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What Do You LOVE About SoWal?

Gidget avatar
GidgetBeach Fanatic
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I've heard the good the bad and the ugly. Now I want you to please tell me WHAT you LOVE about living in SoWal. NO NEGATIVES. I want this to be a Pollyana thread.

What is it that gives you that "I am so glad I moved here" feeling. Or "I am so glad to be a SoWal native." Or "I am so happy we have a beach house here."

I can tell you what I love :wub:

I love being the the water with my mask and snorkel just hearing my own breath.
I love eating at Basmatis for lunch with the breeze on the porch.
I love walking around at night with my husband and dog just taking a stroll.
I love the fact that my dog gets to go to a real dog park - she has been without a social life for too long.
There's more, but this is my start.

Thanks in advance.

G

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Lynnie avatar
LynnieSoWal Insider
#27
I love the beaches and the friendly demeanor of locals. Really digg my friends :wub:. And, a lot more~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Gidget avatar
GidgetBeach FanaticAuthor
#28
I love the beaches and the friendly demeanor of locals. Really digg my friends :wub:. And, a lot more~~~~~~~~~~~~~~


Awwww sounds like I am lucky to move to such a great place. You can add that you love the summer solstice get togethers on the beach!! I can't wait for that! :cool:

G
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Just_In_ThymeBeach Lover
#29
I love the feeling of serenity I feel when I wake up in the morning and sit with my coffee and look out over the Gulf.
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GidgetBeach FanaticAuthor
#30
I love the feeling of serenity I feel when I wake up in the morning and sit with my coffee and look out over the Gulf.

You have a gulf view????? WOW how amazing and did I tell you I love gulf views lol! :wub: :wave:
ls2006vacayBeach Lover
#31
Well I'm not a local but I hope I can chip in.

I love the sand and I love the water.
I love the feeling and the pace.
I love coming back to Sowal every summer that I can.
I love the memories I have of Sowal.
I love the state park at Grayton. It is my happy place. I carry it around in my mind's eye and bring it out when necessary.
Jdarg avatar
JdargSoWal Expert
#32
I love the people that live here, and I love the visitors that get it. This community has special karma.
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ShallowsNoleBeach Fanatic
#33
Mine...

Being a 5th generation native of a pioneer family, with reminders of your ancestors all around :wub:
A lifetime of white sand and salt water
Having so many people move in that you finally get your road paved 😀
Knowing who is who and what is what, in both NoWal and SoWal, and watching with amusement as each tries to figure out how the other side thinks :funn:
The sound of the wind off the bay in the winter
Fried mullet, sailcat and shrimp ? fresh! :drool:
South Walton Seahawks (and rivalry games against the schools you and your spouse went to!) :blush:
Most of your friends are also Seminole fans 😀
And last, but not least, the most awesome sunsets in the world.
Maybe I'll stay...;-)
Gidget avatar
GidgetBeach FanaticAuthor
#34
Well I'm not a local but I hope I can chip in.

I love the sand and I love the water.
I love the feeling and the pace.
I love coming back to Sowal every summer that I can.
I love the memories I have of Sowal.
I love the state park at Grayton. It is my happy place. I carry it around in my mind's eye and bring it out when necessary.


Great post! I am so glad you have found a place you love so much. :wub: :wave:

G
Gidget avatar
GidgetBeach FanaticAuthor
#35
Mine...

Being a 5th generation native of a pioneer family, with reminders of your ancestors all around :wub:

HOW COOL IS THAT??
:cool:
:cool:


A lifetime of white sand and salt water
Having so many people move in that you finally get your road paved 😀


LOL I live on a dirt road so I can SURELY appreciate that statement!!
Happy for you!!



Knowing who is who and what is what, in both NoWal and SoWal, and watching with amusement as each tries to figure out how the other side thinks :funn:

Ha - seems like you are a good one to know :lolabove:

The sound of the wind off the bay in the winter
Fried mullet, sailcat and shrimp ? fresh! :drool:

Sailcat??
:idontno: Never heard of it!


South Walton Seahawks (and rivalry games against the schools you and your spouse went to!) :blush:
Most of your friends are also Seminole fans 😀
And last, but not least, the most awesome sunsets in the world.
Maybe I'll stay...;-)

Yep, I can't see you leavin'! 😀 And I'm glad! :wave:

Gidget
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30ABandManBeach Fanatic
#36
On a short list...
I like that this is a happy place with happy people. I was sentenced to a year in Dothan because of my job last year and it amazing how angry a place can seem.

I love our community and the warmth for people we have her.
Gidget avatar
GidgetBeach FanaticAuthor
#37
On a short list...
I like that this is a happy place with happy people. I was sentenced to a year in Dothan because of my job last year and it amazing how angry a place can seem.

I love our community and the warmth for people we have her.

:wave::wave: Wonderful post 😀

G
happy2BmeBeach Fanatic
#38
the laughter of children, and the smell of coconut tanning lotion, wafting on the salt air breeze.....
BeachbumAggieBeach Fanatic
#39
I love the anticipation of coming to the SoWal for my 2 weeks each year
I love sitting in my beach chair with my umbrella reading a book, watching the waves, feeling the breeze and watching everyone have fun
I love playing house at whatever cute rental I've found for us each year
I love dining out with no regard to cost or calories-because it's vacation
I love Kat's Key Lime Pie!
I love biking/walking around
I love the shopping and the art
I love meeting locals and other tourists and running into some of the same folks time and again
I love relaxing with my hubby
I love taking naps during the heat of the day
I love drinking champagne at sunset on our last night
I love shopping for the next rental for the next year and having that sense of anticipation start all over again
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nodilberthereBeach Fanatic
#40
Hey Gidget! Are you a teacher? I love how you make notes on everyone's homework! Very cute, and I loooooove the name. :wave:

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