Left the Nooga around 2:45 pm. Everything was smoothe sailing until we hit Montgomery. (And when I say sailing that's what I mean. Wind was blowing the Burb all over the place!:shock: ) Well... we hit Montgomery around 4:15 or so and it was bumper to bumper :( ! At this point I'm thinking "Oh Crap! We won't get there until tomorrow morning if we're lucky. Finally on the other side of Montgomery the traffic started moving. Ya Know... 5, 50, 85 BAM back down to 5 and so on till Georgiana. Once we hit Georgiana and 55 smoothe sailing again (this time no wind:idontno: ). We hit 331 and same thing smoothe sailing:cool: . By now the whole Otter family is hungry. So we're thinking 331 BUZZ wrong answer! Closed. No problem Angelina's BUZZ wrong answer it's boarded up:( . So we pull into Grayton Beach and yep you guessed it the only restaurant open on 30A (as far as we could tell:idontno: ) The ol trusty Red Bar. Had a 20 minute wait and great food. So no report on the beach yet but nothing like pulling in after Ivan. Really couldn't tell there was a storm. (Keep in mind we didn't hit the coast till after dark.) But everything leading up to SoWal looked fine.
High Pointe looks fine. We and maybe one other unit are the only people here:blink: Kinda odd:blink: . More updates tomorrow after we hit the beach.
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21WatermanWatermanBeach LoverVentura County CA206 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Lover
Enjoy the stay RO!:cool:
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RiverOttergot any pics?Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States11,444 postsJoined View profileMessagegot any pics?Author2 More things:
1. Dial Up SUCKS!
2. Forget what I said about not looking like there was a storm. I came in at night and really didn't see anything. BUT I just scrolled through some of Smiling JOe's pics and WOW. Looks like when the sun comes up the world will look very different.
Thanks Waterman. I'll do my best ;-)
1. Dial Up SUCKS!
2. Forget what I said about not looking like there was a storm. I came in at night and really didn't see anything. BUT I just scrolled through some of Smiling JOe's pics and WOW. Looks like when the sun comes up the world will look very different.
Thanks Waterman. I'll do my best ;-)
Smiling JOeSmiling JOeSoWal Expert31,643 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal Expert
Smiling JOeSoWal Expert31,643 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal ExpertRiverOtter, you should have called. I would have bought you dinner at the Red Bar. I wanted to see you this trip, but I am heading out tomorrow. I truely hope you, GraytonBound and the little Otters have a great time.
GraytonBoundGraytonBoundBeach FanaticThe Nooga947 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
GraytonBoundBeach FanaticThe Nooga947 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach FanaticJOE, I can't believe you're leaving us right when we get here:(
tried to call you after we went thru M'gomery.....have fun on your trip & maybe we'll catch you next time around
tried to call you after we went thru M'gomery.....have fun on your trip & maybe we'll catch you next time around
benniferbenniferBeach Lover54 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Lover
WHOO HOO And beach life continues...thanks for the reentry description! May all the OTTERS have a nice time! :clap_1:
GraytonBoundGraytonBoundBeach FanaticThe Nooga947 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
GraytonBoundBeach FanaticThe Nooga947 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach FanaticThanks Jennifer...it's a little eerie being the only family at the resort.....pool is a mess so we'll have to get the otters on the beach with their garbage & recycling bags....anybody know how to get down there?
Sea StarSea StarBeach LoverKnoxville, TN89 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Lover
Thanks Jennifer...it's a little eerie being the only family at the resort.....pool is a mess so we'll have to get the otters on the beach with their garbage & recycling bags....anybody know how to get down there?Yesterday someone suggested cookie sheets (I thought that was you)! I hope ya'll have a great time. There's a large advantage to being there by yourselves. No crowds.
GraytonBoundGraytonBoundBeach FanaticThe Nooga947 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
GraytonBoundBeach FanaticThe Nooga947 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach FanaticThanks Sea Star....
there's no crowds :clap_1:
but no beach access, no rental prop mgrs, no restaurants either....I'll take the crowds......sure hope Publix is open...
there's no crowds :clap_1:
but no beach access, no rental prop mgrs, no restaurants either....I'll take the crowds......sure hope Publix is open...
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 FanaticThe cookie sheets on the dunes could be a problem. Someone posted earlier that the dunes seem unstable right now and I'm letting all our guests know to stay away from the dunes and to definitely keep their kids away from the dunes. Stay close to the shore and enjoy the beach -- it will probably look quite nice next to the shore very soon (there's a photo of the shore at Grayton beach and (if you don't look back at the dunes) looks like it's quite beautiful. Probably the same in most beaches as long as you don't look back at the dunes! Actually, looking at the dunes will be most interesting because it's not often (thankfully) that we get to see what a hurricane can do. Just take those photos from a distance. There seem to be a few beach accesses along SoWal, so I'd stick to those even if it means a short drive. That's what we'll do when we're there next week.
GraytonBoundGraytonBoundBeach FanaticThe Nooga947 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
GraytonBoundBeach FanaticThe Nooga947 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanaticdon't worry, the little otters know not to touch the dunes....
my guess is that we'll head down to grayton for cleanup...anyone know if we can drive on the beach today? if not we'll park & walk....could use the exercise....and the humidity is only like 2000 % today :lol:
my guess is that we'll head down to grayton for cleanup...anyone know if we can drive on the beach today? if not we'll park & walk....could use the exercise....and the humidity is only like 2000 % today :lol:
Smiling JOeSmiling JOeSoWal Expert31,643 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal Expert
Smiling JOeSoWal Expert31,643 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal ExpertThanks Jennifer...it's a little eerie being the only family at the resort.....pool is a mess so we'll have to get the otters on the beach with their garbage & recycling bags....anybody know how to get down there?Yes, drive to Grayton Beach, forge Western Lake outflow and walk about 9 miles. Bam! You are there. ;-) Seriously, just head down to Grayton.
Smiling JOeSmiling JOeSoWal Expert31,643 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal Expert
Smiling JOeSoWal Expert31,643 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal ExpertThanks Sea Star....I think you will find restaurants opening up beginning today.
there's no crowds :clap_1:
but no beach access, no rental prop mgrs, no restaurants either....I'll take the crowds......sure hope Publix is open...
Smiling JOeSmiling JOeSoWal Expert31,643 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal Expert
Smiling JOeSoWal Expert31,643 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal ExpertThe cookie sheets on the dunes could be a problem. Someone posted earlier that the dunes seem unstable right now and I'm letting all our guests know to stay away from the dunes and to definitely keep their kids away from the dunes. Stay close to the shore and enjoy the beach -- it will probably look quite nice next to the shore very soon (there's a photo of the shore at Grayton beach and (if you don't look back at the dunes) looks like it's quite beautiful. Probably the same in most beaches as long as you don't look back at the dunes! Actually, looking at the dunes will be most interesting because it's not often (thankfully) that we get to see what a hurricane can do. Just take those photos from a distance. There seem to be a few beach accesses along SoWal, so I'd stick to those even if it means a short drive. That's what we'll do when we're there next week.Great advice Paula. These cliff hanger dunes are very dangerous. Be sure to point out the danger of getting buried to your kids (and curious spouse).
Smiling JOeSmiling JOeSoWal Expert31,643 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal Expert
Smiling JOeSoWal Expert31,643 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal Expertdon't worry, the little otters know not to touch the dunes....You can drive on but parking will be at a premium. Avoid the nails. Mostly, it is clear of walkovers, but be on the lookout for any small stuff. Clean up at Grayton really won't take too much more work.
my guess is that we'll head down to grayton for cleanup...anyone know if we can drive on the beach today? if not we'll park & walk....could use the exercise....and the humidity is only like 2000 % today :lol:
GraytonBoundGraytonBoundBeach FanaticThe Nooga947 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
GraytonBoundBeach FanaticThe Nooga947 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanaticmaybe we should clean up around seacrest then, there's nobody out there....we'll figure it out
southof30Asouthof30ABeach Lover220 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Lover
southof30ABeach Lover220 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach LoverHigh Pointe rental manager is on site. Pool will hopefully be open by end of today. Come on down!
seagroveloverseagroveloverlittle sugarSt Louis Missouri2,984 postsJoined View profileMessagelittle sugar
seagroveloverlittle sugarSt Louis Missouri2,984 postsJoined View profileMessagelittle sugarHey otter family...hope you can find some good in all the bad, let us know how things look.....be safe and smile, you are at the beach!!! :clap_1:
GraytonBoundGraytonBoundBeach FanaticThe Nooga947 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
GraytonBoundBeach FanaticThe Nooga947 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach FanaticHey otter family...hope you can find some good in all the bad, let us know how things look.....be safe and smile, you are at the beach!!! :clap_1:
Are you kidding me?!?! We're Otters! We are having a great time already :cool: . We did a little beach clean up at Inlet Beach, had some lunch (Summer Kitchen, very good and friendly I might add), Hit the Publix and off to the HP Pool hopefully in a minute of 2.
River<--too lazy to log off and sign on under my own name-->Otter 😀
southof30Asouthof30ABeach Lover220 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Lover
southof30ABeach Lover220 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach LoverAre you kidding me?!?! We're Otters! We are having a great time already :cool: . We did a little beach clean up at Inlet Beach, had some lunch (Summer Kitchen, very good and friendly I might add), Hit the Publix and off to the HP Pool hopefully in a minute of 2.Is the wireless Internet working?
River<--too lazy to log off and sign on under my own name-->Otter 😀
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