Hey New Users!!! Post something......

[RiverOtter]

It doesn't hurt a bit :mrgreen:

[RiverOtter]

31 Views and no post???

Hey Kurt, is mother nature putting more sand on the beaches? :?:

[kurt]

Yes Grayton Beach looked very good last night. Lots of new, clean, white sand like fresh powder snow.
I saw Seacrest Beach this morning and it is looking much better. You could see evidence of the beach "scraping" along the dune line.
Water is beautiful today.

[RiverOtter]

How about a pic of the water today????? :D

[Anonymous]

Is the beach walkover at Dune Allen repaired? What's the status of beach there? Anyone know?

[Anonymous]

Dune Allen beach looks good. I've seen a lot of work going on at the park at the end of 393, Ed Walline Park I think. If that is the one you mean.

[Anonymous]

Thanks. That would be it! We'll be coming in Dec. so should even be better then.

[RiverOtter]

Hey Rita! Tell everybody how easy it was to post something :mrgreen:

[Anonymous]

no prob! I enjoy reading these but have little to say.

Thanks Kurt for the Bluebuddies.com. Interesting site!

We're headed for IL today for wedding & Thanksgiving so I'll catch up on this board and join when we get back to TX.

[BlueMountainBeacher]

New boards are awesome Kurt! Now I have to figure out how to post signature, and photos, etc.. :shock:

[kurt]

New boards are awesome Kurt! Now I have to figure out how to post signature, and photos, etc.. :shock:

Thanks! It's not hard. Check the faq and the link for BBCode.

[BlueMountainBeacher]

Got it..just when I learn html, UBB come along and makes me stupid again! :lol:

[Anonymous]

I love the new board, I espcially like the pictures, it gives it a little personality. :lol:

[kurt]

I love the new board, I espcially like the pictures, it gives it a little personality. :lol:

Click on register and join the fun! 8)

[RiverOtter]

Been at Disney for a week. Came back checked the boards and was happy to see lots of posting. Keep it up peeps. The more people that post the more fun it will be. 8)

[edmar4j]

Love the New Board! [/img]

[GraytonBound]

Love the signature edmar4j !! 8)

[RiverOtter]

Love the signature edmar4j !! 8)

Harumph! Kinda reminds me of "Drive it like ya stole it" :mrgreen:

[GraytonBound]

Love the signature edmar4j !! 8)

Harumph! Kinda reminds me of "Drive it like ya stole it" :mrgreen:

Sorry hunny bunny...I don't get it :? I mean, I "get" it, but what's it gotta do with the wise words of edmar4j?

[RiverOtter]

Well Jes.... It means that life is too short to not enjoy what you have. And BTW "Harumph" means I totally agree!!

[GraytonBound]

ooooohhhhh, I thought it meant "don't agree". I feel much better now :wink:

[RiverOtter]

ooooohhhhh, I thought it meant "don't agree". I feel much better now :wink:

Have you not seen Blazin Saddles??? :roll:

[JB]

Gee, I thought this board was supposed to be about discussion/questions re. Grayton Beach and South Walton. Seems River Otter and Grayton Bound are using it as their own personal playground. And such interesting, thought-provoking posts from both!

Funny how they are both from Chattanooga, both use silly little animated avatars, and how neither have put up posts of any substance whatsoever. What's more, they have more posts between them than all other board members combined, even more than Kurt. Could they be the same person?

I wonder if he/she has ever even been to Walton County, Florida?

Do us a favor, folks, and take it to email or private messaging. If you have something substantive to say about GRAYTON BEACH, then please post it. I'm sure Kurt is too nice of a guy to say anything, but y'all are turning the board into a joke.

I'm a nice guy too, but enough is enough.

[RiverOtter]

Well.. Sorry if I have offended you JB. Message boards are usually not only informative but fun. We are not the same person but yes we do know each other very well :wink: If you have read the post by Graytonbound you would see that they are (for the most part) asking about the schools and neighborhoods in the South Walton area. Yes I have been to Grayton many times you should be able to tell by the pics I have posted. I do love the area not only because of the beautiful beaches and weather, the local people I have met have all been so nice. I am a property owner in South Walton. I am also looking for house in South Walton but not as in investment as a home.

Kurt, if I have offended you I am sorry. Please PM if that is the case.

I am sure as time goes on more and more people will sign up and start posting. That's what makes a successful forum (I think). I doubt all the posts will be to JB's liking though. I am not that old but I do know you can't please everybody.

So ... How's the weather down there right now?

[JB]

Sorry if I hurt any feelings, but I think it needed to be said. Please carry on any way you see fit. It's a free country and it's not my board.

That said, however, I fear some of the long-time posters like myself, who actually have some experience with the area, and can offer advice, might choose to stop reading/posting.

[GraytonBound]

Geez JB, such strong words! There's a lot I can think of to say in my defense, but you have such a strong opinion I'm sure it wouldn't do any good.

No wait, I do feel the need to defend myself at least a little. Because if you've read through the posts you'll see some positive comments both on the topics we've posted & the funny pictures.

I have received some very helpful advice on education, neighborhoods, best places for boating & fishing. But of course there has been a lot of play mixed in with it, too. I mean, there's only so much "information" you can give per day.

I'll do whatever I need to for this to be a succesful forum.

[Smiling JOe]

I am thinking changing my hair color. What do you think Grayton Bound?

[graytonrbust]

Hi Graytonbound and Riverotter,
I have been "from the area" since 1963, no one loves Grayton better than I do, having said that, let me publicly say I thoroughly enjoy your posts. :lol:

I check the board daily, just rarely ever post anything, its refreshing to see that there are nice, witty people with a personality out there.

Maybe one day we will, (or have and just didn't know it) meet at one of the most gorgous sunsets in the world......on OUR BEACH.

[GraytonBound]

I don't know SJ; I'm afraid to respond :shock:

[GraytonBound]

Hi Graytonbound and Riverotter,
I have been "from the area" since 1963, no one loves Grayton better than I do, having said that, let me publicly say I thoroughly enjoy your posts. :lol:

I check the board daily, just rarely ever post anything, its refreshing to see that there are nice, witty people with a personality out there.

Maybe one day we will, (or have and just didn't know it) meet at one of the most gorgous sunsets in the world......on OUR BEACH.

Whew! Thanks GRB! :D

[RiverOtter]

Hi Graytonbound and Riverotter,
I have been "from the area" since 1963, no one loves Grayton better than I do, having said that, let me publicly say I thoroughly enjoy your posts. :lol:

I check the board daily, just rarely ever post anything, its refreshing to see that there are nice, witty people with a personality out there.

Maybe one day we will, (or have and just didn't know it) meet at one of the most gorgous sunsets in the world......on OUR BEACH.

I'd love to hook up for Teatime on the beach (wine and cheese)

[graytonrbust]

I would love some "teatime", unfortunately, I don't anticipate getting a slice of "heaven" until around april 05. :cry: :cry:

[RiverOtter]

I would love some "teatime", unfortunately, I don't anticipate getting a slice of "heaven" until around april 05. :cry: :cry:

Same here, well we are talking about a trip close to new years. Kind of a long shot though :roll:

[KY oyster eater]

I'm of the thought process that you can post what you want to post and if I decide to open my eyes and decide to use my ability to read it, it's my choice to do so, if I so choose. Write whatever you want, whenever you want, about anything that interests you and you think might be of interest to somebody somewhere. It's a free country and you can decide for yourself hopefully. :idea:

We are currently in Seagrove and the weather has been phenomenal. The damage done by Hurricane Dennis is evident but they are pushing sand up to the eroded land at the back of peoples' property with bulldozers. The ocean is still as beautiful as ever. The one picture is our access to the beach off Dothan Avenue in Seagrove. Everything is great here and nothing has changed much except for the usual gradually sloping stairways to the beach.

I highly recommend Dustys' going into Panama City Beach if you want some quality, nice size, succulent, abundant oysters. Happy Hour prices are $2.99 a dozen and the Budweisers are nice and frosty. I ended up eating 12 dozen they were so good and so inexpensive. I know, I know....save some for the rest of ya! Hurricanes' in Seaside are small and nothing comparable. Don't even go to Busters in Destin, they are pre-shuck and dry and small. Of course these are my own opinions and not that of the staff or management. ENJOY!

Still lookin' for those elusive SoWal stickers.....B.K. :idontno:

Go ahead and get it over with and vilify me for putting so much into one post but after all I'm on vacation on a laptop and don't have much time to search for different topics at the moment.

[Miss Kitty]

KYOE....don't apologize...loved your post! I am not an oyster eater, although I have been known to wear the results of an irritant in the shell! My husband (OE) and son will be down on Thursday and I will tell them about Dusty's.

You are right IMHO...this board has something for everyone. I have learned so much from members on many topics. I even have tried to follow and understand the football rivalries! Being from Texas, I think the UA/Auburn fans make the UT/TAM fans look tame! Viva la difference!!

[bsullie]

Ditto on this thread! Great way to stay up to date and down a pot of coffee! Where in Dallas - we're north in McKinney - have a home in Seacrest - will be down in late Aug./September - re-modeling underway...happy posting! :clap_1:

[Miss Kitty]

bsullie...we LOVE McKinney! The downtown square is so charming. But we really love McKinney because we were just there on 7-23 picking up our precious sheltie puppy, MOLLY, from a breeder there! Good luck on the remodel. I'll be down in Oct.

[JC]

I'm of the thought process that you can post what you want to post and if I decide to open my eyes and decide to use my ability to read it, it's my choice to do so, if I so choose. Write whatever you want, whenever you want, about anything that interests you and you think might be of interest to somebody somewhere. It's a free country and you can decide for yourself hopefully. :idea:

We are currently in Seagrove and the weather has been phenomenal. The damage done by Hurricane Dennis is evident but they are pushing sand up to the eroded land at the back of peoples' property with bulldozers. The ocean is still as beautiful as ever. The one picture is our access to the beach off Dothan Avenue in Seagrove. Everything is great here and nothing has changed much except for the usual gradually sloping stairways to the beach.

I highly recommend Dustys' going into Panama City Beach if you want some quality, nice size, succulent, abundant oysters. Happy Hour prices are $2.99 a dozen and the Budweisers are nice and frosty. I ended up eating 12 dozen they were so good and so inexpensive. I know, I know....save some for the rest of ya! Hurricanes' in Seaside are small and nothing comparable. Don't even go to Busters in Destin, they are pre-shuck and dry and small. Of course these are my own opinions and not that of the staff or management. ENJOY!

Still lookin' for those elusive SoWal stickers.....B.K. :idontno:

Go ahead and get it over with and vilify me for putting so much into one post but after all I'm on vacation on a laptop and don't have much time to search for different topics at the moment.

Sounds like a great place! Could you be more specfic as to location.

[aquaticbiology]

brbrbrbrbrbrbrb!

oh, did it have to be coherent?

[Smiling JOe]

...

Still lookin' for those elusive SoWal stickers.....B.K. :idontno:


I just love me some good raw oysters. I am drooling right now thinking about eating a 150 of them with a splash of cocktail sauce, and an ice cold Bud.
YUM!

Those SoWal stickers can be found at the Seagrove Market on the corner of Hwy 395/30-A and Grayton Corners (convenience store), located on the corner of 30-A/Hwy 238 (Grayton Beach). I hear they are at a few other locations as well.

[RiverOtter]

I just love me some good raw oysters. I am drooling right now thinking about eating a 150 of them with a splash of cocktail sauce, and an ice cold Bud.
YUM!

Those SoWal stickers can be found at the Seagrove Market on the corner of Hwy 395/30-A and Grayton Corners (convenience store), located on the corner of 30-A/Hwy 238 (Grayton Beach). I hear they are at a few other locations as well.

Grayton Corners had the small ones.

[Landlocked]

Grayton Corners had the small ones.

That makes me mad! I stood at that counter 3 times on our last trip and I didn't think to pick one up.

[kathydwells]

[QUOTE=Smiling JOe]I just love me some good raw oysters. I am drooling right now thinking about eating a 150 of them with a splash of cocktail sauce, and an ice cold Bud.YUM! [QUOTE]

Double YUM....I love em too....and the ice cold Bud. Makes for some good eating and drinking!!!

[ShallowsNole]

I'm not into oysters, but I've been in or near SoWal all my life, except for college. I love this board (of course, I'm an internet junkie too) and would linger here longer if my dial-up connection at home didn't have static in the lines.

And although I don't know them and likely won't have the chance to meet them, RiverOtter & Graytonbound sound like a wonderful couple. :razz:

[RiverOtter]

And although I don't know them and likely won't have the chance to meet them, RiverOtter & Graytonbound sound like a wonderful couple. :razz:

Next time we're in town come to Coco's. Probably find us there. :biggrin:

[RiverOtter]

That makes me mad! I stood at that counter 3 times on our last trip and I didn't think to pick one up.

I can understand why you missed them.... They were right there at the register :roll: :biggrin:

[GraytonBound]

I'm not into oysters, but I've been in or near SoWal all my life, except for college. I love this board (of course, I'm an internet junkie too) and would linger here longer if my dial-up connection at home didn't have static in the lines.

And although I don't know them and likely won't have the chance to meet them, RiverOtter & Graytonbound sound like a wonderful couple. :razz:



awwwwww.....thanks SN :wub:

[Landlocked]

I can understand why you missed them.... They were right there at the register :roll: :biggrin:

I was too busy trying to carry two cases of beer and five bags of ice. (And a box of Cheeze Itz)

[GraytonBound]

:lolabove: :lolabove: :lolabove:

gotta have the cheezits :!:

[Landlocked]

:lolabove: :lolabove: :lolabove:

gotta have the cheezits :!:

Yep, and they keep the 15 month old occupied as well!

[RiverOtter]

I was too busy trying to carry two cases of beer and five bags of ice. (And a box of Cheeze Itz)

:blink: Man, this is getting wierd :blink:

[Smiling JOe]

I was too busy trying to carry two cases of beer and five bags of ice. (And a box of Cheeze Itz)

I remember a few months ago when I went in to the Corner Store, as I call it, and bought a 12 pk of bottled water and something else. I came out with only the something else. Did not remember it until I passed the store the following day. I left the water right in front of the stickers on the Coke products. I felt a bit like Homer Simpson. Dohp!:bang:

[KY oyster eater]

We're in Seagrove just past Seacrest off N. Andalusia drive off 30A. Finally got my stickers at the Seagrove Market. Lovin' life......ahhhh the small things in life. Enjoy! KOE :biggrin:

[kathydwells]

I remember a few months ago when I went in to the Corner Store, as I call it, and bought a 12 pk of bottled water and something else. I came out with only the something else. Did not remember it until I passed the store the following day. I left the water right in front of the stickers on the Coke products. I felt a bit like Homer Simpson. Dohp!:bang:

SJ, it is he&& to get old isn't it? I can walk in a room and completely forget why I am in there. I have to think about it for a minute and then it hits me!!! I can usually figure out why I am in the bathroom....but the bedroom, living room, kitchen, sometimes those get me! :biggrin:

[jdarg]

We're in Seagrove just past Seacrest off N. Andalusia drive off 30A. Finally got my stickers at the Seagrove Market. Lovin' life......ahhhh the small things in life. Enjoy! KOE :biggrin:


Ummm, did you grab that extra one for me? :D :bow:

[Smiling JOe]

Ummm, did you grab that extra one for me? :D :bow:

I feel a Homer Simpson, Dohp! coming on.:bang:

[Landlocked]

SJ, it is he&& to get old isn't it? I can walk in a room and completely forget why I am in there. I have to think about it for a minute and then it hits me!!! I can usually figure out why I am in the bathroom....but the bedroom, living room, kitchen, sometimes those get me! :biggrin:

My wife does this all the time. The other day, I found the remote control in the refrigerator. I guess she didn't want it to spoil.

[jdarg]

I feel a Homer Simpson, Dohp! coming on.:bang:



:roll: huh?

[Ocean Lover]

I'm a little jealous, when we arrive at the beach I will be cut off from all internet/computer access! If I have a question, how will I get it answered?
( I may have to ask a real live person) I don't have a laptop and I don't think our condo has access anyway. How will I survive? LOL
I suppose I'll just have to fill my time sitting on the balcony taking in beautiful sunrises and sunsets, playing in the sand with the kiddos, searching for seashells and trying out all the restaurants on my list. Yeah, it'll be rough. :cool:

[kathydwells]

My wife does this all the time. The other day, I found the remote control in the refrigerator. I guess she didn't want it to spoil.

I have found mine in the freezer before..and I am the one that put it there.:blink:

[Beach Runner]

Ocean Lover, that's why we provide a desktop computer and printer for our guests. I'd go crazy if I went a week without Internet and email!

[RiverOtter]

I'm a little jealous, when we arrive at the beach I will be cut off from all internet/computer access! If I have a question, how will I get it answered?
( I may have to ask a real live person) I don't have a laptop and I don't think our condo has access anyway. How will I survive? LOL
I suppose I'll just have to fill my time sitting on the balcony taking in beautiful sunrises and sunsets, playing in the sand with the kiddos, searching for seashells and trying out all the restaurants on my list. Yeah, it'll be rough. :cool:

Just callup Smiling JOe at BR-549 :biggrin:

[alic65]

GraytonBound and Riverotter: I kind of enjoy your mindless, happy chatter. It's what I usually look for when I skim through the posts :)

[RiverOtter]

GraytonBound and Riverotter: I kind of enjoy your mindless, happy chatter. It's what I usually look for when I skim through the posts :)

Thanks! :biggrin: ... I think :blink:

[Landlocked]

Thanks! :biggrin: ... I think :blink:

:lolabove:

[Smiling JOe]

:roll: huh?

I have a feeling that a specific oyster eater, whose name I will not mention, may have left your sticker in a similar proximity to the water which I left, hence the Dohp!

[alic65]

Thanks! :biggrin: ... I think :blink:
I think this board is very informative and it is nice to read about the area of So. Walton...but it is the people that make it interesting. ;-)

[RiverOtter]

I think this board is very informative and it is nice to read about the area of So. Walton...but it is the people that make it interesting. ;-)

Ohhhhh..... Now I know where you words came from :!: These right here:

GraytonBound and Riverotter: I kind of enjoy your mindless, happy chatter. It's what I usually look for when I skim through the posts :)

Graytonbound pointed it out to me when I got home. Thanks:oops: ! But for the record the "Hatchet" has been buried and all is good now. :cool:

[alic65]

oops! my inexperience in posting on message boards is showing!! :eek:

[RiverOtter]

oops! my inexperience in posting on message boards is showing!! :eek:

Practice makes perfect :biggrin: :laughing1

[alic65]

:clap_1: :clap_1: :clap_1:

[Smiling JOe]

Practice makes perfect :biggrin: :laughing1

A former UGA basketball coach, Hugh Durham, would argue and say that "Perfect practice makes perfect." I, however, agree with you RO, we learn more from our mistakes.

[Ocean Lover]

Ocean Lover, that's why we provide a desktop computer and printer for our guests. I'd go crazy if I went a week without Internet and email!

I'd just about give up my bed for a computer. :wub:

No not really.That's really great of you to have that for your renters.You'd have me sold.

[Ocean Lover]

I just noticed...I'm not only an Ocean Lover but a Beach Lover also! My kids keep coming in and saying....So Wal.com again????? It's a good thing we are going there...after that you won't have to be online at SoWal.com ......yeah, right. I'll have to tell you guys all about it ...and then start planning next year. Hopefully we can rent from someone on board. :cool:

[JT]

Good Afternoon, Im a new poster but not new to the area. My wife and I have a little house on 30a thats been there since the 50s. We cant wait to move down there and join this lovely community. This message board is great to get to know a lot of the people that live and visit the best beaches Ive ever seen. I grew up going with family to Sanibel Island and thought there was no other community out there that could compare. The time Ive spent there changed my mind.
Looking forward to meeting some of you all and joining the community.

jt

[Landlocked]

:welcome:

[JT]

:welcome:

Thank you,
Your sig. is great.....Jimmys has some great quotes!!

[Landlocked]

Thank you,
Your sig. is great.....Jimmys has some great quotes!!

They play in my head all day long! Thanks!

[kathydwells]

Good Afternoon, Im a new poster but not new to the area. My wife and I have a little house on 30a thats been there since the 50s. We cant wait to move down there and join this lovely community. This message board is great to get to know a lot of the people that live and visit the best beaches Ive ever seen. I grew up going with family to Sanibel Island and thought there was no other community out there that could compare. The time Ive spent there changed my mind.
Looking forward to meeting some of you all and joining the community.

jt

:welcome: Aboard!!!!!

[luvthebeach]

Gee, I thought this board was supposed to be about discussion/questions re. Grayton Beach and South Walton. Seems River Otter and Grayton Bound are using it as their own personal playground. And such interesting, thought-provoking posts from both!

Do us a favor, folks, and take it to email or private messaging. If you have something substantive to say about GRAYTON BEACH, then please post it. I'm sure Kurt is too nice of a guy to say anything, but y'all are turning the board into a joke.

I'm a nice guy too, but enough is enough.

Excuse me, JB, but if my memory serves me right, it seems to me that a number of your posts have involved college football, etc. What exactly does this have to do with the Grayton Beach/South Walton area? I don't see where that's saying anything substantive about Grayton Beach? Personally I'm not that terribly interested in college football (sorry fans! :bow: ) but I respect the enthusiasm of those who do.

I personally enjoy reading the Otter and GraytonBound. Please don't try to speak for us all when you ask them to keep their thoughts to PM's and private e-mails. :nono1: Just as I don't read all of the threads if they don't interest me, you can easily skip over any that you don't care to read.

And by the way....you many have many posts (many more than I), but apparently you haven't spent too much time reading the Otter and GraytonBound. I've only been on this site for a month, and even I've figured out that the Otter and GraytonBound know each other quite well! ;-)

[Smiling JOe]

Excuse me, JB, but if my memory serves me right, it seems to me that a number of your posts have involved college football, etc. What exactly does this have to do with the Grayton Beach/South Walton area? I don't see where that's saying anything substantive about Grayton Beach? Personally I'm not that terribly interested in college football (sorry fans! :bow: ) but I respect the enthusiasm of those who do.

I personally enjoy reading the Otter and GraytonBound. Please don't try to speak for us all when you ask them to keep their thoughts to PM's and private e-mails. :nono1: Just as I don't read all of the threads if they don't interest me, you can easily skip over any that you don't care to read.

And by the way....you many have many posts (many more than I), but apparently you haven't spent too much time reading the Otter and GraytonBound. I've only been on this site for a month, and even I've figured out that the Otter and GraytonBound know each other quite well! ;-)

LuvtheBeach, please excuse JB's old post. I think that one goes back a few months to a time when GraytonBeach.com was branching off into SoWal.com. JB has lightened up a bit since we enlightened him that the board was for all of South Walton, not just the facts regarding Grayton Beach. JB is now much more receptive to many topics being discussed, and I think he is a Red Elephant fan, no longer afraid to post his football comments on SoWal.com.

[Rita]

To: luvthebeach
Easy on JB. When this new messageboard started after having been on the "old" Graytonbeach.com board, River Otter was just trying to help out by getting people to join and post, etc. It may have been seen at that time to be RO a little overanxious by some. Most understood though. As far as I know RO & JB have burried that hatchet, so maybe it needs to stay burried :?: :idontno: