Hi all, I've noticed on some of the Destin beach cams that the water looks awfully murky in close to the break line. Do we have June grass already? Sargassum?
What's the story?
JB
JBBeach FanaticTuscaloosa1,445 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
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63Cil
CilBeach FanaticAmelia Island, FL1,491 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
i remember the native stickers from a few years back - i doctored mine to say naiive, but nobody got itheehee
We had those in Colorado, too, back in the days when natives outnumbered newbies. I had one that said Semi-Native.
Before we left, I began seeing stickers that said It's All Good.
It's been pouring rain and blowing since 2:30am. Be interesting to see what the beach is like after this.
UofL
UofLBeach FanaticLouisville KY755 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
I'd love to be near a murky gulf. We are more than 10 hours away. Only the muddy Ohio to look at. We've got to do some long weekends.
One year we headed to Hattiesburg MS on a Friday after work. Drove as far as we could, just inside the MS state line. Next morning, drove past the campus to see where the stadium was and then headed south to the gulf. After the game, we headed back down to the gulf for dinner and then headed back a different way home - up 65 as far we could. Returned to Louisville on Sunday. It wasn't the same as being at Grayton but it was sand and surf.
(Maybe we'll try the dunes of Indiana this year as a substitute. We're missing our Florida trip for the first time in probably 20 years. 14 of us are going to Cancun. Don't have enough time or money to do both. Love the board. Keeps me connected.)
One year we headed to Hattiesburg MS on a Friday after work. Drove as far as we could, just inside the MS state line. Next morning, drove past the campus to see where the stadium was and then headed south to the gulf. After the game, we headed back down to the gulf for dinner and then headed back a different way home - up 65 as far we could. Returned to Louisville on Sunday. It wasn't the same as being at Grayton but it was sand and surf.
(Maybe we'll try the dunes of Indiana this year as a substitute. We're missing our Florida trip for the first time in probably 20 years. 14 of us are going to Cancun. Don't have enough time or money to do both. Love the board. Keeps me connected.)
kathydwells
kathydwellsDarlene is my middle name, not my nicknameLacey's Spring, Alabama13,303 postsJoined View profileMessageDarlene is my middle name, not my nickname
I'd love to be near a murky gulf. We are more than 10 hours away. Only the muddy Ohio to look at. We've got to do some long weekends.
One year we headed to Hattiesburg MS on a Friday after work. Drove as far as we could, just inside the MS state line. Next morning, drove past the campus to see where the stadium was and then headed south to the gulf. After the game, we headed back down to the gulf for dinner and then headed back a different way home - up 65 as far we could. Returned to Louisville on Sunday. It wasn't the same as being at Grayton but it was sand and surf.
(Maybe we'll try the dunes of Indiana this year as a substitute. We're missing our Florida trip for the first time in probably 20 years. 14 of us are going to Cancun. Don't have enough time or money to do both. Love the board. Keeps me connected.)
Well, have a great time in Cancun!!!! And SoWal will be there when you can get there again!!!!!
Beachlover2
Beachlover2Beach FanaticSoWal819 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
(Maybe we'll try the dunes of Indiana this year as a substitute. We're missing our Florida trip for the first time in probably 20 years. 14 of us are going to Cancun. Don't have enough time or money to do both. Love the board. Keeps me connected.)
Indiana Dune/Michigan Dunes are a pretty good substitute. They are beautiful. I still find it hard to believe I am in Indiana when we go there.
ls2006vacayls2006vacayBeach Lover53 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Lover
How long does it take for the seaweed (or whatever it is) to clear out? We're coming down in June and I have to admit that's not what we want to see either.
Lady D
Lady DSoWal InsiderMemphis, Tennessee, United States6,131 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal Insider
I was told that May and September were the months you would find no seaweed. And when we go in September there is none nor was there any in May. The time in July was a different story.
Smiling JOe
Smiling JOeSoWal Expert31,643 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal Expert
I was told that May and September were the months you would find no seaweed. And when we go in September there is none nor was there any in May. The time in July was a different story.May and October are filled with seaweed. Please stay home during those two months.
ls2006vacayls2006vacayBeach Lover53 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Lover
Funny, I've been told October is the best month of all to visit, and I'm pretty sure I've read May is 2nd.
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Bob
BobSoWal InsiderO'Wal10,368 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal Insider
Funny, I've been told October is the best month of all to visit, and I'm pretty sure I've read May is 2nd.You might want to heed SJ's warning here. May is a known Portuguese Man O' War mating season. Many wash up on beach looking for "action". Very nasty to be stung by the tentacles. October is worse still because of Sargento weed. Moderating temperatures in October bring this nuisance ashore with it's sharp thorns. Clumps of Sargento Weed can be found near most all walkovers. June, July, and August are the best times to visit.
;-)
Rita
Ritamargarita brocoliaDune Allen Beach5,207 postsJoined View profileMessagemargarita brocolia
Indiana Dune/Michigan Dunes are a pretty good substitute. They are beautiful. I still find it hard to believe I am in Indiana when we go there.
😀 Boy, that brings back a memory. An ecology class I had in college took a trip to the IN/MICH Dunes and also to a bog where we walked out on it and studied really neat insect-eating bog plants. :cool:
I also remember it getting down to 25 degrees that night and we slept in a tent. :blink:
Definitely not the beach, but a really neat place.
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Smiling JOe
Smiling JOeSoWal Expert31,643 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal Expert
You might want to heed SJ's warning here. May is a known Portuguese Man O' War mating season. Many wash up on beach looking for "action". Very nasty to be stung by the tentacles. October is worse still because of Sargento weed. Moderating temperatures in October bring this nuisance ashore with it's sharp thorns. Clumps of Sargento Weed can be found near most all walkovers. June, July, and August are the best times to visit.:roll::roll::roll: What Bob said.
Tom at BV
Tom at BVBeach LoverPlymouth & Petoskey MI138 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Lover
I am new to this web site & just returned from a visit to Blue Mtn. Beach. I enjoyed my visit & look forward to everyday beach news. Thanks for the daily updates 😀 .
Miss Kitty
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I am new to this web site & just returned from a visit to Blue Mtn. Beach. I enjoyed my visit & look forward to everyday beach news. Thanks for the daily updates 😀 .
Hey again...how's about changing your name to Tom@BMB????
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