Bonfire for the soiree

Spoke to Sam Wesley last night and he will do the entire project set up for $375, includes picking up the permit and cleaning up the next day. Have to make a quick trip to NO but if anyone has time you may want to contact the Sheriff's dept for info regarding the bonfire. I thought they cleaned up the next day and if so we should not have to pay Sammy so much $$. Will check back tomorrow afternoon. Have a great Sunday!

NO! The County does not clean up after your bonfire!!! ...and you should not leave trash on the beach overnight, so that it can blow around during the night. Clean up after yourselves the best you can at the end of the night and still pay Sam to ensure it is clean the next morning. You don't want to give Kurt and SoWal a bad reputation!!! :nono1: ... nor do you want to get on my sh_tlist.

BTW, here is the law: "
Sec. 22-54. Regulation of use and conduct on the beach and water bodies. (2) It shall be unlawful and a violation of this article for a person to fail to clean up after the fire has been extinguished."

;-) If you mess it up, you clean it up. I don't like being an @sshole, so don't let your actions get me started. Do the right thing. I love you all dearly, but that had to be said.

Now back to the party...

I will gladly donate a portion of the cost to have Sammy clean up, and set up! If we all chip in it shouldn't be that much per person! Knowing it is done right makes me happy!

I will gladly donate a portion of the cost to have Sammy clean up, and set up! If we all chip in it shouldn't be that much per person! Knowing it is done right makes me happy!

That is the spirit, girl!!! :clap_1:

I will gladly donate a portion of the cost to have Sammy clean up, and set up! If we all chip in it shouldn't be that much per person! Knowing it is done right makes me happy!

I've got a few bucks I could chip in.

That is the spirit, girl!!! :clap_1:

Why, thank you, SJ.

I've got a few bucks I could chip in.

I have a feeling everyone will feel this way...

I think you are right, Allifunn. Most people (SoWallers) will feel the need to police themselves, including Franny, but I didn't want people to think that it was okay to leave trash on the beach, just because Sam was going to be paid to clean up the next day.

FYI - to those who do not know Sam Wesley, he is a hard-working local, who lives in Grayton, is a fishing boat Captain, and sets up rental chairs and umbrellas on Grayton. So, by paying him to set all of this up and ensure it is clean, you are helping to keep him in business. Not only will you be keeping the beach clean, but you will help to keep this grayt community going. If you are nice to him and ask, he will probably even light your fire.

I think you are right, Allifunn. Most people (SoWallers) will feel the need to police themselves, including Franny, but I didn't want people to think that it was okay to leave trash on the beach, just because Sam was going to be paid to clean up the next day.

FYI - to those who do not know Sam Wesley, he is a hard-working local, who lives in Grayton, is a fishing boat Captain, and sets up rental chairs and umbrellas on Grayton. So, by paying him to set all of this up and ensure it is clean, you are helping to keep him in business. Not only will you be keeping the beach clean, but you will help to keep this grayt community going. If you are nice to him and ask, he will probably even light your fire.

Is he single?....

Is he single?....

I haven't asked, but I have never seen him with anyone whom he introduced as his wife.

I think you are right, Allifunn. Most people (SoWallers) will feel the need to police themselves, including Franny, but I didn't want people to think that it was okay to leave trash on the beach, just because Sam was going to be paid to clean up the next day.

FYI - to those who do not know Sam Wesley, he is a hard-working local, who lives in Grayton, is a fishing boat Captain, and sets up rental chairs and umbrellas on Grayton. So, by paying him to set all of this up and ensure it is clean, you are helping to keep him in business. Not only will you be keeping the beach clean, but you will help to keep this grayt community going. If you are nice to him and ask, he will probably even light your fire.

I think maybe Allifunn might enjoy having her fire lit . But we hear ya' SJ, and we would never presume that it's all up to him to clean up. I'll bring some extra trash bags--heck I'll even haul 'em back to Texas to dispose of!

I haven't asked, but I have never seen him with anyone whom he introduced as his wife.

just kidding.....

I'm all for the chip in. "Why do something yourself when you can pay someone else to do it for you"

Don'tr mind chipping in either, but I am not sure if Beachbummett has already made arrangements a while ago to have the permit picked up and the bonfire started. She's not in SoWal this weekend and I left her number home.

I'm all for the chip in. "Why do something yourself when you can pay someone else to do it for you"

oh my god - the audie's live by this rule !

I will gladly donate a portion of the cost to have Sammy clean up, and set up! If we all chip in it shouldn't be that much per person! Knowing it is done right makes me happy!

I will chip in and bring trash bags also....

Is he single?....

oh my god - the audie's live by this rule !

I love this rule,.....:clap_1: :clap_1:

Don'tr mind chipping in either, but I am not sure if Beachbummett has already made arrangements a while ago to have the permit picked up and the bonfire started. She's not in SoWal this weekend and I left her number home.

I'm baaaaack! My guy charges the same thing and not so sure is reliable, I left him messages for two weeks....so count me in to pitch in toward the set up and clean up fees. When does he need the money? He will need money for permit, canister and firewood. When can we get it to him?

Everyone needs to be sure and bring trash bags....remember no "trash on the beach" ...does that apply to people too?:funn:

I can't wait! Will be grayt to put faces to all the funn's!

Be sure and bring lawn chairs, if anyone needs some let me know. We have a bunch at the house.

What about music? Has anyone made arrangements or did we all decide to just bring some tunes & a player?

Sooooo.....now for costumes....what'cha wearin? What did I read SJ was wearing...something about dental floss?

Don't forget...Sunday we are all doing brunch at Blue Orleans!

thanks for looking into the bonfire Fran. I can pitch in some mula.

And Mr. Smiling Joe! relax your crack. Have you forgotten your manners? This party consists of nothing but loyal sowallers who have made themselves more aware of local environmental concerns than most people who live here. if anyone can be trusted with our treasured Grayton Beach, it's this crew. ;-)

Quite a few of us are highly trained in the art of the Grayton Beach party - franny, allifunn, me, otters, kurt, SJ, uncle timmy, etc. We get to do it pretty often. But this party is a little more special than usual because of all those coming in from out of town have taken the time to plan and network and put it all together. Thanks to all of you for bringing this real community of folks together, face to face, for a blast on the beach...

I hope Corky brings her laptop so we can post some special messages to our friends who can't be there - you will ALL be missed. IF you want us to print your avatar, or whatever, please email it to one of us who will bring it and tape it to the truck. we'll toast you and tell jokes about you and maybe make up some lies too.

I have a feeling that next Saturday is going to be an event to remember. thanks to all for making it important and making it happen.

oh my god - the audie's live by this rule !

It's how I keep my sanity

What about music? Has anyone made arrangements or did we all decide to just bring some tunes & a player?

I posted a threatd to John R. He is the logical choice for the music. I'll have my Ipod with small jam box if JR can't make it.
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I downloaded a bunch of Mummies tunes

I posted a threatd to John R. He is the logical choice for the music. I'll have my Ipod with small jam box if JR can't make it.

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I downloaded a bunch of Mummies tunes

I hope JohnR can make it that would be great!

sometimes we enjoy music at the beach when we're partying, but usually we just enjoy the sound of the beach, the waves, and one another (good conversation and much laughter). so, it would be funn but certainly not absolutely necessary.

thanks for looking into the bonfire Fran. I can pitch in some mula.

And Mr. Smiling Joe! relax your crack. Have you forgotten your manners? This party consists of nothing but loyal sowallers who have made themselves more aware of local environmental concerns than most people who live here. if anyone can be trusted with our treasured Grayton Beach, it's this crew. ;-)

Quite a few of us are highly trained in the art of the Grayton Beach party - franny, allifunn, me, otters, kurt, SJ, uncle timmy, etc. We get to do it pretty often. But this party is a little more special than usual because of all those coming in from out of town have taken the time to plan and network and put it all together. Thanks to all of you for bringing this real community of folks together, face to face, for a blast on the beach...

I hope Corky brings her laptop so we can post some special messages to our friends who can't be there - you will ALL be missed. IF you want us to print your avatar, or whatever, please email it to one of us who will bring it and tape it to the truck. we'll toast you and tell jokes about you and maybe make up some lies too.

I have a feeling that next Saturday is going to be an event to remember. thanks to all for making it important and making it happen.

and some more!!!

sometimes we enjoy music at the beach when we're partying, but usually we just enjoy the sound of the beach, the waves, and one another (good conversation and much laughter). so, it would be funn but certainly not absolutely necessary.

Makes no difference to me! The music of the ocean is wonderful! As is Bob Marley, Dread and a little Buffet

sometimes we enjoy music at the beach when we're partying, but usually we just enjoy the sound of the beach, the waves, and one another (good conversation and much laughter). so, it would be funn but certainly not absolutely necessary.

:clap_1: ...and this way Miss Kitty won't ruin the party by dancing.

:clap_1: ...and this way Miss Kitty won't ruin the party by dancing.

Somebody PLEASE bring a little music- That I must see!!!:clap_1: :clap_1:

Franny just let me know I'm in with the $$ for the bonfire.

Franny just let me know I'm in with the $$ for the bonfire.

Me too- Thanks for taking care of that.