Wave Action

[Johnrudy]

Are you getting a lot of wave action today from Rita?
Looking at Destincam.com, it appears so.

[Smiling JOe]

Are you getting a lot of wave action today from Rita?
Looking at Destincam.com, it appears so.

This morning, the waves were about 5'-6'. Streaks of occasionaly hard rain all along the Gulf.

[STL Don]

Just received this from Seagrove Beach:

WATER IS CLOSED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

With Hurricane Rita churning just of the coast, the Gulf is extremely

rough. This may look like great time for body surfing and boogie

boarding to visitors who are checking in. We have double red flags

flying and there are extremely dangerous rip currents.

[Miss Kitty]

TWC was talking about the rip currents last night along the Panhandle...stay out of the water!!!!

[Smiling JOe]

A few more photos available here for registered users. Local surfers are guessing that the wave action peaked late this afternoon. There are a few big pieces of debris floating around, and that has kept many smarter surfers out of the water. Wave action was greater this morning than this evening. These photos were taken after 5pm today.

[Johnrudy]

I can almost feel the spray of the ocean and even smell it.
Thank you so much.

[GVM]

Down our way...near Eastern Lake...the surf is depositing lots of sand on the shore.

[Smiling JOe]

Down our way...near Eastern Lake...the surf is depositing lots of sand on the shore.

In the photo above, the water washed away about 15 horizontal feet of sand in the hour prior to the photo being taken.

[sarahj]

SJ thanks for the photos and update.

[Beach Runner]

How's the weather down there? Do we need to come down and check things out? Do you think our walkover will need repairing (for the second time this month)?

Thanks to anyone who can answer this. I love you guys/gals and this board.

[Smiling JOe]

Around noon today, the waves are still approx 5'-6', about the same as yesterday evening.

[Beach Runner]

Around noon today, the waves are still approx 5'-6', about the same as yesterday evening.

Grazie! I knew I could count on you.

[Miss Kitty]

How's the weather down there? Do we need to come down and check things out? Do you think our walkover will need repairing (for the second time this month)?

Thanks to anyone who can answer this. I love you guys/gals and this board.

Sounds like a good excuse to go to the beach!!!

[Beach Runner]

Sounds like a good excuse to go to the beach!!!

How did you read my mind?

[Smiling JOe]

Surfing the Amazons in Panama City Beach, FL. Not sure when this photo was taken, but I know there were some Quicksilver Pro Surfers with camera crews out there the last few days shooting video and photos. My guess is the waves were breaking much better than this for the last two days over in the Amazons.

[Miss Kitty]

Awesome dude! Hang 10! I'd be hanging 20 and crying!

[Beach Runner]

Yay - our beach walkover survived Rita! The surf is all the way to the edge of the cliff (former dunes) at Seagrove, and the waves are big.

[Miss Kitty]

Yay - our beach walkover survived Rita! The surf is all the way to the edge of the cliff (former dunes) at Seagrove, and the waves are big.

Good news! Go buy another purse with the money you just saved!!!! wink wink

Are you down there or is this a report? I hope you are down there!

[Beach Runner]

Good news! Go buy another purse with the money you just saved!!!! wink wink

Are you down there or is this a report? I hope you are down there!

We're here. No more purses, but I big-time splurged at Neiman's on clothes and shoes on Thursday. I needed help carrying out all of the bags. What a rush!

I'm jealous that you'll be at the beach for a whole month! Have fun!

[katie blue]

Back on topic, is there anyone with an update on any erosion, (or the opposite) due to Rita? Katrina did Seacrest a favor. Wonder how it's looking now. Thanks for any info.

[Smiling JOe]

Blue Mtn Beach, at the CR 83 access is missing probably one verticle foot of sand from the beach.

[RiverOtter]

Blue Mtn Beach, at the CR 83 access is missing probably one verticle foot of sand from the beach.

Yikes!! Sorry to hear this Guess I thought y'all get more sand

[Beach Runner]

Back on topic, is there anyone with an update on any erosion, (or the opposite) due to Rita? Katrina did Seacrest a favor. Wonder how it's looking now. Thanks for any info.

The level of sand on our part of the beach at Seagrove has risen about a foot. It looks good.

[katie blue]

Sounds like nothing major, one way or another. thanks yall, nice to know all is well overall.

[Smiling JOe]

Katie Blue is probably dead on once again. The levels of sand probably is give or take depending on the location. I wonder if the new sea walls in Blue Mtn Beach are causing more sand erosion.

[jessifunn]

Surfing the Amazons in Panama City Beach, FL. Not sure when this photo was taken, but I know there were some Quicksilver Pro Surfers with camera crews out there the last few days shooting video and photos. My guess is the waves were breaking much better than this for the last two days over in the Amazons.

amazons is the best place to surf with the park a close second<a href='http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb008_ZNxdm824YYUS' target='_blank'><img src='http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/18/18_1_29v.gif' alt='Surfer' border=0></a>
SJ you know everything. i never thought you would know anything about amazons.

[Smiling JOe]

i never thought you would know anything about amazons.

I don't know everything, not even close. In fact, I learn knew stuff with each day that passes.

[Miss Kitty]

amazons is the best place to surf with the park a close second<a href='http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb008_ZNxdm824YYUS' target='_blank'><img src='http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/18/18_1_29v.gif' alt='Surfer' border=0></a>
SJ you know everything. i never thought you would know anything about amazons.

How come jessifunn's smilie attempt looks like some weird computer program? Is it just my computer? I have soooo much to learn!

SJ...I would really love it if you had time in the next few weeks to do a nature tour! There would be drinks and food involved as a tip!!!! Your choice...my wallet!!! PLEASE!

[Smiling JOe]

How come jessifunn's smilie attempt looks like some weird computer program? Is it just my computer? I have soooo much to learn!

SJ...I would really love it if you had time in the next few weeks to do a nature tour! There would be drinks and food involved as a tip!!!! Your choice...my wallet!!! PLEASE!

I don't leave the house in Oct for all the known reasons. Plus, I don't know much about nature other than I enjoy it. However, there is a cool, organized nature event happening next month, involving hiking, kayaking, and some other cool stuff. I will try to find out the dates and times for you and post the info on it own thread.

[Kimmifunn]

How come jessifunn's smilie attempt looks like some weird computer program? Is it just my computer? I have soooo much to learn!

SJ...I would really love it if you had time in the next few weeks to do a nature tour! There would be drinks and food involved as a tip!!!! Your choice...my wallet!!! PLEASE!

I can't see it either!

[kurt]

How come jessifunn's smilie attempt looks like some weird computer program? Is it just my computer? I have soooo much to learn!

SJ...I would really love it if you had time in the next few weeks to do a nature tour! There would be drinks and food involved as a tip!!!! Your choice...my wallet!!! PLEASE!

Nature Boy

http://www.sowal.com/events.html

10/21-10/23
4th annual SWCC Back to Nature Festival - Join nature lovers as they enjoy the unique natural beauty of northwest Florida. Bicycling, hiking, kayaking, bird watching, and fly fishing are just a few of the fun events. Each event is led by a local expert who guides participants and helps them understand the special features of local natural areas. For more information call Christian Wagley at (850) 231-4234. southwaltoncc.org

[Miss Kitty]

Thanks guys...I really want to learn more about the area. This sounds like a good place to start!

[Smiling JOe]

That is it. Thanks Kurt. Those guys can teach much more than I.

[RiverOtter]

Nature Boy

[Smiling JOe]

Ah yes, Nature Boy Rick Flair.

[GulfTraceBird]

I am a nature girl.

Joe - you are sweet. Thanks for all the info - esp Gulf Trace.

[Kimmifunn]

Mean Gene Whoo!
I have a Ric Flair t-shirt from Nitro. Loooove The Nature Boy.

[Smiling JOe]

I am a nature girl.

Have you ever wrastled (wrestled) professionally, like Nature Boy?

Side note: Why do they call it a (wrestling) ring? Isn't it really a sqaure?

[Smiling JOe]

Mean Gene Whoo!
I have a Ric Flair t-shirt from Nitro. Loooove The Nature Boy.

Isn't he about 75 yrs old now?

[Kimmifunn]

Isn't he about 75 yrs old now?

Yeah. He's definitely old. We went to Nitro at LaVela over Spring Break about 8 years ago...

[Smiling JOe]

Yeah. He's definitely old. We went to Nitro at LaVela over Spring Break about 8 years ago...

The Nature Boy Rick Flair always strutted around in that robe. He reminded me of a southern TV preacher, except his arms were open and palms toward the sky saying look at me. I am great. Whereas the TV preachers are saying Jesus needs your money. Please Jesus let the people at home hear your call. Send money now.

[Moondance]

I am a nature girl.

Joe - you are sweet. Thanks for all the info - esp Gulf Trace.

Awesome!! There IS someone else from Gulf Trace on this board... woohoo!!

GulfTraceBird! Please join me.

[Moondance]

Whereas the TV preachers are saying Jesus needs your money. Please Jesus let the people at home hear your call. Send money now.

"The God I know isn't shorta cash , Mister"

--U2