Redneck Riviera??

I have a question. I am a transplanted north easterner living in Destin... but still. why would anyone refer to our beautiful area as the 'redneck riviera'? Why would you want to be associated with such a derogatory name? Why would someone be proud to be considered a 'redneck'? In my hometown, that just meant you were poor, uneducated, and toothless. does it mean something else down here?

HOLLIBIRD..............NO WORRIES......ALL THE OLD HILLBILLYS HAVE SOLD OFF THIER LAND AND MOVED ON..........BIG MONEY DEVELOPERS MOVED IN 10-15 YEARS AGO AND TURNED THE "RED NECK RIVIERA"INTO A FIRST CLASS DESTINATION RESORT.PEOPLE FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTRY AND EUROPE OWN LAND AND VACATION IN DESTIN AND ALONG 30-A.SOME OF THE HILLBILLYS THAT STILL LIVE AND VACATION DOWN THERE HOLD ON TO THE PAST.IT USED TO BE THE CONSIDERED THE "DEEP SOUTH" YEARS AGO.NOW DAYS ALL THE HILLBILLYS ARE WORKING FOR THE DEVELOPERS THAT CAME IN FROM THE NORTH.KINDA WHAT HAPPENED AFTER THE CIVIL WAR.THE NEXT TIME SOME NATIVE TELLS U "THIS HERE IS THE REDNECK RIVIERA" ASK STUPID WHO THEY WORK FOR.I CAN GUARANTEE U IT ISNT SOME NATIVE "HILLBILLY" FROM WALTON COUNTY. :funn:

dan, thanks for putting in your comment!!!!

Here is something about stump grinders.

Use of Stump Grinders

Large stump grinders that are pulled behind trucks are used by many professionals for stump removal. Those machines can grind a stump quickly and efficiently and are generally safe if used correctly and carefully.

Several models of small, less expensive walk-behind stump grinders are aimed at homeowners, rental use and smaller professional operations. Most are reasonably safe if used carefully, but a few are not safe no matter how they are used.

Types of Small Stump Grinders
Most small walk-behind stump grinders have an elongated frame with wheels and an engine near the center, a handle for the operator at one end and a cutting wheel at the other end. The cutting wheel can be mounted in a horizontal or vertical orientation, but vertical is more common. The cutting wheel is usually belt-driven from the engine. A typical cutting wheel is comprised of a heavy wheel with replaceable tungsten carbide teeth that do the actual work. The cutting wheel does not saw the stump; it grinds the stump. A sharp cutting wheel will reduce a stump to chips.

How a Stump Grinder Is Used
Most stump grinders are designed to be operated in a back-and-forth mode. Moving the handle left to right moves the cutting wheel right to left. As you move the handle back and forth, the cutting wheel will move back and forth across the stump, gradually grinding it down. After each pass across the stump, you either lower the cutting wheel (by raising the handle) or move the whole machine forward an inch or so. Some machines have a brake on one wheel so the machine can more easily be pivoted about that wheel.
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It appears that several folks on this board do not have trees in their yard. How unfortunate.

HOLLIBIRD..............NO WORRIES......ALL THE OLD HILLBILLYS HAVE SOLD OFF THIER LAND AND MOVED ON..........BIG MONEY DEVELOPERS MOVED IN 10-15 YEARS AGO AND TURNED THE "RED NECK RIVIERA"INTO A FIRST CLASS DESTINATION RESORT.PEOPLE FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTRY AND EUROPE OWN LAND AND VACATION IN DESTIN AND ALONG 30-A.SOME OF THE HILLBILLYS THAT STILL LIVE AND VACATION DOWN THERE HOLD ON TO THE PAST.IT USED TO BE THE CONSIDERED THE "DEEP SOUTH" YEARS AGO.NOW DAYS ALL THE HILLBILLYS ARE WORKING FOR THE DEVELOPERS THAT CAME IN FROM THE NORTH.KINDA WHAT HAPPENED AFTER THE CIVIL WAR.THE NEXT TIME SOME NATIVE TELLS U "THIS HERE IS THE REDNECK RIVIERA" ASK STUPID WHO THEY WORK FOR.I CAN GUARANTEE U IT ISNT SOME NATIVE "HILLBILLY" FROM WALTON COUNTY. :funn:

Yeah, they were called carpetbaggers and weren't liked very much.

HOLLIBIRD..............NO WORRIES......ALL THE OLD HILLBILLYS HAVE SOLD OFF THIER LAND AND MOVED ON..........BIG MONEY DEVELOPERS MOVED IN 10-15 YEARS AGO AND TURNED THE "RED NECK RIVIERA"INTO A FIRST CLASS DESTINATION RESORT.PEOPLE FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTRY AND EUROPE OWN LAND AND VACATION IN DESTIN AND ALONG 30-A.SOME OF THE HILLBILLYS THAT STILL LIVE AND VACATION DOWN THERE HOLD ON TO THE PAST.IT USED TO BE THE CONSIDERED THE "DEEP SOUTH" YEARS AGO.NOW DAYS ALL THE HILLBILLYS ARE WORKING FOR THE DEVELOPERS THAT CAME IN FROM THE NORTH.KINDA WHAT HAPPENED AFTER THE CIVIL WAR.THE NEXT TIME SOME NATIVE TELLS U "THIS HERE IS THE REDNECK RIVIERA" ASK STUPID WHO THEY WORK FOR.I CAN GUARANTEE U IT ISNT SOME NATIVE "HILLBILLY" FROM WALTON COUNTY. :funn:

but, I believe this is still the Redneck Riviera, even though it certainly is more "polished" than it used to be which is both good and bad. Much of the natural beauty of Sowal is still here. Many of the locals are still here - and own quite a bit of real estate and other businesses. they are all the best folks I've ever met.

Now, it seems we're being invaded by yuppies - mostly from bigger southern towns. so, this is still the deep south - just another suburb of Atlanta.

Just returned from Indian Pass (appalach) and the natural beauty is still untouched and the whole area is incredibly beautiful in the most natural way and thoroughly rough around the edges, including the fine folks who live in the area. some may say its filled with Rednecks. I believe they are just good folks. Nothing polished or new or paved. so much like this area 25 years ago... those were the days..

INLETBCHDWELLER................Thank You!.........................DBUCK..... I See U Are Still PO About Losing The Civil War To The Carpetbaggers. Please Get Over It .........................TOOTISE...............Most Of The Local People Are Great Folks.Couldnt Agree With U More About The Yuppies From Atlanta And Yes Indian Pass Is Like A Place Frozen In Time The Way Things Used To Before The Emerald Coast WAS Developed And Over Runned.;-)

Not upset over anything...just making a comparison between carpetbaggers and developers (depends on your perspective as to how you see it).

Thanks all, this has been a very informative education on Redneck Riviera & N.W.Florida. Just made reservations for Nov. (Thanksgiving Day week). Looking forward to the visit. Any thoughts where to eat on Turkey Day??

Tom
Thought for the day:
"Work" like you don't need money!!:shock:
"Love" like you've never been hurt!!
"Dance" like no one's watching!!:clap_1:

Tom
Thought for the day:
"Work" like you don't need money!!:shock:
"Love" like you've never been hurt!!
"Dance" like no one's watching!!:clap_1:

:clap_1: Thanks, Tom, these are very good things to remember.

Thanks all, this has been a very informative education on Redneck Riviera & N.W.Florida. Just made reservations for Nov. (Thanksgiving Day week). Looking forward to the visit. Any thoughts where to eat on Turkey Day??

Tom
Thought for the day:
"Work" like you don't need money!!:shock:
"Love" like you've never been hurt!!
"Dance" like no one's watching!!:clap_1:

We ordered a turkey dinner from Publix last year. It was very good and easy. (except the mashed potatoes and gravy - pretty much like paste!).
We were with some family so eating at the house made it more like Thanksgiving for us - except better because we could walk off all the turkey we ate by walking on the beach. :clap_1:

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Just returned from Indian Pass (appalach) and the natural beauty is still untouched and the whole area is incredibly beautiful in the most natural way and thoroughly rough around the edges, including the fine folks who live in the area. . .

You didn't email me to meet for beer and oysters?

You didn't email me to meet for beer and oysters?

we definitely thought about you! and we will be back soon and would love to have a beer and oyster. just a quiet get away this time... much needed.

No worries!
I'll be here awhile yet.