Hello all. In about 15 minutes, I will no longer be an employee of the TDC so I wanted to let you all know how much I have appreciated your questions, input and conversations regarding the beach over the past year+. IT IS NOT FOR ANY BAD REASONS as most of you already know, I am starting my own business and we are moving soon. I will still be working with the TDC and County on beach management issues as a consultant so don't be surprised if you see me chime in, as I won't be far away. It just won't be as "official" as it is now. Maybe I will get creative with my name and put something like BPickel, instead of BPickelTDC 😀
Thanks again everyone, it's been great and feel free to track me down if you need something answered, I still know people ;-) If anyone wants to find me a good start is Bud and Alley's Rooftop bar, between 4:40-6p tonight!!
Also, the last shameless plug, www.protectwaltoncountybeaches.com is a great place to stay up-to-date on current and future projects.
Thanks again,
Brad
Brad Pickel
(formerly) Director of Beach Management
Walton County TDC
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Miss KittyMiss KittyMeow47,011 postsJoined View profileMessageMeow
Miss KittyMeow47,011 postsJoined View profileMessageMeow:clap_1: ...goodbye and good luck!! I wish you well and feel relieved that you will still be associated with the beaches here!! Thanks for all you have done and will do. Someone toast Mr. P with a Planter's Punch with a straw for me!!!
SheilaSheilaSoWal InsiderSnellville, GA., Seacrest/Seagrove as often as we 5,781 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal Insider
SheilaSoWal InsiderSnellville, GA., Seacrest/Seagrove as often as we 5,781 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal InsiderBye Mr.P! :( We're sure gonna miss you. Wishing you all the best. Thank you for all your grayt work. :clap_1:
KurtKurtAdminSoWal2,470 postsJoined View profileMessageAdmin
KurtAdminSoWal2,470 postsJoined View profileMessageAdminI bet there are a lot of cheers flowing at the TDC. :lol:
MangoMangoSoWal InsiderNew York/ Santa Rosa Beach9,699 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal Insider
MangoSoWal InsiderNew York/ Santa Rosa Beach9,699 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal InsiderThank you for your work with the beaches and good luck with your new venture.
Smiling JOeSmiling JOeSoWal Expert31,643 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal Expert
Smiling JOeSoWal Expert31,643 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal ExpertCongratulations on your shift in life, Brad. I wish you much success in SC.
Bobby JBobby JBeach FanaticBlue Mountain beach4,041 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
Bobby JBeach FanaticBlue Mountain beach4,041 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach FanaticBrad,
Congrats and good luck!!!! You will be missed! You have proven yourself to be a true professional!
Congrats and good luck!!!! You will be missed! You have proven yourself to be a true professional!
solong2sowalsolong2sowalBeach Crab4 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Crab
hey brad. congrats on entering this new "phase" of your career! I wish you the best.
it was good seeing you this week and it's been a trip working out some of the "issues" of the last 3 years...man, has it been 3 years already??..wow...
anyway, stay out of the soft sand, brother!!! let me know when the "south view" is in the rear view.
it was good seeing you this week and it's been a trip working out some of the "issues" of the last 3 years...man, has it been 3 years already??..wow...
anyway, stay out of the soft sand, brother!!! let me know when the "south view" is in the rear view.
ShallowsNoleShallowsNoleBeach FanaticPt Washington4,279 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
ShallowsNoleBeach FanaticPt Washington4,279 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic'Bye Brad...good luck and see ya later!
TeresaTeresaSoWal GuideSouth Walton, FL30,970 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal Guide
TeresaSoWal GuideSouth Walton, FL30,970 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal Guidecongratulations to you and Mrs. Pickel! and good luck! I know you'll enjoy your adventure. hope to see ya'll soon!!!:wub:
PaulaPaulaBeach FanaticMichigan but someday in SoWal as well3,747 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
PaulaBeach FanaticMichigan but someday in SoWal as well3,747 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach FanaticWishing you grayt success with your new business.
Uncle TimmyUncle TimmyBeach FanaticBlue Mountain Beach1,013 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
Uncle TimmyBeach FanaticBlue Mountain Beach1,013 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach FanaticGood luck Brad. We will miss y'all at this year's Pantalones party.
John RJohn Rneeds to get out moreConflictinator6,782 postsJoined View profileMessageneeds to get out more
John Rneeds to get out moreConflictinator6,782 postsJoined View profileMessageneeds to get out moreGood luck Pickel. Hope the new busines is a raging success.
JdargJdargSoWal Expert18,040 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal Expert
JdargSoWal Expert18,040 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal ExpertAlright Mr. Pickel. You are already missed, and it's been less than 72 hours since you had your retirement cocktails at B&A's! Good luck to you both- y'all will go far and do well, I am sure!
So back to the part that you are already missed - who do I contact regarding some new signage and maybe a few barrier tapes for the poor little baby sea oats at Grayton? The few signs that were there are gone, and people are blazing right across the "field" of sea oats by the boardwalk. I was trying "educate" a few people, but there were too many for one person to yell at. I would be happy to help put up some of that "crime scene" tape or whatever I can do. If the foot traffic continues at this rate, there won't be any sea oats left!
Thanks- the gal that lives in your old house;-)
So back to the part that you are already missed - who do I contact regarding some new signage and maybe a few barrier tapes for the poor little baby sea oats at Grayton? The few signs that were there are gone, and people are blazing right across the "field" of sea oats by the boardwalk. I was trying "educate" a few people, but there were too many for one person to yell at. I would be happy to help put up some of that "crime scene" tape or whatever I can do. If the foot traffic continues at this rate, there won't be any sea oats left!
Thanks- the gal that lives in your old house;-)
TeresaTeresaSoWal GuideSouth Walton, FL30,970 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal Guide
TeresaSoWal GuideSouth Walton, FL30,970 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal GuideGood luck Brad. We will miss y'all at this year's Pantalones party.
well, perhaps the pickels shall join us if we give them a little advance notice this time....??? ....
Jennifer SteeleJennifer SteeleBeach Fanatic2282 Scenic 30A West1,472 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
Jennifer SteeleBeach Fanatic2282 Scenic 30A West1,472 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanaticwell, perhaps the pickels shall join us if we give them a little advance notice this time....??? ....
Or maybe we should get the Pickels and go see the Pantalones in person; I've only seen them in photographs!
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