Destin is freezing…

I know when I talk about how cold it is in Destin, people up north just laugh. But it did get cold this week in Destin. Real cold. Like in the 30’s at night cold. That might not sound like much to people in Minnesota but it is like the Frozen Tundra to us on the beach. We were lucky it did not last long but I have a feeling this is going to be a colder than normal winter down here. I guess it is time to move farther south! LOL

Crab Island picture to warm us up

Most of this week has been spent on Crab Island Mambo stuff. Because of that we didn’t get out and about much. But I do have a few observations about more comings and goings in Destin. Gilligan’s has closed for the winter. They won’t reopen till sometime in February. Graffiti’s is closed for a few weeks as I guess the owners take a vacation during the slow time.

The new Hampton Inn is getting closer to being open. It is hard to miss as it is a pink building. It really stands out across the street from The Track. Thai Delights restaurant will be opening soon in the Target shopping center. This is the place that used to be on Mountain Drive next to the Rotten Apple. A minor fire at Jim n Nick’s BBQ restaurant in Destin has temporarily closed the place. It should reopen tomorrow.

More Crab Island

There are times around here buildings are up and occupied in no time while other times it seems to take forever to get something done. The latter is taking place on the Island. With big fanfare early this year there was a big announcement about some entertainment complex taking over the old Island Golf spot. They were going to remodel the putt-putt course, add a bigger building, put in a zip line….etc. Well, it now almost the end of the year and they still have a long way to go to complete this. They missed spring break and the summer season. Now I wonder if they will be open for next year’s spring break. The strange thing is I see people working there all the time. I don’t know what they are doing. It must be a government job! LOL

It is getting to be the holiday season. There will be all sorts of celebrations taking place in and around Destin. The city Christmas parade will be 12/14. On 12/15 on the harbor will be the holiday boat parade. Also on 12/15 we will have The Southern Drawl Band back at Crab Island Cantina from 5-9 pm. Our Crab Island Christmas Party will be Saturday December 21st at KC’s Sandbar & Grill Tapworks bar. Jan Patton will be playing music and everyone is welcome to join us.

Jan Patton

Not sure where we will be or what we will be doing this weekend. The all girls band, Mustang Sally will be playing at KC’s Friday night starting at 8 pm. I have seen them perform in Put in Bay, Ohio and they are really good. We might try to get out there to catch them. I am sure some football will be in my future too somewhere!

Have a great weekend. See ya Monday!