Witches of South Walton ride their broomcycles Oct 31

**Teresa** · 10-18-2008, 11:10 AM

Witches of South Walton are planning their annual halloween bicycle ride down 30A starting at Gulf Place (corner of 30A and 393) all the way to Butler Elementary School, and back! The witches will then head to Red Bar (in their cars) for breakfast.

If you are a witch and want to join South Walton Witches on Wheels (women only), a funn community tradition of women riding in their best witchy costumes, then get your bike tuned up and be at gulf place before 7:15 on october 31. the witches will ride at 7:15 sharp.

There is an entry fee (donation) to benefit Children's Volunteer Health Network (CVHN). amount of your choice / $15 minimum donation.

Several of my witchiest friends have participated in this ride every halloween morning for years. I need to find a picture - they are always scary-beautiful. Be warned though. If your bike breaks down, you are on your own! The witches must ride on to fulfill their mission to scare all the little school children on Hallow's Eve Morning.

**Sheila** · 10-18-2008, 11:38 AM

Here they are. I hope they have a good ride for a good cause! I wouldn't worry about a broken bike. All good witches carry their brooms as a back up!

**seagrovegirl** · 10-18-2008, 11:40 AM

Originally Posted by Tootsie

Witches of South Walton are planning their annual halloween bicycle ride down 30A starting at Gulf Place (corner of 30A and 393) all the way to Butler Elementary School, and back! The witches will then head to Red Bar (in their cars) for breakfast.

If you are a witch and want to join South Walton Witches on Wheels (women only), a funn community tradition of women riding in their best witchy costumes, then get your bike tuned up and be at gulf place before 7:15 on october 31. the witches will ride at 7:15 sharp.

There is an entry fee (donation) to benefit Children's Volunteer Health Network (CVHN). amount of your choice / $15 minimum donation.

Several of my witchiest friends have participated in this ride every halloween morning for years. I need to find a picture - they are always scary-beautiful. Be warned though. If your bike breaks down, you are on your own! The witches must ride on to fulfill their mission to scare all the little school children on Hallow's Eve Morning.

This is the absolute most hysterical sight to see!!! That and the motorists breaking their necks for a double take. Have never participated but always wanted to and it is for a grayt cause. Thank you witchy wenches....

If I can find a cape and a hat and maybe some funky hair, I'll be there!!!!

Any suggestions where I can find the costume stuff???

**Lisa_at_the_beach** · 10-19-2008, 10:50 AM

Ok....I think I may be game...

**Allifunn** · 10-20-2008, 07:25 AM

This thread makes me smile!

I won't be able to ride, but I'll donate just to see them ride like the wind....

**hippiechick** · 10-21-2008, 09:10 AM

This will be my first time riding with the Witches!!!! Can't wait and all for a good cause!

**scrltbegonya** · 10-21-2008, 09:59 AM

How fun! And for a great cause!

Children's Volunteer Health Network

**scooterbug44** · 10-21-2008, 10:03 AM

Remind me, I am SO in!

Can boys ride too? SWGB mentioned wanting to ride at one point.

**konovsky** · 10-21-2008, 10:17 AM

Children's Volunteer Health Network would like to express its thanks and appreciation to all in the community who think of us and support us. During these trying economic times, giving is hard and it is more important than ever. Through your generosity, local children are able to obtain the health and dental care they need when their families cannot afford it. We at CVHN are so lucky to be part of a community that gives so that we in turn can provide all kids the opportunity to be healthy, remain school and become productive citizens.

**peaboy** · 10-21-2008, 11:50 AM

Hey Witches

Take a loop through our parking lot on your ride and For The Health Of It will give you $5.00 per witch to add to the charity donation. We love seeing you every year and we would love to participate this year with your cause. Maybe other business owners will do the same.

For The Health Of It
2217 West Scenic 30A
Blue Mountain Beach
850.267.0558
www.shopforthehealthofit.com

**SRSue** · 10-21-2008, 12:02 PM

Thanks to the witches from a CVHN board member and hard working volunteer. The good that comes from your generous hearts make it all worthwhile.
Have a great ride!!!

**Teresa** · 10-21-2008, 03:06 PM

Originally Posted by scooterbug44

Remind me, I am SO in!

Can boys ride too? SWGB mentioned wanting to ride at one point.

no boys allowed! of course he could be a drag witch.

it could work.

**SWGB** · 10-23-2008, 12:03 AM

Originally Posted by Tootsie

no boys allowed! of course he could be a drag witch.

it could work.

What's that witches name? Frank.

**Miss Kitty** · 10-23-2008, 08:37 AM

Originally Posted by sowalgayboi

What's that witches name? Frank.

You could go as a wHOrlock.

**sunspotbaby** · 10-23-2008, 09:00 AM

Originally Posted by Miss Kitty

You could go as a wHOrlock.

**Teresa** · 10-23-2008, 02:29 PM

Hey all you witches!

fyi, my girlfriend carol is the head witch... if anyone wants to contact her regarding the event PM me for her contact info.

also, just heard from Ollie / Red Bar. They want to donate 10% of the breakfast bill to CVHN on the witches behalf. gotta love this community. so cool.

**SWGB** · 10-23-2008, 02:35 PM

Originally Posted by Miss Kitty

You could go as a wHOrlock.

My wHOring days are over.

Originally Posted by Tootsie

Hey all you witches!

fyi, my girlfriend carol is the head witch... if anyone wants to contact her regarding the event PM me for her contact info.

also, just heard from Ollie / Red Bar. They want to donate 10% of the breakfast bill to CVHN on the witches behalf. gotta love this community. so cool.

**incredible1** · 10-25-2008, 07:07 PM

Originally Posted by Tootsie

no boys allowed! of course he could be a drag witch.

it could work.

30aTelevision will donate $100 to the cause if sowalgayboi can ride as a drag witch

**Teresa** · 10-26-2008, 12:13 PM

Originally Posted by incredible1

30aTelevision will donate $100 to the cause if sowalgayboi can ride as a drag witch

done. I'll let the head witch in charge know about swgb. if he looks like a witch, then who is to say he isn't? give swgb your check or drop it at the Red Bar and give it to Carol at the post-ride breakfast.

**scrltbegonya** · 10-26-2008, 12:38 PM

Originally Posted by Tootsie

done. I'll let the head witch in charge know about swgb. if he looks like a witch, then who is to say he isn't? give swgb your check or drop it at the Red Bar and give it to Carol at the post-ride breakfast.

this is fantastic!

**Teresa** · 10-28-2008, 10:02 AM

This just in from the Head Witch!

A gift basket filled with goodies will be given to the winning witch rider during a drawing at breakfast! When you arrive at Gulf Place (be there by 7am) you will pay your donation of $15 or more, then you will be given a ticket/number for the drawing. This year, the Witches of South Walton will donate all proceeds to Children's volunteer Health Network.

reminders for the Friday morning halloween witch ride:

1. arrive at Gulf Place no later than 7 am in order to have time to register for the ride. Witches ride at 7:15 sharp.

2. Bring your donation - cash.

3. Plan to meet at Red Bar after the ride, for a witches breakfast. I believe most witches will be transporting their bikes via car from Gulf Place.

4. wear your witchiest costume but be sure it is safe for a bike ride.

5. check your tires and bike and be sure it is witch ready.

6. be sure to scare all the children.

we are accepting donations from local businesses for the gift basket, so if you have items or gift certificates to donate, please PM me to arrange.

Thanks Ollie/Red Bar for your contribution.
Thanks 30A tV for your contribution, if swgb does indeed ride in drag.

**liquorqueen** · 10-28-2008, 10:33 PM

Even though Carol is the head witch, FYI, Leslie Provow, who will be riding too, is actually a real Halloween witch. She will be 51 on this hallowed ride, so please wish her a happy scary witchday. Thanks!

**SWGB** · 10-30-2008, 11:06 PM

I've got my dress and wig.

**Beachbummett** · 10-31-2008, 05:56 AM

Awwwww man! I wish I were there this morning. Ya'll have funn and be safe. Don't forget pics!

**Beach Runner** · 10-31-2008, 05:59 AM

We want pics!

**30A Skunkape** · 10-31-2008, 06:59 AM

Two witches just spotted in Grayton

**Walton Outdoors** · 10-31-2008, 10:14 AM

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OV8mFdjVORE"]YouTube - The witches of South Walton ride 30A[/ame]

**Will B** · 10-31-2008, 11:08 AM

Two questions...

Which one was SowalGaywitch?

What was the crashing sound and slight camera shake at the very end?

**kurt** · 10-31-2008, 11:09 AM

Originally Posted by Walton Outdoors

vid

Thanks Lori!!! You're fast. You get 100 posts for the vid.

**Teresa** · 10-31-2008, 11:20 AM

Originally Posted by Beachbummett

Awwwww man! I wish I were there this morning. Ya'll have funn and be safe. Don't forget pics!

BB - we were talking about you at the Witches Red Bar Breakfast and how much you would love this witches ride!!! you would have been a pink witch, we do know that.

thank you Lori (walton outdoors) for the prompt video. I waved at you from the bike but you didn't recognize my scary self! but seriously, thank you for posting the video so promptly for us all to see!

Carol, Alpha Witch, asked me to thank all 40 or so witches for their participation in the bike ride to Butler, and the delicious breakfast at Red Bar. at breakfast, Witch Karen won a huge black feathered goody bag filled with frightful delights donated by several local businesses. also we had to introduce ourselves and proclaim to be a veteran witch rider or a virgin witch rider.

The ride was a scream! SWGB rode in drag or I should say "hag". he was the best. almost wrecked when I saw him.

we saw many wonderful costumes and decorated bicycles. my favorite bike was kelly's with the big fishing pole sticking up from the back with bats and other scary things hanging off and flying in the wind. punzy had a basket full of skulls and bones on her bike. scooterbug had a black vulture or something like that on hers. oh, and supermom was a really real witch all painted green with really long blonde hair. almost did NOT recognize her!

The best thing about the ride today is that the Witches raised nearly $1000 for the Children's Volunteer Health Network. and they had a great time doing it. can't wait to see more pix. post 'em if you got 'em.

cp · 10-31-2008, 11:39 AM

Originally Posted by singinchicken

Two questions...

Which one was SowalGaywitch?

What was the crashing sound and slight camera shake at the very end?

thats what I want to know!! Would love to see this in person!

**Johnrudy** · 10-31-2008, 11:54 AM

This was great! Thanks! I bet that was a sight to see

**tistheseason** · 10-31-2008, 12:07 PM

looks like it was a big crowd!!! And lots of fun!! Sowal is such a neat community!

**JeanLafitte** · 10-31-2008, 12:11 PM

A hoot!

**Beach Runner** · 10-31-2008, 12:32 PM

Next year Halloween is on the weekend. I'll be there and join the witches. Looks like so much funn.

Thanks for the video!

**Will B** · 10-31-2008, 12:53 PM

I think I found SowalgayWitch...

30 seconds in. He / she is the witch on the left...

Looks like it was a blast!!

**momof2kids** · 10-31-2008, 12:57 PM

Thank you to all the witches!!! I look forward to this day every year on my way into Butler. While in Butler this morning a lot of kids were saying "did you see all the teachers out there??"

It's amazing to see how it's grown so big and what you all & the local businesses are doing to help CVHN. We do live in a wonderful community!

**SWGB** · 10-31-2008, 03:50 PM

Originally Posted by singinchicken

I think I found SowalgayWitch...

30 seconds in. He / she is the witch on the left...

Looks like it was a blast!!

Yep, you can even hear someone say, "Look it's a boy witch!"

**Lisa_at_the_beach** · 10-31-2008, 03:58 PM

OMG...wath GRAYT FUNN!!!

**Teresa** · 10-31-2008, 04:01 PM

Originally Posted by Beach Runner

Next year Halloween is on the weekend. I'll be there and join the witches. Looks like so much funn.

Thanks for the video!

not sure but I'm thinking the witches will always ride on a school day - even if its just before the actual Oct 31 day... that's okay, you can still plan accordingly and be there to ride!

**kurt** · 10-31-2008, 05:06 PM

[ame="http://www.brightcove.tv/title.jsp?title=1892230431"]Brightcove.TV Is Off The Air[/ame]

**kathydwells** · 10-31-2008, 05:15 PM

That looks like so much FUNN!!!! I would love to do this. Thank you all for the videos and pictures. And I am glad to know you raised some $$ for a great cause!

**ASH** · 10-31-2008, 05:18 PM

My Wife and I were in the surf by 6:30 this morning looking for fish. I went to the Tom Thumb and got to witness all the witches drive by me as I went East.
You folks all rock!!!!!!! I can't believe I never heard anything about this. I would have donated.
What a cool idea and so great that some folks got pics and video. We were coming back to get to work as everyone was just getting back to 393 and 30-A.

Awesome ladies.....and SWGB. (I could not pick you out of that crowd)

**Lisa_at_the_beach** · 10-31-2008, 05:19 PM

These are so great.....I'm so happy to FINALLY have participated.....looking forward to our next ride....I heard there may be a Elf Ride at Christmas!!!

**kathydwells** · 10-31-2008, 05:22 PM

Originally Posted by ASH

My Wife and I were in the surf by 6:30 this morning looking for fish. I went to the Tom Thumb and got to witness all the witches drive by me as I went East.
You folks all rock!!!!!!! I can't believe I never heard anything about this. I would have donated.
What a cool idea and so great that some folks got pics and video. We were coming back to get to work as everyone was just getting back to 393 and 30-A.

Awesome ladies.....and SWGB. (I could not pick you out of that crowd)

He was the one without the boobs.

**Beachbummett** · 10-31-2008, 05:24 PM

Originally Posted by kathydwells

He was the one without the boobs.

Uhhhh, he had boobs.

**kathydwells** · 10-31-2008, 05:26 PM

Originally Posted by Beachbummett

Uhhhh, he had boobs.

Did he have them in kurts video?

DD · 10-31-2008, 05:32 PM

Yippee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I've been waiting all day to see the vids and pics!! Couldn't see them from work.
Ladies, you did not disappoint!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great music, Kurt!