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Kurt, I am a Texan by birth, but for some strange reason -- I have spent more of my life in the Washington DC area (that will change when I can make the full time transition to Sowal). the cheapest way to get from BWI to downtown DC is the 19 dollar Amtrak trip. It drops you off at Union...

As someone who owns on 30A -- but lives most of the year in DC, I can't tell you how excited I am about all this. I can now get to the beach door to door in about 4 hours -- and only 2 hours and ten minutes of that is flying time. Kurt, I think you would enjoy a trip to Baltimore -- but...

As someone who owns on 30A -- but lives most of the year in DC, I can't tell you how excited I am about all this. I can now get to the beach door to door in about 4 hours -- and only 2 hours and ten minutes of that is flying time. Kurt, I think you would enjoy a trip to Baltimore -- but...

introductory fares start at $49 one way ---- YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!

introductory fares start at $49 one way ---- YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!

The new name is much better. It will become shortened to "Beaches International" in common parlance. Nobody calls DCA Ronald Reagan National Airport -- it gets shortened to "Reagan National" (for locals it's still "National"). Nobody calls it George Bush Houston Intercontinental -- it's still...

I just note for the record -- this is a Buick -- not a golf cart ; )

I don think SW was interested in the jets -- but probably in the landing slots and in picking up a bunch of experienced personnel. Southwest ONLY flies the Boeing 737, one of the ways it has always been able to keep maintenence costs under control. Frontier operated mostly Airbus aircraft. Not...

umm, it might be because you have chosen to live in one of the most glorious vacation hotspots in the country. This is what I was alluding to when I mentioned that I often detect an "us vs. them" mentality on this site (see earlier post -- and the slapdown I received from Scooterbug). Those...

geesh guys --- "groomsmen playing golf and drinking" That's not me -- and has absolutely nothing to do with law abiding citizens operating within the strictures of the law. I can point to thousands of incidents where people driving traditional cars have done tragically stupid things...

just a quibble -- but the state of Florida has deemed that the NEV's (not the golf carts) DO meet the requirements to be driven on roadways where the speed limit is 35 or less. Crack down on those who are not licensed -- do not have a tag -- and do not have a vehicle that meets the...

I do not know about the scooters -- the NEV's (not golf carts) are not allowed in the 45MPH zones (see my earlier postings). You are not the first to mention a certain rental company. I hope that they are watching this space. If THEY are not requiring their customers to operate under the...

Yay! I am not alone!

okay, okay .. I will be the first to admit when Scooterbug (sorry for the gender confusion) and the ever popular and widely admired Miss Kitty align against me -- I've gotta problem. :D Look, I understand that some people do not follow the rules. I understand that some rental companies are not...

If by a "cold one" -- you mean a frosty Dr. Pepper -- I'm afraid, I can't make that promise :D Why is someone driving respectfully in an NEV (not a golf cart) a nuisance? What about the folks who go blasting down 30A waaay too fast; aren't they the real nuisance? Why isn't there more outrage...

Bugman ... I always respect your viewpoint when I see it posted here -- but let's make sure that we are working with facts. There is a difference between a golf cart and a NEV. Golf carts are not street legal and the NEV's (while they may LOOK like a golf cart) have been upgraded with...

I agree. People should wear seat belts --- and stay off the bike paths (I never use them). It goes without saying that you need to be a licensed driver to operate any street legal vehicle. But, being a fair-minded individual, I am sure you would not lop those of us who are playing by the...

Here's the thing: My NEV looks like a golf cart. But it has been modified to meet all state and federal regulations. It does not have a place for golf bags, but the rear seat folds down so that you can carry groceries (or a cooler over to the beach). The key to knowing whether someone is...

I am one of the people now using a "street-legal" electric cart on 30A. It is registered, it has a tag and is fully insured. They're known as LSV's (low speed vehicles) or NEV's (neighborhood electric vehicles) ... and you can drive them in Florida on roadways where the speed limit is 35 or...

VP is a great little airport - but in my experience, the flights there are much more expensive. The issue is cost. I currently choose Pensacola (even though it adds a 2 hour drive to my place) because it's cheaper. Look at the record -- passengers always win when Southwest enters a market...

On the issue of passenger demand for flighst to the new airport, I think you miss the point. Most of the time, I end up flying into Pensacola and then drive to Sowal because the flights into Pcola are much cheaper (thank you AirTran). But I will fly into the new airport in a heartbeat if I can...

By the way, I have been weighing whether to give up the landline -- and rely on just a cellphone at the place in FL. The signal is just iffy enough around the house that I have decided against the idea. But I have read there is a device you can by that boosts your cell signal in your house and...

We have AT and T. Though I'm in a bit of a weak spot at my house (near Camp Creek Lake) both my company and personal Iphone work pretty well. I AM disappointed that there is no 3G data coverage in the area -- everything in whole region seems to operateon the inferior edge system. Very slow...

There's more to the "Soda Water" That brownish water is the outlet to Camp Creek Lake which is a rare Dune Lake for which SoWal is SoWell known. The interaction between these lakes and the gulf is interesting and worth learning more about. Last time I was there, there had been heavy rains and...

yay! Geo is a fine American. Appreciate your willingness to let us use the pics. Thanks all for the interesting discussion. and I really will see you all before long. I'll be the guy on Camp Creek Lake in the yellow kayak looking over his shoulder for gators. bdub

Monkeys and other discussions aside ... I'm sorry what seemed like a simple request has turned into a big debate. Look, we're going to run something on the story one way or the other. Not a big story ...not a sensational story .. but a small little story that says, "hey can you believe this?"...

yes -- you're on to me now. Hafta go -- Carl Bernstein on line two.

I'm the reporter in question -- and a part-time resident in SoWal. I just think its unusual -- and a great image. The folks at the Daily News have already agreed to let us use their photos -- so this is gravy. But Really, Geo --you got the best pics. I hope you'll agree to let me use them...

I'm just wondering -- was the gator below the mean water line?

okay ---- i am closer to PC than Destin -- so i tried 98 to 77 north go right at 20 to 231 all the way to Dothan. take the loop around Dothan -- pick up 431 to Phenix city -- 185 to Columbus -- 85 to ATLANTA.(5 Hours flat.) I wanna know how fast the guy who makes it to DC in 12 hours is...

Update Hi everyone: Just an update. On Saturday evening, I successfully used the bridge access to Camp Creek Lake without serious harm, consequence -- or arrest. There is a little gap between the barricade and the lake just big enough to allow the kayak to slide through. I did not cross...

I want everyone to know that this is not a done deal yet. The county gave me the first read -- and it looks good for those of us who want to continue using the access point near the bridge. However, that barricade is still up. bdub

The first read from the county is that the barricade is on the easement.

I have heard back from county officials -- and though there are still some i's to be dotted and t's to be crossed -- it appears this barricade will ultimately be removed.

seacrest beach wasnt too bad yesterday. It's there .. but its hit or miss.

Smiling Joe -- You are a fount of information. Can you point me in the direction of that plat information? I think you are on to something. If that little neighborhood is like my little neighborhood there is probably a home owners association. I wonder if they are involved or aware...

Thanks SWGB This is my hope. I did find reference to some property lines over there being replatted at the county commissioners meeting February 28,2006. But my internet skills are not good enough to figure out if this is the lot. The property owner has rights here. But the public may...

Having a good rolodex is everything. I can report that Walton County officials will inspect what has been done to make sure the landowner is acting properly. I'll get back to you when I find out what they learn. bdub

I'm still hoping that that someone can give me some firm answers about exactly where the state easement ends. How do we know that the land owner has it right? The land owner clearly has the right to protect what is his or hers -- but shouldn't the general public be able to use state easements...

just a thought here. Is Bay County going toward golf carts because the state has new, tougher scooter rules?

well, I did a little exploring after lunch and found an unmarked dirt road off of Camp Creek Road. At the end of the road (two ruts really) I found a number of kayaks -- and a path leading down to the water. It was rough -- very rough -- and steep. I'm not sure that I could get my kayak down...

I just arrived for a week at our place --- looking forward to taking the kayak out to nearby Camp Creek Lake. I was surprised to see new barriers erected in the area next to the 30A bridge where people have been launching for years. I even snapped a few pictures with my iPhone. I'm not...

trolls????? Wait , wait ,wait a minute. This has been an interesting discussion. I happen to agree with those who espouse the "leave it like you found it" position. But this is a forum -- where ideas (even ones with which you may disagree) are discussed. No need to talk down to those who have a...

on my walk from seacrest beach to watersound -- i saw maybe 10 dead crabs. is this normal? it was in areas with heavy algae and grass.

I was looking for an internet Beach cam near our place -- and stumbled into SoWal.com. Back then I started each morning by looking at the Beach cam -- and wistfully wishing that I was there. The "led away in handcuffs" thread drew me into the forums. Since then, I have found it a great place to...

back to the guitars for a minute -- those are awesome. I have NEVER seen anything like that! onder how much something like that costs?

Sign, sign, everywhere a sign Blockin' out the scenery, breakin' my mind Do this, don't do that, can't you read the sign? --- The Five Man Electrical Band, 1970

ahhhh -- the extension service. Why didn't I think about that?

Thanks for all the advice. We do still have a lot of natural vegatation around our place -- we have just pushed some of it back a bit so that we have some space around our house for kidplay. But seriously , it had gotten waaay out of control. I was almost afraid to venture into my yard!!:eek...

We have been working (long distance) on our landscaping. The previous owners of our place had allowed brush to overtake the place. We have pared back the wilderness and are now about ready to put down some sod. My question? What kind of grass will do best? We will have a sprinkler system, but...