Summer of 2006

[Suncat]

Just got back from Summer Trip 2006--One of the best. Last summer we were delayed a week by Hurricane Ivan and the beaches weren't in great shape. It seemed to be more crowded last year since a lot of other people had also delayed their trip. This past weeks highlights:

-Dread Clampitt and dinner at the Red Bar Monday night. :clap_1:
-Waco Ramblers at Pandora's Tues. night :clap_1:
-Great (but hot) weather
-Shades at the Loop: Great food and service but we miss the old Shades atmosphere and location a lot.
-Lots of bike rides
-Beach and water were beautiful compared to last year.
-Nothing was terribly crowded except for Publix and taking my daughter to Destin Commons

I did notice an increase in sirens and emergency vehicles up and down 30A all week. I can remember when you never heard any at all. It's also amazing to see all the new developments going up.

Oh and Seaside has it's share of SoWal stickers on the back of signs and other places (not by me, I just noticed them.)

 

[lindatat]

Anybody have some recent SoWal vacation pics? I have a few from our quick trip, but not really many "vacationy" looking ones. I know Darlene just got back, anyone else??

Let's see - some pretty water, beach, sunrises/sunsets, neat porches, Triple B in a thong....

Here's one you might like (notice all the people in white shirts scattering after their photo session!)

 

[30A Skunkape]

I am pleasantly surprised that the traffic on 30A is not as bad as I had feared this month. With that said, today I drove up 331 through Freeport and there was a solid line of southbound cars from the Hwys 20 and 331 intersection up 331 north at least half a mile with a steady stream all the way up to the interstate. I guess many were headed to other points than 30A however. I also have to agree regarding the pool-like quality of the ocean this year;it has really been special. :clap_1: