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Saturday, January 15, 2005
*Hunting Island State Park may look to more than double its stock of cabins over the next few years, adding 20 to 30 cabins to the 14 that already are a consistent tourist draw
-Hilton Head Island Packet Online, 1-15-05
Dear Mac,
I have just discovered your web site whist searching for a picture of the ship on which my father served during the war.
I am delighted to find a page dedicated to the HMS Voltaire AMC. My father started his career on the SS Voltaire August, 1936 - May, 1937 as a scullion followed by voyages on the Deliub and Vandyck from July, 1937 until rejoining the Voltaire 6tth April, 1938 on which he served as an asst cook until April, 1941 when the Thor encountered and sank them.
Like most of the men my father never really talked much about those day's but I remember him waking in the night
having nightmares about time's spent in a P.O.W camp in Germany. Having read your pages I find that one of the
pictures titled Voltaire Prisoners - Norman Hayes front row 3rd from right also show's a picture which I believe
to be my father Emmanuel Pickstock ( Manny ). Standing 2nd from the left second row.
Like so many of the other sailors my father spent many hours in the sea injured to what extent I don't know but
he carried pieces of shrapnel in his body to the day of his death.
My father died in March, 1975 and it only now after all these years that I have found his Continuous Certificate
of Discharge book which has enabled me to look into his past experiences and the trials and tribulations that
these men faced. Through your site I have been able to find a copy of the book Sailors in cages and await its
arrival.
I do not possess many photographs of my father let alone ones which depict the times he spent during those years.
I have attached the few pictures that I do have as well as a scan from a page of his certificate of discharge book
also an article published in the Evening Times Globe June 1944. This article contains a letter written by my father
after he was repatriated. I have no idea where this paper originated from as I only have a photocopy which was given
to me some years ago.
Thank you and all those who have contributed to these pages. I hope you find the attachments of some interest.
Anthony Pickstock
Liverpool, England.
Pickstock@anthony30.freeserve.co.uk
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The Oceanwalk Complex
Oceanwalk is a condominium resort complex that will eventually consist of 19 buildings with two club houses. The first building was completed in 1999 and Building 3, where Lazy Day is located, was certified for occupancy in December 2003.
To learn more about the complex, you can go to the developer’s website, here (embed www.oceanwalk-condos.com)
Below are a few photos, including aerial shots of the development and surrounding coastline.
Insider’s Guide to New Smyrna Beach
I wanted to go into great detail in this section, but later decided just to give you a link to the most comprehensive, easy to use New Smyrna Guide on the web and then throw in a few personal favorites.
Click here (embed www.newsmyrnabeachguide.com) for everything from history to weather to dining, and much more.
As far as my recommendations, check out the following:
RESTAURANTS
American/Family
Beacon Restaurant
Classic local greasy spoon…a MUST for breakfast. Bare feet are OK.
416 Flagler Avenue 428-8332
Dustin’s Bar-B-Q
1208 South Ridgewood Avenue (US-1)
Edgewater 423-5299
Little Drug Co (place photo next to address)
Classic parlor inside a real drug store. Try the BLT and finish off with a REAL milkshake.
412 Canal Street 428-9041
Riverview Restaurant (embed www.riverviewhotel.com/restaurant)
A little more upscale. Gorgeous river view.
101 Flagler Avenue 428-1865
Mexican
Clancy’s Cantina (embed www.clancyscantina.com)
The Clancy’s are a long-time family friend and their restaurant has a nice, relaxed feel.
747 Third Avenue 428-4500
Mi Mexico
Nothing fancy, but it’s only about a mile away and has decent food
4600 South Atlantic 478-0122
Pizza
Spiro’s Pizza
In New Smyna, there’s only one place for pizza, as far as I’m concerned…great Greek salads too.
705 North Dixie Freeway 428-4866
Seafood
JB’s Fish Camp (embed www.jbsfishcamp.com)
859 Pompano Avenue 424-0757
Norwood’s Seafood and Wine Shop (embed www.norwoods.com)
Voted Florida’s Best Seafood Restaurant for 2004
400 East Third Avenue 428-4621
Sea Harvest
An old shack right on the pier where the shrimp boats come in. It doesn’t get any fresher or more authentic.
1701 North Riverside Drive (around back) 428-5301
Ice Cream
Dairy Queen
This is no ordinary DQ. It’s the old-fashioned window service, exactly as it was built in the 1950’s.
729 North Dixie Freeway 428-8066
Frozen Gold Ice Cream
Another New Smyrna Classic
104 Eddie Road 428-2386
ART
Atlantic Center for the Arts (embed www.atlantic-centerarts.org)
You might be surprised
1414 Art Center Road 427-6975
Arts on Douglas (embed www.artsondouglas.com)
Award-winning gallery
123 Douglas Street 428-1133
SHOPPING
Shops on Flagler Avenue (embed www.flaglerave.com)
Beachside
Shops on Canal Street
Mainland “Downtown”
Indian River Village
Includes “Publix” Supermarket
765 Third Avenue
K-mart Plaza
Wal-mart is just a half a block away
1724 State Road 44
HISTORIC
Turtle Mound
Ancient Indian Oyster Piles, dating back as far as 2000 BC – Highest point in New Smyrna and just down the street from Lazy Day
Go south about 2 miles until you see the signs
Turnbull Ruins/New Smyrna Museum of History
Also known as “Old Fort Park”, these ruins date back to the 1700’s…Great little museum for launching out on additional sightseeing
120 Sams Avenue 478-0052
Eldora House
Restored buildings of a late-1800’s community along the Indian River and Mosquito Lagoon (bring your bug repellent!)
Head south on Atlantic Avenue to Canaveral National Seashore Park and ask the Ranger
ACTIVITIES
New Smyrna Speedway
Auto racing every Saturday night from the middle of Mar. - Dec.
3939 S.R. 44 427-4129
Dune Park
Expansive park at the extreme northern end of New Smyrna Beach, where Ponce Inlet feeds the Indian River
Wonderful fishing, birding and also dog-friendly
Drive as far north as you can on Peninsula Avenue
Rocket Launches
Check the NASA and Patricks AFB rocket launch schedule just for kicks by looking here (embed www.nasa.gov/centers/kennedy/missions/schedule.html)
The night launches are fabulous from the building roof…just look due south
Rates, Rental Info and Calendar
Normal rates are:
Jan-Mar $1000/week or $3000/month
Memorial Day-Labor Day $1000/week or $2700/month
Apr-May, Sep-Dec $800/week or $2200/month
Holidays and Special Events (Biketoberfest, Speed Week, etc.) may be higher
Discounts may be available - Ask when making reservation
Prices do not include 12.5% FL Resort Tax and $95 cleaning fee.
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Floorplan
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Amenities
Oceanwalk’s amenities include:
- Clubhouse with Covered Vehicle Entrance
- Two (2) Lighted Tennis Courts
- Lighted Basketball Hoop
- Sauna, Pool, Poolside Spa
- Pool Decks and Walkway around Pool Area
- Two (2) Shuffleboard Courts
- Exercise Room
Lazy Day features the following:
- Two-person Jacuzzi Tub
- Two Screened-in Balconies (one on each end) and one additional Side Balcony
- Large Screen TV, DVD/VCR Player and Bookcase Stereo in Living Room
- 25” TV and DVD Player in Master Bedroom
- Fully Equipped Kitchen
- Fully Equipped in-unit Laundry Room
- Two Beach Chairs, Beach Towels and Two Boogie Boards
- Top Quality Mattresses
Photo Gallery
Here are a few photos we picked from our photo gallery (hyperlink to our Yahoo album).
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Pet Friendly
Oceanwalk allows pets and so do I, on a case-by-case basis. If you would like to bring a small pet, please contact me directly.
Not a pet owner? Concerned about staying in a pet-friendly unit? First of all, renters with pets are rare and, most importantly, we are very particular and meticulous about the cleanliness of the unit. We don’t think that you will be able to tell whether or not a pet has been there before your stay!
Guest Comments/FAQ/Calendar
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Links
Delete the “We’re still working on this…” stuff and, if you want, I guess you can add or clean up the links. I’m not too worried about it. I would like you to add the Oceanwalk link.
Phil Says
Delete the “We’re still working on this…” stuff and leave the rest, with he exception of changing the third paragraph, second sentence to read:
To that end, we adopted simple, reasonable rental rate schedule that we believe has been very popular with our guests.
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That’s it!
THANKS!
Phil