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10-11-2004, 12:25 PM
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Rivet Master
1966 26' Overlander
Woodstock
, Georgia
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 8,525
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Gulf Shores- how is it?
We are thinking about going back to Gulf Shores in Dec for a week or so, anyone know what is happening there?
We stayed at the Gulf State park, and another time at a resort off the beach, might do the resort once again as it was pretty nice.
Also anyone going there in mid Dec let us know, maybe we can hook up. I am planning on possibly the 18 or so thru the 23.
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10-11-2004, 04:29 PM
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Rivet Master
2004 30' Classic
Johnson City
, Texas
Join Date: Jun 2003
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Bad shape. No access. No estimate for opening. Most facilities destroyed. Campground closed until further notice. Recommend calling before making any plans.
73/gus
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2004 30ft. Classic
2017 Infiniti QX80 Limited
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10-12-2004, 05:27 AM
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Rivet Master
1966 26' Overlander
Woodstock
, Georgia
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 8,525
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Sorry to hear that, you are referring to the State Park? I saw where a few private rv parks had little damage, maybe I will try them
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10-12-2004, 10:27 AM
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Rivet Master
2019 25' Flying Cloud
Airstream - Other
Airstream - Other
North Central Texas
, USA
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 1,003
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Alan, We would like to try the Gulf Coast later this year, keep posted your findings & plans. What about the Destin area??
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10-12-2004, 01:47 PM
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Gary & Lurleen
Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 19
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Gulf Shores
I will be in Gulf Shores tommorrow so I will see how the private parks are back and functioning. I know Gulf Breeze RV park is fine, its about 2 miles N of the intercoastal off hwy 59. Not sure about the state park, will try to get down there and post on it.
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10-13-2004, 05:39 AM
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Rivet Master
1966 26' Overlander
Woodstock
, Georgia
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 8,525
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thanks, we are committed to going even if only to support the businesses there that need our small amount of money.
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10-13-2004, 09:36 AM
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Pet Sitter Extraordinaire
1989 33' Land Yacht
Chattanooga
, Tennessee
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 1,044
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Gult Shores
I would not recommend Bay Breeze because they do not refund any money if your trip is cancelled, even well in advance. They also will return phone calls. This was last summer before the hurricane hit.
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10-14-2004, 10:05 PM
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2 Rivet Member
Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 34
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The panhandle of FL is pretty much in the same condition as that
part of lower Alabama. I have been trying to find a campground
that offers extended stays and most of them are full from Pensacola
to Panama City.
These fall in two categories. ( note: $10 separates cheap from high
dollar in my book)
1. The cheaper places are full of all the various recovery workers
that are staying in the area. There are hundreds of campers
all over the place around here. People are sleeping in tents
all over Pensacola. The KOA campground off I-10 is packed
for example.
2. The high dollar $20/night and up campgrounds will soon be filled with
Winter visitors. These are mainly in Navarre and Destin. Reservations
required, and a campground in Destin said no Travel Trailers!
There are however some campgrounds that are available.
If you are active or ex Military there are some of the nicest places
you can imagine in the panhandle area.
If you don't mind higher prices and extensive regulations you can always
stay in one of the State Parks in the area.
Let me know and I can get you a list complete with phone numbers. I
have done a lot of calling over the past month.
Just FYI.
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10-15-2004, 07:47 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1995 25' Excella
Blandford
, Massachusetts
Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 34
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Mystic Springs, owned and operated by the Pensacola WBCCI Unit, is located near the Alabama border about 40 miles north of Pensacola. I read a recent post that they are reopened after clearing 96 trees that were blown down. We stayed there and took day trips to Gulf Shores. Great park and only $13/night! Just another possibility for you.
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10-15-2004, 08:53 AM
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Rivet Master
1966 26' Overlander
Woodstock
, Georgia
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 8,525
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[Thanks . looks like I will call when I get a bit closer to deciding the plans. We have been to Mystic Springs twice, and it was ok but not much there for the kids. Hope to get closer to the beach area. If it doesn't pan out we might go to St. Augustine area instead.
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10-15-2004, 09:09 AM
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Rivet Master
1993 30' Excella
whitewater
, north of cheddar curtain
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 1,259
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fwiw
i have an old navy buddy that lives in bayou la batrie....sez the dauphine island is tore up....dont imagine that cg there will be up and running.....
norby
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The only true nobility is found through giving good food to your friends- Anton Careme
beauty is in the eye of the beerholder-cosmo fishhawk
if something is too good to be true, its usually gone before i get there-mister boffo
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10-15-2004, 05:09 PM
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Rivet Master
1995 30' Limited
Ashland
, Missouri
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 2,610
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Norby, I have to ask. . .your old navy buddy at Bayou la Batre. . .wouldn't be connected with the High Tide Restaurant and Bakery, would he? Great place to eat and talk! We love that community/area and keep wondering how B la B and Dauphin came through. We did get some info from the NOAA maps given on an earlier post.
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maxandgeorgia
1995 Airstream Classic Limited 30' ~ Gypsy
1978 Argosy Minuet, 6.0~Minnie/GPZWGN
Chev Silverado 2500HD Duramax/Allison, 4X4, Crew Cab
WBCCI #5013 AIR #2908
WDCU
Go, Mizzou...Tigers on the prowl!
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10-15-2004, 05:28 PM
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Rivet Master
1993 30' Excella
whitewater
, north of cheddar curtain
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 1,259
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hi georgia,
first question....no
2nd question..... www.dauphinisland.net/news
hope i did this right
norby
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Illegitimous noncarborundum(dont let the bastards wear you down)
The only true nobility is found through giving good food to your friends- Anton Careme
beauty is in the eye of the beerholder-cosmo fishhawk
if something is too good to be true, its usually gone before i get there-mister boffo
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10-15-2004, 07:36 PM
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Rivet Master
1995 30' Limited
Ashland
, Missouri
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 2,610
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Norby, I suspected as much, but if you ever get to Bayou, go to the High Tide (assuming all is well since Ivan), enjoy the gumbo and shrimp, indulge in some special bakery item, and spend some time with Jigger! Thanks for the link-it's bookmarked now.
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maxandgeorgia
1995 Airstream Classic Limited 30' ~ Gypsy
1978 Argosy Minuet, 6.0~Minnie/GPZWGN
Chev Silverado 2500HD Duramax/Allison, 4X4, Crew Cab
WBCCI #5013 AIR #2908
WDCU
Go, Mizzou...Tigers on the prowl!
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10-20-2004, 11:53 AM
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Gary & Lurleen
Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 19
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Gulf Shores
After spending some time in Gulf Shores the end of last week I would advise against visiting this winter. The rv parks N. of the intercoastal are open and functioning but full of construction workers from out of state. I went to my trailer this morning and the people who run the park were looking at their damaged bathroom where a urinal was ripped off the wall last night by some of the drunken rabble that has drifted south looking for work. The beach road still looks like a bomb hit and Perdido Key is only accessable with a pass. The road through the state park still has sand drifting around and the lodge is condememed (although this might be the good news to anyone that has seen this eyesore of design). I normally keep my A/S full time at the Gulf but am going to be moving it and storing it till normality returns in the spring.
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10-20-2004, 12:39 PM
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Rivet Master
1966 26' Overlander
Woodstock
, Georgia
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 8,525
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Thanks- we have decided to go east instead, maybe St Augustine area.
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