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  1. Tom at BV

    Big Trucks for Big Boys

    Kurt, Thanks for fixing my Big Truck typo. More big beach toys. Tom
  2. Tom at BV

    Big Trucks for Big Boys

    :blink::D
  3. Tom at BV

    Building a Home in Forest Lakes?

    I agree, mostly primary home owners, how about a (2) car garage, side-by-side or stacked 2-car for our toys. Tom
  4. Tom at BV

    Gulf Place @ Santa Rosa Beach--Architecural Review Committee--Review Board Rules?????

    DC in SRB, Thanks for your help. I can't get Gulf Place ARB documents to post. If you send me a PM to my email # I'll send the attachment. Tom tjbliznik@ameritech.net
  5. Tom at BV

    Gulf Place @ Santa Rosa Beach--Architecural Review Committee--Review Board Rules?????

    I like Gulf Place & thinking about purchasing an empty lot, but reading their ARB-Architectural Review Board, rules & regulations, it scares the bee jeekies out of me. They have a $10K strick Compliance Deposit Refund Schedule with the ARB committee ruling on every construction day to day...
  6. Tom at BV

    My heart belongs to SoWal & the Petoskey/Harbor Springs, MI area on July 4th 2011

    Beachmouse, Thanks for the kind words about Northern MI. Someday we will make 30-A our permanent year round home, but for now I work in MI and spend more time here. I work downstate in MI & travel 250 miles each weekend to Northern MI, than downstate on Monday during the summer months only...
  7. Tom at BV

    My heart belongs to SoWal & the Petoskey/Harbor Springs, MI area on July 4th 2011

    Hi everyone in SoWal!!! I wish everyone on 30-A a belated July 4th. hello. My family spent this July 4th. in the Petoskey/Harbor Springs, MI area. Here are a few photo's of our 4th. of July parade, etc. along with a few on 30-A. Tom BTW: My heart belongs in SoWal & Northern MI.
  8. Tom at BV

    The Grateful Thread - Post Your Thanks Here!

    Merry Christmas I am gratful to everyone on this site who make 30-A, SoWall a beautiful place to visit & live. The personalities on this site are a joy and appreciated. I am looking forward to retiring some day on 30-A and until then I'll live through this forum. God Bless and Merry...
  9. Tom at BV

    Former member saying hello

    It's been a long time getting back on this site. The log in didn't work & I thought I was banned:shock::idontno: Happy to be back.:wub: Tom
  10. Tom at BV

    Fourth of July photos from Petoskey, Bay View & Harbor Springs, Michigan

    Happy 4th of July SoWal & 30-A, My son, daughter-in-law & granddaughter were at the Seaside parade & they said it was wonderful:clap: Our family celebrated up-north (MI) & down south (FL).:wub: We attended our local Petoskey, Bay View & Harbor Springs, Michigan activities up-north & wish...
  11. Tom at BV

    Turtle nest at Bella Vita

    Ash, Apolgoy from Bella Vita, I am sure it was not an owner, my daughter-in-law said they have a number of renters on site this week. She said the group currently there are rather obnoxious and were asked to cool it by mgt. There are only (8) units approved to rent & they do not represent...
  12. Tom at BV

    Sea Turtle Police demanded home entry!!!

    SWGB, Very wise suggestion, I'll quietly take care of this with the proper authorities. These officers need adversity training handling this emotional balance of people & turtles! They have a difficult job, but people are more important than turtles in my opinion. When you hear the boo...
  13. Tom at BV

    Sea Turtle Police demanded home entry!!!

    Thanks SoWal for your comments and help. I've been busy trying to figure out what happened to my daughter-in-law & our 5-year old granddaughter's turtle encounter with the F&W officers. Here's a more acurate story. My daughter-in-law was startled & frightened with a loud banging on the...
  14. Tom at BV

    Sea Turtle Police demanded home entry!!!

    Thanks for everyone's concern. My daughter-in-law should not have let him in, but she was taken by surprise. I also forgot to say the intruder said someone called the turtle hot line and turned them in!!! I sure would like to get that "Hot Line Number___". I have more questions than answers...
  15. Tom at BV

    Sea Turtle Police demanded home entry!!!

    Something strange and upsetting happened to my daughter-in-law this evening in BMB. I want to prosecute this person who entered our gated community and banged on the door with such force demanding with intimidating warnings to inspect a turtle in our condo. This person was dressed in brown...
  16. Tom at BV

    Transportation from Airport to 30A?

    Warning, Warning, Crown Limo are not trustworthy. My daughter-in-law & our granddaughter just arrived at ECP and used Crown Limo. They got in the Limo and then quoted $90.00 for the 33-mile trip to BMB. I hate this bait & switch pricing.:angry: Shame on Crown Limo!!! I will never use...
  17. Tom at BV

    Transportation from Airport to 30A?

    Interesting dilemma for one way ECP airport transportation to 30-A.:angry: It's 33 miles from the new ECP airport to my place in BMB. Here's what I found. Airport Transportation (850) 685-3586 @ $70.00 Crown Limo (850) 258-3665 quoted $81.00 with a 10% discount @ $71.00 Checker Cab...
  18. Tom at BV

    Transportation from Airport to 30A?

    SBW, I just checked Crown Limo and they quoted me $2.50 per mile with an approx. # @ $85.00 to BMB. This seems excessive!!:yikes: I'll check more sources in the next few days & post competitive rates. Tom
  19. Tom at BV

    Transportation from Airport to 30A?

    I am very interested in additional transportation options from the airport to 30-A. My daughter-in-law with our 5-yr. old granddaughter is coming in next week. We store a vehicle in BMB & need one way transportation. I'll call Crown Limo service & post details in a few days & would like more...
  20. Tom at BV

    Highest point along 30a

    Hi All, The highest point along 30A's beach front is @ Bella Vita. There is an inbeded marker along side the fountain and about 20' from my condo. It's 64-1/2' elevation above sea level if I remember correctly. I was told it's the highest elevation (beach front) on the entire Gulf coast rim...
  21. Tom at BV

    Southwest Airlines: flights and fares

    Paula, I was able to get $250 DTW (Det.Metro) Delta tickets to Ft.Walton this Thanksgiving holiday. I was lucky, because I normally pay $350 to $400 RT. I've been searching the ECP flights and looks like Southwest has (3) flights per day out of DTW to SoWal-ECP with a stop over in Chicago or...
  22. Tom at BV

    Thank You---- Emerald Bay Plbg. & Gas

    A big thank you to Emerald Bay Plumbing & Gas in Destin for an immeditate response to our Hot Water Tank problem. We just got into town and realized our hot water tank was not working. I called Dave Walsh @ Emerald Bay Plbg. and within 1-hour Jason their repairman had it fixed. This saved us...
  23. Tom at BV

    From the Upper Peninsula of Michigan to the warm sands of South Walton Beaches

    Lori & Family, A big "Yooper" welcome from a Michigan downstater.:wave: It's cold in the UP and your going to enjoy SoWal. We will be in Blue Mtn. Beach in a few weeks enjoying the weather and sunshine over the Thanksgiving holiday. My son went to Michigan Tech & we know how cold it gets...
  24. Tom at BV

    Need help compiling free WIFI locations in SoWal

    Thanks Kurt & Everybody. I love free:biggrin: Tom
  25. Tom at BV

    Fall in MI just before the snow.

    Cool temps. and brilliant color on the tree leaves means winter is coming in MI. It's time to head south to 30-A.:wub: One of the pictures is a little warning to a young buck!!! Get you nose out of the :yikes:becaue Nov 15th is the first day of hunting season and you better pay attention...
  26. Tom at BV

    Looking for free WI-FI in Blue Mtn. Beach

    Hi Everyone, We will be at our condo in Blue Mtn. Beach in mid Nov. thu early Dec and looking for free wi-fi?? I used to go to the coffee shop in Redfish village (I think it was JP's) but they closed down. I lurk on the site & looks like lots of changes in the area since our visit this...
  27. Tom at BV

    Just returned from SoWal visit (photo's)

    Hi Everyone, I just returned to cold MI from our (2) weeks vacation visit at our condo in Blue Mtn. Beach. I was the one at P.J.'s coffee shop every morning on my laptop doing business stuff before enjoying the beautiful spring weather and local activities. Every new visit I fall more in...
  28. Tom at BV

    Looking for "Free" wifi internet sites!!!

    Thanks Kurt. I'll buy you a beer when you turn 21!!!:floor: Tom
  29. Tom at BV

    Looking for "Free" wifi internet sites!!!

    I'll be in the Blue Mtn. Beach area April 2nd thru April 16th & looking for places along 30-A with "free" internet wifi sites, coffee shops, etc. for my laptop so I can check on things back home in MI. A list would be appreciated. I am looking forward to our Sowal twice a year visit.:wub...
  30. Tom at BV

    + Merry Christmas To All Our SoWal Friends ! +

    Merry Christmas to SoWal. Thanks for everything.:wub: Tom:wave:
  31. Tom at BV

    Natural Health Docs -- new to the area

    Welcome to SoWal & hope your successful. My motto is: Live fast, die young & be a good looking corpse:roll: My problem: I just had my yearly physical & the good Doc. said I have good news & bad news. The good news, you will live into your 90's, the bad news you will run out of money before...
  32. Tom at BV

    50's Pictures down Whiskey Road!!!!!!!

    Hi all, Another post got me looking for old photo's from my youth. We were poor farm boys & having fun.:D Did lots of drinking & racing and the good Lord was watching over me. My mother used to wake up every night at 2:00 P.M. to see if I got home. That way she got a little sleep. She...
  33. Tom at BV

    Seaside 4th of July Parade

    CP:wave: Sssh, don't tell everyone, but the temp's in July & August are 75.0 F average & 58.0 F in the evening with gentle breezes, low humidity, lots of things to do & see. This area is the Midwest resort vacation center. I have to confess, that SoWal has better restaurants & white sand...
  34. Tom at BV

    Seaside 4th of July Parade

    It's sooo different 1,200 miles North of Seaside on the 4th. of July parade. We celebtrate every year in Harbor Springs, MI with the July 4th. parade, arts & craft show, people watching, walking the beach looking at boats & the grand finally fireworks over the bay. It's like a Norman Rockwell...
  35. Tom at BV

    Jessica Simpson and Tony Romo at TACO BAR and Bud & Alley's tarpon club

    Wow, 30-A is one strange place. I am going back to lurk mode. I thought it was important to help Shelly because everyone picks on him/her???:confused: I am confused:idontno: Tom
  36. Tom at BV

    Jessica Simpson and Tony Romo at TACO BAR and Bud & Alley's tarpon club

    Hi All, I am a newbe here & still trying to figure out who this "SHELLY" is???:wub: Picture please!!! Who cares about Jessica & Tony, I hope they don't live near my place on 30-A, I hate crowds.:yikes: Tom
  37. Tom at BV

    Hogs near Publix

    Yea, I hate when wild animals roam through the neighborhood. Tom
  38. Tom at BV

    New big blue signs in SoWal

    Re: Big Day Today!! I signed it & you have my support. Thanks for you help. T
  39. Tom at BV

    New big blue signs in SoWal

    Re: Big Day Today!! I just returned from a short visit over Easter weekend and want to add my personal opinion regarding the big blue signs. We were greeted by the signs for the first time and appalled by the design and color!!!! What were they thinking???? 30-A is now a senic hwy. and in my...
  40. Tom at BV

    Angelino's and Great Southern Cafe

    Hi BG After reading the reply's I get the feeling they want to spank you for telling the truth. I agree about high prices for average food at a few 30-A restaurants. I agree some 30-A restaurants are worth the price, but many are not. These restauants need to clean up their menu for the...
  41. Tom at BV

    Housing Market hits bottom according to NAR.

    Thanks SJ You summary is right on, we don't know the future. Tom
  42. Tom at BV

    Housing Market hits bottom according to NAR.

    Gosh, I feel like I am being grilled like a politician looking for votes:idontno: These are my candid personal opinions. All professional advise is welcome. My comments on a hot market in 6-8 years is back to 2005 pricing and maybe higher. FYI: If I considered selling my place in SoWal I...
  43. Tom at BV

    Housing Market hits bottom according to NAR.

    Hi Kurt, My definition of marginal property. Location, location & location. Property north of 30-A with long distances to the beach. Former rental property. Old housing units built before new FL building codes. Small lots with no HOA controls. Un-Completed housing developments. Hope this...
  44. Tom at BV

    Housing Market hits bottom according to NAR.

    Has the Housing Market hit bottom yet??? :yikes: In my opinion, based on my recent Thanksgiving visit to SoWal, Yes & No. YES, for quality property's on the south side of 30-A. All recent construction projects using the latest FL building codes and water front is at the low point. I...
  45. Tom at BV

    Need Recommendation for Electrical Contr.

    Hi, Just want to report on the Electrical work done by MetroPower. The work was done to the highest professional standards. Shane came on time and took his boots off at the door making my wife happy. The service truck was stocked with everything to do the job. Their rates were very...
  46. Tom at BV

    Reviews of restaurant Tgiving meals

    Hi everyone, We just returned late last evening from our Thanksgiving Holiday in SoWal to cold weather & snow in MI. Here's our Thanksgiving dinner report @ Criolla's. Good: The food was wonderful and everything we expected. We definitely will go back to Criolla's. They are on my top 10%...
  47. Tom at BV

    Need Recommendation for Electrical Contr.

    Thanks I agree. I have them scheduled to do my repairs next week. Bob Gibbs is local (BMB) and I like that. Rates are reasonable. Thanks everyone. Tom
  48. Tom at BV

    hair salon by another broken egg...

    Do you think they will trim my bushes???:floor: Sorry, I could not help myself on this one. We are getting ready to visit SoWal & the wife has me combing the web for hair salons. I told her never send a man to do a women's job.:idontno: T
  49. Tom at BV

    Need Recommendation for Electrical Contr.

    Looking for recommendation on a SoWal Electrical Contractor?? We have a few simple repairs while at our condo during our vacation visit of Nov. 14th. through Nov. 27th. @ Blue Mtn. Beach. Our management company gave me one, but I would like a backup name. Thanks for you help.
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