Hello Atlanta - Spring Break starts 4/4/09

[Kurt]

Is anyone coming?



http://www.accessatlanta.com/wireless/content/events/stories/2009/03/30/kids_family_fun_atlanta.html

Most metro area schools will release kids Friday for a five-day break bookended by four weekend days. But this is a tough year for family getaways and out-of-town trips. If you’re looking for ways to have some fun nearby, it may be as close as your local library, a neighborhood volunteer project or a jaunt to a state park. Here are some other recommendations for staying busy during spring break without going far from home....

http://www.ajc.com/travel/content/t.../2009/02/22/spring_break_southeast_cheap.html

Spring break may be forever associated with college students hitting the beaches for some sun and fun after a long winter. But nowadays, couples and families with schoolchildren have claimed March and April as prime time for a getaway holiday....

http://www.ajc.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/ajc/travel/entries/2009/02/18/are_you_plannin.html

Beach-bound - Let’s face it, spring break is usually your first chance each year to get out and enjoy the sand, surf and sun. Water temps may not be as warm as you might prefer for sea bathing, but you can usually wade in a little by early April. It’s also nice to sit on the beach and build your sand castles without that sweltering summer heat. It difficult to list all of the great family-friendly beaches within Atlantans’ easy reach, but check out Gulf Shores/Orange Beach, Ala. or Myrtle Beach, SC (even though it also attracts college students) as options with plenty of family activities on and off the beach....

 

[Beach Runner]

Is anyone coming?

The question is how many thousands are coming?

We'll be coming down! See y'all in a few days.

 

[gardening1970]

I will be there with hubby and 3 teenagers Monday - Saturday. Visiting family in Port St. Joe for a few days first.

 

[kathydwells]

Beach-bound - Let’s face it, spring break is usually your first chance each year to get out and enjoy the sand, surf and sun. Water temps may not be as warm as you might prefer for sea bathing, but you can usually wade in a little by early April. It’s also nice to sit on the beach and build your sand castles without that sweltering summer heat. It difficult to list all of the great family-friendly beaches within Atlantans’ easy reach, but check out Gulf Shores/Orange Beach, Ala. or Myrtle Beach, SC (even though it also attracts college students) as options with plenty of family activities on and off the beach....

Scooterbug will be glad they steered them away from SoWal. ;-)

 

[gardening1970]

We're not all bad! Some of us are well-behaved, fill in our holes, don't leave junk on the beach, stay off the dunes, drive gently (after we arrive), take good care of our rented properties, and even spend a little money while we're there. A couple of us are even known to obey red flag warnings and turn out porch lights during turtle nesting season.

The segment of Atlantans I described is really comprised of wannabe-locals just trying to figure out how to make the move ... ;-)

 

[tsutcli]

Set up baricades at the border and send them all back Don't need rowdy, misbehaved, entitlement-fueled mini-tourists.

 

[tistheseason]

WATCH OUT - I know more than a few people headed your way next week, sadly we won't be among them!

 

[mot]

Better do your grocery shopping early. After 1 PM on Saturday the crowds arrive and you will wait in line.

 

[Franny]

We're not all bad! Some of us are well-behaved, fill in our holes, don't leave junk on the beach, stay off the dunes, drive gently (after we arrive), take good care of our rented properties, and even spend a little money while we're there. A couple of us are even known to obey red flag warnings and turn out porch lights during turtle nesting season.

The segment of Atlantans I described is really comprised of wannabe-locals just trying to figure out how to make the move ... ;-)

Have a great week at the beach!!

 

[jodiFL]

Set up baricades at the border and send them all back Don't need rowdy, misbehaved, entitlement-fueled mini-tourists.

I am afraid that alot of locals and local businesses would disagree. Its been a long winter season and most businesses in this area depend on this few weeks of spring break to get enough capital to carry them thru until the "hundred day" season hits.