Fall has arrived in Destin

It is officially fall in Destin. We had a cold front come through on Monday. The humidity is gone and our night time temps are in the low 60’s with the day time highs only in the mid 80’s. Most folks around here love the cooler weather but not me. The hotter the better for me. Oh well, nothing I can do about it. Before long I will have to wear long pants again. Ugh!

John Patti and Jimi Pappas at last years party

This has been a real slow week for Sunshine Cindy and me. It has been all work and no play so far…but that will change soon! I have been able to get a lot of Crab Island Mambo work done. We have our Key West trip coming up in a couple of weeks. We are preparing for the “Welcome to the Island” party that we are the primary sponsor for. The party is on Oct. 30th and is always a lot of fun. If you are in Key West at that time stop by and join us. No cover and some great Trop Rock music will be playing. Here are the details:  http://www.crabislandmambo.com/Crab-Island-Mambo's-Key-West-3rd-Annual-Welcome-to-the-Island-party.html

We have also booked our room in New Orleans for Pardi Gras in January. This is a fun Trop Rock event put on by Jerry Diaz and Sailaway Productions. Sunshine Cindy and I are looking forward to partaking in all the fun on Bourbon Street again.

New Orleans Pardi Gras parade

Closer to home, there are some changes taking place. The Rotten Apple on Mountain Drive is taking over the entire building they are in. There was a Thai Delight restaurant adjacent to the Apple but they are moving to the Target Shopping Center in Destin. The Rotten Apple will now be serving pizza and nacho’s among some other items. From what I understand, the owner of the Apple was the person who got Helen Back’s pizza business started. So he knows what he is doing.

The Rotten Apple

The Lighthouse restaurant has officially opened their doors at their new location. They are in the old Calhoun’s Pub and Grub location in the Old Time Pottery shopping center. I have heard they are doing well but they always had a loyal following.

Get out and enjoy the fall weather this weekend. Don’t forget the fishing rodeo is in full swing down on the docks. There have been some big ones brought in already! We will be down there Friday for sure. See ya Monday!