Redneck Getaway 2011 - Day Eight, 9/17

The weather still sucks, with another completely socked in day. Clouds, cool breeze, and light mist. Not the kind of conditions that make for a fun day at the beach. But we make the most of it!

The timing wasn't all bad as this is "moving day", when we need to change units so we can get out of the way of a regular "Shagger". Get up and pack the rest of the stuff, load the truck, and move about 1,000 feet down the beach to the "upgrade" that the agent gave us. Easier said than done, but worth staying the rest of the weekend.

The unit is a 4 bedroom north corner unit in Beach Club 2, and it rocks! Bigger, more space, bigger flat screen, better kept, very open, nice grounds...with only a few things that are not as "good". Really like this building.

With the weather making the beach impossible, we turn to football! WV wins, Auburn does not...but it really is a great place to watch a game.

After spending the rest of the afternoon doing little, we make our way to the Kilt at Broadway. Watch another game, eat, and head back home. To cool to hang around and people watch.

Redneck Getaway 2011 - Day Seven, 9/16/11

Well that sucks! Weather turns, and it's barely 60 degrees! How about a 30 degree swing in 36 hours! Still, 6 straight days of sun wasn't bad, and we still have the weekend.

Spent the morning getting organized, pre-packing for the move, and chilling. Still rather be here than home. As planned, we do a full recon of potential units in NMB for future stays...locations, photos, notes. Helps us consider where to stay on future trips.

It's after 4 by the time we get done & head back down the beach, so we decide to hit the happy hour at the Flying Fish...which is just the beginning! Hello Happy Hour Tour!



#1; Flying Fish...apps and drinks at the bar, very good.
#2; Dick's...my first time, and I rock the bartender! Just drinks & condom hats with my girl "Fire Crotch".
#3; Oscar's...Steeler bar feels & smells like home. Dank, musty, and people smoking! Just drinks.
#4; Joe's Crab Shack...food and drinks, and it's no longer happy hour! Not great, won't go back. 5 hours later...we have a buzz! A little shopping for Steelers gear and we go home.

Get call much later about Rydan's head injury...the first of many.

Redneck Getaway 2011 - Day Six, 9/15/11

Sleep late, breakfast on the beach...and another day of full Sun!!

Fewer people than on the beach all week, which is fine with us. Long day doing absolutely nothing. More drinks and Jello Shots...but not much else. Just laying around.


Did get a call from rental agency that they wanted to change our unit for the weekend...to a 4 bedroom in Beach Club II about a 1,000 yards down the beach! Nice

Head to Flying Fish Market for drinks and dinner. Happy hour from 4-8 rocks! The service ain't great, but the food is pretty good & prices aren't bad. More shopping, back to the condo, watch a movie...and watch the weather change!

Crabs seem OK.

Redneck Getaway 2011 - Day Five, 9/14/11

Even though the forecasts have been sketchy, the weather holds for another day of full sun!

Breakfast and beach again. Cooler full of drinks and Jello Shots. Waves are OK, so more boarding. In the course of the day, Angie gets her balls on the ground & is able to get on with the vacation!

We decide to walk down to Beach Cove for the exercise and activity. Also gives us a chance to look at the monstrous North Beach Plantation. There are so many units in the two buildings that the beach and atmosphere are the exact opposite of what we come for. Go to the little beach bar for beer and really bad Nacho's! Great people watching though, with a handful of freaks and weirdo's...time to go. Max out the sun, dinner in, a little shopping & another quiet night.

Crabs are fine.

Redneck Getaway 2011 - Day Four, 9/13/11

First day without the kids, is the longest and most calm so far. Except for a few work issues!

Breakfast and beach, with the biggest waves so far. We got to Boogie! Been here long enough to se a lot of the same people; the "clan" from Missouri, the honeymoon couple, the tent compound put up by Big Boy, the lonely chairs placed by our condo neighbor, & others. Lots of people watching...and a few Jello Shots!

I'm trying to do a call with a client & Angie is trying to herd her cats from work via phone all day..both being a bit of a distraction. Biggest challenge is the lack of connectivity; both phone and data. Her issues drag on, we decide to go to a bar to solve mine.

We call ahead to check on wifi and go to the Wild Wing Cafe at Barefoot. They have a great deck bar, pretty good food, cold beer, a view of the Gators...but no working wifi. I'm calm. Eat and drink anyway, push off call, and Angie gets to shop. Back to the condo for another quiet night