What is burning near Grayton?

**Miss Kitty** · 12-31-2008, 01:31 PM

Just came off the beach at WC and something is on fire over Grayton way. I can't believe it would be a controlled burn, but hope it is.

**2bohemians** · 12-31-2008, 01:50 PM

Originally Posted by Miss Kitty

Just came off the beach at WC and something is on fire over Grayton way. I can't believe it would be a controlled burn, but hope it is.

Initially, we thought it was a neighbor of ours .... we call him 'burning man'. However, we have been in touch with the Fire Department and they said it is a controlled burn in Defuniak. Just can't understand why they would make the decision to burn on a beautiful holiday week with tourists and homeowners in town.

Miss Smoothie and I had big plans to enjoy the sun today but just can't take the smoke!

**beachmouse** · 12-31-2008, 02:01 PM

The windows for good burning weather in a year can be pretty small. They had a big burn on Eglin over by Hurlburt yesterday.

**SWGB** · 12-31-2008, 02:13 PM

Cough, it's pretty thick, cough, gotta run to Tom Thumb for, cough, last pack of cigarettes, cough.

**Here4Good** · 12-31-2008, 02:15 PM

Thick here in P Wash, too, but it just got here in the last hour.

**Walton Outdoors** · 12-31-2008, 02:21 PM

Press release from SWFD

Conditions caused by control burn at Eglin AFB

(Santa Rosa Beach) December 31, 2008 – Jackson Guard Fire Crews are conducting two prescribed burns today, located east of Test Area C-62, approximately 6 miles west southwest of Defuniak Springs. The second prescribed burn is located on the north side of Bob Sikes Highway approximately 8 miles west of Defuniak Springs and 2 � miles south of I-10. The burns will take place between 8:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., said James H. Furman, Wildland Fire Program Manager, 96 CEG/CEVSNP Jackson Guard Eglin AFB 850-882-8399

Due to the prevailing wind direction and atmospheric conditions, smoke is drifting far from these locations. Areas of South Walton are experiencing patches of dense smoke. The South Walton Fire District is monitoring the conditions and is encouraging residents and guests with respiratory conditions to remain inside while smoke is in the area. If you encounter smoke on any roads, please slow down and use caution.

It is anticipated that the smoke will dissipate once the burns have been completed

For more information, please contact Deputy Chief Sean Hughes at Station 3/Headquarters, 850-267-1298.

**SWGB** · 12-31-2008, 02:24 PM

It is anticipated that the smoke will dissipate once the burns have been completed

Well that statement fills my duh quota for the day.

**Teresa** · 12-31-2008, 02:55 PM

wow. 2 controlled burns on NYE. that's pretty bizarre. and its pretty smokey out there!

**2bohemians** · 12-31-2008, 02:58 PM

Originally Posted by Tootsie

wow. 2 controlled burns on NYE. that's pretty bizarre. and its pretty smokey out there!

Seems like it's finally cleared up over here in Blue Mountain. We have to agree .. pretty strange timing indeed!

**DuneLaker** · 12-31-2008, 04:15 PM

Narrow window to burn or not, New Year's Eve is not the time to burn. Extra smokey roads and highways tonight would put many in needless danger.

**Smiling JOe** · 12-31-2008, 05:45 PM

Originally Posted by DuneLaker

Narrow window to burn or not, New Year's Eve is not the time to burn. Extra smokey roads and highways tonight would put many in needless danger.

Is it the smoky roads or the drunk drivers who are more hazardous?

**scooterbug44** · 12-31-2008, 06:19 PM

Smoky roads certainly add even more danger to the problem.

**DuneLaker** · 12-31-2008, 06:57 PM

Where is Miss Kitty when we need her???? Is it smoky/smokey spelled with or without an e?

**Beach Runner** · 12-31-2008, 07:18 PM

My guess is that she is already par-taying.

It's smoky (and it was very smoky on 98 today). A smokey is a highway patrolman/person, as in, "Hey, smokey at mile marker 70. Double nickels." "10-4. What's your handle?" "Mama Cocoa. The KPR the 4 and the 33." "I think we got ourselves a convoy." "There goes my front door."

**SWGB** · 01-01-2009, 01:34 AM

Originally Posted by Beach Runner

My guess is that she is already par-taying.

It's smoky (and it was very smoky on 98 today). A smokey is a highway patrolman/person, as in, "Hey, smokey at mile marker 70. Double nickels." "10-4. What's your handle?" "Mama Cocoa. The KPR the 4 and the 33." "I think we got ourselves a convoy." "There goes my front door."

"Hate to break on the channel BR" "You got some tellin' on your know of lingo" "Over"

**Beach Runner** · 01-01-2009, 11:18 AM

Originally Posted by sowalgayboi

"Hate to break on the channel BR" "You got some tellin' on your know of lingo" "Over"

"You copy?"

**SWGB** · 01-01-2009, 12:33 PM

Originally Posted by Beach Runner

"You copy?"

"10-4 good buddy"

**Miss Kitty** · 01-01-2009, 01:05 PM

...we've got ourselves a convoy here!

Thanks for the responses to my question...sowal.com is the place for the latest info! I agree with the posters that commented what a truly bad and idiotic decision it was to ruin a perfectly beautiful day in sowal with a controlled burn. WC is chock full of visitors and smelling and seeing all that smoke was a bummer.

On another note...I had the great fortune of meeting Dunelaker yesterday!

DD · 01-01-2009, 04:07 PM

Originally Posted by Miss Kitty

...we've got ourselves a convoy here!

Thanks for the responses to my question...sowal.com is the place for the latest info! I agree with the posters that commented what a truly bad and idiotic decision it was to ruin a perfectly beautiful day in sowal with a controlled burn. WC is chock full of visitors and smelling and seeing all that smoke was a bummer.

On another note...I had the great fortune of meeting Dunelaker yesterday!

Awwwww man..........I wanna meet Dunelaker (again)!!! This time I promise to be sober.

**DuneLaker** · 01-01-2009, 06:25 PM

Originally Posted by Miss Kitty

...we've got ourselves a convoy here!

Thanks for the responses to my question...sowal.com is the place for the latest info! I agree with the posters that commented what a truly bad and idiotic decision it was to ruin a perfectly beautiful day in sowal with a controlled burn. WC is chock full of visitors and smelling and seeing all that smoke was a bummer.

On another note...I had the great fortune of meeting Dunelaker yesterday!

The honor and pleasure was all mine, Miss Kitty.

On this controlled burning note, we need to head them off at the pass next time. We'll have to be more alert for burn notices before big events like Atlanta Spring Break, Easter and Fourth of July!

**scooterbug44** · 01-01-2009, 08:05 PM

Originally Posted by DuneLaker

The honor and pleasure was all mine, Miss Kitty.

On this controlled burning note, we need to head them off at the pass next time. We'll have to be more alert for burn notices before big events like Atlanta Spring Break, Easter and Fourth of July!

Maybe if we do a burn before "atlanta spring break" there would be fewer cigarette butts and packs littering Sowal! They could just inhale w/o lighting up!

**florida girl** · 01-01-2009, 11:54 PM

From the south side of the bay, it looked like everything on the other side was on fire! I figured it was a control burn, good and windy. I assume they love a challenge! I personally don't care for control burns, where do all the little animals go?