Warm weather in Destin

While 2/3rds of the country is freezing, we are having nice and balmy weather here in Destin. When I first moved to Destin, I heard a weatherman sum up our winter weather by saying we have either cold and dry or warm and wet weather in the winter. That has been so true with the current pattern being warm and wet.

This morning driving into work it was raining and 70 degrees. I will take 70 at six o’clock in the morning any day. And I had the top down on the way home! The pattern is supposed to stay this way at least into next week. We have had the heat off in the house for days now. It saves on the electricity bill.

Summer Time scene

Sunshine Cindy and I made a quick trip on Tuesday to the liquor store and to Subway to get Sunshine Cindy a sub sandwich. As I come out of the liquor store a sheriff’s car is parked next to Badass with two officers inside. As I put my stuff in the trunk a second car pulls in and parks on the other side of Badass. Okay, what did I do? LOL Actually they went into Subway too. Unfortunately for them, before they could order they got a call and had to leave. That is a tough job those folks do and I appreciate them working to keep us safe.

Jet Man at Crab Island

Wednesday afternoon Sunshine Cindy made a trip to Crab Island Cantina for another wedding planning session. I think we are starting to get everything in order. Needless to say I am leaving the planning up to her. It is going to be a great day. Hard to believe it is only about 5 months away!

With the holiday season upon us, there are several holiday activities taking place in Destin. The 14th and 15th are the big days. The Destin Christmas parade is held on Saturday December 14th. The parade starts at 10 am and goes down Hwy. 98 from the Old Time Pottery Shopping Center to the Conference Center. Sunday the 15th is also a big day with the Harbor Boat Parade. Many boats get decorated with lights and they have a boat parade in the harbor.

Also that Sunday at Crab Island Cantina one of the hottest up and coming bands in the country, The Southern Drawl Band, will be playing from 5-9 pm with no cover charge. See them now before they start to play the big venues and tickets prices will be out of reach. There will also be a fireworks display over the harbor to close out the evening. It will be a fun day and evening on the harbor!

Saturday December 21st, Crab Island Mambo will have a “Christmas and Welcome to Winter Party” at KC’s Tapworks bar in Ft. Walton Beach. Jan Patton will be playing from 3-7 pm. Everyone is welcome to “Embrace the Chaos!” with Crab Island Mambo (http://www.crabislandmambo.com/) and KC’s! Get out and enjoy the Emerald Coast this holiday season.

Have a great weekend. See ya Monday!