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  1. josebby

    For Sale New unfinished heart pine flooring ~ $2,000

    Approx 460 sq ft of 3/4” x 5 1/4” new growth heart pine flooring with knots milled by Sticks and Stones / Seashore Flooring. Pick up in WaterSound Beach.
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    Wedding reception ideas

    Grande Pointe Pavilion in Inlet Beach You might consider the Pavilion Grande Pointe. It is perfect for small weddings. There is a fantastic building for the dinner, a lovely pool area and it backs to Lake Powell. Grande Pointe: The Pavilion
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    SoWal HD - Camp Creek Lake at WaterSound Beach

    Thanks, Kurt! Beautiful! Got any more for us?
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    Captain Anderson's

    I have to agree with JOe. I took my 80 year old parents there last year. They loved the fish docks and the 'supper club' atmosphere which made them feel at home. It was a blast of the past and quite a good one. The cocktails were real cocktails and the dinner was great. It is not Cafe 30-A, but...
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    New big blue signs in SoWal

    Re: New signs on 30A designating communities [title changed] There was an uproar when similarly garish new signs were installed by our hometown Park District. The solution was to repaint the outer portions/backs of the signs a neutral, natural, soothing taupe/brown color. When the signs...
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    Spring Break dates for Alabama, Georgia & Texas

    Happy New Year Sowallers!:wave: Question: Would you share with me the 2008 Spring Break dates for Alabama, Georgia and Texas? Someone told me each state has a certain week each year for all school districts. Thanks!
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    1965 Ford Vintage Truck for Sale/Trade

    :wave: Got any pics? We :wub: old pickups! .
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    Tipping

    Tipping an extra dollar or five on top of a 20% tip is one of the few times a single buck allows me to feel generous...and it lets the servers know they did a great job. It is funn to leave an extra five or so at a place like IHOP, where it may come as a surprise and mean something to a weary...
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    Watersound Crossings

    I'm wondering about your clients who had interest in WaterSound Crossings. Any update? Did they buy?
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    Electronic Locks for rentals

    We've had our Oracle 660 in place for 18 months now. I just love the system...it's working great for us and is well worth the money!
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    WaterSound Beach

    :welcome: Brooks! As a WaterSound Beach owner, I would strongly suggest buying only a lot or home that has a Beach Club membership that will be conveyed at closing (membership runs with the home, not the owner). The Beach Club has been hotly debated here (search previous threads), but is at...
  12. josebby

    What's Up at Prominence?

    Re: Prominence I walked over to Prominence today and had a long talk with Sherry Carter, the Broker there. She said several things that just don't make sense to me such as they will have 1,000 to 1,500 events there a year! That's 3 or more events every day! She also told me that Prominence...
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    New virtual tour-Watersound Lakefront Rental

    :clap_1: Beautiful home! The tour and comments are grayt! Congrats and good luck with the rentals!:clap_1:
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    Best Route to Seagrove

    Ditto. Best way to drive from Chicago. 14 hours to SoWal with minimal stops.
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    I wasn't looking

    Thanks, Kurt! I:wub: :wub: :wub: SoWal!
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    Need a wedding officiant...

    Pm me for a great officiant. You'll love the beachrev!
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    To Buy or to Rent ?

    Here's the article: The Bottom Line Weighing Finances and Feelings for a Decision E-MailPrint Reprints Save Share DiggFacebookNewsvinePermalink By BETH GREENFIELD Published: December 29, 2006 THE basic question of whether it?s better to rent or buy your second...
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    New Years Eve

    Hey, I wanna be jofunn!:rolling: But I won't be there.:( The josebby kids, Grelanie (greg and wife melanie, so christened by Kimmifunn and Whiteyfunn in New Years past) and friend, Da Bears (also named by Kfunn and Wfunn), have invaded SoWal with 3 of their Chicago guy friends...I hear they...
  19. josebby

    Pier Park

    I:wub: :wub: Border's! I like SunDog Books, too, and will still frequent it, but Border's is MY candy store. See you there, ShallowsNole!
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    photos - WaterSound Beach - 12/4/06

    Thank you, Kurt! :clap_1: :clap_1: Those photos make me want to fly down right now!
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    Today's BCC meeting - 11/14/06

    Any discussion of Prominence at the meeting?
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    17 Months on the Market - Sold!!!!

    Beautiful place! Grayt website and vrbo site! We have the Kaba keyless entry system on our rental place, too, and absolultely love it. Good luck with your rentals this year!
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    Rental Websites Besides VRBO?

    You may want to join the Yahoo! group called vacation_rentals, if you haven't already. Lots of talk about vacation rental websites and good discussion about vacation rentals in general. Of course, Kurt's SoWal family of sites specialize in South Walton rentals!;-)
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    Is Camp Creek Golf now closed to locals?

    Also, you can play at Camp Creek if you rent in WaterSound Beach through WaterSound Vacations.
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    Seaside Seeing Red Wine Festival in November

    We took a group of wine loving firends from Chicago to the Wine Dinner at Great Southern on Thursday night. Vintner was Calistoga and cost was $75 each. We were impressed with both wine and food courses. Wine was flowing freely! Great job, Great Southern! Loved the YaYa grits!:clap_1:
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    SoWal Restaurants & Bars Mini-Guide

    You may want to add a couple of our favorites:wub: : Borago...great bar and restaurant Pandora's... fab steaks and outdoor tiki bar Sandestin's Baytowne Wharf...Hammerhead's outdoor bar w/music by the bay Rendevous Wine Bar in Seaside Shade's in Seaside is no more. Not a favorite...
  27. josebby

    Seaside Seeing Red Wine Festival in November

    Has anyone gone in the past? I know the Grand Tasting on Sat afternoon is already sold out.:( I was too late to get tickets.:bang: Thinking of the Vintner's Dinner on Friday at Bud and Alley's. Would anyone recommend it?
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    Dining with senior parents on 30A

    My 80+ parents visited SoWal with me this summer. They loved, loved, loved Another Broken Egg (went two days in a row and ordered the same thing each time!). They liked Cafe 30-A, but food was a little too fancy for their taste. They very much liked Captain Anderson's in Panama City...
  29. josebby

    Drapes for gulf front condo's

    Coastal Window Fashions in the plaza with Shades at the Loop is good, too. She was recommended to me by Susan Byrd, manager of Pizitz Home and Cottage in Seaside.
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    Recovered from my trip so here's my report!

    Great report! I felt like I was there, too! Hey, I WILL be there soon...like Miss Kitty...9 days and counting!
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    Grouper!

    We are a grouper group, too! In fact our grown son has rated the grouper sandwiches in SoWal. I'm not sure of his official order but I'll try: Yianni's in Seagrove...huge sandwich w/lots o'fish...enough for two Busters across from Outlet Mall...fresh and hot and television to boot Seagrove...
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    What's up with the market in the grayton beach area

    :clap_1: :clap_1: :floor:
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    Hosting a group of friends in SoWal...Help!

    Okay all you beach entertainers, I need your help. A longtime dream of mine is going to be realized October 3rd. Our close group of buddies (5 couples) from home are vacationing with us for 5 days!! I would love to know what has worked for you...and what has backfired! Any surefire group...
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    Looking for a spa

    I've heard raves about the spa in Rosemary, not sure of the name. I've been to Spa Blue in Grayton...great marketing material got me a gift certificate there, but facility and service are average at best. I won't go again.
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    2007 Rental Rate Calendar

    I'd also be interested in the 2007 season dates. What rental rate increases are any of you considering and how do you determine them? Help!:idontno:
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    What's Up at Prominence?

    Re: Prominence Here's a recent article about Prominence that was in the Pamama City News Herard. The County says half of the 60 acres of sand pine scrub habitat on the property must be protected. Per the article, the project is only 79.2 acres. The developer says if they have to preserve the...
  37. josebby

    WaterSound homeowners

    I'm still looking for more WaterSound Beach homeowners...there must be more than ten on SoWal!:idontno:
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    WaterSound homeowners

    Then I guess this is a good time to come out of the closet all you WaterSounders! ;-)
  39. josebby

    Rental house with elevator?

    Bridge Lane in WaterSound has a private interior elevator. It's a beach front townhome, 3BR, 3.1 BA. Check it out!
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    WaterSound homeowners

    Please PM me if you are an owner in WaterSound! Lurkers, too! Thanks! Joanne
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    Living room furniture

    I'm back from time at the beach! And while I'm no 30-gAy, I've got some thoughts on your decor. You've got wonderful ideas about the bunk room, but maybe focus on the living area given budget constraints. The bunk room is great for what it is right now. If you want a change, try solid color...
  42. josebby

    Beach Eats Deli Open in Grayton

    A group of us stopped in for lunch to go yesterday. The friendly counter gal told us they had just made the pulled pork and recommended the sandwiches. Wow! A HUGE fresh sandwich that was delicious!And for $4.95!! Big enough for two gulls to share...delish! Very reasonable pricing all around...
  43. josebby

    Living room furniture

    Just took a look at your condo pictures. It's adorable! If you'd like, I'll take a look thru my treasure trove of beach decorating magazines to find rooms with paint your color. Should be able to come up with a couple color schemes for you in addition to the blue theme. Playing off the...
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    Living room furniture

    Hey TFT! I had the same decision to make when furnishing Bridge Lane. I love the white slipcovered look, but thought it wouldn't always be its best when having rental guests. I decided to go with khaki slips in a heavy cotton fabric on the sofa and khaki/white small stripes in a lighter...
  45. josebby

    Patio Furniture

    I can second the thumbs up for Westminsterteak.com. The company is great to work with, the furniture is wonderful, and the prices are by far the best I've found for the quality. We've had an extension table and eight arm chairs on our gulf front covered/uncovered porches for 2 1/2 years, only...
  46. josebby

    Looking for gulfront rental August 19-26

    Hi! We have a gulf front town home, called Bridge Lane, in WaterSound Beach that has guests checking out the morning of the 19th, so it will be available the week of August 19-26th. Coastal Living Magazine featured a photo spread on Bridge Lane is in its March 2006 issue, proclaiming it a...
  47. josebby

    Best prices for adult beverages in SoWal?

    I've found the best prices at Sam's on 23rd Street in Panama City or the Winn Dixie on 98 in Inlet Beach (get a free saver's card). Really not that far, considering what you can save. Sam's also has fabulous huge King Crab legs at great prices from time to time! :D
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    Should we join WaterSound Beach Club??

    I think everyone would agree that the beach and views are unbelievably beautiful at WaterSound Beach. The upfront fee of $20,000 IS an absolute bargain if you don't already have access to the beach and views. The rub for the homeowners in WaterSound Beach is that we have ALREADY PAID for the...
  49. josebby

    Will Watersound North still go ahead?

    I'm thinking WaterSound North will attract a different buyer pool than the other two WaterSounds. I understand the price point will be less, but with some great amenities. With the Beach Club option, which would provide a great beach experience just a few minutes down the road, it could do very...
  50. josebby

    Real Estate Supply

    WaterSound lot owners were granted the same two year extension today.
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