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When Our Generation launched their Facebook page (which was probably a couple months ago, now) I received an invite to "like" the page. I posted on the page asking what the group's position was on Customary Use and received no reply. A week later I posted a follow up question asking why they...

IF. Maybe the WCSO should just arrest these "brigands", preemptively, because they might get "out of control." Joyia needs to pour herself a cup of tea, turn on some Mattlock, and chill the :eek: out.

Ha... "human shields". There's a term I haven't heard since 1991 when the Iraqis, who thought they owned a piece of beach (Kuwait), drew a line in the sand and I had to drop everything I was doing to go explain to them that they didn't. We called it the "Gulf War". Deja vu.

Captured a picture of the Blue Mountain Beach Dune Snakes today! As you can see, not just one, but THREE of 'em, and they don't look very friendly! Good thing for the signs too because I didn't notice them til I was this close.

Entitlement? Simple jealousy? Ha... Humans have an ancient RIGHT to access the coastline. The Romans knew this, which is why they codified it into law. We know it, which is why we will reverse the misdeeds which led to this situation. Nobody blames you John, and to believe that we're jealous of...

TLDR: What's stopping the voters of this jurisdiction from putting a new tax—levied on beachfront property—onto the next ballot? -- John G's enlightened position—that the rights of private beach property holders should, in all instances, be respected and the letter of law enforced—has me...

I guess we really shouldn't worry about what happens to the "private property" of the Retreat. I'd rather see signs that say "Pirate Gold: Dig Here". Maybe hand out treasure maps in Seaside. Let the tourists go apeshit in their dunes. The Retreat won't share, so why should we care.

Is this Andy the Mohawk driver?

The snake warning signs are in addition to the numerous dune conservation signs. Do you really think that "Warning: Snakes in Dunes" is an appropriate way to keep tourists off the dunes? The ends don't justify the means.

Doubtful. Issues such as these are rarely put to rest at the county level. I certainly don't speak for everyone, but I don't believe in "Customary Use" because it is based upon a faulty premise. My stance is that man has an Ancient Right to the coastline. Had no man ever stepped foot upon the...

"Customary Use" is hardly a "hippie-dippy" concept, but it may not be the most solid concept to base a claim upon. A better foundation would be the Ancient Right of man to access the coastline for navigation, commerce, and recreation. The Romans felt so strongly about this right that they...

Yes. For maximum visibility.

When trespassing at The Retreat, make sure to tuck your pant legs into your socks.

WARNING: SNAKES IN DUNES This is one of at least a dozen I counted. Some were actually posted within arm's reach of another. Altogether, I think The Retreat has at least 20 signs in a span of beach no more than about 800' wide. I did notice that their sandwich boards had been dragged off the...

WARNING: SNAKES IN DUNES Blue Mountain Beach, Florida The dune snake situation has risen to the level that a WARNING has been issued by The Retreat, with more than a dozen warning signs being posted in the immediate area of the Draper Lake outflow.

Dave, Thank you so much for publicly "sticking your neck out" on this incredibly important issue. You hold the moral high ground regardless of what any deeds, surveys, ordinances and signs might say.

I have a few questions regarding public use that I'm hoping some of the more knowledgeable residents can help to educate me on: What is the legal status of Draper Lake? Is it county property or is it private? If it is county property, is there a right of way or easement to provide the public...

Kurt, I saw a Bald on Friday afternoon over Blue Mountain Beach. Any idea where it nests? I'm just getting into birding photography. Any tips on nesting sites of eagles or ospreys that I can stake out with my new 400mm lens? Thanks, Bill

Hi, I live on 30a and am in need of a good, reasonably priced (not dealerships) body shop for some frame work and welding. Trying to keep my 13yr old car on the road a little while longer. Any recommendations will be appreciated! Thanks, Bill

I'm planning on going to a club meeting once a week in Valparaiso. So that's six bones each time. Ouch. Thanks for the heads up. Any other toll bridges or roads I should know about?

Thanks!

When I get my FL drivers lic and fishing lic, I'll be heading right out. Hopefully I can meetup with some of you guys.

I'm packing right now Bren and will be driving down from ATL on Tuesday. Did I mention that packing / moving sucks like some kind of gigantic sucky thing? Third time I've moved in 18mos. Hoping this will be the last time for a long while to come. Can't wait to get to my new place! I will...

Thanks everyone! I know that I'm really going to enjoy living and working here. I can't wait to get my bait in the water, and maybe even buy myself a good fishing kayak at some point.

Hi Dragon I'm moving to Blue Mountain right now, from out of state. I "played" Kendo for quite a while back home. I'm all about drinking good beer too. Sorry to hear that it's slow going meeting people. Hope that turns around for you.

Hello, I am new to the area, and living a few blocks from the Gulf in Blue Mountain. I'm a Yankee who's fishing experience all comes from the Great Lakes and trips into Canada for Pike and Muskie. I know absolutely nothing about salt water, but would like to get into surf fishing, given my...