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Thank you for the information. I don't think I will make a meal out of the weed although my husband had suggested that too.

Does anyone know how to rid lawn of weed commonly called "Rattlesnake Grass"? We were told it came to us through pine straw from Florida. Our County Extension Agent told us he was not aware of anything that would rid the lawn and it is growing out of control with runners underground. Need help...

Down from GA. Wonderful weather and clear water! Another great trip in So Wal!

Beautiful! Hope it is clear for our October trip.

So excited to be coming for visit after 4 years away. Hope the beaches and water are beautiful as usual in Oct. as we visit Seacrest.

We were visiting some friends in PCB in July when 3 people drown within 2 weeks. On one day alone over 20 people were pulled from the water. :( :( :bang: :bang: :idontno: I hope visitors and residents are paying attention to the current conditions with Gustav. Life is precious.

Where to start? I'm 52, married for 32 years to my teenage sweetheart, have a 26 year old son, and I retired last year after 32 years in medical case management and social work. (Whew - a mouth full). I don't get on the board much anymore as I am caring for my mother who lives 55 miles from...

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I live to visit the beach but you can bet that if a storm is brewing, I will high tail it north as soon as I know it. Homeowners should be provided the courtesy of closing up their properties and having roads clear of tourist traffic.

:idontno: Mail should be delivered no matter how rural or the dirt roads. Sometimes have to take a detour after a long rain if bridge is washed out or other conditions. Dirt roads in GA are muddy but the mail is still delivered. I hope someone has contacted the Regional Postal Manager as...

jdarg, We have had opened mail too and my husband is a rural carrier. :floor: :floor: My husband is a long time employee. There is a lot of frustration among the regular carriers with the contract workers as many of them don't provide quality customer service and have no responsibility to...

The carrier picks up and delivers. The machines direct where the mail should go and also are known to rip envelopes. All carriers are not bad. Some are long time, loyal employees and not contract workers. Most can be trusted with your mail.

joho, Does it happen all the time? Your regular carrier might have a new substitute when he/she is not working. That was happening to my husband when he was off. His route customers knew something was different and told him. He talked with the route supervisor and sub and things improved. Sub...

Prayer is for anyone that believes in the power of prayer. We have a friend that prayed to sell his property (except 3 acres) in Meriwether County as he plans to spend his retirement in his home of 30+ years in Santa Rosa Beach. He has sold his property and is moving down this month. He is...

:clap: :clap: Grayt pictures!! Such good talent with the camera.

Thanks to all who have provided well wishes for my mother over the past few months. It amazes all the family that she is still with us and we are thankful. Hospice has been great to her and are supportive to the family. As far as rentals, we are open to new rental this fall. We love Monterey...

We love clean accomodations and treat all properties as if they were ours. In previous years,we have had the misfortune to be next to units where there were too many people in one unit and the noise as well as the number of people moving around was just impossible. Vacation is for rest and...

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We prefer to rent a place large enough for each person to have space to move around and a bed for rest. We also like tiled floors as opposed to carpet. I mop the floors daily as I am a neat freak. If unit has carpet, I vaccum daily just like home. Many times, the unit is cleaner when I leave...

Any idea who was in west central georgia advertising So Wal?

While enjoying the early morning air on the porch this morning :cool: , my husband saw a white van go down state hwy 85 with a sign "GOOD NEWS -- affordable property at Santa Rosa Beach, FLA" The van looked like a county owned van. :idontno: We have not been down since March and missing the...

We are desperate for rain. Lawn looks like winter again. SEvere drought and can't water but 1 day a week. Lost cause. Please pray for rain and do a rain dance for us.

Hi Kimbug, There are several available rentals listed in the forums. My family enjoys Seacrest Beach area. Monteray and Tranquility condos are both nice and have 3 Br and 3 baths in each unit with a bunk area. Most at Monteray are able to sleep 10. Good luck with your search.

:welcome: back BD. If you are referring to your nickname of Beach Tourist, it is automatic until you post on the site a number of times. I read it somewhere on the site but don't remember where. Kurt has fantastic camera ability. I tried to create some magic with my avatar. It is of PCB at...

:welcome: MrChevious!! So sorry to hear about the fires. It is sad to hear. Glad no one was injured and thank goodness the firefighters were able to contain the SoWal fire and PCB fires. Although I visit as often as possible and don't own, I have been a visitor for over 50 years and love...

Thank you for sharing this link.

:clap_1: Thank you Kurt for some of the most beautiful pictures yet!

Thank you for the PM Beachbummett. I responded this morning. Son is Mr. Independent and wants to do this on his own but I do plan to help with whatever he will accept. He has asked me to assist him with search for housing. RO, Thanks for the info on Mountain Brook. Actually, we liked the...

:clap_1: :clap_1: Thank you for your reply. I am sure he will appreciate the info. He is very resourceful but this mama worries too much!! :blush: Just wanting to make the experience better for him than it was for me too many years ago.

:blush: :blush: :bang: I realize this is an unusual request for information. However, I know some members are from the Birmingham area and I really need some information. My son lives in Auburn and plans to move to Birmingham after graduation in May for employment. We are not familiar with...

I vacationed in PCB for most of my 50+ years and loved it. The properties in PCB now are too big, too many, and taking away from the bech. It is difficult to see the beach when riding down Front Beach Road. We discovered 30-A about 20 years ago and love the area. It has built up too but does...

I don't think increased rates would keep the true beach lovers away from So Wal. There are those that love the So Wal area and can't afford to own due to other committments but would pay dearly to have the opportunity to visit even if the rates are higher. Think of higher rates as security for...

A couple of websites: www.rncasemanager.com www.ccmcertification.org What Does a Case Manager Do and Earn? Perform assessments, plan and manage patient services and care, conduct research, and analyze data utilizing the methodologies of the case management process. Case managers...

TO: alixoneil The part time offer looks good. Go for it!! :clap_1: :clap_1: I am retiring the end of this month after 34 years in health care, with 20 in Case Management. I have been Director of Medical Case Management for the past 7 years. Nursing is a terrific career. When you have all...

:welcome: :bow: Try the Monterey Condos in Seacrest Beach. Very nice area. Gated entry, nice units with 3 bedrooms and 3 baths as well as a bunk area. Private pool. Only 24 units in comples and right on the beach. Most Monterey Condo rentals are through Garrett Realty. Tour their website for...

We have Direct TV in Georgia and it is the best investment we have made for the HDTV TV. Have a 50" Samsung 1080i. It also picks up some Digital channels when we have the antenna on. They are clear as a bell on it but terrible on the other 2 TVs in the house as they are not on the satellite.

May God Bless you and your family to overcome the sorrow you are feeling. I hope you will have bright days ahead as you will always have good memories. Blessings to you and yours.

What a wonderful community to live in. I have been off the board for a while with my mom. I was saddened to read of the tragic news in the community. It is so wonderful to read about the celebration of their lives. God takes us home when he is ready. We are to be thankful for the time he gives...

Who is the real SJ? Smiling JOe or Smiiling JOe? The latter has only 47 posts. Unless SJ is playing trickery on us (past Halloween), there is an imposter on the board. :confused: :confused:

Thanks for the link. We have family that retired in Bentonville, Ark. and are looking to purchase a place in Blue Mountain Beach. We really like the Seacrest Beach and Seagrove areas. Retirement is only 5 years away for spouse (I retire in 4 months) so we are beginning to investigate the market.

Edgewater Beach Resort in Panama City Beach used to have beach chairs with the large wheels for the sand. They might be a resource for you. Also check with Walton Chamber of Commerce as they might offer some assistance or information on a vendor.

Congratulations John R. Hope you enjoy your new location. It is wonderful to have a positive experience with your realtor!:clap_1:

:welcome: hill. That is so raz. :cool: My maiden name was Hill 31 years ago. Good Luck finding your nitch. I have a couple of friends that retired in GA and moved to Ft Myers for the beach life. They gave it up and moved just outside Rosemary Beach and love it there. They both now work part...

We were down 9/23 - 9/30/06 and drove to the Target to see if it was open. Still a lot of construction around there. Looks like it will be alone for a while. Maybe Walmart will improve cleanliness and attitudes with the new renovation and competition from Target.

It was lurking in mid September last year. Could not hardly stay on the beach due to runny, itchy eyes and cough.

Although I don't live in SoWal, I love to visit the beautiful beaches. I love Bobby J's idea of collecting the crap and allowing Care and Share to resell it to the same tourists that probably left it there. As a tourist (but one that has loved t0 visit the best kept secret) for over 20 years, I...

Mango and Beach Hawk, My thoughts and prayers go out to you as well as the family and friends of this dear family. This was a senseless tragedy that changed many lives in an instant. I read many of the notes on the memorial. The Rooks apparently made a positive impact on many people. I hope...

I want to be there. My mom is ill (again bless her heart) so my July trip might be off. Maybe September?? Thanks to all that post those beautiful pictures. It keeps those of us that aren't as lucky a little more sane when we can escape to the beach through the beautiful pictures!! :clap_1...

All of the pictures are beautiful. It makes me envious of those that see this daily. We have some beautiful trees between our house and the lake where the sun sets. The sky is beautiful with orange and purple but does not compare to these shots on the water. Thanks to you both for sharing.

:welcome: Russ Porter Can't help you there but you can visit the real esate forum and probably find what you need. Many rental agencies and private rentals listed.