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	I Declare Hurricane Season Unofficially Over!

Posted by: 69Viking, 8:33 PM GMT on July 28, 2008

Hmm, nice to have a few visitors since the Hurricane unofficially came to a close in my area when the water temps dipped below 80!

I guess you can say I've been hiding. This time of the year I get ready for hunting season and spend a lot of time in the woods trying to fill the freezer with some deer meat!

For the most part when I'm deer hunting I spend a lot of time observing the beauty of nature. If you've never tried it and love the outdoors you should sit in a forest one morning about an hour before sunrise. The forest then is completely quiet except for maybe the breeze blowing. As daylight starts to move over the forest it slowly comes alive with the sounds of nature; birds chirping, squirrels jumping from tree to tree, woodpeckers hammering, chipmunks running across the forest floor, turkeys pecking the ground, or an armadillo meandering along. It's my favorite time of the day when I'm hunting. Even if I don't see a deer I always enjoy the experience.

Ok, these pictures are from this summer but show some of the things I observe in nature on the beach! I'll try to get some more current pictures soon! Thanks for stopping by everyone, I'll try and do better at keeping it more up to date!

Sunset on the Beach

Anthony on the Beach

Loggerhead Turtles Saved

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1. smmcdavid 10:19 PM GMT on July 29, 2008
First! Ha ha... Nice boat! Member Since: September 20, 2005 Posts: 31 Comments: 2309

2. 0741 6:21 PM GMT on August 05, 2008
you live by water? it look like nice area and nice boat too

3. 69Viking 12:59 PM GMT on August 06, 2008
2. 0741 Too close during Hurricane season. My boat is parked at our community dock. My house isn't right on the water, it's across the street from the water front houses, no more than about 200 yards from the water none the less. That water way is Santa Rosa Sound, the barrier island Santa Rosa Island is between there and the GOM. The water still rises considerably through the GOM passes during tropical systems. I'm halfway between the pass in Destin and the pass in Pensacola. Member Since: August 25, 2006 Posts: 0 Comments: 2268

4. TropicTraveler 9:50 PM GMT on August 06, 2008
Great boat! Best of all it's in the water already. I'm sitting at a landlocked assignment wishing I were out on the water. Member Since: July 24, 2007 Posts: 2 Comments: 905

5. ssmate 7:32 PM GMT on August 11, 2008
Viking, Nive Avatar. Are you a Vikes fan or originally from MN? I live in Mpls. I am generally a lurker as I use this site for info on hurricanes in regards to N. gas prices. But your Avatar always peaks my interest. ssmate. Member Since: July 17, 2008 Posts: 0 Comments: 347

6. 69Viking 5:32 PM GMT on August 13, 2008
Yes I am a Minnesota native born in Winona, MN and a diehard MN Vikings fan! I grew up in a small town outside of Rochester, MN in the Southeast part of the state. Love it there but can't stand the cold winter weather so when the Air Force sent me to Florida I separated and stayed, love the weather here and the beauty of the water and pure white sand that at times drifts just like snow! Member Since: August 25, 2006 Posts: 0 Comments: 2268

7. ssmate 4:18 PM GMT on August 20, 2008
Winona is beautiful but I can't blame you for living in FL. My inlaws have a place in Palm Beach and my parents winter in Destin so my wife and kids (and myself to a lesser degree) get to get out of the freezer for a bit when it gets brutal. HUGE Vikes fan also. I'm psyched for this season with Allen on D and AD on O. Of course they will find a way to break our hearts so it will be interesting in the way they go about disappointing us. Member Since: July 17, 2008 Posts: 0 Comments: 347

8. gulfcoastwxwtchr 1:43 PM GMT on August 26, 2008
Couldn't tell from your boat picture where on the Sound you are. We are in Seal's Head Cove off Cinco Bayou. Where do you usually anchor at Crab Island? We will make a run there this weekend with friends who are visiting from Buffalo. Went by weekend before last, but there was an amazing amount of giant jellyfish, so we did not linger.

9. 69Viking 4:27 PM GMT on August 26, 2008
8. gulfcoastwxwtchr Check your email. Member Since: August 25, 2006 Posts: 0 Comments: 2268

10. Beachfoxx 5:39 PM GMT on September 08, 2008
Spent yesterday at Crab Island.... Looked for you, thought maybe I saw your boat. Not sure, but it was a blue hull on S. side near the music. Gorgeous day! Member Since: July 10, 2005 Posts: 154 Comments: 29287

11. 69Viking 9:31 PM GMT on September 08, 2008
10. Beachfoxx Yep that was me! Was a great weekend on the water! So what does your boat look like again? I swear, with so many people on this site from the Emerald Coast I'm going to meet somebody from this site one day! Member Since: August 25, 2006 Posts: 0 Comments: 2268

12. code1 1:32 PM GMT on September 11, 2008
Hello fellow emerald coastie! Daughter just drove across the island. She said they were turning back traffic at Beasley now. She got through from Destin, but said water was creeping into the westbound lanes now. She will most likely have to go through Niceville this eve to get home tonight ala the weeks after Ivan. Hope you are not in a low lying area. Ike is one bad boy! Member Since: September 18, 2005 Posts: 66 Comments: 13872

13. 69Viking 1:54 PM GMT on September 11, 2008
12. code1 Hey, thanks for stopping by! Got the pics up now, wow, IKE's storm surge is way higher than Gustav's and Gustav actually passed closer to us. Just goes to show you what affect a larger slower moving storm can have. Member Since: August 25, 2006 Posts: 0 Comments: 2268

14. code1 2:04 PM GMT on September 11, 2008
Just saw your pics. WOW! Waiting on Beachfoxx to call now, and then gonna head that way to see. I have shots of Gustav as well that just amazed me. Daughter doesn't normally get too excited. She loves watching, but this one has her really uptight, even knowing that it will not affect us. She is worried for others in the path. I'll be the one with the TB Buc's hat on at the beach with camera if you're there! Thinking I will go to the Back Porch area beach. Member Since: September 18, 2005 Posts: 66 Comments: 13872

15. shadowboy 2:19 PM GMT on September 11, 2008
Quoting 69Viking: 2. 0741 Too close during Hurricane season. My boat is parked at our community dock. My house isn't right on the water, it's across the street from the water front houses, no more than about 200 yards from the water none the less. That water way is Santa Rosa Sound, the barrier island Santa Rosa Island is between there and the GOM. The water still rises considerably through the GOM passes during tropical systems. I'm halfway between the pass in Destin and the pass in Pensacola. Are you in Ft. Walton or Navarre? We are in Biscayne Pt. across from the new Wal-Mart. Surge is incredible.

16. lawntonlookers 2:20 PM GMT on September 11, 2008
Stopped by to look at your picturs. Stay safe and don't venture out in the storm. Member Since: March 22, 2006 Posts: 9 Comments: 1570

17. 69Viking 3:06 PM GMT on September 11, 2008
15. shadowboy I'm 6 miles east of Navarre in Mary Esther, the western suburb of Fort Walton Beach. I'll have more pics soon as I'm going home for lunch which will be very close to high tide time at my house. Member Since: August 25, 2006 Posts: 0 Comments: 2268

18. Beachfoxx 3:55 AM GMT on September 12, 2008
Viking... great pics. I have some I need to post. Look very similar to yours except I am on Rocky Bayou, 5 miles north of Destin's East Pass! Amazing how Ike has "moved" the waters around! Will send you email re: boat. Rather not post info here. : ) Member Since: July 10, 2005 Posts: 154 Comments: 29287

19. smmcdavid 5:26 PM GMT on September 15, 2008
Hey Viking! We are still in Austin, not sure if we have power yet at home. The Texas A&M Galveston campus is jacked up so I'm not sure what they are planning for us the rest of the semester. I'll be around... updates on my blog. Later. Member Since: September 20, 2005 Posts: 31 Comments: 2309

20. Beachfoxx 5:29 PM GMT on September 15, 2008
Viking... Still lots of standing water on OK Island this morning.... Luckily the roadway seems to have had no damage. Would hate to have a situation like we did in 1995 after Opal. People having to take shuttle boats across from Destin/Ft.Walton to get to & from work. Me, I vote NO MORE STORMS for 2008! Member Since: July 10, 2005 Posts: 154 Comments: 29287

21. 69Viking 9:09 PM GMT on September 15, 2008
SMMC great to hear from you! I hope you find all is well when you finally get to check things out at home. Member Since: August 25, 2006 Posts: 0 Comments: 2268

22. 69Viking 9:12 PM GMT on September 15, 2008
20. Beachfoxx I know, I saw that over the weekend! It seems the water washed over and then left ponds/lakes that will take a while to dry up. Pretty amazing how high the water got here. I will second your vote for no more storms AND a break from this 90 degree heat! It's mid September, lets enjoy some cooler fall weather! Member Since: August 25, 2006 Posts: 0 Comments: 2268

23. Beachfoxx 12:11 AM GMT on October 21, 2008
Hey Viking.... You will see my on Crab Island next year... YOLOing! It is more fun than kayaking! Plus you can surf with it! I loved my time playing on it in the Bay... If you are really good... you can surf a boat's wake! yeah right, I will never be that good! LOL Member Since:* July 10, 2005 Posts: 154 Comments: 29287

24. BajaALemt 2:42 PM GMT on October 21, 2008
Nice pics, Viking (that the lagoon??)...and thanks for stopping by!

25. 69Viking 2:52 PM GMT on October 21, 2008
Thanks for stopping too Baja! Yep, that's my lagoon, Santa Rosa Sound near Hurlburt. I'll have an update soon as I know this is old. Just trying to come up with some ideas. I'll probably putting up some nature pics to include some fall bird migrations. Member Since: August 25, 2006 Posts: 0 Comments: 2268

26. BajaALemt 7:00 PM GMT on October 21, 2008
Awwwwww cool. I enjoy looking at other folks' pics....so I'll have to pop back over to take a peek. Oh! And nice 'save' on the chairs rofl

27. MNTornado 9:28 PM GMT on October 21, 2008
Hey Viking, Thanks for dropping by. What's a Viking fan doing in hurricane country? Ya I know, Minnesotans love the water, but it looks like you have gotten more than your share. Me, I prefer the snow and cold of Winter here in Minnesota. I have relatives in Florida (someplace). My name sake uncle used to have a farm down there. Member Since: July 1, 2005 Posts: 139 Comments: 19088

28. Beachfoxx 11:02 PM GMT on October 21, 2008
Hmmm, you are kinda dated! LOL time for that update! We love to sleep over in that area on the boat. It is so relaxing.... Yep, I just got to pick out the board & I will be set for Crab Island 2009! Watch for the old lady on a SUP and you know who it will be! LOL Member Since: July 10, 2005 Posts: 154 Comments: 29287

29. smmcdavid 3:37 AM GMT on November 15, 2008
Hey Viking! Guess you aren't around much these days either... Anyway, just wanted to say hi. Hope all is well. Member Since: September 20, 2005 Posts: 31 Comments: 2309

30. MNTornado 1:56 AM GMT on November 26, 2008
Quoting 69Viking: Hello from your MN Native living in Sunny Florida! Our forecast for Thanksgiving is Sunny and 72! Thanks for stopping by my area MNTornado, I'll stick to my warm Florida weather! 19 years of MN snow, cold and ice was enough for me! Found Florida in 1992 and plan on staying here with the occasional visit back to the home state during the warmer months! LOL! Stay warm! Au shucks, and here I thought I that I could talk you back to the land of the frozen tundra. LOL Seriously I'm beginning to understand why some folks have Winter homes in the South and Summer homes in the North. Too rich for my blood though. Member Since: July 1, 2005 Posts: 139 Comments: 19088

31. code1 12:29 PM GMT on November 26, 2008
I wish a very Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours. Count your blessings instead of your crosses; Count your gains instead of your losses. Count your joys instead of your woes; Count your friends instead of your foes. Count your smiles instead of your tears; Count your courage instead of your fears. Count your full years instead of your lean; Count your kind deeds instead of your mean. Count your health instead of your wealth; Count on God instead of yourself. ~~Author Unknown~~ Member Since: September 18, 2005 Posts: 66 Comments: 13872

32. MNTornado 6:12 PM GMT on November 26, 2008
To you and your family Member Since: July 1, 2005 Posts: 139 Comments: 19088

33. BajaALemt 6:00 PM GMT on November 28, 2008
Hey!! Hiya, and thanks for stopping by. Hope you folks had a wonderful Thanksgiving. LOL!! Since the water temp dropped below 80 I havent even been down there...hahaha. I shiver watching the northerners swim THIS time of year!! Enjoy your day!!

34. smmcdavid 9:12 PM GMT on December 02, 2008
Hey Viking! Love the pics... I'll try to upload some new ones in the next couple days. It's finals week here. Stressful, but it means I'm almost a college grad. Keep in touch! Take good care of that family of yours. Member Since: September 20, 2005 Posts: 31 Comments: 2309

35. MNTornado 1:58 PM GMT on December 04, 2008
Good morning, it's a cold morning here so I have put on a hot cup of coffee Member Since: July 1, 2005 Posts: 139 Comments: 19088

36. smmcdavid 6:55 PM GMT on December 19, 2008
Happy Friday! I finally updated my blog if you are interested. Hope all is well. Member Since: September 20, 2005 Posts: 31 Comments: 2309

37. BajaALemt 3:35 PM GMT on February 06, 2009
Long time no see! How is ya? LOL @ taking the cold weather back with them. Noooo kidding! I am soooo ready for summer!! Have a great weekend (it's my sunday, so mine's almost over....hehehe)

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