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Tunnell Vision- November 2019

November 04, 2019

November 2019

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Future Home Of Paradise Grill- May, 1967

Pot-Nets donates to Multiple Sclerosis Society

At the Pot-Nets check presentation to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society were (L-R) Tunnell Companies Executive Director Lincoln Davis, Walk MS Manager Megan Smutz, Walk MS Specialist Melanie Hieronimus, and Robert Tunnell III, Partner of Tunnell Companies.

Continuing to match all funds raised by Pot-Nets and Baywood walkers who participated in the MS Walk, Baywood and Pot-Nets donated $10,975.05 to the MS Society. Robert Tunnell III and Lincoln Davis of Tunnell Companies presented a check on October 4th to Walk MS Manager Megan Smutz, and Walk MS Specialist Melanie Hieronimus.

This year's MS Walk, sponsored by Pot-Nets Communities, was held on May 18th, and saw team entries from Pot-Nets, Baywood, and other members of the community. This friendly competition resulted in combined donations of over $10,975, leading to the generous matching contribution by the Tunnell family.

The 2020 MS Walk will be held at Pot-Nets Lakeside on Saturday, May 16^th 2020. For more information, go to https://www.nationalmssociety.org/Chapters/PAE/Fundraising-Events.

Thanks For Being SPOoOoKY!

This year's Trunk Or Treat held at Pot-Nets Bayside had an outstanding turnout! Thanks to all who attended to hand out candy, trick or treat, or simply come enjoy the evening!

Believe it or not, Christmas is just around the corner!

But when and where are this year's Christmas Parades? We have compiled a list below:

December 3rd, 2019: Hometown Christmas Parade
6:30pm in Rehoboth Beach, DE
The parade will start at Fifth Street and Rehoboth Avenue. It will go up Rehoboth Avenue to the Bandstand and then back down Rehoboth Avenue to Fourth Street.

December 4th, 2019: Milton Christmas Parade
7:00pm in Milton, DE
The parade, sponsored by the Milton Fire Department, will begin at 7pm on Wednesday, December 4th.

December 6th, 2019: Selbyville Christmas Parade
7:00pm in Selbyville, DE
Celebrate the holiday season with an evening of food, fun and floats! Watch the floats, marching bands, beauty queens, fire trucks, classic cars and many more make their way through downtown Selbyville to celebrate the holiday season.

December 7th, 2019: Lewes Christmas Parade
5:00pm in Lewes, DE
Celebrate an old fashioned Christmas in Lewes! Parade will be followed by the tree-lighting and caroling in Zwaanendael Park. In the event of rain or snow, the parade will be held on December 14th.

December 14th, 2019: Bridgeville Christmas Parade
6:00pm in Bridgeville, DE
The Economic Development Committee of Bridgeville would like to invite you to attend our 4th Annual Christmas Parade.

Reminder: All boats are required to be out of the water by December 31st. This includes all jet skis, floats, or other objects in the marinas.

The water to the marinas will be shut off, dependent on freezing temperatures.

If you have not yet winterized your vessel, a few local options are listed below for your convenience:

Shorts Marine- Long Neck, DE
302-945-1200

WMF Watercraft & Marine- Long Neck, DE
302-945-9150

Pontoon Express- Harbeson, DE
302-945-0654

Sandbar Pontoon Hauling- Long Neck, DE
267-664-4190

The Seaside community is seeking Community Watch members. If interested, please use the button below to submit your contact information to group leader George "Big Mo" Koskinas.

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As we are closing out our golfing season we would like to thank all of the Baywood & Pot Nets Residents who joined us this year! We just finish our last league before the cold weather gets here and we would like to congratulate the following:

Tuesday 9-hole league (approximately 14 weeks long)
2019 Tuesday League Winners:
Ed Murray & Michael Glascoe
Runner Ups: Jeddy Foley & John Niemkiewicz

Wednesday 18-hole league (approximately 19 weeks long)
2019 Wednesday League Winners:
Ed Murray & Doug Ilgen
Runners Ups: Mike Thomas & Joe Chippie

Fall Junior two-player 9-hole league
2019 Fall Junior League Champions:
Jacob Gabbard & Lance McQuay

Fall Junior League Champions Jacob Gabbard (left) and Lance McQuay (right) hold their awards received from outstanding work on the green.

If you are interested in any of our programs for 2020, please contact the Baywood Greens Pro Shop.

Winter Specials at Paradise Pub are BACK! Check out the latest below:

Mondays- Mingo Mondays (Music Bingo)- Nov 4, 11, 18, 25
Tuesdays- Triva Tuesday- Nov 5, 12, 19, 26
Wednesdays- Dale Wednesdays (Music)- Nov 6, 11, 20, 25
Thursdays- Pasta Night- Nov 7, 14, 21, 28
Sundays- Game Day Deals- Nov 3, 10, 17, 24, 25

Upcoming Events:

Nov 14th- Plant Nite: Succulent and Amethyst Garden
Create a succulent garden while enjoying the fabulous food and drinks here at the pub! Event includes your choice of wood or glass planter, potting soil, 3 succulents, natural and colored stones, moss and more decor!
Register HERE

Be sure to follow Paradise Pub on Facebook for the most current news on bands, food specials and events.

Upcoming Events

November 8th at Fish On:
Join us for an evening of giving with good friends and family at our 5th annual SoDel Cares Fundraiser. SoDel Cares is the philanthropic arm of SoDel Concepts, created to continue the great works of SoDel Concepts founder Matt Haley. SoDel Cares gives money to local organizations that assist children, at risk youth and adults, and the elderly. The primary mission of SoDel Cares is to contribute in a positive way to the communities where we do business.
We will have wonderful items available during our silent auction, live music, drinks and many tasty treats by Corporate Chef Doug Ruley and Ronnie Burkle.

November 9th- 12:30pm:
Join us at The Clubhouse at Baywood for our wine luncheon series! Our Educational Wine Luncheon will be hosted by Certified Sommelier Eric Overman. Attendees will have the chance to taste and learn about four different wines that are perfectly paired with three courses by Chef Ryan Cunningham!

November 15- 5pm to 8pm: Live music by Stevie D and Sandy

November 23- 6pm:
Join us at The Clubhouse at Baywood for an evening in California. Chef Ryan and East Coast District Manager for Duckhorn Vineyards, Lynn Apple, have put together a beautiful five course menu paired with five wines from Duckhorns impressive portfolio. On this very special night we will bring California and the historic Duckhorn Wine Company to you

November 29- 5pm to 8pm: Live Music by Mike Garvilla

Job Opportunity
Want to be part of our hardworking and creative team at Baywood? We have a part time Floral Assistant position available! Click the button below to view all of our opportunities and apply:

Apply Here

Looking for a new (or like-new) home? Check out some of our personal favorites!

I-1 Island Drive- Bayside
$399,999
Waterfront!

3 Beds/ 2.5 Bath - 2,440 sq. ft.

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34 Landing Road- Seaside
$169,900
New Addition To Seaside!

3 Beds/ 2 Bath - 1,789 sq. ft.

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Homes are selling quick at Pot-Nets! Here are just a few of the homes that have closed recently:

51 Captains Walk- Seaside
4 Beds/ 2 Bath - 1,320 sq. ft.
44 Days On Market!

4 Pebble Drive- Coveside
3 Beds/ 2 Bath - 1,722 sq. ft.
54 Days On Market!

E-981 Village Way- Bayside
3 Beds/ 2 Bath - 1,568 sq. ft.
48 Days On Market!

History Of Halloween
By Cameron Marcelle

Halloween is now celebrated as a time of spookiness, pumpkins and trick or treat. It dates back over 2000 years to when the ancient Celtic tribes celebrated the festival of Samhain. In my family, where we are a family with members born on holidays (my mother’s being Halloween), we have always enjoyed the custom of carving pumpkins. My wife and I carved pumpkins every year – even before our kids came along. Matter of fact, we just went to the 2nd annual Great Delaware Pumpkin Carve Festival in Harrington to get some new ideas, you should check it out next year. For us it’s a tradition, but I was curious about where it started. Our traditional carvings are usually scary faces but have also been everything from names to pop icons. It was interesting to find that carving pumpkins came from the Irish and of course, there is a story to go with it.

The Legend of "Stingy Jack"

Stingy Jack was a miserable, old drunk who loved playing tricks on anyone and everyone. One dark, Halloween night, Jack ran into the Devil himself in a local public house. Jack tricked the Devil by offering his soul in exchange for one last drink. The Devil quickly turned himself into a sixpence to pay the bartender, but Jack immediately snatched the coin and deposited it into his pocket, next to a silver cross that he was carrying. Thus, the Devil could not change himself back and Jack refused to allow the Devil to go free until the Devil had promised not to claim Jack's soul for ten years.

The Devil agreed, and ten years later Jack again came across the Devil while out walking on a country road. The Devil tried collecting what he was due, but Jack thinking quickly, said, "I'll go, but before I do, will you get me an apple from that tree?"

The Devil, thinking he had nothing to lose, jumped up into the tree to retrieve an apple. As soon as he did, Jack placed crosses all around the trunk of the tree, thus trapping the Devil once again. This time, Jack made the Devil promise that he would not take his soul when he finally died. Seeing no way around his predicament, the Devil grudgingly agreed.

When Stingy Jack eventually passed away several years later, he went to the Gates of Heaven, but was refused entrance because of his life of drinking and because he had been so tight-fisted and deceitful. So, Jack then went down to Hell to see the Devil and find out whether it was possible to gain entrance into the depths of Hell, but the Devil kept the promise that had been made to Jack years earlier and would not let him enter.

"But where can I go?" asked Jack.

"Back to where you came from!" replied the Devil.

The way back was windy and very dark. Stingy Jack pleaded with the Devil to at least provide him with a light to help find his way. The Devil, as a final gesture, tossed Jack an ember straight from the fires of Hell. Jack placed the ember in a hollowed-out turnip...one of Jack's favorite foods which he always carried around with him whenever he could steal one. From that day forward, Stingy Jack has been doomed to roam the earth without a resting place and with only his lit turnip to light the way in the darkness.

Stingy Jack turnip has become our "Jack-O-Lantern."

Happy belated Halloween!

Manufactured Home Resident Scholarship:

Four (4) $2,500 scholarships will be awarded to graduating seniors, GED recipients, or students who are currently enrolled in college, technical schools or trade schools. Full or part time registration in an accredited program is acceptable.

Eligible participants must live in a modular or manufactured home in Delaware for at least one year prior to the application.

Award Selection:

Selection is based on the essay response, scholastic grades, community involvement, honors recommendations, and personal goals. Recipients and those who are not chosen for this scholarship will be notified via mail in April.

Apply Here

Freedom Boat Club: The Affordable Alternative to Boat Ownership
Located in Pot-Nets Bayside, at the corner of Bay and Hillenwood Roads

Freedom Boat Club would like to extend many thanks to PotNets management, residents and members of Freedom Boat Club for an amazing 2019 season. We feel extremely privileged to be able to bring our boats and concierge service to this community. We look forward to serving you again next year, with even more boats!

Do you want to have access to a wide variety of boating options and a whole fleet of boats? While boating in Delaware will be winding down shortly, with your Freedom Boat Club Membership you get reciprocal access to 200 other FBC locations across the US, Canada and France! What are you waiting for!?! There’s never been a better time to join.

Call or email Freedom Boat Club today to receive an additional $500 off the promotional rate on the one-time initiation fee, a deal exclusive to Pot-Nets residents! Join now and avoid the hassles of cleaning, maintaining, storing, repairing, and winterizing your boat - all at a fraction of the cost of boat ownership. Ask us about our Boat Trade-In program!

To learn more, contact Rob Sweeney:
833-BOAT-DEL
www.FreedomBoatClub.com
[email protected]

471 Beach Walk
4 Bedroom, 3 Bath
Occupancy: 10
2- day minimum.

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489 Salty Air
4 Bedroom, 4 Bath
Occupancy: 10
2- day minimum.

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522 Ever Dream
4 Bedroom, 4.5 Bath
Occupancy: 10
2- day minimum.

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"We love everything about Pot Nets. It is a people place.. and most of the people that live there love people.. thats what makes it so nice. Driving around on the golf carts your arms get tired from returning the waves from others.. the communities are so well maintained.. and 99% of the people love their homes and it shows.. they are taken care of with LOVE, most are landscaped beautifully. The pools are amazing.. its so nice having the beaches, . We are on our way home from a weeks vacation in the beautiful Bay Pointe rental and it’s so hard to leave. Well be back next year for sure.. here’s to another beautiful vacation in the books.. Thank you PotNets and staff for making it so easy to enjoy ourselves. And one more little point. We love that it is a pet friendly vacation spot. That make going away so much easer.. Thanks Pot-Nets. We’ll be back fo sure."

- Tammy, Vacation Rental Guest

"Great community with awesome neighbors!! Love living at the beach!"

- Tim, Pot-Nets Resident

"15 years part time plus two years now full time. Every day is a vacation day. Live on Hillenwood and enjoy all the views of beach life."

- David, Pot-Nets Resident