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  1. iwishiwasthere

    Looking for Artist

    Looking for the artist that created this piece. I would love another one!
  2. iwishiwasthere

    Best Happy Hour

    My friends and I enjoy happy hour. We go to Hurricane and The Bay. What are some other places that have a good happy hour? Looking forward to seeing your suggestions!
  3. iwishiwasthere

    Recommendations for attorney and accountant

    Moved here in July and need suggestions for an attorney for updating will and someone good with taxes. Thanks!
  4. iwishiwasthere

    Misc Hammock Bay, Marina Village or north of 98

    Lookimg to buy and trying to find a good location. Love being close to the beach, but hate the traffic of 30a. Any advice on Hammock Bay, Marina Village or the north side of 98? Would rather not have a flood plane.
  5. iwishiwasthere

    Dog Friendly Restaurants

    Which restaurants welcome four legged family members?
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    Wanted Rental For July 18- August 15

    Relocating and looking for an affordable place to stay until the rental is available. Only need and efficiency or one bedroom. Should be pet friendly if possible. Thanks!!
  7. iwishiwasthere

    Wanted Dream Is Become A Reality...moving South!

    I have acquired a job and, I am moving to the area. Looking for a place to rent from Freeport and south. Needs to allow pets. Please PM if any option. Thanks, Carol
  8. iwishiwasthere

    Rags To Riches Regatta

    What is the date and time for the Rags to Riches Regatta this year?
  9. iwishiwasthere

    Misc Wild Heron Community

    Any info on Wild Heron Community? It is it a good place to buy? What about the HOA? Rental or non-rental oriented? Many year round residents? Thanks for any information.
  10. iwishiwasthere

    Kayaking Advice for South Walton Florida

    I will be down the end of March. Where are the best places to kayak? I like the idea of the dune lakes, but I am not sure if some are better than others. Thanks for any help!
  11. iwishiwasthere

    Much flooding north of 98

    Does it flood often north of 98 when there are heavy rains? Some of the houses near the water look like they might have issues. Looking for information for a future move to the area. I would hate to buy a house that floods easily.
  12. iwishiwasthere

    Anniversary Dinner

    Where to go? Suggestions:)
  13. iwishiwasthere

    Rented from The Beach Chair Company

    I haven't posted in a long time, but read often. My husband and I just returned from a wonderful trip to Seacrest tonight. Since we stayed at the Villages, we used the tram service to go to our designated beach area. When we arrived, we wanted to rent our chairs. We were rudely informed that...
  14. iwishiwasthere

    Walk in clinic or dr.?

    We are enjoying a lovely vacation, but daughter has an odd itchy rash on the top of her feet at her toes. Think she may need a doctor's visit. Recommendations? Thanks!
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    SoWal Beaches on List of Ten Best Beach Destinations for 2011

    Get ready for lots of tourists!!! See # 9..... Ten Best Beach Destinations for 2011 - SmarterTravel.com
  16. iwishiwasthere

    need a good homemade ice cream recipe

    Anyone have a favorite recipe for homemade ice cream, sorbet, or gelato they are willing to share? I have to take some to a swap and wanted to try something new. Thanks!
  17. iwishiwasthere

    Valentine Truffle Recipe

    This one looks easy and good. Here is the recipe...... What you'll need: 2 bags DOVE? BRAND Milk Chocolate Miniatures 1 cup heavy cream 1 cup confectioners' sugar 1 cup cocoa powder Aluminum foil 8-inch square baking pan 1 1/4-inch heart-shaped cookie cutter What to do...
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    Soup

    Just saying thanks for SoWallers sharing recipes!! This group is the best!:clap: I finished making a pot of Sarawind's Chicken Tortilla Soup for tonight. Smells so yummy!:drool: For those who have not seen the recipe... CROCK POT CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP 1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts, cooked...
  19. iwishiwasthere

    ebay question

    I have never purchased anything from Ebay.I have found a few things I want to buy? Should I set up a separate email account? I have a personal account, and an account for junk stuff. Also, what is the best way to pay? Any suggestions or thoughts would be helpful.
  20. iwishiwasthere

    summer recipes

    Any good summer recipes you would like to share? I made a white sangria for friends and really liked it. It did not last long. :biggrin: 1 Bottle of white wine (your fav) 2/3 cup white sugar 3 oranges (sliced) 1 lemon (sliced) 1 lime (sliced) 1 apple thinly sliced 1/2 liter of...
  21. iwishiwasthere

    watersound/watersound beach

    I have been looking at Kurt's wonderful virtual tours. :clap: What is the difference between Watersound and Watersound beach? It is similiar to the Publix side of Watercolor as opposed to the beachside?
  22. iwishiwasthere

    cake baking

    I just made a coconute cream cake for a friend's birthday. While everyone raved about it, I thought the cake was dry. It was from scratch and not a mix. Any suggestions on how to make it less dry? I baked it 5 minutes less than the recipe said.:idontno:
  23. iwishiwasthere

    Kurt's GRAYT pics

    Just finished perusing Kurt's new photos:clap_1: :clap_1: First love the diversity of the area....just reinforces why South Walton is such a special place! A few thoughts/questions.... 1. Modular home....unbelievable, not like the ones around here! How is it built to current hurricane...
  24. iwishiwasthere

    World's Best Cookie - recipe

    Not sowell, but dang good!:D I make these to sent to my daughters and friends. 1 cup butter 1 cup sugar 1 cup brown sugar 1 larg egg 1 cup oil 1 cup oats 1 cup crushed cornflakes 1/2 cup coconut 1/2 cup pecan, finely chopped 3 1/2 cups al purpose flour 1 T soda 1 T salt 1 T...
  25. iwishiwasthere

    red-eye gravy recipe?

    I have inherited Thanksgiving breakfast this year and red-eye gravy (made from country ham juices) is part of the menu. Mine is never very good:bang: , so does anyone have suggestions/recipe on how to make the best red-eye gravy? I can never get the right amount of coffee and liquid.:idontno:
  26. iwishiwasthere

    cheese lasagna

    Anyone have a good recipe that they would like to share? Trying to modify one I make with meat to meatless.
  27. iwishiwasthere

    Sweet Tea

    Just got a new magazine in the mail....Sweet Tea. All about northwest Florida. Really good article about kayaking/canoeing in Santa Rosa. Of course, most of the info was already here, but still enjoyed reading it.Another article was about restaurants on 30-A. Any SoWallers contribute to this...
  28. iwishiwasthere

    best route to Moblie

    I am considering visiting my sister in Mobile when I am in Sowal in a few weeks. What is the best route from Seagrove area? How long does it take? Jut trying to decide if it is worth giving up a day in paradise. :idontno:
  29. iwishiwasthere

    condos in seacrest

    I have a friend that wants to rent in Seacrest area....I know there are a few condos on 30A in that area. Can anyone help me with names? I think one is Blue Tide. Thanks!
  30. iwishiwasthere

    eclipse tonight

    For those who enjoy the night skies be sure to look tonight. This is from a friend that teaches at a college and the Huntsville Space and Rocket Center. On Tuesday, March 14, the Moon will quietly slip into the Earth's outer shadow, known as the penumbra. The eclipse will already be in...
  31. iwishiwasthere

    Favorite cake

    I have been home tooooooooooo long...too many cooking shows. What is your favorite cake? I love a flourless chocolate, a lemon and most versions of cheesecake. Really there are not many cakes I do not like. :lol:
  32. iwishiwasthere

    housing prices

    Yesterday, I spent a while looking at Kurt's video tours..Great Work! I saw a place at Carillion Beach that seemed to cost a less than properties further west. Is this because this area isn't as highly desired as say Watercolor or Grayton Beach? The video tour I looked at appeared to have a...
  33. iwishiwasthere

    one night stay

    Are there any places in the sowal area that rent for 1 night except in Destin or Panama City? Thanks for the info.
  34. iwishiwasthere

    top places to see in SoWal

    Of course I gravitate to the beach, but reading this site has made me want to explore the area. If a person is visiting for a long weekend, what would be the must see nature areas? Eden Gardens looks lovely, the cypress swamps.....what else have I missed by being a beach bum? I won't give up...
  35. iwishiwasthere

    Flowers

    I have noticed in Kurt's pictures beautiful flowers blooming. What type of flowers are they? When do they bloom? I would like to see it when it happens.
  36. iwishiwasthere

    beach access seacrest

    My family is coming to the area this weekend. Hopefully Katrina will not spoil our fun. Do you know of any beach access points in the seacrest area? The homeowner where we stay in has not replaced their access. Thanks for the help.
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