Moving to Destin, FL!

Blackadar · 11-03-2003, 12:00 PM

I just accepted the Regional Director's position for a company in Destin, FL. I'll be starting next week!

I'm excited!!!

FrogMan · 11-03-2003, 12:00 PM

Great news! Congrats!

FM

korme · 11-03-2003, 12:01 PM

good great grand

Ksyrup · 11-03-2003, 12:06 PM

Welcome, neighbor!

WSUCougar · 11-03-2003, 12:08 PM

Congrats, Blackie! I know it's been a long time coming. Best wishes in the new phase of your life.

Blackadar · 11-03-2003, 12:17 PM

If anyone can provide any info about Destin, the more the better. I've never even been there...but the adventure of it is half the fun!

Bee · 11-03-2003, 12:18 PM

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Originally posted by Blackadar
If anyone can provide any info about Destin, the more the better.

It does a great job with athlete's foot.

Dutch · 11-03-2003, 01:08 PM

Great news!

Hey, where is Destin? Will that make you a Jaguar, Dolphin, or Bucs fan?

Ksyrup · 11-03-2003, 01:12 PM

It's West of Tallahassee, on the coast but between Pensacola and Tallahassee. A 2 hour drive from here.

In this town, the Bucs are a strong favorite. My arrival here coincided with the Bucs assent from the depths of hell, so I don't know how much of that is attributable to the fandom around here, or whether it's simply the fact that TB's radio announcer is also FSU's announcer. Jax is a distant second, with the transplants like my wife making up the Dolphins' contingent.

Samdari · 11-03-2003, 01:20 PM

Bizarre, I am traveling there tonight.

cartman · 11-03-2003, 02:09 PM

My aunt and uncle have a house in Fort Walton Beach. The whole area is a big Air Force town, with Eglin and Hurlburt AFB in the immediate area.

The beaches are fantastic! White sand, clear blue water, I loved going for visits. I remember about 10 years ago when I went right before Thanksgiving, and was able to go windsurfing! I was only around for a week or so at a time, but I had a blast.

Congrats!

sianews · 11-03-2003, 02:11 PM

Not to sure about the Destin metropolitian area, but Okalossa County voted 73.7% for Bush - highest in the state (http://www.polidata.org/en2000/fl00pcy.pdf).

I may just join you down there, the lack of dissenting vocies would be nice for a change

!

Bee · 11-03-2003, 02:13 PM

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Originally posted by sianews
Not to sure about the Destin metropolitian area, but Okalossa County voted 73.7% for Bush - highest in the state (http://www.polidata.org/en2000/fl00pcy.pdf).

Ahh... a retirement community!

Franklinnoble · 11-03-2003, 02:16 PM

Congrats! I'm sure that will help your diaper rash tremendously!

cartman · 11-03-2003, 02:16 PM

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Originally posted by sianews
Okalossa County voted 73.7% for Bush - highest in the state

Hmm, it also says that 46.3% voted for Buchanan, and 38.4% voted for Gore!

Samdari · 11-03-2003, 02:19 PM

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Originally posted by sianews
Destin metropolitian area

Not sure anyone would describe it as such.

Blackadar · 11-03-2003, 03:14 PM

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Originally posted by Dutch
Great news!

Hey, where is Destin? Will that make you a Jaguar, Dolphin, or Bucs fan?

A Steelers fan. And a UT fan in the middle of Gator country.

Dutch · 11-03-2003, 04:09 PM

Oooh, Bucs fans LOVES Steeler fans! Don't forget your Lee Flowers jersey!

Ksyrup · 11-03-2003, 04:32 PM

Middle of Gator country?! Boy, you best not bring that kind of talk through THIS town!

JeeberD · 11-03-2003, 05:01 PM

Congrats!

Blackadar · 11-03-2003, 06:03 PM

Ksyrup, I take it that you live in Destin?

What can you tell me? Where are there good golf courses for cheap?

PilotMan · 11-03-2003, 06:38 PM

Yeah, you better break out the Seminoles jersey or your gonna be beaten by someone. Unless you go for that then...well thats your business.

Great news, I hope you like it there.

Ksyrup · 11-03-2003, 07:06 PM

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Originally posted by Blackadar
Ksyrup, I take it that you live in Destin?

What can you tell me? Where are there good golf courses for cheap?

Actually no, I'm in Tallahassee. There may be Gator fans around(they're everywhere), but Destin is not the "middle of Gator country!"

I can't tell you much about Destin, honestly. Nice place, though, at least in the resort area. And there's some fine outlet shopping around there as well.

Blackadar · 11-04-2003, 06:00 AM

Oooh...outlet shopping? Sweet.

Alan T · 11-04-2003, 07:41 AM

Congrats on the job Blackadar... as for destin....

When I was in highschool oh about a century or two ago.... Destin was one of -the- popular Spring break hangouts for all us Georgia Highschoolers. When all the old spots got overcrowded by everyone, many people went to Destin... My remembering of it (once again from about a century or two ago), was that it had great beaches, but was built up hugely as a beach tourist town.. lots of hotels, shops, Touristy shops, etc.. Probably gets crowded between early march and Early may with kids, and then probably sees alot of tourism by familys in the summer times...

of course, all of that info may be really out of date now

Alf · 11-04-2003, 08:34 AM

So finally you got a job in Florida. Hope the company does not go bankrupt like the one you nearly went to !

Blackadar · 11-04-2003, 06:30 PM

You and me both, Alf.

Blackadar · 11-05-2003, 12:54 PM

Forgot how much work packing is...ug.

Samdari · 11-06-2003, 08:41 AM

The area is a bit bizarre, from what I can tell as a visitor, Blackie.

Destin and Ft Walton Beach are resort towns on barrier islands which happen to be barriers for a county seemingly dominated by the military base(s). Going there for business is always a bit bizarre because the nearest hotels are all mostly there for resort purposes (on the water and such) not geared for the business traveller.

What is your business, if you do not mind me asking? I ask because I had always imagined all business in that area to be related to supporting the bases, or tourism-related.

Bad news Kysrup, in the two days I just spent there, the ratio of (obvious) Gator fans to 'Nole fans was about 100-0. I thought I was really close to Gainesville. I also had an uncle who lived in Pensacola for 6 years, and he said the place was almost completely UF.

Ksyrup · 11-06-2003, 09:02 AM

That's interesting, although not too surprising. UF has been around for a long time and has fans pretty much everywhere. FSU has only been a coed school since 1947. Still, I kinda figured that being as close to Tally as they are, there might be more FSU fans there. Guess not.

Samdari · 11-06-2003, 09:19 AM

I perhaps did not put in strong enough of a disclaimer. Mine is definitely an outsider's view. I just remarked on the number of hats/shirts/pickups I saw in 48 hours, in a small piece of geography, adorned with gator gear.

Ksyrup · 11-06-2003, 09:29 AM

No, I believe it. I've noticed that even around here, there are an inordinate number of people who "dress up" their cars/trucks in UF gear. UF has statewide appeal, since for football, it was, for a long time, the only true state-sponsored football team of any consequence. FSU was a girls school until 1947, and of course only became something in football in the 80's. Miami is a private school, but the fact that it's in south Florida is also a factor in its limited appeal north of Orlando.

Blackadar · 11-07-2003, 02:11 PM

Well, wish me luck. This is the final post before I shut down my 'puter. Be back online in a couple of weeks!

11-03-2003, 12:00 PM	#2
FrogMan Hattrick Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Pintendre, Qc, Canada	Great news! Congrats! FM __________________ A Black Belt is a White Belt who refused to give up... follow my story: The real life story of a running frog...

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Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	Welcome, neighbor! __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

11-03-2003, 12:08 PM	#5
WSUCougar Rider Of Rohan Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Port Angeles, WA or Helm's Deep	Congrats, Blackie! I know it's been a long time coming. Best wishes in the new phase of your life. __________________ It's not the years...it's the mileage.

11-03-2003, 01:12 PM	#9
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	It's West of Tallahassee, on the coast but between Pensacola and Tallahassee. A 2 hour drive from here. In this town, the Bucs are a strong favorite. My arrival here coincided with the Bucs assent from the depths of hell, so I don't know how much of that is attributable to the fandom around here, or whether it's simply the fact that TB's radio announcer is also FSU's announcer. Jax is a distant second, with the transplants like my wife making up the Dolphins' contingent. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete." Last edited by Ksyrup : 11-03-2003 at 01:12 PM.

11-03-2003, 01:20 PM	#10
Samdari Roster Filler Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Cicero	Bizarre, I am traveling there tonight. __________________ http://www.nateandellie.net Now featuring twice the babies for the same low price!

11-03-2003, 12:01 PM	#3
korme Go Reds Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bloodbuzz Ohio	good great grand

11-03-2003, 12:17 PM	#6
Blackadar Retired Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Fantasyland	If anyone can provide any info about Destin, the more the better. I've never even been there...but the adventure of it is half the fun!

11-03-2003, 01:08 PM	#8
Dutch "Dutch" Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Tampa, FL	Great news! Hey, where is Destin? Will that make you a Jaguar, Dolphin, or Bucs fan?

11-03-2003, 02:09 PM	#11
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	My aunt and uncle have a house in Fort Walton Beach. The whole area is a big Air Force town, with Eglin and Hurlburt AFB in the immediate area. The beaches are fantastic! White sand, clear blue water, I loved going for visits. I remember about 10 years ago when I went right before Thanksgiving, and was able to go windsurfing! I was only around for a week or so at a time, but I had a blast. Congrats! __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

11-03-2003, 02:11 PM	#12
sianews Mascot Join Date: Jun 2001	Not to sure about the Destin metropolitian area, but Okalossa County voted 73.7% for Bush - highest in the state (http://www.polidata.org/en2000/fl00pcy.pdf). I may just join you down there, the lack of dissenting vocies would be nice for a change !

11-03-2003, 02:16 PM	#14
Franklinnoble Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Placerville, CA	Congrats! I'm sure that will help your diaper rash tremendously!

11-03-2003, 04:09 PM	#18
Dutch "Dutch" Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Tampa, FL	Oooh, Bucs fans LOVES Steeler fans! Don't forget your Lee Flowers jersey!

11-03-2003, 04:32 PM	#19
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	Middle of Gator country?! Boy, you best not bring that kind of talk through THIS town! __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

11-03-2003, 05:01 PM	#20
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	Congrats! __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

11-03-2003, 06:03 PM	#21
Blackadar Retired Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Fantasyland	Ksyrup, I take it that you live in Destin? What can you tell me? Where are there good golf courses for cheap?

11-03-2003, 06:38 PM	#22
PilotMan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Seven miles up	Yeah, you better break out the Seminoles jersey or your gonna be beaten by someone. Unless you go for that then...well thats your business. Great news, I hope you like it there. __________________ He's just like if Snow White was competitive, horny, and capable of beating the shit out of anyone that called her Pops.

11-04-2003, 06:00 AM	#24
Blackadar Retired Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Fantasyland	Oooh...outlet shopping? Sweet.

11-04-2003, 07:41 AM	#25
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	Congrats on the job Blackadar... as for destin.... When I was in highschool oh about a century or two ago.... Destin was one of -the- popular Spring break hangouts for all us Georgia Highschoolers. When all the old spots got overcrowded by everyone, many people went to Destin... My remembering of it (once again from about a century or two ago), was that it had great beaches, but was built up hugely as a beach tourist town.. lots of hotels, shops, Touristy shops, etc.. Probably gets crowded between early march and Early may with kids, and then probably sees alot of tourism by familys in the summer times... of course, all of that info may be really out of date now __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

11-04-2003, 08:34 AM	#26
Alf Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Rennes, France	So finally you got a job in Florida. Hope the company does not go bankrupt like the one you nearly went to ! __________________ FOFL - GML - IHOF - FranceStats

11-04-2003, 06:30 PM	#27
Blackadar Retired Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Fantasyland	You and me both, Alf.

11-05-2003, 12:54 PM	#28
Blackadar Retired Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Fantasyland	Forgot how much work packing is...ug.

11-06-2003, 08:41 AM	#29
Samdari Roster Filler Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Cicero	The area is a bit bizarre, from what I can tell as a visitor, Blackie. Destin and Ft Walton Beach are resort towns on barrier islands which happen to be barriers for a county seemingly dominated by the military base(s). Going there for business is always a bit bizarre because the nearest hotels are all mostly there for resort purposes (on the water and such) not geared for the business traveller. What is your business, if you do not mind me asking? I ask because I had always imagined all business in that area to be related to supporting the bases, or tourism-related. Bad news Kysrup, in the two days I just spent there, the ratio of (obvious) Gator fans to 'Nole fans was about 100-0. I thought I was really close to Gainesville. I also had an uncle who lived in Pensacola for 6 years, and he said the place was almost completely UF. __________________ http://www.nateandellie.net Now featuring twice the babies for the same low price!

11-06-2003, 09:02 AM	#30
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	That's interesting, although not too surprising. UF has been around for a long time and has fans pretty much everywhere. FSU has only been a coed school since 1947. Still, I kinda figured that being as close to Tally as they are, there might be more FSU fans there. Guess not. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

11-06-2003, 09:19 AM	#31
Samdari Roster Filler Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Cicero	I perhaps did not put in strong enough of a disclaimer. Mine is definitely an outsider's view. I just remarked on the number of hats/shirts/pickups I saw in 48 hours, in a small piece of geography, adorned with gator gear. __________________ http://www.nateandellie.net Now featuring twice the babies for the same low price!

11-06-2003, 09:29 AM	#32
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	No, I believe it. I've noticed that even around here, there are an inordinate number of people who "dress up" their cars/trucks in UF gear. UF has statewide appeal, since for football, it was, for a long time, the only true state-sponsored football team of any consequence. FSU was a girls school until 1947, and of course only became something in football in the 80's. Miami is a private school, but the fact that it's in south Florida is also a factor in its limited appeal north of Orlando. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

11-07-2003, 02:11 PM	#33
Blackadar Retired Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Fantasyland	Well, wish me luck. This is the final post before I shut down my 'puter. Be back online in a couple of weeks!

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