
The truth is that nothing ever stays totally the same because we' constantly evolving and - hopefully - growing. We have a saying at work that if the organization structure hasn't changed in a year or more then we're probably overdue for a re-org, and I'm starting to think the same is true in our private lives, too. How we choose to spend our free time is a huge part of who we are, and it's important that we choose wisely so that we're putting the first things first, as Steven Covey would say.
All of these things are going through my head as I don't write my Blissdom recap post I keep meaning to write. Ultimately, though, that's OK, because the lessons I learned in those five days are with me as I work through the anxiety and possible pain of change. God knows what He's doing, folks, never doubt that.


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9:22am Saturday 22nd September 2012 in Echo News
A WOMAN suffered smoke inhalation after a fire broke out in a nearby flat where a group of friends were smoking in the bedroom.
Firefighters from Southend were called to Wordsworth Close just before 5.30am this morning, Saturday.
A 23-year-old man, his two friends and two cats had all managed to get out of the flat before the crews arrived.
Kevin Colby, sub-officer at Southend, said they were fine, but a woman in her 50s, who lived across the hall, was taken to hospital as a precaution.
He said: "She had recently come out of hospital so the paramedics were a bit concerned and took her to Southend Hospital just to make sure she was ok.
"The fire itself was in the bedroom, the mattress was on fire and we believe smoking materials was the cause."
A team of firefighters wore breathing apparatus to tackle the flames, which were put out just after 6am.
They also used a high pressure fan to clear the property of smoke before leaving the scene.
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muffindamule wrote:they'd still have to spark up an 'oily rag' to cope with their addiction to the tobacco element of their 'jazz cigarettes' though...
I hope they have learnt their lesson and will use a vapouriser in future.
..a real example of where 'juana is a gateway to more noxious drugs.....
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When the warm weather rolls around, we think one of the best activities to enjoy on Hilton Head Island is sipping a frozen drink at the beach. We thought we'd take you on a tour of the best frozen drinks throughout Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort and Shelter Cove Harbour.
Let's get started!
Intercoastal Martini from Big Jim's BBQ, Burgers and Pizza Restaurant at the Robert Trent Jones course
This delicious cocktail includes Reposado 100% de Agave Tequila, Grand Marnier, Trip Sec and Sour Mix. Go ahead and lick your lips and let us know if you'd like salt or no salt! If this martini, doesn't suit you, Big Jim's has 21 more to choose from! Check out their summer martini menu for 2013 and be sure to stop by Big Jim's on Mondays for $5 martinis.
The Dunes House Frozen Arnie Palmer
Resort guests are welcome to dine at the oceanfront Dunes House and choose from a selection of frozen drinks to cool down in the Carolina sun. One of our favorites is the Frozen Arnie Palmer, made especially for all you golfers out there! Sip this mixture of Firefly Sweet Tea-flavored vodka and lemonade.
Banana Daiquiri at the Buoy Bar at the Omni Resort
Made with Cruzan Estate Light Rum, this daiquiri is tropically flavored with banana. You can also choose from mango or strawberry flavoring. Enjoy your drink while taking in fantastic views of the Atlantic Ocean and letting your hair blow in the sea breeze.
Italian Ice at Frosty's Italian Ice, Shelter Cove Harbour
Looking for something non-alcoholic? Everyone can enjoy a tasty Italian Ice from Frosty's in Shelter Cove. Choose from a range of flavors and add in a chunk of fudge while you're at it!
Gold Margarita from San Miguel's in Shelter Cove Harbour
San Miguel's Hilton Head restaurant bills themselves as having the island's best margarita, so go test it out! Try their award-winning Gold Margarita, which they describe as a sweeter margarita. It's made with Cuervo Gold Tequila, sweet & sour mix, a touch of Triple Sec, orange juice and lime juice. Then, it's all hand shaken together at the bar and served up to you!
Did we get you in the mood to sip a frozen concoction at the beach?! Why not sample them all and report back on your favorite? Cheers!
When you're on vacation, eating great food is half the fun! At Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort and Shelter Cove Harbour, we have plenty of wonderful places to dine whether you're looking for a casual stop on the beach or a gourmet meal overlooking the water.
This week, we wanted to share some of the best Hilton Head appetizers from around Palmetto Dunes and Shelter Cove.
Dunes House Chicken Nachos
Take a break from the beach or ride your bike over to the oceanfront Dunes House within the resort. Our appetizer pick from this fun outdoor restaurant is their Chicken Nachos. Indulge in tortilla chips smothered in grilled chicken, queso, black bean relish and jalapenos. Sour cream and salsa is served on the side. Tip: Get plenty of napkins!
Big Jim's BBQ, Burgers & Pizza Sliders
At Big Jim's restaurant, located at the Robert Trent Jones course, try the sliders. It's the perfect appetizer to share with a group of buddies! Choose from three smoked pulled pork or smoked chicken sliders with cole slaw and pickle OR three Angus beef sliders with smoked onion and pickle.
San Miguel's Guacamole Dip - Shelter Cove Harbour
This is one of the best guacamole dips on the island complete with fresh avocados blended with tomatoes, onions and spices and served with their flour tortilla chips. Enjoy the view, a margarita and chips and guac!
HH Prime's Shrimp & Grits (Omni Hotel at Palmetto Dunes)
You can't come to the Lowcountry without eating shrimp and grits -- it's a Southern staple! HH Prime, located within the Omni Hotel at Palmetto Dunes, offers a plate full of jumbo shrimp and grits made with smoked cheddar cheese, tasso ham and sherry butter sauce. Delicious!
Ela's Blu Water Grille, Shelter Cove Harbour – Mama's Fried Green Tomatoes
Another Southern must-have is fried green tomatoes! Get your fill at Ela's Blu Water Grille, a Shelter Cove restaurant with a fantastic view. Your tomatoes will come lightly fried and crispy and served with Creole sauce, the owner's family tradition.
Alexander's Seafood Restaurant & Wine Bar's Oysters
If you're a visitor to the island, you may not have been exposed to the joy of eating oysters! We consider it a delicacy down south. Alexander's, located within the gates of Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort, offers North American cold water oysters on the half shell in half dozen or a full dozen. You can also try their Oyster Baked Oyster Combination of three Rockefeller oysters topped with bacon, spinach and hollandaise sauce and three Savannah oysters topped with shrimp, crab, scallops, bacon and cheddar cheese. This dish will make anyone a fan of oysters!
Which dish sounds the best to you? Which appetizer are you dying to try? We hope you enjoy dining at Palmetto Dunes and Hilton Head when you visit us this spring and summer. Bon Appetit!
There's lots of reasons to visit Shelter Cove Harbour on Hilton Head Island year round: fabulous views of Broad Creek, a wealth of shopping, a variety of restaurants offering all range of fare, and last but not least, its musical entertainment. We can't think of a better spot on the island to sip a cold drink, listen to live music and watch the sun set over the harbour!
Throughout Shelter Cove Harbour there are many different opportunities to enjoy live entertainment all throughout the week, especially during the spring and summer seasons. During April and May, Shelter Cove Harbour is hosting Music on the Harbour from 6-9 p.m. on Thursdays featuring a different musical act each week at the Statue of Neptune. Check out the full schedule.
San Miguel's, a great place to order a margarita and munch some yummy fish tacos, offers live entertainment seven nights a week from 5-9:30 p.m. during the summer months. Plan on a wait at this hot spot but use your time to shop or stroll the boardwalk.
Bistro 17 is a French restaurant, offering crepes, seafood, steaks and salads. They also have a puppy menu if you'd like to bring your pooch along! Bistro 17 will offer live entertainment Monday-Saturday from 6- 9 p.m. this summer.
Ela's Blu Water Grille is popular among locals, tourists and celebrities alike! Both Paula Abdul and Jane Seymour have dined at this gourmet restaurant when visiting the island. Ela's, known for its fantastic view, will be hosting musical acts Tuesdays, and Thursday-Saturday from 7-10 p.m.
Scott's Fish Market is a great spot for more casual fare and great views of Shelter Cove Marina. Their friendly Caribbean atmosphere puts you in the perfect island mood! The restaurant will bring in live entertainment every night from 5:30-9:30 p.m. during the summer months.
Lastly, Parrot Cove Seafood Grill and Bar is another great casual dining restaurant, which serves seafood, pastas, prime rib and sandwiches along with a very kid-friendly menu. Parrot Cove will offer live musical entertainment on weekends from 6-9 p.m.
No matter where you go in Shelter Cove, you'll easily find a spot to kick back, relax and enjoy some good fare and great tunes. Let us know your favorite spot for live music and food at Shelter Cove!
The Arthur Hills golf course has received plenty of accolades over the years from 2009 South Carolina Golf Course Owners' Association Course of the Year to being awarded 4.5 stars by Fodors Golf Digest. Our popular course has one more jewel to add to its crown this year as the South Carolina Golf Course Ratings Panel named it to their 2013 Best You Can Play list.
Criteria used in judging include, routing, variety, strategy, equity, memorability, aesthetics and the golfer's experience.
"There are so many outstanding courses that you're really splitting hairs in the voting," says Michael Whitaker, the panel's executive director. "When you think about the number of really good golf courses in this state and reduce that number to 30, it's a daunting task. Some of the older courses have stood the test of time, some have improved with some relative small tweaks and others that have undergone renovation or restoration to their original design features have increased in quality."
The Arthur Hills Hilton Head golf course, where collegiate stars like Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson honed their talents and a favorite of former President Bill Clinton, takes full advantage of the natural beauty of Hilton Head Island.
Its spectacular layout represents a careful blend of beauty and challenge. Stands of palmetto trees line the graceful fairway and it's built on a series of rolling dunes. The Arthur Hills Course presents many opportunities for off-balance lies, while ocean breezes add to the challenge. Ten holes on the water further encourage precision play and the course plays 6,651 yards from the back tees.
"We are thrilled that the experts have once again recognized the Arthur Hills Course as one of the most popular layouts in South Carolina," says Brad Marra, vice president of resort operations for Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort. "We offer three golf courses that provide our guests a wide variety of looks and challenges, and we are proud of them all. It is pleasing to know that the game's connoisseurs agree."
Have you played the Hills course? What's your favorite hole?
We also have two other championship Hilton Head golf courses, which give you entirely different experiences all at one resort. The Robert Trent Jones Course has one of only two oceanfront holes on the island, and the George Fazio Course is known as one of the island's most challenging courses with its bunkers and water hazards. Be sure to check out all three!
We offer a variety of Hilton Head golf packages for all levels of golfers that include lessons, multi-course play and multiple rounds. Call us at 866-744-7558 for more information or to book a package or tee time or fill out our online form to get a quote request for a group golf outing.


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