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Birthday Weekend Trip Report.

kathydwells avatar
Darlene is my middle name, not my nickname
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We packed up the van and headed South at about 4:30 Friday morning. We made good time and pulled into Seagrove Beach at about 12ish. We went straight to the Seagrove Village Market for lunch where we met Jdarg and Will. We had a very good lunch. Kelly (my sister) and I split a grilled grouper sandwich. It was YUMMY as always. I wanted to save some room for D&K's for later in the evening. We visited with the dargs for a while and then headed to the Villas hoping we could check in early. They let us. :clap: We got all settled into the room and then I hit the beach!! It was more beautiful than I had ever seen it. I have never been down this time of the year and I was pleasantly surprised at the no crowds and the water was prettier than I had ever seen it!!!! Kelly and I sat at the beach until it was time to head over to Grayton Beach. We were all looking forward to our D&K dinner. We got there earlier than our reservation was for, but they went ahead and seated us. :clap: Oh, before we got to D&K's I wanted run by and see Steele Mama. I tried to call her, but didn't get an answer (sorry, I missed you SM!!!!! Next time for sure). So, we get to D&K's and Sherry sat as at "The best table in the house". I have to tell you the view was awesome!!! We started our meal with the Shrimp and Tasso grits appetizer (thanks Jenny for this recommendation), we also ordered the Crab Boulettes. My main course was the Pan?ed Soft Shell Crab Topped with Shrimp Cream Sauce, and Kelly and Crump had the Blackened Tuna and Grilled Gulf Shrimp. It was all WONDERFUL!!!!!!!!! Of course when we got there, I asked if Kat was there. She wasn't. I was a little disappointed that I didn't get to see her. However, after we sat down Sherry brought the phone to me and told me it was for me. Kat was on the line. :clap: She apologized for not being at the Cafe'. I told her of course not to worry about it. It was very sweet of her to call and check on us. Thank you Kat!!!! We had a wonderful meal and everyone took very good care of us!!!!! Oh, we had to get the famous key lime pie to go. We were stuffed when we walked out of there. We ate it later on in the evening. :wub: After we left D&K's we headed to Publix. It was so nice to go to Publix without all the crowds that we experience in the Summertime. Saturday, we all got up early and was on the beach by 9:00 am. We stayed on the beach all day Saturday. We had some very nice vistors as well. The whole Dargster family came and we had a great time visiting, and playing in the water.:wub: What a perfect day, and what made it even better was a surprise visit from Potatovixen. I was so happy to see her and visit with her if only for a short time!!!! Thank you PV, for coming to see me. Ok, I had to get ready for the big game. Whiteyfunn called me earlier in the day and told me that they were going to get the game at Seagrovers house. :clap: I was so glad. Whitey came and picked me up. I had my beer on ice and was ready for some Football!!!! I got to meet Mr. and Mrs. Seagrover. How sweet are they??? They are wonderful. Thank you for your hospitality!!!! Did I mention that I got to meet the most perfect dog in the world? Millie!!!! OMG, I am in love with this sweet dog. She is perfect!! :wub: After the big game. ROLL TIDE!!!!!! Whiteyfunn and I went to Bud & Alleys. Wow, it was packed. We had a very good time. We walked home. It was a along walk. :eek: I was already overserved and pretty darn tired, but we made it. Thank you Whiteyfunn for making my trip even more special. Sunday, was a day of rest for me. I stayed on the beach all day. I napped off and on all day. During one of my little catnaps in the late afternoon, I was dreaming of a tall handsome man with beautiful eyes, and a beautiful smile. ;-) When lo and behold I wake up and look to my right to see this person sitting in the chair beside me!!!! I thought I was still dreaming. :biggrin: It was none other than SJ. Thank for surprising me and coming to visit. I enjoyed chatting with you on the beach. :wave: We went and grabbed a Pizza from Angelinas and ate on the porch watching the sunset. Perfect end to a perfect day. We were up early yesterday morning because Crump wanted to go into Destin to get some fish at the ice house to bring back to a friend, and to do some shopping. Desting...UGH. Traffic. I was impatient. We ate lunch at the Boathouse Oyster Bar. I had some really good baked oysters. After we ate we headed home. The traffic was a freaking nightmare. It took us 2 hours to get through Montgomery. Oh, it was awful. If we ever go back on Labor Day weekend, we will add an extra day and not drive back on Labor day.

To those of you who I got to see.....I am so happy. To those I didn't, I am sorry I missed you. There will be a next time though!!! My pictures are posted in the my album!!!!!

Critters spotted: A Stingray..big. An at least 6' shark yesterday morning heading straight for a man and his son fishing on the first sandbar. :eek: It scared me. Luckily the guy saw the shark and got out of the water quickly. An unknown jellyfish that got me pretty darn close the....well, I think you already know by now. It hurt!!!! The cutest little sanderlings (thought is was SJ told me they were), cute, cute and I was quick enough to get a couple of pictures of them!!!!

Can't wait to get back!!!!

Oh, and for those of you who are wondering, they told us at the Villa's that they will be open until at least January. So, if you want to go and stay there, you still have some time!!!!!! :clap:

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Beach Fanatic
#2
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ANOTHER PERFECT TRIP KDW!!!!!!!
Thanks for the trip report!!!!!
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bean
#3
Darlene, glad you had such a good time! :clap: I love how you described your dream. LOL Off to check out the pics!

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Meow
#4
:clap: ...loved that report! SJ is a dreamboat, isn't he? :biggrin: :wave:
DD avatar
SoWal Expert
#5
Wonderful report!!!! :clap: Loved the pics. What a grayt birthday weekend!!:clap: :wub:
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SoWal Staff
#6
I had the absolute best time! I'm so glad you came over for the game! The pictures are great. Hope to see you soon. :wub: :wave:
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SoWal Insider
#7
Great report KDW! :clap: :clap: :clap: So sorry we missed each other. Next time! :wave:
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Beach Fanatic
#8
Grayt report and news about the villias!How cool to go down and see friends from sowal.com I want to eat at Kat's place so badly, it seems they really care about their customers and grayt food too!
I have a small trip report..my cousin and I detoured off I-10 week before last. We haven't been to 30-A since 1999. She insisted on going through Destin :angry: the only good thing about that was I saw several things (like the hospital where Dr. Skunky works?) and Destin Commons.
ONce on 30-A we headed to Grayton, saw D&Ks went to the Red Bar for a minute or so and checked out Seaside's outdoor market. Then I insisted we stop and take pics at Seagrove Villas as that is the first place I stayed back in 1980 w/Mrs. Flowers.
We ran by the Southern Living House then were amazed by all the new development on the east end.
Now, the bad part leaving to get back on I-10 heading east to Jacksonville. We went through Pan.Cty it was so much traffic and took forever. How should we have gone?????
Kathy I'm so sorry to mess up your thread. Just started talking . :wave:
I'll post pic when I learn how. I've got to read that thread.
Ill shut up now, but I can't wait to come back hopefully in Oct. for a few days.

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Beach Fanatic
#9
Wonderful report Kathy; I'm glad you got to enjoy beach time with your sister.
QUESTION...how come when I dream of a tall, handsome, pretty-eyed stranger, SJ never shows up for me???:idontno: :D
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Beach Fanatic
#10
Kathy -

Great to meet you!!! Glad you had a funn birthday weekend!!!

Sorry you and whitey had to walk home - I didn't hear either phone ring when you all called - I was in a zone by then!!!

Come back anytime - you still have beer in the fridge!!!

Milly says "hello"! :wave:
Beach Fanatic
#11
:floor: :floor: :floor: I just tapped my heals three times; and he showed up on a nice fast sled in July!!!!!:lolabove:

:clap: ...loved that report! SJ is a dreamboat, isn't he? :biggrin: :wave:

S. J. Is most def "The man"!!!!!!! :D



Wonderful report Kathy; I'm glad you got to enjoy beach time with your sister.
QUESTION...how come when I dream of a tall, handsome, pretty-eyed stranger, SJ never shows up for me???:idontno: :D
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SoWal Insider
#12
Glad you had funn...:clap:
sorry I missed you.....:(
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FunnChef - AlisonCooks.com
#13
:wub: :wub: Wonderful report, KDW!!! Sounds like the PERFECT birthday.....:wave: :wub: SIGH!!!!!
kathydwells avatar
Darlene is my middle name, not my nicknameAuthor
#14
:clap: ...loved that report! SJ is a dreamboat, isn't he? :biggrin: :wave:

Ok, just so you all know, I wasn't really dreaming of a tall handsome man. I was really nursing a hangover. :eek: But, the dream sounded better and SJ did show up. Dreamboat? Yes, I guess you could say that. ;-) :biggrin:

Darlene, glad you had such a good time! :clap: I love how you described your dream. LOL Off to check out the pics!

Thank you OL.
Wonderful report!!!! :clap: Loved the pics. What a grayt birthday weekend!!:clap: :wub:

It was grayt DD!

I had the absolute best time! I'm so glad you came over for the game! The pictures are great. Hope to see you soon. :wub: :wave:

And I did too Whitey. Thank you for having me over. Looking forward to seeing you again real soon!!!

Great report KDW! So sorry we missed each other. Next time! :wave:

I am so sorry BB that we didn't get together. Next time, for sure I promise!

Wonderful report Kathy; I'm glad you got to enjoy beach time with your sister.
QUESTION...how come when I dream of a tall, handsome, pretty-eyed stranger, SJ never shows up for me???:idontno: :D

We had a wonderful relaxing time together dbuck!!! We both really needed it. Keep trying SJ will eventually show up!!!!

Kathy -

Great to meet you!!! Glad you had a funn birthday weekend!!!

Sorry you and whitey had to walk home - I didn't hear either phone ring when you all called - I was in a zone by then!!!

Come back anytime - you still have beer in the fridge!!!

Milly says "hello"! :wave:

It was so nice to finally meet you Seagrover. Thank you so much for your hospitality. Oh yes, I did leave some beer over there didn't I? I forgot all about it. Gee, I wonder why. Milly, is my new best friend. Give her a big ole hug for me will ya?

Oh, believe me, that walk did me a world of good. ;-) See ya next time!!!

Glad you had funn...:clap:
sorry I missed you.....:(

You too IBD. There just wasn't enough time to see everyone I wanted to. Next time for sure!!!

Wonderful report, KDW!!! Sounds like the PERFECT birthday.....:wave: SIGH!!!!!

I was PERFECTO!!!!!
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little sugar
#15
Sounds just perfect :wave: so glad you were able to stay at the Villas, I know how much that place means to you:wub:
picky
#16
I knew you'd have a good time!! What a wonderful birthday to you. :clap:
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beats on hood
#17
Kathy, grayt trip report. :clap: I kept thinking we'd run into you somewhere. Glad you had a happy birthday!
Teresa avatar
SoWal Guide
#18
:clap: love your trip report (GP? got pix)! what a special trip/vacay with your sis and friend. missed seeing you!!!:wave:
kathydwells avatar
Darlene is my middle name, not my nicknameAuthor
#19
Kathy, grayt trip report. :clap: I kept thinking we'd run into you somewhere. Glad you had a happy birthday!

I didn't get out much BR....just to watch the game at Whiteyfunn and Seagrovers, and few meals out. I just needed to relax and chill. I am glad you and big D had a good weekend!

I knew you'd have a good time!! What a wonderful birthday to you. :clap:

I did mermy!!!

Sounds just perfect :wave: so glad you were able to stay at the Villas, I know how much that place means to you:wub:

It does mean so much to me sweetie. I got teary eyed a few times thinking that one day it will be gone. I am glad I got one last visit there. :wave:

:clap: love your trip report (GP? got pix)! what a special trip/vacay with your sis and friend. missed seeing you!!!:wave:

I misses seeing you as well Tootsie...next for sure. Pix in my album. :wave:

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