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Monthly Archives: August 2011
Pools Are Great in the Summer—and in the Fall and Winter
As I walked to my car in the sweltering heat after work yesterday, I thought about how nice it would be to go for a swim, and how unlikely it is that I’ll actually get to do this. I don’t … Continue reading
Thunder, Shrimp, and Good Music—Can’t Wait Until October!
It’s been a good summer—visited with family, spent some time on the Gulf, played a lot of golf—but I have to say, I’m glad to see August come to an end. The dwindling days of summer and exhaustive heat always … Continue reading
Fishing in the Gulf Beats Fishing in a Pond
I had the opportunity to go fishing with family over the weekend, something I haven’t done in a very long time. We all gathered at my parents’ house for the day. My parents’ neighborhood has this nice pond, and someone … Continue reading
Labor Day Weekend at the Beach? You Bet!
“Celebrate Labor Day and the last days of summer at the beach”—these are the words I read on the Specials page on the Brett/Robinson website. Sounds like an excellent idea to me! Not only can I stay at one of their … Continue reading
I Hear the Distant Rumble of Fall Events…
I have really enjoyed this summer—I took a few trips to the Gulf, saw some great concerts, and found much relief from the heat in some truly fantastic Orange Beach vacation rentals’ condominium pools and lazy rivers. I’m a little sad … Continue reading
Plenty of Reasons for a Girls’ Getaway
I spoke to my mom on the phone the other day. She was stressed because a couple of her friends were pushing for her to go with them on a girls’ getaway weekend to Gulf Shores & Orange Beach. My … Continue reading
Kids Simply Belong at the Beach
Why do kids look so cute covered in sand? If you have kids and you’ve taken them to the beach, you know you have this picture: kiddo sitting on the beach, shovel in hand, his arms and legs (maybe even … Continue reading
Photo Contest Voting Starts Today!
Somehow, I managed to miss out on a photo contest that took place on the Alabama Gulf Coast Facebook page, which is too bad—I’m pretty good with a camera, and I’ve had some excellent vacations this summer. I have so many … Continue reading
Check Out These Awesome Concerts Labor Day Weekend!
Who has tickets to go see Buckcherry, Papa Roach, Puddle of Mudd, and several otherawesome bands? Oh that’s right—I do! These are some of my all-time favorite bands, and my friends and I will be rockin’ out to their music … Continue reading
Golf and a Triathlon All in One Day: Is it Possible?
I’ve been wondering if I could participate in a triathlon—complete with swimming, biking, and running—and then play some golf. Several rounds, actually, over the course of several days. In just a little more than a month I’ll get the chance … Continue reading