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  1. Santa Rosa Pete

    In case you didn't notice...

    Not trying to offend anybody here but ... am I the only one who thinks the last few weeks on SoWal have been lame? There was a really lively stream of topics for several months (remember Snapperheads closing?) then, yaaaawwwwwwnnnnnnnnn -- (excuse me) let's chat about tile installers, cell...
  2. Santa Rosa Pete

    Waco Ramblers Toight (Tues.) at Pandora's!!!!

    J-Funn: Love the 'tar! Did you photoshop it? Or is there a story behind it? Inquiring minds wanna know. ;-)
  3. Santa Rosa Pete

    ...speaking of real estate....

    So who owns the impressive (though dwrfed, by comparison) home immediately to the east of the Hilton Hut? I've heard it's a Michael Jordan home then somebody recently told me it's owned by a major department store family. In any case, it's a spectacular home but simply looks like a pup tent...
  4. Santa Rosa Pete

    Suggestions for a substitute for the Lake Place?

    Lake Place, for sure. Like everything in the area, bring extra cash if you're anticipating having a bottle of wine or two. Great experience, though.
  5. Santa Rosa Pete

    Are there any good writers out there?

    Thanks, T-Bone. Appreciate the endorsement! Sandbunny, still out here ready to write you the next award-winning piece of copy. PM me and we'll set a time to chat. I'm busy ... but I always save time for you! SRP
  6. Santa Rosa Pete

    Insurance Agent riding on our money?

    Mango: I've been pleased with Waterfield & Associates out of Destin for insurance dealings. You might consider contacting them. SRP
  7. Santa Rosa Pete

    Walton Co on Good Morning America

    UTBM: I take full responsibility for escalating the situation. And I apologize ... naaaaah! By the way, most of your beaches do, still, suck but there are exceptions. As I mentioned to Beach Runner a few weeks ago when he (she?) got his (her?) boxers (panties?) in a bunch (wad?) over...
  8. Santa Rosa Pete

    One time too many

    Reading these posts reinforces our decision not to rent our SRB house. Instinctively, I don't like the idea of strangers in my home (and most renters are, of course, strangers) but imagining that people would abuse your home just turns my stomach. Would be nice to have the rental income but I'd...
  9. Santa Rosa Pete

    Walton Co on Good Morning America

    Kurt: Perhaps you've been to a Jersey beach but mistook it for a landfill. Both have seagulls, you know.
  10. Santa Rosa Pete

    Walton Co on Good Morning America

    Sarcasm, hmmmm. Funny you would take my comments as sarcastic. I meant 'em in all by-God seriousness. See what being sentenced up North will do to ya? Have fun and be sure to buy some of that outdated, stale Salt Water Taffy that draws millions to the Jersey shore each year. Just be sure not...
  11. Santa Rosa Pete

    Walton Co on Good Morning America

    UTBM: Chill out. Nobody said all Jersey beaches suck. Some do, some don't. But fact is, the best Jersey Beach couldn't hold a candle to a SoWal beach -- even on a bad SoWal day (if there is such a thing). So enjoy your hard-packed, brown/gray sand ... your mostly murky water ... your...
  12. Santa Rosa Pete

    Walton Co on Good Morning America

    I saw the GMA piece on rip currents and the video coverage was largely from outside Walton County. At one point as the VO was mentioning South Walton, they were showing the bridge at East Pass in Destin. Believe I'd call that Okaloosa. In any event, it was less a report about SoWal and more a...
  13. Santa Rosa Pete

    beach wedding!

    As a reasonably priced alternative, you might consider contacting the folks who operate the schooner Nathaniel Bowditch out of East Pass in Destin. For just under $1,000, you can charter the vessel for three hours around sunset and Captain Rex can officiate the ceremony (he's state-certified as...
  14. Santa Rosa Pete

    Where do the Hispanics eat?

    Beach Runner: Tell you what ... I'll pay for the hooker if that'll help you let a little air out of the balloon. You need to lighten up a bit or you're gonna have a heart attack and someone's gonna be lowering you into your grave (probably dug by Mexicans, by the way).
  15. Santa Rosa Pete

    Outdoor forum

    Jan: We'll be northbound by mid-afternoon Monday (sux). Rain check on the tennis? P.
  16. Santa Rosa Pete

    Are there any good writers out there?

    Sandbunny: Please check your personal emails. I sent you a response a few minutes ago. Would love to chat. Pete.
  17. Santa Rosa Pete

    Outdoor forum

    Could probably do early Monday a.m. Where do you suggest?
  18. Santa Rosa Pete

    Outdoor forum

    BeachSteelers: Shall I bring my racket this weekend? Could play Saturday or Sunday. Whaddayathink? SRP
  19. Santa Rosa Pete

    Charlie Modica, Sr.

    Any further updates on Mr. Modica?
  20. Santa Rosa Pete

    Hello, new to the Board

    Mango: Welcome to SoWal. I'm the one who introduced you to your realtor on the beach. You're right about this site, it's a great info resource for what's happening in the area. Sorry to hear about your condo. That's precisely why Sharon and I haven't considered renting (unless it was...
  21. Santa Rosa Pete

    Late May or June?

    Where are all these "crowds" I'm hearing about? In 2+ years of owning a home in SRB, I can't remember a single instance where I felt like 30-A was congested or that a line in a restaurant was too long. You do have to creep through Seaside in the summer because there's so much pedestrian traffic...
  22. Santa Rosa Pete

    Watercolor Art Show

    Just have Jessica run down to Big Mama's Hula Girl Gallery and pick you up a Gordie original. Be sure to say hello to Puddin' Pie, the dog, while you're there.
  23. Santa Rosa Pete

    Watercolor Art Show

    Gordie Hinds is an amazing outta-nowhere story. Great artist who stumbled on his own talent at mid-life. (See 2005 Coastal Living story, sorry I don't have the link). I'd love to have a piece of his art in my SRB home.
  24. Santa Rosa Pete

    $5 million dollar Seaside home sells in 11 days

    "Bleu" is French for blue.
  25. Santa Rosa Pete

    Fat Daddy's Pizza

    What kind of drink? Two for the pizza buffet AND an adult beverage -- now, that would be a helluvadeal.
  26. Santa Rosa Pete

    WaterColor Crossing (Publix Plaza) update

    There are definitely plans for the space formerly occupied by Lovelace in Watercolor ... but, unfortunately, I'm not at liberty to reveal them. Suffice to say, it appears there will be three individual businesses opening in that space.
  27. Santa Rosa Pete

    Windstorm Insurance

    I'm north of 30-A by a block and out of the 100-year flood plain (supposedly). I believe it would take a storm surge of 20-25 feet to affect us. Lookin' for names of insurance companies here, companies you're comfortable with -- if there is such a thing in these windblown days...
  28. Santa Rosa Pete

    Windstorm Insurance

    Just received notice this week from my windstorm insurance company that my policy will not be renewed in January 2006 because -- can you believe this? --- our house is not on a paved street! What in hell does a paved street have to do with windstorm coverage? Anybody have recommendations on a...
  29. Santa Rosa Pete

    Wi-Fi or Internet access

    You're probably talking about Fermentations which was in the Central Square area of Seaside (north end of the Holl Building). Alas, Edd (yes, two "D"s) Fleckenstein and his team shuttered doors a few months back. Seems as if the landlords (Robert & Daryl Davis) felt as if an overpriced...
  30. Santa Rosa Pete

    PLEASE... Don't Walk Between Gulf Homes

    I'm rapidly developing a reputation as a Dune Nazi around the Gulfview Heights walkover in SRB because I have no hesitancy to put my beer down, climb outta my beach chair, and tell people the dunes are off-limits -- especially when it's ADULTS sliding down the dunes with kids. I must say...
  31. Santa Rosa Pete

    After Dennis

    Good Saturday morning, all! Talk about "hurry up, slow down". After dashing down from Atlanta last night in anticipation of needing to board up and get the hell outta dodge later today, I wake up to discover winds have gone from 150mph late yesterday afternoon to 90mph and now they're back up...
  32. Santa Rosa Pete

    photos - T.S. Cindy - 07/06/05

    On Tuesday night, the lowest step of the walkover at Gulfview Heights was easily 18 inches above the level of the sand. At 3pm yesterday, the lower step was mostly buried. TS Cindy brought at least 18 inches of sand onshore. Unfortunately, Dennis looks like it might take it right back...
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