How are the beaches looking and how goes the action for spring break this year, friends? I am enjoying spring in the Napa Valley and at Big Sur, before heading back up to the chill and mists of Bainbridge Island. At the same time, thinking of all of you basking in the warm sun on the snowy-white beaches. Are there lots of people there for spring break this year? Might fit in a week at Conch Out in late April, if work allows. Finally and at long last, the Bainbridge Island place is together. I feel quite certain the entire neighborhood assumes I'm having a tryst with the Comcast guy, as his truck has been parked in my drive for hours almost every day! And after all that angst, I ended up going back to Quest!
I am writing a piece about buoyancy and why we are so drawn to the sea. Will share with you soon. In the meantime, please share with me, as I am definitely in need of a SoWal fix!
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bean
Hi Donna! Did you check out Kurt's pic of late? Spring break is in full swing. We had some warm weather earlier in the week but I saw snowflakes here in Ohio today.
SoWal Guide
hey donna!!!
don't forget - sowal soiree - Apr 28!!!
don't forget - sowal soiree - Apr 28!!!
got any pics?
I want pics
Admin
It has been very nice and there are lots of people here.
beats on hood
I am amazed by how the beach is regenerating itself every time we're here. It's looking great, and I love the squeaky sound of the natural sand as I walk.
SoWal Expert
I am amazed by how the beach is regenerating itself every time we're here. It's looking great, and I love the squeaky sound of the natural sand as I walk.
You and me both, BR. I've always loved that squeak...
beats on hood
You and me both, BR. I've always loved that squeak...Ditto. I love SoWal.
SoWal Insider
Even though I'm negatively bouyant when swimming, I believe the salt air must be condusive to endorphin production. One of the few things I will never become jaded about is that first panoramic view of the beach after a long absence.
Beach Fanatic
Yeah, it's like thank you Jesus for gettin' me here! And like we're each such a tiny part of a great big blessing. And like if you ever knew and loved someone who loved the big blue ocean like you and now they're gone from this world its like you can feel such a connection. I Spring...
Spring...
Beach Fanatic
Even though I'm negatively bouyant when swimming, I believe the salt air must be condusive to endorphin production. One of the few things I will never become jaded about is that first panoramic view of the beach after a long absence.
Well said:clap_1:
Beach Fanatic
Hey Donna. Definitely come to SoWal in late April for the soiree. Many of us will be in SoWal. It would be wonderful, wonderful to see you! Bring pics of your new island.
SoWal Expert
The yellow flags have been flying this week, until yesterday, when the Red Flags came out. The surf is up, the water is emerald green, and the air smells of fresh clean fish. Pompano must be getting close. The humidity is fairly high, and yesterday was a day of mist and rain. Temps are in the low 70's when the sun shines, and drops down into the low 60's at night. Today is overcast this morning and we have some more wind. People are everywhere, and the busy week of Spring Break has yet to arrive. Publix's chip, bread, and milk sections looked stripped clean. Some signs of college kids, grouped togethered in clusters of 20 people on the beach here and there. There are plenty of high-schoolers running around 30A as well. The waiting line at Pickle's in Seaside is a steady 20 people deep, even at 2:30pm. I cannot wait until tomorrow for an even busier week. Did I mention that traffic around Seaside is a nightmare? It is. Destin traffic is not too sweet either, but nothing like the summertime. Yesterday, under that red flag, the surf was bumping up to the edge of some of the imported sand placed in front of seawalls down in Blue Mtn Beach.
Pompano must be getting close. The humidity is fairly high, and yesterday was a day of mist and rain. Temps are in the low 70's when the sun shines, and drops down into the low 60's at night. Today is overcast this morning and we have some more wind. People are everywhere, and the busy week of Spring Break has yet to arrive. Publix's chip, bread, and milk sections looked stripped clean. Some signs of college kids, grouped togethered in clusters of 20 people on the beach here and there. There are plenty of high-schoolers running around 30A as well. The waiting line at Pickle's in Seaside is a steady 20 people deep, even at 2:30pm. I cannot wait until tomorrow for an even busier week. Did I mention that traffic around Seaside is a nightmare? It is. Destin traffic is not too sweet either, but nothing like the summertime. Yesterday, under that red flag, the surf was bumping up to the edge of some of the imported sand placed in front of seawalls down in Blue Mtn Beach.
Darlene is my middle name, not my nickname
Donna, so good to hear from you!!! I will be in SoWal tomorrow and when I get home I will post a trip report for you. I hope you can get down soon!!!
Now, if I post my grocery list will one of you locals (you know who you are) go and get my groceries for the weekend for me? I promise I will pay you tomorrow, and I will even bribe you with something good to drink!!!! ;-) J/K...but please tell them to save me some beer at Publix. I can eat when I get home.
Now, if I post my grocery list will one of you locals (you know who you are) go and get my groceries for the weekend for me? I promise I will pay you tomorrow, and I will even bribe you with something good to drink!!!! ;-) J/K...but please tell them to save me some beer at Publix. I can eat when I get home.
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SoWal Expert
Now, the Sun is shining, and the sky is blue.
Darlene is my middle name, not my nickname
Now, the Sun is shining, and the sky is blue.
And I hope it is warm. I think God decided to play a joke on me this morning. It has been in the high 70's all week. And now it is freaking freezing here this morning, and we are supposed to have a hard freeze tonight. I am so glad I am heading south!!!!!!
SoWal Guide
I want pics
if wishes and wants were candy and nuts we would all have a merry christmas.
SoWal Expert
And I hope it is warm. I think God decided to play a joke on me this morning. It has been in the high 70's all week. And now it is freaking freezing here this morning, and we are supposed to have a hard freeze tonight. I am so glad I am heading south!!!!!!
I forgot to bring socks to Louisville. However, I remembered to pack tights- footless tights!!
Freakin' worthless. Looking forward to coming home!!!!
I miss being warm- and I miss y'all too.
Beach Fanatic
:clap_1: Donna....HI! Ditto what SJ said. He covered it very well. The week has been beautiful except for the one rainy day. But other than that it been a good hair week at the beach!!!
Did you get my PM about Doug confiscating the picture. I sent pics of it's home in the cafe.
Have a wonderful Spring!!!
So good to hear from you again. You are so missed!!!
K
Did you get my PM about Doug confiscating the picture. I sent pics of it's home in the cafe.
Have a wonderful Spring!!!
So good to hear from you again. You are so missed!!!
KBeach Fanatic
:clap_1:
if wishes and wants were candy and nuts we would all have a merry christmas.
Beach Fanatic
if wishes and wants were candy and nuts we would all have a merry christmas.
:clap_1: :clap_1: :clap_1: Me likee...
So much sweeter than say, 'Wish in one hand and spit in the other and see which one fills up the quickest.'
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