OMG We Will Be FL Residents Starting THIS Sunday!

Gidget · #1 07-09-2009, 03:06 PM

The time has come. We sign all papers on our place tomorrow, pick up the U-Haul, pack it Fri and Saturday and leave Sunday to become permanent FL residents!

We will rent in Destin till mid December, when HOPEFULLY, our house will be finished and we can become permanent residents of SoWal - Blue Mtn. Beach!

Thanks so much for being so welcoming and above all, ENTERTAINING

I have really found a nest of wonderful folk and thanks for sharing your piece of paradise with me.

Look forward to saying howdy in person one day. This is me and my dh (whom we will call Moondoggie as he was Gidget's beau in the movies) >

See you on the beach, or in the store, or in Red Bar, or in the dog park.......

Gidget

jdarg · #2 07-09-2009, 03:38 PM

Congratulations and safe travels!

Johnrudy · #3 07-09-2009, 03:48 PM

Congratulations!! That must be sooooo exciting for the 2 of you.

Good luck!

wrobert · #4 07-09-2009, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Gidget

The time has come. We sign all papers on our place tomorrow, pick up the U-Haul, pack it Fri and Saturday and leave Sunday to become permanent FL residents!

We will rent in Destin till mid December, when HOPEFULLY, our house will be finished and we can become permanent residents of SoWal - Blue Mtn. Beach!

Thanks so much for being so welcoming and above all, ENTERTAINING

I have really found a nest of wonderful folk and thanks for sharing your piece of paradise with me.

Look forward to saying howdy in person one day. This is me and my dh (whom we will call Moondoggie as he was Gidget's beau in the movies) >

See you on the beach, or in the store, or in Red Bar, or in the dog park.......

Gidget

Welcome to God's country. Be prepared for the worst when you go to change your tags.

scooterbug44 · #5 07-09-2009, 04:21 PM

The official Sowal greeting is "the otter flies at midnight".

Say it to random people who seem to be staring at you in bars and restaurants. If they're Sowallers, they know what it means, if they aren't you win the "crazy" game and they'll leave you alone.

Hop · #6 07-09-2009, 04:25 PM

Truffle Anne · #7 07-09-2009, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by scooterbug44

The official Sowal greeting is "the otter flies at midnight".

Say it to random people who seem to be staring at you in bars and restaurants. If they're Sowallers, they know what it means, if they aren't you win the "crazy" game and they'll leave you alone.

Wow.. Had decided SoWallers were mostly vermin-fixated. I keep hearing people say: "The other flies are mid-size..." I've smiled and answered things like, "yes, but there are some big ones at the beach...."

Douglas the Intrepid · #8 07-09-2009, 04:54 PM

Yayy!!! Safe travels and welcome to paradise Gidget and Moondoggie! lol :)

Samuelsgran · #9 07-09-2009, 05:23 PM

It's a poor heart that never rejoices...your heart is rich today....welcome

wayward soul · #10 07-09-2009, 05:35 PM

Ummm...This area is nice but Gods country is northern California and parts northward!

scooterbug44 · #11 07-09-2009, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Truffle Anne

Wow.. Had decided SoWallers were mostly vermin-fixated. I keep hearing people say: "The other flies are mid-size..." I've smiled and answered things like, "yes, but there are some big ones at the beach...."

That is hilarious!

Biff · #12 07-09-2009, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by scooterbug44

The official Sowal greeting is "the otter flies at midnight".

Say it to random people who seem to be staring at you in bars and restaurants. If they're Sowallers, they know what it means, if they aren't you win the "crazy" game and they'll leave you alone.

TooFarTampa · #13 07-09-2009, 06:07 PM

It's a great time to get a homestead exemption.

Yarmap · #14 07-09-2009, 07:22 PM

See----------Dreams do come true.

Let us know when you hang up the sign.

30A Skunkape · #15 07-09-2009, 08:18 PM

There is always room for more quality Louisianians. Welcome!

Beach Runner · #16 07-09-2009, 08:24 PM

I didn't want to leave Seagrove today, but renters were coming in. We are working on downsizing so that we don't need to rent. Then I can spend 5 months a year at the beach.

Gidget, welcome to paradise!

Gidget · #17 07-15-2009, 08:26 AM

WE MADE IT!!!!

Thanks for the warm welcome! LOL I have even met my first SoWaler from this forum

Back to business. Our list is toooooo long for me to play on 'puter right now.

Oh and if you see someone riding around with a LA license plate who looks a might bewildered IT'S ME!

See you guys
G

Rita · #18 07-15-2009, 01:49 PM

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I'm envious!

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Susan Horn · #19 07-15-2009, 03:19 PM

Welcome, Gidget and Moondoggie! I'm working on scoring some figs real soon. Let me know when you've found your toothbrush and Vitamix.

ItzKatzTime · #20 07-15-2009, 04:13 PM

Welcome Gidget and Moondoggie!! To the land of white sand, turquoise water and incredible sunsets!!!

Congratulations!!! Can't wait to meet you in person!

Kat

Margaret · #21 07-15-2009, 08:08 PM

Hey Gidget! We moved here about 2 years ago (I grew up in Louisiana) anyway, welcome!
Good news on your house maybe being completed in December! I sell kitchen appliances; all major brands (including laundry)..I'd love to quote the job! We are very price competitive, install and service as well.
Please keep me in mind, and let me know if I can help!
Thanks!
Margaret Walden/GM Appliance
(located in Lovelace Interiors, next to the McDonalds)
850-596-3258
gmappliance.com

CSully · #22 07-15-2009, 09:22 PM

we just moved our family to BMB 6 weeks ago....it is even better than we imagined living here!!!!

Rita · #23 07-16-2009, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by CSully

we just moved our family to BMB 6 weeks ago....it is even better than we imagined living here!!!!

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CSully, that is great to hear! We'll be there in a couple years - at least part time! Hope it works out for us too.

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Gidget · #24 07-17-2009, 06:14 PM

Awwww thanks again for all the welcoming posts!!

So far we have:

Gone to DMV and got our tags and driver's licensees (excellent experience - no hassle)

Guess which plate we picked out?

I also spend HOURS getting the Louisiana dirt and grime off our old Honda - living on a dirt road has taken its toll!

We also unpacked and hung pictures and got our doggie beach tag for Natasha.

I also had my first dip in the Gulf and my first run this morning - it has been a week since I ran. The bruise on my arse from tumbling out of U-haul is getting better thank goodness! I can't believe I did that.

Is anyone going to the potluck at the community garden on Wednesday? I hope to go!

See you guys
Gidget

Russ&Kimberly · #25 07-18-2009, 01:23 PM

Where is the community garden? We just moved here three weeks ago as well....Finally.

Gidget · #26 07-18-2009, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Russ&Kimberly

Where is the community garden? We just moved here three weeks ago as well....Finally.

Hi!!

Here's the info I got in an email:

EAT LOCAL in the garden wednesday 7/22!!!

hi everyone!
wanted to give you the juicy details of our wednesday night rendezvous before too much longer!
actually i wanted to make sure i got it to you before this saturday's farmer's market so you can get your goodies!
(farmer's market is every saturday from 8-noon in seaside behind the raw and juicy airstream!!!!)

so -
this coming wednesday july 22
5:30 - 7:30
at the
seaside community garden!

a perfect place to finally get together and enjoy not only the treats of the season, but also to appreciate the garden that has grown with such love!

if anyone has any questions please feel free to call or email!

pass this along to anyone who you think might be interested!
FYI - there is live music in the amphitheatre starting at 7! it will be fun, this is also a good reason to walk, bike, or carpool if possible!

see you then!
christin

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Hope that helps!

G

Rita · #27 07-18-2009, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Russ&Kimberly

Where is the community garden? We just moved here three weeks ago as well....Finally.

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ShallowsFuzz · #28 07-21-2009, 08:17 AM

congrats are in order....gidget