I have been reading these forums well over a year now and decided to break out and say hello! 😀
My first visit to SoWal was July 04, though I have been to Pensacola numerous times and recently spent my honeymoon at Alligator Point. I classify myself as a beach fanatic and SoWal is by far my favorite place of any beach! Matter of fact, me and the hubby will be down for the week of Thanksgiving. So many choices of places to stay and difficult to choose at this point.
I have truly enjoyed reading the forums and secretly getting to know everyone. The photos are appreciated... I give a huge sigh with each and every one of them!
I may pop in and say more now that the ice has been broken!
Love the forums and y'all who visit them are so much fun and very knowledgeable! :bow:
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I'm an excellent driver 😀
Slow... on the driveway. Definitely, slow on the driveway...
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Welcome Sunny Daze from one Kentuckian to another!
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GraytonBound, I can make it though half of Alabama on I-65 by the time it takes to get through Atlanta on I-75 ! UGH!
Again, thanks to everyone for the warm welcome!!
*Kentuckians Unite*
Again, thanks to everyone for the warm welcome!!
*Kentuckians Unite*
got any pics?
I think it is beautiful here...if only we had a beach instead of our pool out back!
I have been noticing quite a few Kentuckians on here as well!
I am in the Lake Cumberland area, just a few miles from one of the many state parks on the lake.
RiverOtter would LOVE this huge lake!
In June I drove up to Montecello (sp?), KY. Test drove and bought my current boat on KY Lake. WOW! Had no idea a lake that big was up there. That was a beautiful lake :cool:
Beach Fanatic
*Kentuckians Unite*Seen on a bathroom wall:
DYSLEXICS UNTIE !! :idontno: :laughing1
Beach Lover
And another!
Louisville, here..
Lake Cumberland is a GORGEOUS area. We're hoping
to get down that way this fall for a weekend or so.
Welcome! :clap_1:
Louisville, here..
Lake Cumberland is a GORGEOUS area. We're hoping
to get down that way this fall for a weekend or so.
Welcome! :clap_1:
SoWal Expert
And another!
Louisville, here..
Lake Cumberland is a GORGEOUS area. We're hoping
to get down that way this fall for a weekend or so.
Welcome! :clap_1:
I have been down there when the water looks like the blue-green gulf in Kurt and SJ's pics. You forget you are in a lake and not the ocean- until you see a big snapping turtle or other similar lake critter! The other clue would be the HUGE houseboats everywhere...
Beach Lover
WELCOME SUNNY DAZE! We go to Cumberland a couple of times a year. Alligator One is where a buddy has his trailer home. Nothin' fancy but it does the job. We get his 28' ChrisCraft out and hit the water runnin'! We'll be there for the BIG Boats and to watch the Poker Run in September. I've never seen faster boats anywhere. We've done the Jamestown houseboat deal a few times too. Always a blast.
Sunday Liquor sales have now been officially approved for most of Louisville. Jeffersontown (J-Town) is a lone holdout. "Nope....... not gonna approve Sunday sales", says Mayor Clay Foreman........No big deal... there are liquor stores all over this area that are not in the boundaries and just down the street a little ways. Have a goodn'! KOE
Sunday Liquor sales have now been officially approved for most of Louisville. Jeffersontown (J-Town) is a lone holdout. "Nope....... not gonna approve Sunday sales", says Mayor Clay Foreman........No big deal... there are liquor stores all over this area that are not in the boundaries and just down the street a little ways. Have a goodn'! KOE
SoWal Expert
Sunday Liquor sales have now been officially approved for most of Louisville. Jeffersontown (J-Town) is a lone holdout. "Nope....... not gonna approve Sunday sales", says Mayor Clay Foreman........No big deal... there are liquor stores all over this area that are not in the boundaries and just down the street a little ways. Have a goodn'! KOE[/QUOTE]
Yes, it's a big victory for those of us who like to relax on Sunday! KOE- you can sit in you front yard tomorrow with a big bottle of bourbon and drink to your mayor!
Yes, it's a big victory for those of us who like to relax on Sunday! KOE- you can sit in you front yard tomorrow with a big bottle of bourbon and drink to your mayor!
got any pics?
So ... You can now get a Mint Julip on Sunday :cool:
leslie lou
Hello there to all fellow Kentucky natives. I live in Western Ky and it's a long drive down I-65 through Alabama to get to Sowal, but we cheer when we see the sign. My parents went to Cumberland College when it was a College and not a university and it is beautiful at the falls, but nothing compares to the greens and blues of the Gulf. We stayed at Seagrove in May and loved it and I am dying to come back down even for a couple days. By the welcome sunnydaze. :clap_1:
Your sowal lover from western ky.
Your sowal lover from western ky.
SoWal Expert
So ... You can now get a Mint Julip on Sunday :cool:
If anyone wants to sip a julep while watching The Weather Channel, here is the recipe:
The Kentucky Mint Julep
Simple syrup-boil 1 cup water & 1 cup sugar
To a julep cup of crushed ice
Add simple syrup to sweeten nice
Two jiggers of bourbon for robust flavor
and lots of fresh mint to sniff, sip and savor
(Recipe from the Louisville Stoneware Mint Julep cup)
I have enough mint to supply Churchill Downs during Derby week, so if anyone is ever in the area, please come by and take some!
picky
Hello to all the Kentucky people! We're just one state over in Indiana. Every fall that we get the chance, we drive to Louisville to the St. James Court Art Fair that is held the first weekend in October. Does anyone else go? We've gotten some beautiful artwork and pottery there! Louisville is such a pretty city.
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I have never had a mint julep, but have been to the derby many times!
Mermaid, I am not familiar with St. James Court Art Fair in L'ville. Sounds great though, I love pottery. Any southwest styles?
Mermaid, I am not familiar with St. James Court Art Fair in L'ville. Sounds great though, I love pottery. Any southwest styles?
SoWal Expert
Hello to all the Kentucky people! We're just one state over in Indiana. Every fall that we get the chance, we drive to Louisville to the St. James Court Art Fair that is held the first weekend in October. Does anyone else go? We've gotten some beautiful artwork and pottery there! Louisville is such a pretty city.
St. James is great- I last went 1st thing on Sunday morning and it is so peaceful before the crowd hits. Let me know what day you will be coming- would love to meet up with another board member!
Public school is canceled on St. James Friday now. For years, so many teachers would call in sick, and the school system couldn't find subs- they were all going to the art fair. So now we have an "in service" day -ha ha . We have one on kentucky Oaks day as well for the same reason).
How's your new place coming?
picky
Sunny Daze, this art fair is huge. It's held in the old Victorian neighborhood and all the streets are blocked off and the booths are in the sidewalks and streets. You can find whatever kind of artwork your heart desires. I'm pretty sure if you google "St. James Court Art Fair" you'll come up with their website. It's definitely worth making a day trip out of it if you can!
picky
jdarg, if we can go this year (if we're not down in Seagrove Beach fixing up the condo--planned to go this weekend but you know that's put on hold!) I will definitely PM you and let you know!
SoWal Expert
Sunny Daze, this art fair is huge. It's held in the old Victorian neighborhood and all the streets are blocked off and the booths are in the sidewalks and streets. You can find whatever kind of artwork your heart desires. I'm pretty sure if you google "St. James Court Art Fair" you'll come up with their website. It's definitely worth making a day trip out of it if you can!
And bring LOTS of $$$$$$$$$$$$$!!!!!
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I will definately google it! I am going to be at a conference at the Galt house Sept 27-29. Too bad it won't be going on then. Would give me something fun to do during the evenings!
Must shut down now. Lots of thunder and a big red cell on the weather radar shows it's ready to hit.
Will return later!
Must shut down now. Lots of thunder and a big red cell on the weather radar shows it's ready to hit.
Will return later!
Beach Lover
:welcome: I also read more than post....just can't get enough of this place (message board as well as grayton beach)!
SoWal Expert
jdarg, if we can go this year (if we're not down in Seagrove Beach fixing up the condo--planned to go this weekend but you know that's put on hold!) I will definitely PM you and let you know!
I look forward to it!
SoWal Insider
GraytonBound, I can make it though half of Alabama on I-65 by the time it takes to get through Atlanta on I-75 ! UGH!
Again, thanks to everyone for the warm welcome!!
*Kentuckians Unite*
Atlanta has been "under deconstruc.....er....constrction" since Sherman marched through and before the smoke cleared. :bang:
We apologize :welcome: for any inconvenience ya'll may have!
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