Items on the beach overnight

[Smiling JOe]

TNJed, a good friend of mine owns a chair rental business in SoWal, so I now how frustrating it is for you guys in the biz. These turtle tracks could have just as likely led to a mini-walmart-camp or a set of rentals. My good friend in the biz says that he sets up no more than three sets of chairs at any one location, but looking at this photo, it appears that there need not be a wall of chairs to interfere with the turtles. One set of chairs is all it takes. These massive creatures don't have good mobility on dry land. They cannot easily back up when they run into a chair, or get hung up on a casting net, left on the beach by some kids and, or parents. I would also guess the sea turtles' vision would be slightly off when on dry land since they spend their life in the water, except when they come ashore to lay eggs. Think about your own vision when opening your eyes in salt water at night.

 

[John R]

A tax or fee is not the way to limit the ever increasing numbers of people. Lobbying your county commissioners to stop approving dense projects - some more than the highest allowed density anywhere in the county - is!

Ha Ha Ha:funn: scooterbug, you're so right, but look who we're dealing with here. they may talk a good game, but their track record speaks volumes, sadly.

 

[MommieBunnie]

So what's up? Is it going to be a junk heap up at the beach at Summer's Edge and we will we be sorry that this is where we have chosen to stay this coming week? I was pretty disheartened to read all this! i know SOWal covers a lot of sand so maybe this isn't where the problem is but you can see how a first time renter might be a little concerned. We usually rent in Seaside - last year we were at Watersound but had heard so many things about the houses at SUmmer's edge and wanted to be right on the beach so we chose a place there. We had hoped to come find a beach chair rental co and have them put up 6 chairs and 3 umbrellas daily...then we had hoped to use them, go up to the house and cool off or have lunch, nap, snack etc and discover that the umbrellas are still there at least a decent portion of the day. Will one of us need to stand guard all day over the cooler or any other possession we might leave there or drag them back to the house everytime we go in??? Please tell me I am worrying needlessly....Thanks..

 

[John R]

you're worrying needlessly. your rental stuff will not be interfered with.

 

[Smiling JOe]

Mommiebunnie, I doubt you will have any problem leaving your chairs and umbrellas on the beach during the daytime. Please be aware that storms blow in quickly around here, so if you leave the beach for lunch, or a long stroll, secure your items so the floats, umbrellas, toys, etc aren't blowing into around, and make sure that your chairs won't be swept out to sea.

 

[30A Skunkape]

So what's up? Is it going to be a junk heap up at the beach at Summer's Edge and we will we be sorry that this is where we have chosen to stay this coming week? I was pretty disheartened to read all this! i know SOWal covers a lot of sand so maybe this isn't where the problem is but you can see how a first time renter might be a little concerned. We usually rent in Seaside - last year we were at Watersound but had heard so many things about the houses at SUmmer's edge and wanted to be right on the beach so we chose a place there. We had hoped to come find a beach chair rental co and have them put up 6 chairs and 3 umbrellas daily...then we had hoped to use them, go up to the house and cool off or have lunch, nap, snack etc and discover that the umbrellas are still there at least a decent portion of the day. Will one of us need to stand guard all day over the cooler or any other possession we might leave there or drag them back to the house everytime we go in??? Please tell me I am worrying needlessly....Thanks..

You are worrying needlessly. Nobody cares about your stuff being on the beach during the day, as long as it is occupied more than vacant, and it does not resemble the camp of the Israelites during the Exodus. I think people care about daytime sprawl and abandoned junk at night, and that is it. Have fun in SOWAL!

 

[seaside2]

You are right scooterbug. Politicians are ultimately the place where bad decisions are made. It is all about votes and $ to them. While our system is not perfect, it appears to be the best thing going on this globe.

What frustrates all of us is the very difficult time we have with doing the "right thing" for all concerned. What is the "right thing" and who are the "all concerned"?

If I had a good answer, I would probably state it.

 

[NotDeadYet]

Every home visible from the water is supposed to go through the DEP to get its light fixtures and lamp wattage approved.

This only applies to new construction and substantial rebuilds. As to the rest, there is no lighting ordinance in Walton County. An ordinance has come before the commissioners several times but failed to pass.

 

[seacrestkristi]

MommieBunnie You'll have a grayt time! No worries.
Keep up the good work, Skunky ....big winds and waves do happen at night ;-)

 

[TNJed]

So what's up? Is it going to be a junk heap up at the beach at Summer's Edge and we will we be sorry that this is where we have chosen to stay this coming week? I was pretty disheartened to read all this! i know SOWal covers a lot of sand so maybe this isn't where the problem is but you can see how a first time renter might be a little concerned. We usually rent in Seaside - last year we were at Watersound but had heard so many things about the houses at SUmmer's edge and wanted to be right on the beach so we chose a place there. We had hoped to come find a beach chair rental co and have them put up 6 chairs and 3 umbrellas daily...then we had hoped to use them, go up to the house and cool off or have lunch, nap, snack etc and discover that the umbrellas are still there at least a decent portion of the day. Will one of us need to stand guard all day over the cooler or any other possession we might leave there or drag them back to the house everytime we go in??? Please tell me I am worrying needlessly....Thanks..

No worries about Summer's Edge. I live and work on that beach and I can say it's a good trouble free area. As it stands right now, items are still left overnight here. And ordinance enforcement or not, leaving your items unoccupied during the day is not a problem.

I'll be more than happy to help you with your 3x6 set up when you arrive!

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