Mission...Playpark in SoWal!!

Very good idea...ok, next Thur. at 12:00-Does that work for everyone???

so happy to see you mamas coming together to make a difference for the children of sowal! :clap_1: sowal is growing with so many families and children and I hope to see many children-oriented programs and activities coming our way, including Boys and Girls Club, and more play areas as you are discussing in this thread.

In the meantime, I wanted to recommend some of our favorite places to play in or near sowal, for any new families in the area:

Eden State Park (several friends with toddlers meet here once a week - the most gorgeous place to play on earth).

Grayton Beach (our personal favorite playground for children and adults!)

Frank Brown Park (back beach road/Panama City)

Deer Lake State Park

Seaside Amphitheater - kids run, play soccer, and roll in the grass (playdates after school)

Watercolor nature trails, parks and playground

Baytowne Wharf - has an outstanding playground with all the swings and climbing things you can imagine.

and many more naturally beautiful places along the beaches, bay and in between!

Good luck, thank you, and keep us posted!

Very good idea...ok, next Thur. at 12:00-Does that work for everyone???

12:00pm on Thursday at Watercolor Market? Is that okay for all? If so, I will call them ASAP and let them know.

Yes-looking forward to it!

I think it's good for me too!

I should hear something in a few hours about Watercolor Market. The manager the other night made it sound easy, but now they have to run it by someone else. I let them know it was informal, so hopefully, all will be cool.

Between now and Thursday, I am going to find out what I can about the parks in Alpharetta, GA and how they got the sponsorships, etc. I know very little about the workings of things down here, so I am not such a good resource on that, which is why I am helping out in the way that I can the best.

Also, once it's a true go on the Market, would we want to advertise to the Panhandle Moms Group on meetup.com? There's a number of them from SRB, so we could let them know about it also.

Hope all is well with everyone!

You gulls make us sowallers so proud..which one of you is going to be our next prez??? You got my vote..go gulls!!:clap_1: When you get closer to your goal and are ready to sign up volunteers to do actual work I know of several builders, carpenters that would donate their time.

Grayt job OM!! Did anyone find out if we need to get on the meeting agenda on the 12th??

Grayt job OM!! Did anyone find out if we need to get on the meeting agenda on the 12th??

I was wondering about that as well.
Oh my, oh my... you all should just see my schedule for next week. Craaazy. But, I'm definitely making this a huge priority and I will be there!

I was wondering about that as well.
Oh my, oh my... you all should just see my schedule for next week. Craaazy. But, I'm definitely making this a huge priority and I will be there!

You're a momma... a very creative, responsible one to boot! :clap_1:

Craaazy is your middle name. Mine is "coffee" actually. I ran out today and I can tell my adrenals are not liking me right now. Yeah, I know I'm not supposed to as a BFing momma, but I do. This is how my head feels right now.... Yeah, it's that baaaaaad. Actually, I had 16 more, but I was given the SoWal limit.

Okay, so I've screwed myself! I posted and then changed my siggy, thinking I could post later, after a night on the town!

My business: I sell organic & certified organic skin, body, cosmetic, etc. products. I have used them for a year and have been trying to figure out a way to promote a great product line to the area. I am totally not interested in money in regards to the products, which is why I am happy to give it away if people use the products. The "biz" aspect of it ain't my thing, so don't worry about being sold on anything. These are simply the only products I know that are so absolutely clean and synthetic chemical free.

So, there it is. Now, once I get my degrees in aromatherapy & herbalism and I'm making my own products, it'll be different! :roll:

I will call on Monday about getting on the agenda.
Thanks for the reminder! Sorry, I have been busy too!

Do you ever go to bed thinking..."I was busy as h*LL all day, but what did I get done?"

Mine is "coffee" actually. I ran out today and I can tell my adrenals are not liking me right now. Yeah, I know I'm not supposed to as a BFing momma, but I do.

OT
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Ok... now now, don't down yourself for the coffee. The caffeine molecule is actually quite large and does not easily pass into breastmilk. Up to three 8oz caffenated drinks per day are acceptable. As long as you're not downing a pot and baby doesn't exhibit sensitivity, you're fine!

Do you ever go to bed thinking..."I was busy as h*LL all day, but what did I get done?"

Yep, every single day! It's crazy... I get interrupted every 5 minutes. I spent 2 hours on the phone this morning on a conference call with the State Midwifery Council (board meeting) doing my part to get some red tape eliminated. Thank God my DH works nights.

Do you ever go to bed thinking..."I was busy as h*LL all day, but what did I get done?"

Yep. Feeling like that right now. My eyes are crossing from being so d*** tired. Luckily, I do have a husband that does everything he possibly can to help... except those things that are physiologically impossible. I am blessed in that aspect!

If we want a benefit concert (down the road) for this, we have a venue that has been donated tonight.

Yep, every single day! It's crazy... I get interrupted every 5 minutes. I spent 2 hours on the phone this morning on a conference call with the State Midwifery Council (board meeting) doing my part to get some red tape eliminated. Thank God my DH works nights.

And now, we have the mamas who have their kids asleep, up and taking a breather from the hustle & bustle!

Hey Organic,

I'm still BFing too - my doc said as long as I waiting about 1.5 hours before nursing, I wouldn't have to worry about passing the caffeine along. So drink up!
(I hope that wasn't WAY too much info for the board! HA)

A note on Thursday - Thursday could be really crazy. There is a group of moms who are planning on meeting there for lunch. About 15+ from what I understand - join us!

I guess the manager forgot? But yeah, it is scheduled for Feb. 1.
I'll double-check just in case I got my locale wrong.

Oh! I met a fascinating child advocacy lawyer today who gave me tons of info on what to look for in safe play equipment, etc. I'll bring that w/me.

Maybe we could reschedule to Friday?

Thanks!

I had 20 people here last night for a Girl's Camp Presentation from Keystone Camp, in Brevard, North Carolina. Mostly moms and daughters, but siblings were here too. It was a FUNN time! We had girls from 6 to 12, but the camp goes from 1st grade to 9th grade. My daughter went last year and liked it soo much, she's going back this year. If anyone wants information about the camp, I have packages with a cd on the camp. Sorry to hijack!I can't do Friday, but if that's the best day for everyone else, just let me know what was discussed!

Would Tues. be better for everyone

Whatever works for everyone else. Tuesday would be grayt if everyone's good with that one.

I admire so much the work you all are doing, and wish I was there to join in! Maybe, we will get to relocate soon. Thought I would share what I learned in raising funds for my school this year. We were a new school and needed playground equipment and mulch---Sams club (not sure if there is one in Panama city or not) matched our fundraising efforts through a grant. There are many grant programs that you could surely qualify for. Local business were great in donating as well. Good luck---I will be following your efforts and probably enjoying the fruits of your labor some day---please know it is appreciated even by us part-time sowallers---

It doesn't matter to me which day. My schedule is busiest at the end of the week and I still don't know dh's work schedule (damn slow season).

You know, I was thinking ... it doesn't matter if there are a bunch of people there that day. It will probably be a good thing b/c all of those moms would probably support a playground.

So if that day works for everyone - I say go for it. It's too hard to reschedule at the last minute.

That's my two cents!

Sorry if I threw a wrench in the works w/my earlier post.

whenever, just let me know....

What day and time did we decide?
In the Sun, it says the County is purchasing the additional land at Helen McCall park. We can talk about maybe being in on the planning of that space. SGB wrote me a great letter on her feelings of how to approach, I will print off and bring copies. Is that ok SGB?