I don’t really remember when “Fall Break” became a tourist thing but it is real. A couple years ago I noticed the crowds were picking up in early October. This year was very obvious. Traffic in Destin rivaled what we see for Spring Break last week. But that is a good thing as they keep our economy pumped up in the down time.
This past weekend Sunshine Cindy and I headed to Landshark Pizza on Friday night for the Parrot Head meeting. It was a blast with Rusty playing for our football themed fund raiser. A big crowd was there and a good time was had by all. We even had an appearance from our friend Dennis. He stopped in to pick up some wings and hung out with us. It was good to see him again.
Saturday the Parrot Heads were having a beach party. It was supposed to be a bonfire but Walton County is now charging event fees plus a bonfire fee. And they only allow a couple groups on the beach at a time. So we said screw them and we went to Okaloosa County by the Crab Trap for a Glow Stick Tree party since Okaloosa does not allow bon fires on the beach. Sunshine Cindy and I were working on the house all day and didn’t make it but from the pictures I saw I could tell everyone had a fun time. It was a great idea by the board to do the Glow Stick Tree. I think a new tradition has been born.
Sunday Funday saw me back at Landshark for football. Yes, the Browns still lost and looked worse than ever. It’s tough watching them but with a good group of friends there we have a fun time. Landshark was packed with fans watching the games. With a Green Bay game going on at the same time, the back room was totally filled up. Landshark is a great place to watch the games.
After the game I walked down to The Boathouse Oyster Bar. Drop Dead Dangerous was playing. It was supposed to have been a charity fund raiser for Kenny. But with Kenny passing away they turned the event into a celebration of his life. Paul, Larry, JD and Lynley all joined Kitty and Melanie on stage for a fun time. The entire band will be at Crab Island Cantina in Harborwalk Village this Tuesday from 5-9 pm. Get out and listen to them as they are awesome!
Destin was hot and humid all last week. We had temps in the low 90’s and you could cut the humidly with a knife. This is definitely above average for us but I love it. I walked Chaos both Saturday and Sunday mornings. We were both wore out by the time we got back home. LOL But as of today we are back to normal temps for this time of the year. I know a lot of folks that are happy about that.
Last Wednesday at work we had the CEO and division President in for a visit. I was invited to dinner with them. Our GM made reservations at Ali’s in downtown Ft. Walton Beach. I was very impressed with the place. They do Italian food and do it very well. Of course it helps that someone else picked up the tab! But check Ali’s out if you get a chance.
Ten years ago Thursday was a day I will never forget. Sunshine Cindy and I were first introduced. It was at a Parrot Head meeting. Cajun Mike made the introduction and as they say, the rest is history. It’s been a great ten years and here’s to many many more!
We have another busy week coming up. I already mentioned about Drop Dead Dangerous playing Tuesday at Crab Island Cantina. Tuesday is also the day we have our granite kitchen counter being installed. Saturday is special day for Buz and Brenda. They will be married on the beach. Thursday night the guys are taking Buz out. That should be fun. And of course we have Sunday Funday football. Just another typical week in Destin!
Have a great week. See ya next Monday.
Destin Steve
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