Tupelo St. Seaside what to do

Not everything...I tend to avoid Seaside if possible, due to six years of employment out there a decade and-a-half ago and the full-tilt snob factor I experienced from the homeowners and some of the management during that time. However, I particularly remember the ones that twirked me off - and they don't look down their noses at me now. (Karma is a biotch...)

But there are many great people at Seaside, who I do patronize in the off-season.

oh, truer words were never spoken!

A few rotten apples might stink, but they do not make up the entire neighborhood of Seaside.

My daughter worked at Seaside as an intern for 5 months in early 2008. The shop and restaurant owners at Seaside were very gracious and welcoming to her and to me also; everytime I visited her which was often.

One of the shop owners went above and beyond to help me give my daughter an Easter bunny surprise, assisting me by phone here in Memphis.

I think it is extremely unfair to all the good people of Seaside to think that a few represent all of them.

A few rotten apples might stink, but they do not make up the entire neighborhood of Seaside.

My daughter worked at Seaside as an intern for 5 months in early 2008. The shop and restaurant owners at Seaside were very gracious and welcoming to her and to me also; everytime I visited her which was often.

One of the shop owners went above and beyond to help me give my daughter an Easter bunny surprise, assisting me by phone here in Memphis.

I think it is extremely unfair to all the good people of Seaside to think that a few represent all of them.

This is why one really bad, stinky apple can spoil the whole bunch. Not everyone has an "Easter Bunny" surprise that can save all of Seaside.

Position yourself as a first time visitor to Seaside, and this is your encounter. I spend probably 4 months out of the year here. Not loving, the Tupelo patrol. I think twice about where I spend my $$$$!

This is why one really bad, stinky apple can spoil the whole bunch. Not everyone has an "Easter Bunny" surprise that can save all of Seaside.

Position yourself as a first time visitor to Seaside, and this is your encounter. I spend probably 4 months out of the year here. Not loving, the Tupelo patrol. I think twice about where I spend my $$$$!

The only really bad stinky apple I have ever experienced in over 30 years of coming to the area, happened at one of 30-A's most beloved establishments.

One encounter did not convince me that the establishment was not worth visiting again or the area, even though it was my first visit there. I would have missed out on many good meals and fun times, if I had.

I would hate to think the actions of one would over ride the actions of many others.

When I think of Seaside, I think of Bud and Alley's, the Taco Bar, Modica, Sundog Books, Pickles, Great Southern Cafe, Fired Up, Seaside Repertory, great outdoor concerts and much more. And while one merchant did go above and beyond to help me plan an Easter Surprise for my daughter, that is only one memory out of many wonderful ones.

I do not associate Seaside with one grumpy old lady with a little dog on Tupelo street, who can easily be avoided or ignored.

This is all very amusing. I don't know what to expect. Mike and I have stayed at Seaside 2 times since this thread was started. We use Grove frequently, whether walking, riding our bikes, or driving our van. We haven't encountered anyone.
Maybe because of our age? We're grandparents - but not Granny looking. Can't be because of our wealthy demeanor - my husband teaches and I work in a lab.
Anyway, I think I will have to print the beginning of the thread and have it ready if the lovely Tupelo lady and I meet.
I can understand someone trying to block people in a development anywhere else in the US, but along the coast where alot of the housing is rental, that is surprising. She must have forgotten that fact.
Happy Holidays to her and all of you and we are counting down the days until we are there again.
Ellen

This thread only reinforces me and my families opinion that everything at Seaside SUCKS and is overpriced anyway...have not spent a cent there in years and will continue to abide by that...give me Red Bar..Smiling Fish..Stinky's...etc..etc..etc..they actually are happy to see us at those places unlike the Gestapo at Seaside

Thanks for that! I like knowing that people who don't like me stay away. I am one part of everything about Seaside and I am sorry you feel that way about me and my friends. It's a good thing that my other friends at Stinky's, Smiling Fish and Red Bar don't agree with you.
Merry Christmas to you and so sorry that I wont be seeing you around.
My granddaughter always tells me Mean people stink! We don't use the other word.

Hating Seaside is like hating on Christmas. Just kidding - sort of.

It may not be everyone's cup of tea but if you are complaining about it then you need to get a life. Seaside is magic for so many people - sure it is the playground of the mostly rich or at least well-to-do but that doesn't mean the events and merchants aren't great.

Makes me think those who complain about snobs are snobs themselves - reverse snobbery. Or just plain JEALOUS!

I agree it is just a few homeowners making trouble who are obviously bitter people. The good homeowners and merchants should throw the bums out.

Tupelo Street has attracted some strange birds. Most are elderly women. One of them called Seaside Security a couple of weeks ago and complained that we were throwing our yard clippings into her fenced yard. Actually, we were piling them on the shoulder of the county right-of-way in front of our house in Old Seagrove, where Waste Management picks them up every week. All of the complainers (there are at least four) bought many, many years ago and their age is taking a toll.