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prception69
07-08-2005, 12:10 PM
What's the problem with using tents on the beach? When my family spent a week in Grayton 3 weeks ago we used a tent. I even asked the sheriffs deputy on duty if it was ok to leave it overnight and he told me as long as I had it tied down securely and took all my chairs and beach toys with me(to keep the tide from washing them down the beach) it would be fine to leave it overnight. One morning we came out to find that the tide had buried our tent anchors at least 18'' deeper into the sand. I simply dug the tent/anchors out and moved it back farther from the water.
We feel like we left the beach in better shape than we found it upon arrival. (We gathered up a lot of trash on our beach walks each day)
I plan on using my tent on future visits. I am sure some on this board sweat the petty things, such is human nature, but please LIGHTEN UP! The turtles need all of our help!
Hotty Toddy!
Rather B. Paddlin
07-08-2005, 12:22 PM
Hey Toddy,
I use a tent. I think people have a problem with the damaged or rusted tents left on the beach. In one week last summer, I personally disassembled and disposed of 2 damaged tents that were abandoned on the beach. Not to get into the whole gulf front ownership thing, but some gulf front owners do not want us using their legal property as defined by their deeds. For the most part if you take what you bring all will be well.
RBP
What's the problem with using tents on the beach? When my family spent a week in Grayton 3 weeks ago we used a tent. I even asked the sheriffs deputy on duty if it was ok to leave it overnight and he told me as long as I had it tied down securely and took all my chairs and beach toys with me(to keep the tide from washing them down the beach) it would be fine to leave it overnight. One morning we came out to find that the tide had buried our tent anchors at least 18'' deeper into the sand. I simply dug the tent/anchors out and moved it back farther from the water.
We feel like we left the beach in better shape than we found it upon arrival. (We gathered up a lot of trash on our beach walks each day)
I plan on using my tent on future visits. I am sure some on this board sweat the petty things, such is human nature, but please LIGHTEN UP! The turtles need all of our help!
Hotty Toddy!
Hotty Toddy? The Ole Mrs. board is that way>>>>>
To answer your question, I don't think anyone has a problem with people using tents. But despite what the sheriff told you, most here would prefer you to strike your tent at the end of each day.
BTW, your last paragraph makes absolutely no sense.
RiverOtter
07-08-2005, 12:29 PM
From a non resident property owner perspective. I don't have that big of a problem with them. However from my observation over the last 3+ years, MOST people seem to forget they have a tent by the end of their trip and leave them for someone else to deal with.
At High Pointe, people will bring the dam things, set them up and all is fine. Then the first wind that blows their tent over and up on the dunes they seem to think the "blown over broken tent fairy" will come take care it.
Obviously you are one of the good and responsible tent users. As usual the irresponsible, redneck, slack, mouth breathing actions of many affect the few that are doing things right.
JMHO and :welcome: This board really is fun but this week people will be a little on edge cause of our buddy Dennis :bang:
Ask rental agencies to add it to their info to renters. It has to be spelled out. Take things to the beach each day, remove them each day. There is not a daily trash pickup service to remove your trash from the beach. You have to remove all of your belongings. It will ruin the view for others, etc. I think some more populated beach communities have daily trash sweepings and unfortunately, too many Americans think it is alright to leave your stuff for someone else to pickup after an event, movie, etc. Wow, we have a lot of work to do to change the mindset of too many Americans.
JustBeachy
07-08-2005, 12:59 PM
Also have to take care of the wild life at the beach..it's not that hard to take down your tent at the end of the day, and put it back up again the next day--we've been doing that for years.
Dennis go away!!!! We don't want any!
kathydwells
07-08-2005, 01:19 PM
The turtles need all of our help!
They do need our help, by not leaving tents out on the beach overnight for them to bump into while they are trying to find a place to nest!!!!
Just my humble opinion.
Landlocked
07-08-2005, 01:20 PM
I don't mind the tents so much. It's the guys wearing speedos on the beach that really bother me.
JustBeachy
07-08-2005, 01:39 PM
They do need our help, by not leaving tents out on the beach overnight for them to bump into while they are trying to find a place to nest!!!!
Just my humble opinion.
Kathy & I agree on this! :lol:
lurker1
07-08-2005, 01:49 PM
Yes, most people that live here have an absolute bias against the tents on the beach. The reason is that most "tent people" leave their tents on the beach 24-hours per day, for the length of their stay. What gives them the right to "claim" prime space for the whole week? If that is not arrogance, what is it?
By the way, in SoWal I don't believe that it has anything to do with beachfront owners and property rights. It's about fairness.
prception69
07-08-2005, 01:52 PM
LMAO Landlocked! That was pretty funny! JB, nice attempt at humor. Don't quit your day job. But we all know that Auburn is the TRUE football power in Bummer.
Good luck to everyone that may have to deal with Dennis in the next few days!
RiverOtter
07-08-2005, 02:01 PM
I don't mind the tents so much. It's the guys wearing speedos on the beach that really bother me.
Banana hammock :biggrin:
Rather B. Paddlin
07-08-2005, 02:07 PM
Lurker1,
What do you define as prime space???
I thought we had 20 miles of prime space.
Go out today, take a walk on the beach, and smile. The tents are the least of our problems over the next 72 hours.
Smiling JOe
07-08-2005, 02:13 PM
Lurker1,
What do you define as prime space???
I thought we had 20 miles of prime space.
Go out today, take a walk on the beach, and smile. The tents are the least of our problems over the next 72 hours.
When the wind picks them up and throws them through your plywood covered windows, you may have another opinion of the subject.
Rather B. Paddlin
07-08-2005, 02:20 PM
Better duck>>>>>>> The winds picking up...........
LMAO Landlocked! That was pretty funny! JB, nice attempt at humor. Don't quit your day job. But we all know that Auburn is the TRUE football power in Bummer.
Good luck to everyone that may have to deal with Dennis in the next few days!
Whatever. You might want to check Ole Mrs' record vs. UA before running your mouth.
Ole Mrs: The arrogance of Alabama and the tradition of Vanderbilt.
I really don't want to offend anyone, but the situation this year has officially gotten out of hand. Leaving items on the beach is illegal, but deputies are lazy and/or have other things to do. Their boss is not on them about bothering people who visit and spend money.
It's quickly becoming apparent that it is up to residents to educate visitors and possibly form patrols to help keep the beaches clean and safe. The beach service guys I'm sure would delight in spreading the word as it would be good for their business and they would get to vent their frustrations.
No one has anything against anyone else having fun, being comfortable, and relaxing. But there are just too many people enjoying our beaches now and something's got to give. Tents on the beach, along with all the stuff that comes with them, have gotten to be a real nuisance. Not only for the reason mentioned regarding the rude act of "reserving" spots, but for many other reasons too. Beach camps have become eyesores and dangerous. It is an extreme form of littering.
It has to come down to sensitivity and politeness. Ask yourself "what if everyone did it"? It would be quite a mess and we're getting to that point. If you don't understand that it is the wrong thing to do, then the majority of residents and visitors would like you to find another vacation spot.
Lurker1,
What do you define as prime space???
I thought we had 20 miles of prime space.
Go out today, take a walk on the beach, and smile. The tents are the least of our problems over the next 72 hours.
26 miles of the most beautiful beaches in the world should be respected, not trashed.
Tents and other litter are our problem over the next 72 hours and 365 days a year.
RO
Obviously you are one of the good and responsible tent users.
Sorry but you are breaking the law and not responsible if you leave a tent overnight. What's wrong with carrying an umbrella?
As usual the irresponsible, redneck, slack, mouth breathing actions of many affect the few that are doing things right.
I see all types of people trashing the beaches. I actually think the visitors with plenty of money are the bigger problem because beach items are disposable in their minds. It's just part of their vacation cost.
Rather B. Paddlin
07-08-2005, 03:01 PM
Hey Toddy,
I use a tent. I think people have a problem with the damaged or rusted tents left on the beach. In one week last summer, I personally disassembled and disposed of 2 damaged tents that were abandoned on the beach. For the most part if you take what you bring all will be well.
RBP
I totally agree. See above. If everyone would pick up their junk as well as junk left by others the beach would better for everyone. My pet peeeeeve is dog owners who let their dogs crap on the beach and then not not pick it up. My foot wedge found their little treasures 3 times last summer.
prception69
07-08-2005, 03:13 PM
No one has anything against anyone else having fun, being comfortable, and relaxing. But there are just too many people enjoying our beaches now and something's got to give. Tents on the beach, along with all the stuff that comes with them, have gotten to be a real nuisance. Not only for the reason mentioned regarding the rude act of "reserving" spots, but for many other reasons too. Beach camps have become eyesores and dangerous. It is an extreme form of littering.
:rofl: :floor:
prception69
07-08-2005, 03:15 PM
The BEAR is worm dirt, I believe we are .500 against Coach "deer in the headlights" Shula
kathydwells
07-08-2005, 03:26 PM
The BEAR is worm dirt
How Rude!!!!!!:nono1:
RiverOtter
07-08-2005, 03:27 PM
Now THAT is some SMACK Talkin :shock:
Landlocked
07-08-2005, 03:34 PM
Oh Lord, 69 brought up the Bear. This is gonna get ugly. In 29 years of being an Auburn fan I've learned never to argue with a Bammer fan about the Bear or that "Tradition" word.
Landlocked
07-08-2005, 03:38 PM
RO-
Is this you? My wife snapped this one during our trip.
http://sowal.com/bb/gallery/files/5/6/1/bhammock.jpg
prception69
07-08-2005, 03:45 PM
All in good fun! Landlocked, what's Tubby going to do this year? I am glad to see him do well at Auburn. Great Coach! Bama will get one some day.
Landlocked
07-08-2005, 03:52 PM
69-
Our preseason rank is something like 16 or 18 so I think we're going to be quiet this year. Not much we can do with games like Ball State and Western Kentucky on our schedule. :bang:
Tubs is sitting pretty for the moment. Just got a raise and a contract extension even though Lowder and company tried to boot him during a 13-0 season. :idontno:
prception69
07-08-2005, 04:01 PM
I was in Montgomery shortly after Tubberville left OLE MISS for the Plains. I was at a men's clothing store on Vaughn Rd near old Cloverdale. The owner noticed the OLE MISS tag on the front of my car and proceeded to ask me what I thought about Tubby going to Auburn. I said something to the effect that "when Godfather Lowder calls, you answer, or you swim with the fishes" The owner kinda cringed and motioned across the store (small store) and pointed out that Mr. Lowder and his son (maybe son in law) were shopping a couple of racks over. It was pretty funny. I have lived to tell the story so I guess I am safe.
RiverOtter
07-08-2005, 04:06 PM
Landlocked.... Do you think it makes my butt look big :oops: :biggrin:
(100 bucks says that guy is from Europe)
RO-
Is this you? My wife snapped this one during our trip.
http://sowal.com/bb/gallery/files/5/6/1/bhammock.jpg
kathydwells
07-08-2005, 04:11 PM
Landlocked.... Do you think it makes my butt look big :oops: :biggrin:
Well, you didn't ask me, but I am answering anyway...Why no RO, I was thinking that it looked much better than the little woman. :clap_1:
RiverOtter
07-08-2005, 04:21 PM
Well, you didn't ask me, but I am answering anyway...Why no RO, I was thinking that it looked much better than the little woman. :clap_1:
Do ya think I should go in for a waxing :idontno:
Landlocked
07-08-2005, 04:22 PM
RO-
Yep, those Yur-pean guys love to wear the squeezers. My wife and I found out on our honeymoon that the European women don't like to wear tops either. :eek:
Landlocked
07-08-2005, 04:23 PM
Do ya think I should go in for a waxing :idontno:
OUCH! I think you'll probably do better with a weedeater.
kathydwells
07-08-2005, 04:24 PM
Do ya think I should go in for a waxing :idontno:
Well, actually...it looks pretty clean to me. :biggrin:
RiverOtter
07-08-2005, 04:29 PM
RO-
Yep, those Yur-pean guys love to wear the squeezers. My wife and I found out on our honeymoon that the European women don't like to wear tops either. :eek:
That's the great think about Sanibel and Captiva Islands. Lots of EU chicks there :wub: But there are usually lots of root suits there too :(
RiverOtter
07-08-2005, 04:31 PM
OUCH! I think you'll probably do better with a weedeater.
Yikes! :shock:
Well, actually...it looks pretty clean to me. :biggrin:
Thanks KD :oops:
Landlocked
07-08-2005, 04:31 PM
Root Suit.
That's great!
Yeah, the honeymoon was great with the scenery but there were some some there that didn't need to be showing their stuff.
RiverOtter
07-08-2005, 04:36 PM
Root Suit.
That's great!
Yeah, the honeymoon was great with the scenery but there were some some there that didn't need to be showing their stuff.
One thing about EU peeps. They are very comfortable in their skin. :laughing1
dusty
07-08-2005, 04:37 PM
But there are usually lots of root suits there too :(
What's a root suit?
kathydwells
07-08-2005, 04:39 PM
What's a root suit?
RO, why don't you answer him...love to see what you have to say!!!!! Or, landlocked what about you?
RiverOtter
07-08-2005, 04:40 PM
What's a root suit?
Check out the guy in the red (It's really Landlocked But I didn't type that outloud :biggrin: ) He's wearing one :shock:
http://sowal.com/bb/gallery/files/5/6/1/bhammock.jpg
dusty
07-08-2005, 04:44 PM
So root suit = speedo?
Landlocked
07-08-2005, 04:48 PM
root suit = men's panties.
RO-
I can't imagine wearing one of those in public. It would feel like those 'naked in public' nightmares we've all had. Kinda vulnerable, you know?
Like they say, never fight naked, unless you're in prison.
Ole Mrs is, I think, something like 3-20 vs. Alabama since Bryant's death. Not much you can say bro. Ole Mrs is a second-tier program and always will be. Alabama will, at some point, be back. Ole Mrs can't "be back" because they were never there in the first place.
Who's your daddy.
prception69
07-08-2005, 05:04 PM
<yawn> pass the bourbon
dusty
07-08-2005, 05:06 PM
On the tent issue...are those who are against the use of tents ... in favor of driving on the beach? As an off season visitor, I do not see that many tents. Maybe someone can post a picture of how dense they have gotten during the summer season. What I do see in the off season are the drivers on the beach...and I don't understand how you all like having vehicles on the beach. Seems like polution to me.
cassie
07-08-2005, 05:07 PM
root suit = men's panties.
RO-
I can't imagine wearing one of those in public. It would feel like those 'naked in public' nightmares we've all had. Kinda vulnerable, you know?
Like they say, never fight naked, unless you're in prison.
You know ... there are so many places I could go with this ... I'm not even going to touch it.
Landlocked
07-08-2005, 05:10 PM
You know ... there are so many places I could go with this ... I'm not even going to touch it.
Thank you :laughing1
prception69
07-08-2005, 05:16 PM
When I was there in mid June I counted 7 or 8 on Grayton Beach (counting mine). The day we left one remained and it was owned by a local who lives there full time and owned the house next to ours. Far from being congested and far from taking all the "prime" locations. Anywhere in SoWal is prime if you ask me.
prception69
07-08-2005, 05:19 PM
Ole Mrs is, I think, something like 3-20 vs. Alabama since Bryant's death. Not much you can say bro. Ole Mrs is a second-tier program and always will be. Alabama will, at some point, be back. Ole Mrs can't "be back" because they were never there in the first place.
Who's your daddy.
My Daddy is an OLE MISS grad, same as his father before him. Did you go to Bama or are you like 99% of bama fans who never set foot in a classroom at UAT
http://sowal.com/bb/gallery/files/1/050704grayton248.jpg
http://sowal.com/bb/gallery/files/1/DSCN8553.jpg
I know people on this board are good people and like to help keep the beaches clean and like to pick up other people's trash. But I'll tell ya'll what I see.
This photo was a light day in June. It's worse when they're lined up along the waterfront and you can't get to the water.
I have also dug a lot of tents out of the sand too, along with nails, jagged metal, cigarette butts, soda and beer cans, underwear, condoms, flippers, BBQ grills, you name it.
So much stuff is getting buried in the sand and the lake that in a few years I fear the beach will become uninhabitable because stuff will constantly be coming to the surface (because the sands are constantly moving) - plenty of it dangerous.
I spent 5 hours around the lake at Grayton cleaning up on July 5th. Some other people helped in the morning but after 3 hours we weren't close to being finished. I spent a couple more hours that evening.
You would not believe the type and huge volume of stuff picked up. All of it would have been buried by Cindy. The next day after Cindy, there was lots of new sand and everything looked great. I go out last night and the place was trashed again and I spent another hour cleaning up.
It's very disheartening to get all the trash picked up and look around and see piles of Arlene debris still sitting around - and worse - getting spread out by kids who apparently have no parents.
I used to spend a couple of hours a week cleaning up and keeping up pretty well. Now it would take several people several hours a day - just for this small but popular location.
Believe me - there are lots and lots and lots of people that leave a mess, and then they are replaced on the weekend. You could say we get waves from the South and the North.
Can you tell I need a vacation? :lol:
On the tent issue...are those who are against the use of tents ... in favor of driving on the beach? As an off season visitor, I do not see that many tents. Maybe someone can post a picture of how dense they have gotten during the summer season. What I do see in the off season are the drivers on the beach...and I don't understand how you all like having vehicles on the beach. Seems like polution to me.
Whether it's appreciated or not, it's a tradition, and the only way to get a boat in the gulf without going to Destin or Panama City. As long as it's legal people will do it.
When the most you ever saw out there at one time was a dozen, it was OK. Now there are too many. Something will have to change soon. Just think when we have a couple of dozen more subdivisions near Grayton on 30-A and along 98. All those permanent residents will want to drive down to Grayton.
Years ago you could drive the whole beach with no permit required. It was the quickest way to get from Grayton to Seagrove before the bridge on 30-A. Then it was restricted to a few places. Now the size of the area you can drive is shrinking - that caused much more congestion.
There are a couple of threads on the board about beach vehicles, including a poll.
Kimmifunn
07-08-2005, 05:32 PM
UAT! I love it!
prception69
07-08-2005, 05:36 PM
UAT! I love it!
Glad you caught it, some of the "player buyers" are still trying to figure it out! :floor:
My Daddy is an OLE MISS grad, same as his father before him. Did you go to Bama or are you like 99% of bama fans who never set foot in a classroom at UAT
I am a fourth-generation Alabama graduate, lifelong resident of Tuscaloosa current staffer with the University.
Any more questions, smartass?
RiverOtter
07-08-2005, 05:46 PM
root suit = men's panties.
RO-
I can't imagine wearing one of those in public. It would feel like those 'naked in public' nightmares we've all had. Kinda vulnerable, you know?
Like they say, never fight naked, unless you're in prison.
LMAO! Great! I just spit water all over the monitor :floor:
Landlocked
07-08-2005, 05:48 PM
I, for one, kind of enjoy watching folks trying to assemble the things. Especially on a windy day. And then the wind catches the directions and blows them a mile and a half down the beach. I'm so easily entertained sometimes.
RiverOtter
07-08-2005, 05:49 PM
On the tent issue...are those who are against the use of tents ... in favor of driving on the beach?
Hey! :nono1: Don't point out my hypocrisy
(Hey Kurt - found me a spell checker :biggrin: )
RiverOtter
07-08-2005, 05:51 PM
BAM! That is funny :floor:
http://sowal.com/bb/gallery/files/1/DSCN8553.jpg
prception69
07-08-2005, 05:54 PM
I am a fourth-generation Alabama graduate, lifelong resident of Tuscaloosa current staffer with the University.
Any more questions, smartass?
So you found you a nice solid gig with state gov't? Sweet! :clap_1:
OK, OK - I know this wouldn't happen to you. :roll: :lol:
http://www.sowal.com/050622-gulftrace-007.jpg
Do you have any idea as to the organizational structure of a university? Boy, you really ARE and OLE MYTH fan.
Go put on your J. Crew outfit, get obnoxiously drunk, venture over to that high-school stadium y'all play in and watch OLE MYTH lose. 'Bout all y'all are good for anyway.
Good luck with Mongo, your new coach. I'm sure he will lead you to new lows.
http://www.sowal.com/050622-gulftrace-052.jpg
Hmmm - I wonder where the cooler is, the 15 pieces of plastic toys, the towels, the empties, the fishing pole, and say - anybody seen Grandma???? :idontno:
RiverOtter
07-08-2005, 05:59 PM
:lolabove:
Do you have any idea as to the organizational structure of a university? Boy, you really ARE and OLE MYTH fan.
Go put on your J. Crew outfit, get obnoxiously drunk, venture over to that high-school stadium y'all play in and watch OLE MYTH lose. 'Bout all y'all are good for anyway.
Good luck with Mongo, your new coach. I'm sure he will lead you to new lows.
<<<<<<<<< The lounge is that way boys. :roll:
RiverOtter
07-08-2005, 06:00 PM
Anbody got any popcorn :biggrin:
<<<<<<<<< The lounge is that way boys. :twisted:
Sorry, Kurt. Didn't mean to clutter the board with useless smack. I shouldn't have let myself get drawn into it.
I'm through with that lemming anyway.
prception69
07-08-2005, 06:12 PM
Everyone stay safe. I hope Dennis fizzles before it makes landfall!
Philip_Atlanta
07-08-2005, 06:54 PM
Wow, I think football season is going to be good on this board!!
Go Dawgs!! Woof!Woof!Woof! :laughing1
lollygal
07-08-2005, 07:12 PM
Wow, I think football season is going to be good on this board!!
Go Dawgs!! Woof!Woof!Woof! :laughing1
Well, I have to chime in ------ GO VOLS!!! :lol:
Smiling JOe
07-08-2005, 07:25 PM
Football is difinitely going to be moved to the lounge. How 'Bout them DAWGS? Woof, Woof!
southof30A
07-08-2005, 07:35 PM
I am a fourth-generation Alabama graduate, lifelong resident of Tuscaloosa current staffer with the University.
Any more questions, smartass?
Are you guys serious?? Other than the two of you, does anybody really care where you went to school, who's your daddy, etc.?
lurker1
07-08-2005, 07:35 PM
On the tent issue...are those who are against the use of tents ... in favor of driving on the beach? As an off season visitor, I do not see that many tents. Maybe someone can post a picture of how dense they have gotten during the summer season. What I do see in the off season are the drivers on the beach...and I don't understand how you all like having vehicles on the beach. Seems like polution to me.
Well, at least we take our vehicles home at night.
lollygal
07-08-2005, 09:56 PM
Football is difinitely going to be moved to the lounge. How 'Bout them DAWGS? Woof, Woof!
SJ, I guess you meant to type "definitely" going to be moved to the lounge ... yip, yip . . .
GO VOLS!!:biggrin:
Smiling JOe
07-08-2005, 10:00 PM
SJ, I guess you meant to type "definitely" going to be moved to the lounge ... yip, yip . . .
GO VOLS!!:biggrin:
Yes, I told you we UGA grads cannot spell, and I dropped my dictionary, which is now broken. Thanks for the help with the spelling. I guess you vols are okay by me.
lollygal
07-08-2005, 10:02 PM
Yes, I told you we UGA grads cannot spell, and I dropped my dictionary, which is now broken. Thanks for the help with the spelling. I guess you vols are okay by me.
I think that's a BIG thank you, SJ!!
Philip_Atlanta
07-08-2005, 10:15 PM
I guess you vols are okay by me.
Are you *sure* you are a UGA fan and are you feeling ok?? I sure hope the love doesn't extend to Gainesville... :biggrin:
Smiling JOe
07-08-2005, 11:50 PM
Are you *sure* you are a UGA fan and are you feeling ok?? I sure hope the love doesn't extend to Gainesville... :biggrin:
I am difinitely, oops, definitely a Dawg, but I dont spit on the opponets. I could care less about sports anymore, unless I am playing. I just like to rattle your cages occaisionally. Now, if the DAWGS are on TV and I am around, I will watch the game, but I am not missing the sunset for football.
phdphay
07-09-2005, 10:40 AM
I was one of those who didn't understand why people are anti-tent until it was explained to me. But after being at the beach the past two weeks, I really get it now. Besides the environmentalist issues, all of the "stuff" on the beach just litters up this beautiful place. I couldn't believe all of the tents left out overnight (I saw a very expensive one destroyed by Cindy), not to mention all of the beach chairs, toys, and shoes. In the summer there are just too many people with too much stuff for it to be left at the beach overnight. If I see an item I don't recognize that has been left out for days, I confiscate it because it has probably been left behind by a renter who has checked out.
OOPS! I forgot to throw away the flip-flop that's been on our beach walkover since early May.
dusty
07-09-2005, 11:28 AM
Kurt, thank you for the pictures and for painting the picture on the trash problem and the density of tents. I do not understand people who just leave their junk on the beach for someone else to clean up. Someone suggested that renters should get info when they check in about picking up after themselves at the beach--what a good idea!
It seems like with all the building going on that 30-A will be turning into the Jersey Shore. One thing I always liked about 30-A is how uncrowded it seems. :( With all the tents and crud people are leaving out there, no wonder the locals are bugged about it.
Thanks Dusty!
The beach won't always look like this photo (without the watermark of course:lol: ), but it doesn't have to look like the Jersey shore either. ;-)
http://www.mooncreek.com/stock/images/vizcaya-wide.pg.jpg
Tootsie
07-09-2005, 01:46 PM
I totally agree. See above. If everyone would pick up their junk as well as junk left by others the beach would better for everyone. My pet peeeeeve is dog owners who let their dogs crap on the beach and then not not pick it up. My foot wedge found their little treasures 3 times last summer.
We've lived here almost 10 years and truly enjoy Grayton Beach. This year, we've seen more trash (including tents, chairs, toys left behind) than ever before. And for some reason, we've seen fewer beach patrols than ever. But one thing is for sure - DOGS are not the problem at the beach, although ever-increasing tourists forced the County to severely limit their beach-going rights (that County meeting was one of the most attended by locals trying to preserve their way of life at the beach with their best dog friends). But the dogs lost. One thing we know for sure - dogs do not leave a thing behind that is harmful to the beach environment. ;-)
Parrothead74
07-09-2005, 02:38 PM
exactly thats what gets me i dont see why everyone has to cry and complain about it its no big deal as long as they take care of it
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