Slow time of the year in Destin

Other than the snowbirds we have in town, it is real quiet around Destin. It’s nice being able to get around town and not sit in traffic. Sunshine Cindy and I laid pretty low the past week ourselves only getting out to make a few trips to some stores for food for us and Chaos. Otherwise we were bums hanging out and doing things around the house.

The snow storm that roared up the Mid-Atlantic states actually brought a lot of rain and wind to Destin before it headed north. We had wind gusts up to about 40 mph with a gas station having its awning blown apart. It also got cold as we had highs only reach the 50’s and lows in the 30’s. This is totally unacceptable for us. Heck, it was even cold in Key West as they had to break out the long pants and socks. I am ready for summer!!!

With the NFL Championship games on Sunday we know now who is in the Super Bowl and who is still alive in our Crab Island Mambo Super Bowl pool. Julie and Alan are the last two alive in the pool. Bad news for Jan and Lynn as their teams lost. We will be doing a Crab Island Mambo Super Bowl party at a still to be determined location. I will announce where it will be in next week’s blog. 

Driving by the old Wendy’s in Destin I saw a sign saying Panini Pete’s will be moving in soon. This is a restaurant that started in Fairhope, AL and has since opened a location in Mobile. This is their first location in Florida. It will be interesting to see how they do here.

Our pup Chaos is getting big. She is up to almost 30 pounds now. She is so smart and learns quickly. She is good about not chewing on things in the house but then we don’t leave her alone for too long yet. Like any pup she loves to play. She also loves to be outside. Our walks around the neighborhood is more like an aerobic exercise as she wants to almost run the whole way. It’s good exercise for her and me!

If you want something fun to do this Saturday evening head out to Val-P and The Boathouse for a night of music from Rob Romans. The Boathouse in Val-P has good food, excellent drinks and a cool location on the water. Rob always puts on a fun show too.

Then head over to Panama City Beach on Sunday afternoon for a show by Gene Mitchell at Sharkey’s. Gene is a Trop Rock superstar who will have you up and dancing to his original songs.

Have a great week. See ya next Monday!!!

Destin Steve