If You Can't Say Anything Nice...

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Just kidding. Having coffee with my sowal peeps is a bright shining part of every day for me and my morning ritual.

Wow...this is the most amazing thread, and I'm not surprised that one of the Steeles started it. Those women make you feel like you've been among their nearest and dearest from the get-go...the very definition of graciousness!

But, then again, Punzy and Skunky are the same way. Such hospitality! (And I agree that she has the most gorgeous head of hair I've ever seen.) Punzy makes me rethink my politics on a daily basis, and Skunky makes me realize it's okay if I don't cross the aisle!

Then there's the Dargs. I wish I taught one of their kids...such smart, amazing, involved parents.

Toots gives good neck kisses... Seeing her and Daddy-O around SoWal is kind of like seeing celebrities, but more funn!

Every time I talk about BB, my parents say they want to meet her. It's only a matter of time before I figure out that she and FFF (the funniest man ever) are distant relatives.

Geez...I just realized that I'll never get around to talking about all the great things about everyone, but I have an hour before I have to endure homecoming, so I'll try:

DD was my first cyberfriend on SoWal, and is the epitome of finding fun things to do. I bet she's the best on a long car trip.

Chicken is more funn to watch than anyone I've ever seen. You all MUST go see Atlanta Vocal Project if you get a chance, but if you don't you're still lucky just to have him posting!

SWGB is the pesky little brother I never had, and I'm crazy about him.

Scooterbug is one of the coolest, smartest people ever. I used to not want to be on her bad side, then I realized that she doesn't really have one!

Gordy is still my hero...one of these days I'll figure out a way to repay him...

Mango actually called me when I was in New York...she has the coolest, most practical way of looking at things, and I love the way she loves her family!

I'm pretty sure IBD is a distant relative, too. She reminds me of my family...

SJ is my favorite fellow recovering Baptist. I think that in a parallel universe we grew up together.

Allifunn is as good as her name...I'm so glad she's thriving in SoWal where she belongs!

Mermy & Merman--the best vacation planners/guides EVER.

Besides being a fountain of useful information and skills, BR is always funn to be around.

Cork and Family--the second best bunch of huggers in the world. Dune-ahh is unrivaled in that area...

Biff...bwahahahaha!

KDW, you're at the top of a long list of folks I would love to meet someday, along with seagrovegirl (thanks for the compliment!), Miss Critter, Cheering, Shallowsnole, cp and Aleo.

If I survive shingles and my first year of teaching, I swear I'm retiring to SoWal. You people are just too good.

(Don't even get me started on Kitty and Hop. I get all misty and junk.)

If I forgot anyone, forgive me. I'm on medication!

Beach Ess Eye Oh Two
We are all deeply grateful
For all your haiku

Beach Ess Eye Oh Two
We are all deeply grateful
For all your haiku

A special shout out!!! Thanks!

Hop - has the best speedo tar.

Cheering - has the best posts by far!

A poem by my late sister.
A Day in the Life of a Fly

I bet flies don't cry
Even with all those eyes
And why should they?
They have a good life
They fly around and eat strawberry pies
Big juicy hamburgers
And animal eyes
Yuck!
I bet flies don't fight
No time for that
They still gotta make babies
With that special fly that
Is yet to be met
I bet flies don't feel sick
By the time it manifests
Those 24 hours have had their last tick.

Paige Elaine Pullen, Sep 2, 1999

I don't even know where to begin. No way to pick just three!

You know that feeling when you start posting in a new place, but nobody answers you because they don't know you? DD was one of the first people brave enough to talk back to me.

The Dargs are just some of the best people I've ever had the good fortune of getting to know.

Kurt and Toots - without y'all, none of us would be here for hours on end on a daily basis.

I seriously want to meet KDW. From what I can tell, she is an Alabama version of me.

TFT and Mango and a host of others...thanks for being soooooo nice. Y'all know what I mean. ;-)

Miss Kitty...OMG. What an awesome lady! I want to be you when I grow up!

Scooterbug - I really admire your intelligence and willingness to call bs when you see bs!

The Watcher and idlewind, for saying all the things that I was/am not free to say

Smiling Joe! Awesome guy. Friend to all.

SWGB and DestinScuba. A wonderful couple!

BR - even if she does like orange, I still like you

drunkenartist - you are going to a game with me one day. Same goes for greenroomsurfer

I am leaving out a bunch of peeps, so I will close by giving out awards for the SoWallers this local girl has known the longest...

wrobert, who probably blames me for his SoWal addiction. Over 25 years. Could blackmail the snot out of me if he chose to, but I have ammunition of my own. Love you...

seagrovegirl...35 years? :shock: My bestest friend from elementary/jr high school and always one of my favorite people. Partner in crime. She could also blackmail me, bigtime. Love you...

The person I have known the longest, albeit in passing when we were children...SINGINCHICKEN!!! My first memory of him was when I was like 7. His parents and my parents were friends. Great guy; glad I got to "meet" him again.

My fingers hurt. Gotta stop - to all those I've left out, know that I love y'all too!

SN

The person I have known the longest, albeit in passing when we were children...SINGINCHICKEN!!! My first memory of him was when I was like 7. His parents and my parents were friends. Great guy; glad I got to "meet" him again.

Wow! I feel honored! Actually, you should give the credit for us reconnecting to our dogs and Sowal's beach tag requirement!

I just got a visual image of a bearded 7-year-old on a motorcycle... :funn:

I just got a visual image of a bearded 7-year-old on a motorcycle... :funn:

Dang...you ain't right. Maybe that's why we all like you so much!

Dang...you ain't right. Maybe that's why we all like you so much!

Hey...I resemble that! (Where's SWGB with his photoshop skillz right now?)

-gayboi adds cultural diversity to the board.

-scooterbug is funn enough to probably be considered an honorary funn, but I don't think they are accepting new peeps into the funns.

-Uncle Timmy is missing in action. I miss his posts. Maybe he will show up for Pantelones di Bianca Fesitival.

-Kurt started this addicting coffee club online.

-The Peapods are missing from South Walton. They need to pack up the van and shake their booties to the beach.

- Mr BeachRunner is a chemical genius.

-JB and Kathydwells are our Alabama fans, bless their hearts, but I cannot think of two better people. (see you at the Black Out in Athens today.)

-Mermaid and Merman, I miss them so much. They are a riot to be around -- just free spirits, full of love.

The list could go on, and on, and on....

Here's a link to a list of my favorite sowallers.

I really haven't met a single person on here that I dislike, we may disagree, but everyone here is a sweety in their own way.

Great thread Steeling1 and I could post 50 of them but for time's sake, I'll just do a few so if I didn't put you it's not cause I don't have something wonderful to say about you, it's just that i don't have all night!

BeachBummett is always so upbeat and just lights up a room with her beauty.

IBD is so sensitive and goodhearted.

Alifunn is so full of energy and life.

Redd is a circus! Love's life.

DD- Wouldn't hurt a soul

Paula - Never says an unkind word about anybody

Miss Kitty brings laughter to life.

Scooterbug - Smart, independent and beautiful woman

Sowalgayboi, Uncle Timmy, Scuba Steve - the prototypes for what men should be

BeachBimmer - The contemporary Ghandi

Toots - the best laugh in the world and a fabulous mom

Beachmom & Lisa at the beach - Sooo Creative

Smiling Joe - gorgeous smile and teeth!

Kurt - has a great eye and smart too!

Potato Vixen - great hugger!

No Hall - quick wit and fabulous eyes!

Singing Chicken - loves animals

Biff - Loves EVERYONE!!!!!!

Mango - laughs at life

The Dargs - give of themselves so much.

Drunken artist - a very connected spirit

The Merms - Just Good People

Punzy - Great Smile

Skunky - together

All Steelings - great inner beauty

Audie - can laugh at herself

Beachrunner - great bod!

KDW - Kind to everyone

John R - nice and real !

Lady DeBubba - so humble and sweet

Dune- Ahh - Great Perspective

Franny and Kanuck - Satsang (perfect union)

Ocean Lover - great coordinator

Chickpea - so accomplished

Peapod - great haircuts

Gotothebeachmom - tremendous inner strength

Otter River - very male

Man, there are so many, where do I stop? If I forgot you, it's not because I don't love you. If I talk to you, I think you're the bomb cause I only talk to nice people

Where you been, Courtney Lotion?

You caught some I missed--the wonderful GTTBM and John R and Tater and the Bimmers...always bright spots in my visits. Add Audie and Chickpea to the "most want to meet" list!

What a positive thread to start. I only know 1 person on sowal, but, this is truly a good thing. Why wait to someone's demise, before saying your feelings. Bravo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Great thread Steeling1 and I could post 50 of them but for time's sake, I'll just do a few so if I didn't put you it's not cause I don't have something wonderful to say about you, it's just that i don't have all night!

BeachBummett is always so upbeat and just lights up a room with her beauty.

IBD is so sensitive and goodhearted.

Alifunn is so full of energy and life.

Redd is a circus! Love's life.

DD- Wouldn't hurt a soul

Paula - Never says an unkind word about anybody

Miss Kitty brings laughter to life.

Scooterbug - Smart, independent and beautiful woman

Sowalgayboi, Uncle Timmy, Scuba Steve - the prototypes for what men should be

BeachBimmer - The contemporary Ghandi

Toots - the best laugh in the world and a fabulous mom

Beachmom & Lisa at the beach - Sooo Creative

Smiling Joe - gorgeous smile and teeth!

Kurt - has a great eye and smart too!

Potato Vixen - great hugger!

No Hall - quick wit and fabulous eyes!

Singing Chicken - loves animals

Biff - Loves EVERYONE!!!!!!

Mango - laughs at life

The Dargs - give of themselves so much.

Drunken artist - a very connected spirit

The Merms - Just Good People

Punzy - Great Smile

Skunky - together

All Steelings - great inner beauty

Audie - can laugh at herself

Beachrunner - great bod!

KDW - Kind to everyone

John R - nice and real !

Lady DeBubba - so humble and sweet

Dune- Ahh - Great Perspective

Franny and Kanuck - Satsang (perfect union)

Ocean Lover - great coordinator

Chickpea - so accomplished

Peapod - great haircuts

Gotothebeachmom - tremendous inner strength

Otter River - very male

Man, there are so many, where do I stop? If I forgot you, it's not because I don't love you. If I talk to you, I think you're the bomb cause I only talk to nice people

everyone on the board is my favorite! kurt is at the top of the list. goodness knows where any of us would be without him. i would never have met this many people that would have:

lift me up when i am down.
amaze me with their insight
taught me that despite our views, social status, miles between where we call home we have a common bond.
and yes i'll say it politics.......we are all americans and just want the best for our country, family and friends in the long run.
at the end of the day, what an awesome goup of folks I have met and am proud to call my friends!

thank you all for being her and bringing your unique and wonderful insights to this board.

you are never too old to learn. ;-)

What a positive thread to start. I only know 1 person on sowal, but, this is truly a good thing. Why wait to someone's demise, before saying your feelings. Bravo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You've met others though.

Wow- this thread was so fun to read this morning! Thanks Steelemama!

Goofer- genuinely kind and thoughtful and fun to be around

Peapod- wickedly witty and my "hero" mom - 4 great kids because she is an amazing mom

JohnR- the best non-family family member evah!

Olive- I'm ready for y'all to move back!!

Wow- this thread was so fun to read this morning! Thanks Steelemama!

Goofer- genuinely kind and thoughtful and fun to be around

Peapod- wickedly witty and my "hero" mom - 4 great kids because she is an amazing mom

JohnR- the best non-family family member evah!

Olive- I'm ready for y'all to move back!!

Thanks jdarg but it was #1 who got this started!

Thanks jdarg but it was #1 who got this started!

Oops! You started the other nice thread though- so thanks to you for that one. Time for more coffee....

And BTW, Rowan is a bocce professional- we saw his bocce skills last night.

Oops! You started the other nice thread though- so thanks to you for that one. Time for more coffee....

And BTW, Rowan is a bocce professional- we saw his bocce skills last night.

Oh, athletic and musical! What a prodigy. I'm jealous. Do we have a smiley for that. Enjoy the beautiful day today. Wish I were there.

what a great thread....i agree with the rest of you....too many to name!

There are too many to list them all, so just start with three.