SoWal's simple rules

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http://www.sowal.com/bb/showthread.php?t=507

http://www.sowal.com/bb/showthread.php?t=1634

a few simple SoWal rules to live by......(for those who don't know)

1.Do not leave your things on the beach.(garbage,butts, or chairs)bring a plastic bag to put your butts in.
2.If you dig a hole in the beach please fill it in!!
3.Please be aware of vehichles on the beach. Yes, they are bigger than you.
4.Try not to tear up the beach.(let a little air out of tires,follow someone elses tracks, and dont try to drive your cadillac on the beach. it is a bad idea.
5.Dont drive drunk, call paradise taxi
6.It is impolite to drive 14 miles an hour on 30a with your blinker on.
7.When you are in seaside use crosswalks and wait for vehichles to stop.
again, remember they are bigger than you, and may not always see you.

will write more later......................... follow the rules & PLAY NICE!!!
please feel free to add more rules to this list.

8. Be kind to your servers, bartenders and retail workers;and tip respectfully.

9. If you're driving and see someone on foot or bicycle trying to cross 30-A, stop for them, no matter how much of a hurry you're in. Most people driving the opposite direction will follow your good example.

10. Do not drive your car on the bike path - even to get around a car turning left.

11. Walk or bike to the beach. If you need a truck to haul 'it' onto the beach and you aint towing a boat, you don't need it.

12.Set a good example and pick up litter as you leave the beach even though it isn't yours.

excuse me, did you call me a sowal newbie? I was born here, newbie!

excuse me, did you call me a sowal newbie? I was born here, newbie!

Do you two know each other?

excuse me, did you call me a sowal newbie? I was born here, newbie!

Next! (This could be very interesting!)

i suppose if he does not want to banter with me I will go check out defuniak springs newest restaurant........... will post a review later this evening.

excuse me, did you call me a sowal newbie? I was born here, newbie!

U learn fast. :clap_1:

13. Do not, I repeat do not flip anyone off while jogging or on a bike. You never know who they are. Your day could get real ugly. Alot of good ol boys are a little disgruntled and hope you make the mistake of giving them a reason to pull their pickup over!

13. Do not, I repeat do not flip anyone off while jogging or on a bike. You never know who they are. Your day could get real ugly. Alot of good ol boys are a little disgruntled and hope you make the mistake of giving them a reason to pull their pickup over!

I've done that one a few times, but it is usually to some girl smoking cigarettes and yapping on the cell phone while yelling at me as they nearly run me off the road. I say, "bring it on, Sista!" It has been a long time since I had to put a woopin' on a girl. :funncome on now, you know I haven't had to do that... yet.)

Kurt, you better watch out if you keep being rude to someone -- they may spit on you. ;-)

dont you know thats the truth. Beware of us country girls...............we are just as dangerous as any ol' redneck in waco.......... nowal or sowal.
so. had dinner at bogey's, below hotel defuniak. I had the oysters, served raw with red and black caviar as well as a sour cream horseradish sauce. was fabulous. oysters could have been colder, and they didnt seperate the oyster from the shell(made for too much work). as well as the wilted spinach salad which was nice as well. No wine list as of yet, selection at the bar was poor however, they stated they had more that was available. Garlic loaf bread was nice. my date had the ny strip which was perfect. Overall a spectacular experience. they have only been open 3 weeks...................... worth the drive from the beach. plus black linens are nice on a table, doesnt leave lint on a black dress!! did not ask if white linens were available for women in white. Live music friday and saturday night from 7-10 pm. Bar area looked good too, for apps & cocktails. go check it out. am sure it will only improve with time. lwp

kurt................. learn fast??? dont you know that the pentel women are highly intellegent, as well as beautiful? The folks taught us well.

dont you know thats the truth. Beware of us country girls...............we are just as dangerous as any ol' redneck in waco.......... nowal or sowal.
so. had dinner at bogey's, below hotel defuniak. I had the oysters, served raw with red and black caviar as well as a sour cream horseradish sauce. was fabulous. oysters could have been colder, and they didnt seperate the oyster from the shell(made for too much work). as well as the wilted spinach salad which was nice as well. No wine list as of yet, selection at the bar was poor however, they stated they had more that was available. Garlic loaf bread was nice. my date had the ny strip which was perfect. Overall a spectacular experience. they have only been open 3 weeks...................... worth the drive from the beach. plus black linens are nice on a table, doesnt leave lint on a black dress!! did not ask if white linens were available for women in white. Live music friday and saturday night from 7-10 pm. Bar area looked good too, for apps & cocktails. go check it out. am sure it will only improve with time. lwp

and take this to the Dining forum for some learnin'!!!!:clap_1: seriously, this sounds delicious and must be posted appropriately for all to see!

dont you know thats the truth. Beware of us country girls...............we are just as dangerous as any ol' redneck in waco.......... nowal or sowal.
so. had dinner at bogey's, below hotel defuniak. I had the oysters, served raw with red and black caviar as well as a sour cream horseradish sauce. was fabulous. oysters could have been colder, and they didnt seperate the oyster from the shell(made for too much work). as well as the wilted spinach salad which was nice as well. No wine list as of yet, selection at the bar was poor however, they stated they had more that was available. Garlic loaf bread was nice. my date had the ny strip which was perfect. Overall a spectacular experience. they have only been open 3 weeks...................... worth the drive from the beach. plus black linens are nice on a table, doesnt leave lint on a black dress!! did not ask if white linens were available for women in white. Live music friday and saturday night from 7-10 pm. Bar area looked good too, for apps & cocktails. go check it out. am sure it will only improve with time. lwp

sounds great, may need to take a trip up for dinner. can roll in a visit with m/m clampitt and grayton kid while i'm up there.

will be sure to give a detailed review either this evening or tomorrow morning in the dining forum..........

Walton County should be appreciated for all its aspects both at the south end as well as the north. This is the only way to create a balanced environment in my opinion............

Butts in a bag? :scratch:

Thanks for the restaurant review and

it is best to put your butts in a ziploc or a beer can and dispose of it upon departure of the beach. Everyone should help keep mother nature happy............ and our beaches beautiful for generations yet to come. Please come check out bogeys........... Defunk, the lakeyard district especially, is beautiful and needs our support. Please keep an eye out for especially talented musical postings in this area soon. lwp

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Please don't let your children; or your grandparents for that matter take their loaf of wonder bread; disseminate into 100,000,000 pieces, over our families beach area ..... wait until the end of the day like midnight when there are no families on the beach to get pooped on .........................

it is best to put your butts in a ziploc or a beer can and dispose of it upon departure of the beach. Everyone should help keep mother nature happy............ and our beaches beautiful for generations yet to come. Please come check out bogeys........... Defunk, the lakeyard district especially, is beautiful and needs our support. Please keep an eye out for especially talented musical postings in this area soon. lwp

I wasn't referring to those butts :funn: , butt I knew what you were talking about. I do smoke on the beach, and I use a cup with water as an ashtray, then use my baggie from lunch for disposal prior to leaving the beach. 1) you know they are exterminated and 2) by being wrapped up in a baggie helps with the odor which is polite for the person behind you at the garbage.

15. Smile, make eye contact and say "Hello" or "Good Morning!" when you pass someone while walking on the beach.

Most everyone does this, and a it's a point of pride for me about the area. (the friendliness). But every blue moon someone buzzes by with a scowl, and it puts me out of sorts a bit...til the next friendly face walks by... :clap_1:

excuse me, did you call me a sowal newbie? I was born here, newbie!

In 1983! Welcome baby!

15. Smile, make eye contact and say "Hello" or "Good Morning!" when you pass someone while walking on the beach.

Most everyone does this, and a it's a point of pride for me about the area. (the friendliness). But every blue moon someone buzzes by with a scowl, and it puts me out of sorts a bit...til the next friendly face walks by... :clap_1:

Love this rule, KB! :clap_1: What's not to be happy/friendly about when you're walking on the beach?!?!

16. Stay off the dunes!

Well...there are a few scowlers out there. Here's a story.

There's a lady who most of us Seacresters have passed at one time or another, who has a ...certain kind of pet...she carries around on the beach. And she's infamous for being a bit of a curmudgeon, with her verbal threats and/or angry stares at all people who are walking their dogs on the beach. She tells everyone with dogs "don't you know you're breaking the law, dogs aren't allowed on this beach!". To which we always pleasantly reply "Yes ma'am, she is legal, we are Walton county homeowners and she is permitted." Angry stare ensues. Admittedly, one time she had a point, because Bailey slipped off leash and rushed her (wagging, as always.) But whenever people are in distant sight, we keep her on leash, and within the legal hours.

Funny thing is, the pet she carries around is most likely not permitted, (because there's probably no provision for that kind of pet). And I betcha dollars to donuts it poops. But it's OK, she's just part of the scene, like a crabby old aunt you kind of love anyway. And before long, she's gone and someone else passes, who misses their dog back home and is SO glad to meet Bailey. And they smile. The end.