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Rudyjohn

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These are so beautiful - - especially the bottom one.
:clap_1::clap_1::clap_1::clap_1::clap_1:

These are so beautiful - - especially the bottom one. 
:clap_1::clap_1::clap_1::clap_1::clap_1:

Allifunn

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Jdarg

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Thanks JR...I am sick of all the whining about how horrible everything has gotten...there is so much to love about this area if you only allow yourself to look for it. I love this beach and no matter what develops in the future, it will still be a place with wonderful people, spactacular views, amazing music, great art and funn places to enjoy yourself...and not to forget the main attraction the BEACH!

KISH7374

Beach Fanatic

[quote="Allifunn, post: 214767"]Thanks JR...I am sick of all the whining about how horrible everything has gotten...there is so much to love about this area if you only allow yourself to look for it. I love this beach and no matter what develops in the future, it will still be a place with wonderful people, spactacular views, amazing music, great art and funn places to enjoy yourself...and not to forget the main attraction the BEACH![/QUOTE]
I couldn't agree more, very nicely written.:clap_1: :clap_1:

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Allifunn">Thanks JR...I am sick of all the whining about how horrible everything has gotten...there is so much to love about this area if you only allow yourself to look for it. I love this beach and no matter what develops in the future, it will still be a place with wonderful people, spactacular views, amazing music, great art and funn places to enjoy yourself...and not to forget the main attraction the BEACH!</blockquote>I couldn&#039;t agree more, very nicely written.:clap_1: :clap_1:

Smiling JOe

Way to go, Allifunn! -- but stop telling people about the other funn areas. Let's just let them think that there is nothing more to do here, other than the beach. ;-)

Way to go, Allifunn! -- but stop telling people about the other funn areas. Let&#039;s just let them think that there is nothing more to do here, other than the beach. ;-)

Cheering472

Mermaid

picky

[quote="Smiling JOe, post: 214785"]Way to go, Allifunn! -- but stop telling people about the other funn areas. Let's just let them think that there is nothing more to do here, other than the beach. ;-)[/quote]
 
A man after my own heart.
 
And yes, Allifunn, those are wonderful photos of our SoWal.  :clap_1:

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Smiling JOe">Way to go, Allifunn! -- but stop telling people about the other funn areas. Let&#039;s just let them think that there is nothing more to do here, other than the beach. ;-)</blockquote> 
A man after my own heart. 
 
And yes, Allifunn, those are wonderful photos of our SoWal. :clap_1:

InletBchDweller

Wonderful photos!!! you are the uplifter of the day....:clap_1: :clap_1: :clap_1:

All the pix are great! Especially after getting 3 inches of new snow over night.
[SIZE=1](skeered - - it's not a complaint! It's actually beautiful - - but everone wants it to end.)

[/SIZE]Thanks Allifunn for the positive thread!

All the pix are great! Especially after getting 3 inches of new snow over night. 
(skeered - - it&#039;s not a complaint! It&#039;s actually beautiful - - but everone wants it to end.) 
 
Thanks Allifunn for the positive thread!

Miss Kitty

Meow

[quote="InletBchDweller, post: 214814"]Wonderful photos!!! you are the uplifter of the day....:clap_1: :clap_1: :clap_1:[/quote]
 
:lolabove: ...Allifunn is just like a BRA!!!

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="InletBchDweller">Wonderful photos!!! you are the uplifter of the day....:clap_1: :clap_1: :clap_1:</blockquote> 
:lolabove: ...Allifunn is just like a BRA!!!

[quote="Miss Kitty, post: 214831"]:lolabove: ...Allifunn is just like a BRA!!![/quote]
 
Better than a bra--a [B]Wonderbra![/B] :biggrin:

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Miss Kitty">:lolabove: ...Allifunn is just like a BRA!!!</blockquote> 
Better than a bra--a Wonderbra! 😀

[quote="Mermaid, post: 214843"]Better than a bra--a [B]Wonderbra![/B] :biggrin:[/quote]
 
:lolabove: ...SoWonderbra!!!

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Mermaid">Better than a bra--a Wonderbra! 😀</blockquote> 
:lolabove: ...SoWonderbra!!!

Rita

margarita brocolia

[quote="Allifunn, post: 214767"]Thanks JR...I am sick of all the whining about how horrible everything has gotten...there is so much to love about this area if you only allow yourself to look for it. I love this beach and no matter what develops in the future, it will still be a place with wonderful people, spactacular views, amazing music, great art and funn places to enjoy yourself...and not to forget the main attraction the BEACH![/QUOTE]

:clap_1: 

And the many people who [b]care[/b] enough about SoWal to be active in making it the best! :wub: 

.

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Allifunn">Thanks JR...I am sick of all the whining about how horrible everything has gotten...there is so much to love about this area if you only allow yourself to look for it. I love this beach and no matter what develops in the future, it will still be a place with wonderful people, spactacular views, amazing music, great art and funn places to enjoy yourself...and not to forget the main attraction the BEACH!</blockquote> 
:clap_1: 
 
And the many people who care enough about SoWal to be active in making it the best! :wub: 
 
.

[IMG]http://www.sowal.com/bb/gallery/files/2/5/5/9/bra.jpg[/IMG]

[quote="Allifunn, post: 214767"]Thanks JR...I am sick of all the whining about how horrible everything has gotten...there is so much to love about this area if you only allow yourself to look for it. I love this beach and no matter what develops in the future, it will still be a place with wonderful people, spactacular views, amazing music, great art and funn places to enjoy yourself...and not to forget the main attraction the BEACH![/QUOTE]

No one misses the days more than I do when you could drive from Blue Mountain to Seagrove and see maybe three cars along the way. Or when you could go to the Red Bar at 8 p.m. on a Saturday, walk in and immediately get a table. Things change. 

But.....now that I have a child, there are certain benefits to all the development. Not to mention you can still see plenty of the way it used to be if you know where to look.

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Allifunn">Thanks JR...I am sick of all the whining about how horrible everything has gotten...there is so much to love about this area if you only allow yourself to look for it. I love this beach and no matter what develops in the future, it will still be a place with wonderful people, spactacular views, amazing music, great art and funn places to enjoy yourself...and not to forget the main attraction the BEACH!</blockquote> 
No one misses the days more than I do when you could drive from Blue Mountain to Seagrove and see maybe three cars along the way. Or when you could go to the Red Bar at 8 p.m. on a Saturday, walk in and immediately get a table. Things change. 
 
But.....now that I have a child, there are certain benefits to all the development. Not to mention you can still see plenty of the way it used to be if you know where to look.

[quote="JB, post: 214872"]
 
But.....now that I have a child, there are certain benefits to all the development. Not to mention you can still see plenty of the way it used to be if you know where to look.[/quote]
 
JB, you've hit the nail on the head.  There ARE still plenty of places in SoWal that hardly anyone explores; it's just a matter of taking the time to ferret them out.  My husband and I have lots of quiet time in SoWal.  Of course, one of the best things we like about SoWal is the when we want to be over-stimulated, we know where to find that, too.  ;-)

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="JB">But.....now that I have a child, there are certain benefits to all the development. Not to mention you can still see plenty of the way it used to be if you know where to look.</blockquote> 
JB, you&#039;ve hit the nail on the head. There ARE still plenty of places in SoWal that hardly anyone explores; it&#039;s just a matter of taking the time to ferret them out. My husband and I have lots of quiet time in SoWal. Of course, one of the best things we like about SoWal is the when we want to be over-stimulated, we know where to find that, too. ;-)

Teresa

SoWal Guide

[quote="Mermaid, post: 214882"]JB, you've hit the nail on the head. There ARE still plenty of places in SoWal that hardly anyone explores; it's just a matter of taking the time to ferret them out. My husband and I have lots of quiet time in SoWal. Of course, one of the best things we like about SoWal is the when we want to be [B]over-stimulated[/B], we know where to find that, too. ;-)[/quote]
:clap_1: and/or overserved...;-)

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Mermaid">JB, you&#039;ve hit the nail on the head. There ARE still plenty of places in SoWal that hardly anyone explores; it&#039;s just a matter of taking the time to ferret them out. My husband and I have lots of quiet time in SoWal. Of course, one of the best things we like about SoWal is the when we want to be over-stimulated, we know where to find that, too. ;-)</blockquote>:clap_1: and/or overserved...;-)

kathydwells

Darlene is my middle name, not my nickname

There is much change in this beloved area, this is true, but there is much to love about SoWal, if you only take the time to look past the development....Look at all of Kurt's photos, SJ's photos and many of the people who visit there every year have photo albums with amazing pics and wonderful family times. If you want to know why we love SoWal......

There is much change in this beloved area, this is true, but there is much to love about SoWal, if you only take the time to look past the development....Look at all of Kurt&#039;s photos, SJ&#039;s photos and many of the people who visit there every year have photo albums with amazing pics and wonderful family times. If you want to know why we love SoWal......

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