Labor Day Weekend in Destin

Well, the weatherman had it all wrong this weekend. All week they were calling for a total washout in Destin with an 80% chance of rain Friday, Saturday and Sunday. We got nothing but sunshine….not that I am complaining! LOL

No rain in sight

Thursday night Sunshine Cindy and I went to Landshark Pizza. The Browns were on TV so we went to grab some dinner and to watch the game. Steve came in and sat with us. Ryan and Jason were cooking. The place stayed busy. We watched the first half and then caught the rest of the game at home. The Browns looked pretty good too so that was nice.

Friday we spent getting ready for two weekend pool parties. Cindy was cooking up some stuff to take with us while I worked on the Crab Island Mambo monthly recap. Here it is: http://www.crabislandmambo.com/August-2014-Crab-Island-Mambo-recent-events.html

I did make a trip to Julies to drop off a canopy for her party. Dean and Tim were getting a pig prepped for the pig roast. It looked like a great party was in store.

Pig is roasting

Saturday was the pool party at Julies. The weather was perfect. When the forecast was calling for a washout Julie had to cancel a musician she had scheduled. With nice weather Jan set up and played for us. The pig roast was fantastic. Dean can sure cook up some good food. Arrie also came over and made his Jambalaya. Arrie and Dean are real deal Cajuns. It was so much fun getting to see these guys again. The party got off to a great start when Bobby walked in with a blow up rubber ducky around his waist, big blue flippers and a floppy hat on proclaiming he was ready to party. The party was fun and went long into the night.

Bobby is ready for the party!

Then on Sunday we had another pool party. This was at Buz’s house. Another great time was had by everyone at Buz’s too. It was a nice relaxing way to spend the day. This was a laid back party that also went into the night. We have great friends!

Destin was packed this weekend. When we drove over the Destin Bridge on Sunday Crab Island was packed. There had to be a couple thousand boats out there. Cars were everywhere. Folks were having a good time. When we drove home Sunday the crowd around the Emerald Grande and Harborwalk was packed in. People were walking everywhere. The city still has to do something to make this area more pedestrian friendly. It’s only going to get worse. 

Loujean passing around the jello shots

Today the tourist headed home and we will have our city back. I always love this time of the year. The weather is still warm, the water is perfect and you can get around without too much problem. It is locals time again!

Have a great week. See ya Thursday!