How late in the year do you swim in the gulf?

[Matt J]

That's great! I'm excited--which is why I'm obsessing.

Beach service isn't included with our condo, so we rent on our own. I can't remember who we used in May, but they would evict us from our chairs and umbrella really early. We noticed another company waited much later; of course, we can't remember its name either.

Avoid the trouble altogether and bring your own.

 

[Teresa]

The gulf is funn every month of the year. When it gets cold, put on the old wet suit. There is always a brief acclamation period when the water is chilly but it's not as bad you would think. I can't believe more people don't get out and utilize our amazing water all year. I think it's funn to go swimming on Christmas and New Years just to say I did! Also, with a suit, there is no fear of flies or jellies. It's a neoprene security blanket! You guys might think I'm crazy, but I couldn't recommend it more.

are you nutz???

 

[Flossie]

Avoid the trouble altogether and bring your own.

We do have a small beach umbrella and uncomfortable chairs; they were cheap, and they suck compared to the beach service. We'd probably get nicer ones if we came to the beach more often. Now that you mention it, though, it might be a good idea to buy them in the off season . . . anybody know a good place in SoWal?

 

[Matt J]

We do have a small beach umbrella and uncomfortable chairs; they were cheap, and they suck compared to the beach service. We'd probably get nicer ones if we came to the beach more often. Now that you mention it, though, it might be a good idea to buy them in the off season . . . anybody know a good place in SoWal?

Anywhere but the Snappy Turtle.

 

[Franny]

We do have a small beach umbrella and uncomfortable chairs; they were cheap, and they suck compared to the beach service. We'd probably get nicer ones if we came to the beach more often. Now that you mention it, though, it might be a good idea to buy them in the off season . . . anybody know a good place in SoWal?

Aah, you are on vacation, let the beach service take care of you!;-) The water temp is 79 and feels great. I swim much more in October than I do any May, water feels colder in the spring, imo. Have fun and enjoy the beach, it is beautiful this month!

 

[KISH7374]

are you nutz???

3 years ago we were down to the beach over New Year's Vacation. I brought my wet suit and wore the bottoms when walking the beach in the morning. That way if I saw any nice shells I could go in and not be cold. Once the water hits between 65 and 70 though I am in it here. Either the pool or the lake.

 

[Flossie]

Aah, you are on vacation, let the beach service take care of you!;-) The water temp is 79 and feels great. I swim much more in October than I do any May, water feels colder in the spring, imo. Have fun and enjoy the beach, it is beautiful this month!

Thanks! I can't wait. Not sure why I'm so worried about everything this time, but I'm going to try to relax. I think it's simply that things have been so stressful around here lately that I'm really relying on this trip. . .

I'm not worried about the water temp now thanks to you guys; now I'm probably going to worry about the flies. I hope vinegar works.

 

[Matt J]

Thanks! I can't wait. Not sure why I'm so worried about everything this time, but I'm going to try to relax. I think it's simply that things have been so stressful around here lately that I'm really relying on this trip. . .

I'm not worried about the water temp now thanks to you guys; now I'm probably going to worry about the flies. I hope vinegar works.

Don't sweat the flies, generally they're not too bad as long as the wind isn't out of the north and the local news is pretty good about showing the wind direction over the next 24 hours. Channel 7 that is.

 

[Kurt]

The gulf is funn every month of the year. When it gets cold, put on the old wet suit. There is always a brief acclamation period when the water is chilly but it's not as bad you would think. I can't believe more people don't get out and utilize our amazing water all year. I think it's funn to go swimming on Christmas and New Years just to say I did! Also, with a suit, there is no fear of flies or jellies. It's a neoprene security blanket! You guys might think I'm crazy, but I couldn't recommend it more.

Real men (and boys and girls and wimmens) don't wear wet suits.

Photos - Beaches of South Walton - 01/01/10

 

[KISH7374]

Real men (and boys and girls and wimmens) don't wear wet suits.

Photos - Beaches of South Walton - 01/01/10

You do if you don't want your OMB to play hide and seek!!