How/Why did you first find SoWal.com?

Can't remember specifically, but I used to visit the site to look at pics when I was missing the beach, started lurking on the board, knew friends beachma and beachgirl were on here and the rest, as they say, is history!

Pea to the pod is going to come to Scores with us when she comes to the city. Will we see you there! :funn:

:lolabove: Hey, I want in on that!!!

Found it after Dennis looking for pictures of damage

Glad I found it !

When it comes to vacations I'm a major planner/researcher. 2 1/2 years ago my sister in law suggested we all rent a house and do a family vacation. She sent me a link to beach rentals of south walton and I think I took every VT available at that time. I probably found graytonbeach.com after googling it. I lurked for a really long time before joining in on the new format. When we got back from vacation this year, my kids said...mommy you won't have to be on Sowal.com anymore. Little did they know....

edited to add: I joined officially b/c I was lured in my SJ's pics. You have to be a member to view them and I wanted to see more. Kurt's drew me in first but it was SJ's photos that got me hooked. :clap_1:

My husband found this site summer before last when we were planning our vacation. He didn't join until Hurricane Dennis was bearing down on our vacation this past summer (he's a lurker). Of course, I couldn't stay away and needed minute to minute information! That's when I joined so I could read the threads and get the information I needed. I too was a lurker, but you guys and gals know how to make a person feel welcome! Now I'm addicted.... in a good way!! It's nice to be at the beach everyday!!!

:lolabove: Hey, I want in on that!!!

Get yosef a plane ticket!

:lolabove: You might have to pack me in your luggage!!! I'm afraid the closest I'll be getting to NYC this year is Finnley Lake, NY. Just doesn't have the same WOW factor!

Ocean Lover - I like the avatar (seasonal to boot!)

Thanks Rita...can't wait til Saturday. We're going to whoop up on those wolverines. :boxing: :lol:

CCK:

I knew of graytonbeach.com because of the virtual tours. When Ivan hit, I went to the message board for the first time. You, Kurt, and Joe were so helpful checking on everyone's properties which was wonderful. Then I came down to Florida and checked on properties of some friends as well a few days after Ivan. I love this board for useful and interesting information. And it makes me feel warm when our temperatures are in the 20s and snowing in Michigan (like today... and I was at Seacrest Beach on Monday when it must have been about 80!).

Hey Paula! Sounds like you are having a nice week?

CCK:

I knew of graytonbeach.com because of the virtual tours. When Ivan hit, I went to the message board for the first time. You, Kurt, and Joe were so helpful checking on everyone's properties which was wonderful. Then I came down to Florida and checked on properties of some friends as well a few days after Ivan. I love this board for useful and interesting information. And it makes me feel warm when our temperatures are in the 20s and snowing in Michigan (like today... and I was at Seacrest Beach on Monday when it must have been about 80!).

It was a bit chilly today after the sun went down. I guess I'm a true Floridian now because 60 degrees feels cold!

I found it earlier this year right after Dennis when I was rather frantic about what the beach looked like and whether we could even get onto the beach. I'd had a really difficult year at my work--I really needed to go to the beach and not encounter problems. Thank goodness, the BB was filled such nice and friendly people and extraordinary (and quickly offered) information. Like many of you, I was hooked, and, I've continued to log in and check out the various discussions and the photographs are stunning (and genuinely therapeutic on really bad days!). Like Paula--it also makes me feel warmer somehow even tho I'm in upstate NY where the weather people are predicting snow. brrrr!!!

I did have a great time in SoWal last Thursday through this past Monday. When I got back to Michigan late Monday night, I felt so cold here compared to SoWal that I went and had one of those car starters installed for my car so that I'll be able to get into a warm car on these cold days between now and May! It snowed a little bit on Thursday here. Can't wait to get back to SoWal between Christmas and New Years -- even if it's only in the 60s, I'll be a happy camper. When it's cool in SoWal, I still like to sit on the porch under a nice quilt and read a good book (can't do that in the winter in Michigan).

It was a bit chilly today after the sun went down. I guess I'm a true Floridian now because 60 degrees feels cold!

Bragger 😀

I did have a great time in SoWal last Thursday through this past Monday. When I got back to Michigan late Monday night, I felt so cold here compared to SoWal that I went and had one of those car starters installed for my car so that I'll be able to get into a warm car on these cold days between now and May! It snowed a little bit on Thursday here. Can't wait to get back to SoWal between Christmas and New Years -- even if it's only in the 60s, I'll be a happy camper. When it's cool in SoWal, I still like to sit on the porch under a nice quilt and read a good book (can't do that in the winter in Michigan).

Well, at least you came home to a whole thread full of birthday greetings! :clap_1:

I found it because of the webcam, may it rest in peace :(

Graytonbound!!!!! I miss seeing your post, I am a usually a day time poster and you are now a night time gal :( glad to hear from you again!!!! :clap_1:

Hey SGL :cool: I'm trying to catch up! I only post about 1 night a week now, & it takes me an hour just to find out what's been going on!


Maybe I can find a new job where I can post during the day again :idea: