Ready for Chick-fil-a?

All the ones that don't mind driving those distances to get to stores must not have kids that you need to take places including to and from school and with gas at 2.75 a gallon, that extra gas money adds to the already strained weekly budget. Who has time to drive those distances, I don't since I do share a car with my son right now and I can't pop up and ride over to Pier Park when I need to due to work schedules. I certainly do not want a bunch of big name stores but opposing a chic fil a or a Fudpuckers is just silly.
Also, what fast food needs are served at Pier Park? By the time you can get back home with food from there it is cold but I didn't know there were any fast food places there.

I'm not doing it on a daily or even weekly basis - I just plan my errands so that when I go to those areas I can hit several stores at a time.

There are a ton of chain restaurants over there - don't know the names as I don't like to eat at them. (Gugliemo's and the japanese place are good if I need to eat when I am over there).

P.S. At the risk of unleashing the holy hell of parental wrath - there is a free school bus.

I'm not doing it on a daily or even weekly basis - I just plan my errands so that when I go to those areas I can hit several stores at a time.

There are a ton of chain restaurants over there - don't know the names as I don't like to eat at them. (Gugliemo's and the japanese place are good if I need to eat when I am over there).

P.S. At the risk of unleashing the holy hell of parental wrath - there is a free school bus.

I am aware of the school bus but my son has to sit on it for over an hour to go 10 minutes worth of time so we work it in our schedules and have for several years. I have 4 kids from 15 to 25 so I know what is and what is not working for us when it comes to schools. That does not hamper the fact that I personally cannot drive anymore than I already do to get things done and am grateful when anything from this century creeps into SoWal that makes my life easier.
When I think of fast food, I think of drive thrus and as far as I am aware, there are none of those at Pier Park, someone feel free to correct me if I am wrong.

Scooterbug 44 is right in my opinion. Even though I don't live there (which does reduce my credibility of opinion) I have come there long enough to agree with Scooterbug. When I was first reading this I thought it was about a Chick Fil A coming to 30A which is shocking to me. But on 98? What am I missing? There are a lot of fast food restaurants on 98. Chick Fil A would only usurp those. What is it about Chick Fil A? They really do have a superior product and the people who work there are so polite. I have always thought their training program should be a model for a lot of businesses.

I almost forgot. I live in a very beautiful area but if you want to get anything but some milk you have to drive at least 20 minutes. The drive is scenic and I appreciate it every time I do it. We are sitting on probably 10 inches of snow as I write this but when I am down there I am never far from anything I need. It is all about perspective.

It cannot be a coincidence that I get confirmed as a diabetic and rumors of a Chick-Fil-A within five minutes of my office begin swirling in the same week. This is just not fair.

Otherwise, Chick-Fil-A rocks. Fuzz is so happy he might decide to stay.

All the ones that don't mind driving those distances to get to stores must not have kids that you need to take places including to and from school and with gas at 2.75 a gallon, that extra gas money adds to the already strained weekly budget. Who has time to drive those distances, I don't since I do share a car with my son right now and I can't pop up and ride over to Pier Park when I need to due to work schedules. I certainly do not want a bunch of big name stores but opposing a chic fil a or a Fudpuckers is just silly.
Also, what fast food needs are served at Pier Park? By the time you can get back home with food from there it is cold but I didn't know there were any fast food places there.

many of us have raised our families here in SoWal (for lots of years). typically there is no need to do a lot of driving to get things done. when we do need to go to Pier Park or even further in to Panama City for other errands, we do it very infrequently. We have everything we need here. Fast food? We have no fast food habits as a result of living here for so long. and I rather like it that way. Eating at home is our first choice - and we do so on most days, with an occasional pizza pick up. or lunch at Red Bar on Sunday, etc. many of us do have a habit of picking up Royal Orchid or other asian foods whenever we go into Destin for an errand (on occasion).

I have no habit of running around to Destin or Panama City for the most part. but when I do go out past the Walton County line once or twice a month for a dental visit or shopping or errands, I can easily fit it into my family's schedule. Most everything I need to do on a daily basis is conveniently done right here within a few miles. and all our family, school and extracurricular/sports activities are right here too. our lives are lived 100% in SoWal. on occasion we may sign up for some swim team or other activity at Frank Brown Park - but that's 20 minutes up the road - no biggie.

I have no problem with Chic Filet coming in. They are an excellent company with a good product and it is one chain that will actually offer a pretty good employment opportunity with benefits for residents.

yes middlesister - it is all about one's perspective, as in all things. I do respect those who welcome the convenience of walmart and other chains to follow. I can understand it, and I will benefit form those conveniences. It is just a little hard for many of us to see these changes coming - and it seems to be coming fast. Our town will always remain special for many reasons. But much of it is going to look like and function like Anytown USA. Our only saving grace is the expansive state protected forests, beaches and parks we are blessed with having on Hwy 30A and Hwy 98, and in between. It is one of the big reasons this town is so special - its preservation of natural beauty is highly valued. It is one of the reasons we do not look like Destin or PCB.

One Chick-fil-A sandwich comprises 57% of the maximum suggested amount of daily sodium intake for an adult. That's without fries. I'm not gonna lie, those sandwiches are tasty, but they are so salty that I can't get that salty taste out of my mouth for hours. You'd be better off walking into Publix and getting a turkey sub with lots of veggies. Or keeping around ingedients to throw together a sandwich at home. I am a working woman, so except for times when I'm under water due to meeting paloozas, I try to keep healthy lunch and snack foods in the house. Except for the meeting-palooza days, I drive home during my lunch hour, prepare lunch for my family, and then drive back to work. Thank God my house is only 1.3 miles from where I work with no traffic or traffic lights.

chick-fil-a 1/2 sweet 1/2 unsweet tea with lemon. a diet lemonade.

I am aware of the school bus but my son has to sit on it for over an hour to go 10 minutes worth of time so we work it in our schedules and have for several years. I have 4 kids from 15 to 25 so I know what is and what is not working for us when it comes to schools. That does not hamper the fact that I personally cannot drive anymore than I already do to get things done and am grateful when anything from this century creeps into SoWal that makes my life easier.
When I think of fast food, I think of drive thrus and as far as I am aware, there are none of those at Pier Park, someone feel free to correct me if I am wrong.

So a student can't work an hour into his schedule? Other than school and possibly a part time job, what exactly does your son do that is so time consuming he can't sit on a bus?

I'm fairly certain at this point that you are a parent who caves to their child's whining about riding the bus, but that is somehow a reason that nature and common sense should now take a back seat so that you are not inconvenienced? Just what in bloody hell did you do 5 years ago to survive?

Well I for one just love Chic-Fil-A. For those that don't know this restaurant chain, they are closed every Sunday all year round.. "EAT MOR CHIKIN"

So a student can't work an hour into his schedule? Other than school and possibly a part time job, what exactly does your son do that is so time consuming he can't sit on a bus?

I'm fairly certain at this point that you are a parent who caves to their child's whining about riding the bus, but that is somehow a reason that nature and common sense should now take a back seat so that you are not inconvenienced? Just what in bloody hell did you do 5 years ago to survive?

You have no right to assume anything. You do not know me and you do not know my son. I will do what ever the hell I want to when it comes to my children and I certainly do not need you judging me. My son is a good kid who makes good grades and is on his way to college and he does not inconvenience me in any way by taking him and picking him up from school. Keep your non parental judgements to yourself.
And by the way, I have three children at home, not just 1.

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I love Chik Fil A, but am really thirsty after eating one. They do have a lot of sodium, which is why I don't eat them often, but dangitall they are tasty! Great sweet tea, too!

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I love Chik Fil A, but am really thirsty after eating one. They do have a lot of sodium, which is why I don't eat them often, but dangitall they are tasty! Great sweet tea, too!

Salty and sweet! One of my favorite flavor combos!

So a student can't work an hour into his schedule? Other than school and possibly a part time job, what exactly does your son do that is so time consuming he can't sit on a bus?

I'm fairly certain at this point that you are a parent who caves to their child's whining about riding the bus, but that is somehow a reason that nature and common sense should now take a back seat so that you are not inconvenienced? Just what in bloody hell did you do 5 years ago to survive?

Please try making your point without being rude.

Won't be long now, before we get the Best Buy, Mercedes dealer, Target, Old Navy, Bed, Bath and Beyond (or did they close?), Auto Zone, Sonic Drive-In, Pep-Boys, Big 10, Sam's Club, Books-a-Gazillion, Cracker Barrel, Chili's, Outback, Olive Garden, Domino's Pizza, Papa John's, Captain D's, Hardee's, Wendy's, Crystal, KFC, Payless Shoes, etc. I cannot wait for SoWal to be like a "real" city. Oh, joy. (sarcasm off)

I do like Chick-fi-let's toasted buttered buns and the breading is good. They will do well in SoWal, though so would McDonald's.

BTW, McDonald's has plenty of stores without drive-thrus -- ever been inside Walmart, or an airport?

I realize I was ignorant about drive-thrus. The Walmarts I have been in did not have McDonalds, and I have not flown since the early 1980s.

Nothing like Chik-Fil-A before going to the beach on Sunday.

Chik-Fil-A is not open on Sunday. Love me a chicken sandwich with coleslaw. Just keep them on 98, not 30A.

Chik-Fil-A's are good, no kidding. But is there any reason for people who are eagerly awaiting that restaurant to feel deprived? Aren't there already a number of local restaurants that cook a good chicken fillet sandwich? I'm sure that, with a phone call, they would be more than willing to have your order ready to pick up (with an iced or hot tea) on the way to the beach. Some of them may even be open on Sunday.

Chik-Fil-A's are good, no kidding. But is there any reason for people who are eagerly awaiting that restaurant to feel deprived? Aren't there already a number of local restaurants that cook a good chicken fillet sandwich? I'm sure that, with a phone call, they would be more than willing to have your order ready to pick up (with an iced or hot tea) on the way to the beach. Some of them may even be open on Sunday.

Nobody can compare with Chick-Fil-A. Nobody

Nothing like Chik-Fil-A before going to the beach on Sunday.

But they aren't... wait... I get it!

Chik-Fil-A is not open on Sunday. Love me a chicken sandwich with coleslaw. Just keep them on 98, not 30A.

For some crazy reason, I only want Chik on Sundays.

For some crazy reason, I only want Chik on Sundays.

That is so funny, my daughter and I catch ourselves wanting one on Sundays too.

As far as fast food coming onto 30A, I haven't noticed any fast food joints on old 98 along the beach. I just don't see it happening on 30A. As far as 98, it's going to happen.

And since the healthy eating aspect came into this conversation, why don't we discuss the fact that the elementary schools in Walton County continue to serve pizza, fries, and cake for lunch and call it "healthy".

Chik-Fil-A's are good, no kidding. But is there any reason for people who are eagerly awaiting that restaurant to feel deprived? Aren't there already a number of local restaurants that cook a good chicken fillet sandwich? I'm sure that, with a phone call, they would be more than willing to have your order ready to pick up (with an iced or hot tea) on the way to the beach. Some of them may even be open on Sunday.

Prudential is good, no kidding. But is there any reason for people who are eagerly awaiting purchasing property to feel deprived? Aren't there a number of local real estate brokers who know how to assist in buying and selling property?

Ace Hardware is good, no kidding. But is there any reason for people who are eagerly awaiting purchasing home improvement supplies to feel deprived? Aren't there a number of local hardware shops to purchase said goods?

The Wall Street Journal is good, no kidding. But is there any reason for people eagerly awaiting to read about business news to feel deprived? Aren't there a number of means to obtain news without selling New York papers here?

The United Methodist Church is good, no kidding. But is there any reason for people eagerly awaiting to worship feel deprived? Aren't there a number of houses of worship that would eargerly welcome newcomers?

You'll have to excuse me, last poster, I guess I do sound Pollyannaish. And you do make a point. I just have to be a little more diplomatic than most posters, since I'm a member of the media. Just trying to put an idea in people's heads and help out the local restaurants. I'm sure they could use it right now.

Chic-fil-a are not open on Sundays anywhere, so that their staff can go to church, have a day of rest.