kids & drugs

What's the big surprise? I score all my dope in seaside, I thought it was the only place to buy in Sowal.

Well, we went to wrong side of the tracks to buy a nickel bag. Scared to death every single time. But, always quite pleased with ourselves with our accomplishment.

It's a wonder we are all upstanding citizens today. (Well, most of us, that is.)

What's the big surprise? I score all my dope in seaside, I thought it was the only place to buy in Sowal.

Most coastal areas are breeding grounds for such activities, BTW. Glynn Co. in GA used to have the highest rate of 'drug pushers' because it is a port.

The majority of the marketing promotes this area as a FAMILY destination with great beaches.

A few "under 21" activities to appeal to kids/teens is hardly the tourism death knell you make it out to be. :roll:

Yes you are correct ...now add on FOR VACTIONS! And you have it.
I am sure the business community here would become weak knee if the thought of local support year round is all they had to look forward too. I find all this talk about drugs in the community to be put way out of proportion. This community has very little crime compared to many other places. Dope and Dopes are everywhere. Next someone will post we have a gang problem next time they see a group of kids hanging out in sowal. Parents take responsibility for your kids, just that simple.
Jack

PS: I never inhaled! and I did not have sex with that woman!

What's the big surprise? I score all my dope in seaside, I thought it was the only place to buy in Sowal.

Well, if you want to pay extra.............

Well, if you want to pay extra.............

That's because it's all organic and grown locally.;-)

I thought it was because it was in the land of the $20 glass of wine and $14 sushi roll.

And the extra taxes of course!

I thought it was because it was in the land of the $20 glass of wine and $14 sushi roll.

And the extra taxes of course!

I could see a way to breathe new life into farmer's market. If you see these two hanging outside of Modica's, something's up.

Something is different here!

kids and drugs

my aren't we all so dramatic, as if we never drank a drop or smoked a joint

You said a (honest) mouthful, Bob. SOWAL has become the mecca of drama.....move over Kate and Jon!

kids and drugs

The roads would be a LOT safer if more folks traded liquor for weed. I'd be first to sign on to outlaw alcohol if they would. I've lived over 40 years with multiple alcoholics in my family/friend circle, so know first-hand how that affects ones' life. That said, I've never heard of anyone causing an accident/death SOLELY on account that they'd smoked pot....wish I could say that for beer/wine/hard liquor. And what effect might that have on domestic abuse.....pot mellows, booze causes complete impairment and agression (usually aimed at loved ones). Say what you will, but it is a wive's tale that smoking pot leads to "bigger things", though I lost a well-educated, supremely intelligent niece to coke/crack/meth....and she'd never been interested in pot at all. Go figure.

Kids will be kids, and will push every envelope....better they be caught stoned than found dead in a ditch......

One time in Seaside, someone gave me a sample of free fudge. Now, everytime I go back, I have to buy fudge. Don't do fudge. Fudge is bad. I need fudge rehab.

aleo - you are such a nut!!!


come on everyone - lighten up a little on the teens. yes, teens are horrible in almost all respects;-). however, we were all once a teen. my parents were outstanding role models for all 4 of us kids, but we still managed to get into just about anything and everything you don't want your teens to get into. Teens are still just teens. Hopefully, even with mistakes, they will learn to make good choices. All you can do is raise 'em. Then you have to trust 'em. Trust them to make mistakes and learn from them.

bob has it right - we've all been there during our teens and even far beyond those years.

and btw, there is plenty for SoWal teens to do around here. Please lets not rush the onslaught of the usual suburban sprawl such as bowling alleys and such. Kids do enjoy Pier Park, Destin Commons, Grayton Beach, get togethers at friends homes, Seaside, and many other beautiful places our area has to offer. The beach/bay and coastal lakes are all incredible places to swim, surf, kayak and just hang out. I think our area has much more to offer teens in some ways - we are rich in natural environments. Families and friends of all ages tend to do things together quite often around here. Ever notice how people of all ages congregate at outdoor music concerts or at someone's home for dinner? I think its wonderful that ours is a culture of togetherness, and not adults in one place, kids in another. yes, teens do need to go off and be teens. and they do. its a pretty safe place to be a teen here - as long as they learn to drive on Hwy 98 . That road is the ONLY thing that scares me around here about teens.

Just for the record, I did not start a thread on drug pushers in Seaside. Kurt started the thread. Rather, I made a post on a thread regarding activities for teens on Halloween started by NightAngel. I thought I was performing a public service by warning people about what my friend was shocked to discover this summer.
After seeing the negative reaction to my post, I decided on October 21 to make no more comments on the subject so as not to ?bump? this thread. I love Seaside ? we enjoy it every time we visit which is about 25 times a year ? so I didn?t want to inadvertently harm Seaside.
But then it got bumped yesterday. Tootsie, maybe you, like my friend prior to this summer, haven?t been personally affected by this.
Thanks to Kurt making a new thread out of this, what I was trying not to bump to the forefront has been drastically bumped to the forefront. I am truly sorry that I ever made that first post. It was a mistake. I should have P.M.?ed NightAngel.

I have been so confused! I don't know where this thread originated, but thank you Beach Runner, for setting the record straight that your stage name was hi-jacked of sorts. I find that interesting to say the least.

Yes, teens will be teens and let's hope they don't venture down the path of coke/meth/crack like H2BMe's niece did. When my niece told me some of her antics, was I mortified? No.....I did the same things. When I shared with her some of my antics, she actually became more studious and wanted to excel in her college studies and work.........and, she did!

I'll bet drugs can be bought in Oakland and Sewickley - two very affluent areas like Seaside. Drugs can be bought anywhere and they are also purchased by adults, not just teens.

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None of them do drugs, I'll bet. :lie:

...Next someone will post we have a gang problem next time they see a group of kids hanging out in sowal. ...

Already happened when some graffiti appeared, and when the kids broke into the Catholic church and spray painted stuff, and when the surfer kids at Gulf Place gather in groups numbering more than one person.

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None of them do drugs, I'll bet. :lie:

I'm sure the Florida Gators are told the same thing as every other college athlete -- Don't get caught doing anything that would hurt this school or team, with the emphasis on "don't get caught."

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I do not think this incident means that drugs are available in Seaside. we have spent every single halloween at Seaside for many years and believe me, people of all ages are having a really good time in a really wonderful family atmosphere. not fair to make such a blanket statement about seaside or any community, imo. and certainly not accurate.

Halloween in Seaside is wonderful. We stopped by to waste some time before dinner and it was great. Seeing the kids and grown ups running around.

I just talked to my 3rd grade teacher in Louisiana. She was talking of the crime in this little town that used to be like Seaside, but had 6K residents. And she was my teacher 45 years ago. I was telling her about the 18 miles of bike paths and how nice it was seeing kids of all ages without parents riding up and down the road.

So I agree with you.

I also like seeing the Jailbirds picking up paper. Good sight for the little kids to see. Especially these that come to visit. Might have a positive impact on their lives.

OK, here goes my 2 cents. Drugs are available to anyone looking for them, and that includes Seaside. There are enough lookers so pushers don't have to push.

I'd rather raise my children in Sowal, including letting them hang out in Seaside, than anywhere else I have been or lived. How you prepare your kids for life, as it is now, is the key to avoiding trouble with drugs, sex, etc. Kids that are not comfortable discussing these subjects wih their parents are the ones that are most vulnerable, IMO.

And let's not forget that we have great kids in Sowal and we as parents need to help each other and keep an eye out for each others children. Be realistic and be positive.

I also like seeing the Jailbirds picking up paper. Good sight for the little kids to see. Especially these that come to visit. Might have a positive impact on their lives.

Iris, I believe I know what you are trying to say with the above, but it is a shame that we think that picking up litter is a job for prisoners. It is a job for all of us and if you really want to teach a kid something, set the example by picking up litter yourself.

OK, here goes my 2 cents. Drugs are available to anyone looking for them, and that includes Seaside. There are enough lookers so pushers don't have to push.

I'd rather raise my children in Sowal, including letting them hang out in Seaside, than anywhere else I have been or lived. How you prepare your kids for life, as it is now, is the key to avoiding trouble with drugs, sex, etc. Kids that are not comfortable discussing these subjects wih their parents are the ones that are most vulnerable, IMO.

And let's not forget that we have great kids in Sowal and we as parents need to help each other and keep an eye out for each others children. Be realistic and be positive.

Seriously - a little perspective is needed!

There are millions of Americans who would love it if those were the worst things they had to worry about - instead of gangs, drive-bys, starvation, eviction.................

OK, here goes my 2 cents. Drugs are available to anyone looking for them, and that includes Seaside. There are enough lookers so pushers don't have to push.

I'd rather raise my children in Sowal, including letting them hang out in Seaside, than anywhere else I have been or lived. How you prepare your kids for life, as it is now, is the key to avoiding trouble with drugs, sex, etc. Kids that are not comfortable discussing these subjects wih their parents are the ones that are most vulnerable, IMO.

And let's not forget that we have great kids in Sowal and we as parents need to help each other and keep an eye out for each others children. Be realistic and be positive.

Thats how it has always happened around here. I have seen some kids in my childrens age group getting into trouble before and told them "you know your parents will know about this before you can get home and lie about it to them. I suggest you stop and go home." They just hung their head and headed home knowing that I was on my way to call those parents.

Thats how it has always happened around here. I have seen some kids in my childrens age group getting into trouble before and told them "you know your parents will know about this before you can get home and lie about it to them. I suggest you stop and go home." They just hung their head and headed home knowing that I was on my way to call those parents.

and Swafia came home!!!! LOL...just kidding, but maybe not.

Back when Sheriff McMillan was in office, he designated officers to pratrol certain neighborhoods and it was always the same officer. My neighborhood patrolman used to stop by the house and ask how things were going, etc, hows your son, etc. Once I had not seen my teen son for a 12 hour period and didnt know where he was. This officer went looking for him, saw him driving on 30A, and pulled him over. My son thought he was getting a ticket when the officer approached the truck and said, "you'd better call your mama or get your butt home now".

Those were the days.

Seriously - a little perspective is needed!

There are millions of Americans who would love it if those were the worst things they had to worry about - instead of gangs, drive-bys, starvation, eviction.................

All this in Seaside along with drugs!!! what is sowal coming to?

Iris, I believe I know what you are trying to say with the above, but it is a shame that we think that picking up litter is a job for prisoners. It is a job for all of us and if you really want to teach a kid something, set the example by picking up litter yourself.

Thanks Smiling Joe, and I do believe you know what I was saying without saying it. I would have gotten blasted!