tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post5711395095645445580..comments2024-02-02T07:13:37.313-06:00Comments on Like Merchant Ships: Trip planning: DestinUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-27556906635915313512008-03-18T15:24:00.000-05:002008-03-18T15:24:00.000-05:00I live in Huntsville, Alabama so you'll be passing...I live in Huntsville, Alabama so you'll be passing right through my town. The Space & Rocket Center is right off the interstate. If you have a few minutes and you're interested you can walk around the stealth bomber outside and the vertical replica of the Saturn V rocket. The original rocket is in a new building that you can walk around the outside. The park itself is rather expensive, but you can go in and check out the gift shop. There's loads to do in Huntsville, but most are pretty expensive in terms of attractions.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-62893112947417138222008-03-13T15:53:00.000-05:002008-03-13T15:53:00.000-05:00My family and I have been going to Destin since ou...My family and I have been going to Destin since our honeymoon 16 years ago. We always stay at the Ft. Benning Campground for military families; however, friends of ours have a camper and stay 10-15 miles past Destin at campgrounds that are near a restricted beach area...don't recall the name...but a shuttle goes from the campgrounds to the beach area which doesn't allow vehicles. The last year we went, the military beach was closed, so we loved walking the beach at The Crab Trap, my favorite restaurant; though it's expensive, we always go once, lunch is better than dinner on the pocketbook, but at dinnertime, the sun is setting. I wish I was there now!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-65757769901772873832008-03-13T08:24:00.000-05:002008-03-13T08:24:00.000-05:00You will be visiting not far from where I live! W...You will be visiting not far from where I live! We took the little drive to Destin last year and it was great fun. We went on a dolphin boat called the Southern Star. It was so much fun to see all the dolphins. (FYI, the Destin dolphins do not migrate, so many dolphin boats have a guarantee that if you see no dolphins you get a full refund.) One of the places I like to visit while in Destin is The Fresh Market. It is a chain gourmet food store, but there is not one in the town where I live. So, Destin is my only chance to shop there. They have wonderful different types of flours, dried fruits, coffees and teas, and their bakery items are to die for! I hope you have a safe trip.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-68065693154302458442008-03-12T23:22:00.000-05:002008-03-12T23:22:00.000-05:00I meant my 03-12-08 post.I meant my 03-12-08 post.Cottonistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15478364866100935339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-26693552914464653742008-03-12T23:21:00.000-05:002008-03-12T23:21:00.000-05:00Just beat you to a deal on a great bowl at Prieste...Just beat you to a deal on a great bowl at Priester's Pecans! Pictures on my 03-13-08 entry.<BR/><BR/>We live right off of I-65, exit 54, stop in for lunch. ( :<BR/><BR/>Peach Park is much better than Durbin Farms, if you're looking for somewhere to stretch your legs in Chilton County, AL. Awesome playground and a mean BBQ. <BR/><BR/>No "Mennonite Markets" around here, but a tee-tiny store in Walnut Hill, Florida, Shirley's Country Collections. If you're planning to cut down to Pensacola through Atmore, it'll be on your right. <BR/><BR/>Have fun trying to find deals! Enjoy the azaleas and try some great seafood!Cottonistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15478364866100935339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-8714885150998681032008-03-12T16:56:00.000-05:002008-03-12T16:56:00.000-05:00Cutest picture EVER! So adorable.Cutest picture EVER! So adorable.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14258405168792203613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-11373283617264559722008-03-12T12:49:00.000-05:002008-03-12T12:49:00.000-05:00I would like to 'second' the idea to stop in Pensa...I would like to 'second' the idea to stop in Pensacola if you go through there. It is wonderful. I lived there for a couple of years while my husband was in flight school. My youngest son was born in Pensacola. It is a beautiful place with nice parks for the children. RoxieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-11096523572922306342008-03-12T12:18:00.000-05:002008-03-12T12:18:00.000-05:00If you drive through Pensacola, the Naval base has...If you drive through Pensacola, the Naval base has a Naval Air Museum...cool things like dozens of old airplanes hanging from the ceiling. Plus it's easy to work in some age-appropriate history lessons as you look at the exhibits. Admission used to be free, but you might want to check that ahead of time because it's been 5 or 6 years since I was there. We lived in P'cola for about 5 years when my kids were small and they loved the museum.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00328576122496017812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-69430386151372522932008-03-12T10:19:00.000-05:002008-03-12T10:19:00.000-05:00Meredith...You know you have to stop at the Florid...Meredith...<BR/><BR/>You know you have to stop at the Florida Welcome Center just inside the state line and get free orange and grapefruit juice!<BR/><BR/>Jaimegoodstewards.wordpress.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15583488091295966245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-74451957746585231732008-03-12T09:51:00.000-05:002008-03-12T09:51:00.000-05:00I found your blog today. I love the picture. It r...I found your blog today. I love the picture. It reminds me of my kids when they took their first vacation but the were looking at a globe. I don't have any advice for Destin. I'm hoping to go there instead of Myrtle Beach this summer. They have really nice beaches!<BR/><BR/>Enjoy!mom_of2boyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07925430893606270487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-32827385391724039422008-03-12T08:36:00.000-05:002008-03-12T08:36:00.000-05:00Will the Easter bunny be visiting you in Florida? ...Will the Easter bunny be visiting you in Florida? If so, will you take baskets pre-made with you or assemble them there?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-28549241176348506032008-03-12T07:38:00.000-05:002008-03-12T07:38:00.000-05:00That has to be the sweetest picture! What a way to...That has to be the sweetest picture! What a way to start off your day. :)<BR/><BR/>I have never been to Destin so I am no help there. When we go to FL it is to Cape Coral (SW FL) where my parents live. Enjoy the road trip.. I can't wait to see pictures!!TracyMichelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03229503241864939021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-70346286305235161922008-03-12T00:31:00.000-05:002008-03-12T00:31:00.000-05:00We have that book! DS absolutely loves it. The b...We have that book! DS absolutely loves it. The best part? We got it at Borders on clearance!Leihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05621801700298912162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-49649063769966591632008-03-11T23:59:00.000-05:002008-03-11T23:59:00.000-05:00Beautiful picture !PJBeautiful picture !<BR/><BR/>PJAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-2288533233245965162008-03-11T23:07:00.000-05:002008-03-11T23:07:00.000-05:00Wave at us when you go by exit 284 on I-65! :)I do...Wave at us when you go by exit 284 on I-65! :)<BR/><BR/>I don't know anything about Destin, but we are headed to Gulf Shores for the first weekend for our first time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-61777657382950178742008-03-11T16:49:00.000-05:002008-03-11T16:49:00.000-05:00Oh, and Deb is right about the jellyfish. My daug...Oh, and Deb is right about the jellyfish. My daughter got stung there last year.Carrie Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17061525009581491902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-60068767730934851082008-03-11T16:48:00.000-05:002008-03-11T16:48:00.000-05:00You will be driving right by the peach place I wro...You will be driving right by the <A HREF="http://lookingthroughthebackyardofmylife.blogspot.com/2007/06/blog-post.html#comments" REL="nofollow">peach place I wrote about on my blog, Durbin Farms</A>. It is great stop if you need a break.Carrie Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17061525009581491902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-2722121001966393312008-03-11T15:57:00.000-05:002008-03-11T15:57:00.000-05:00Have a great trip! And let me know if y'all come ...Have a great trip! And let me know if y'all come back through Georgia:)Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10142994274994642731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-73684500738434099212008-03-11T15:33:00.000-05:002008-03-11T15:33:00.000-05:00Oh, and... I was not able to bring our bicycles (...Oh, and... <BR/><BR/>I was not able to bring our bicycles (we flew to TN then drove) so dad and I rented bikes (2/$40 for the week) and were out most mornings, concluding by 7 a.m.; (after that streets/sidewalks were too busy with people)<BR/><BR/>My daughter says "watch out for Jellyfish!" And she wishes she had gone on the glass-bottom seaboat tour with her cousins because they saw hammerhead sharks, stingrays and other cool things.<BR/><BR/>deb meyersAn Adventurer in the Worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11609157269651262432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-53296360904947310342008-03-11T15:21:00.000-05:002008-03-11T15:21:00.000-05:00Have a great time! We are going down to Seagrove i...Have a great time! We are going down to Seagrove in May & I can't wait. We love the beaches down there. I'm sure you'll find plenty to do. Seaside is beautiful, but definitely not cheap, so go there for a walk & sightseeing. And of course, the beaches are the most beautiful!<BR/><BR/>I'll wave to you when you drive thru B'ham! :)<BR/><BR/>RhodaRhoda @ Southern Hospitalityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16741881774379561710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-29512287175427095172008-03-11T15:17:00.000-05:002008-03-11T15:17:00.000-05:00We drove from Tennessee to Destin last summer and ...We drove from Tennessee to Destin last summer and loved it! <BR/><BR/>Free fun:<BR/><BR/>You and your husband will LOVE visiting the community of Seaside, near Destin. It is not a frugal place, but it is BEAUTIFUL to walk through. We enjoyed a wonderful bookstore on the central hub, and art gallery, I bought brown and white polka-dot shells, and the architecture is charming! <BR/><BR/>Seaside also has weekly free kids movies shown after dark at the centralized outdoor amphitheater. <BR/><BR/>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seaside,_Florida<BR/>http://www.seasidefl.com<BR/><BR/>Also see the Southern Living dream house (2007) near Destin (8 min away?), if it's still open for tours. That was a highlight for me, going through with my builder brother and seeing elements with his educated eye. (It's a modular house!)<BR/><BR/>I wasn't thrilled with the 3-4 thrift shops along the main drag out of town, but thrift shops, they are [always] a-changin'...<BR/><BR/>Driving down through Alabama, at one point you cross Rosa Parks Drive. If I had known that, we would have searched for a Rosa Museum or something...<BR/><BR/>As you can imagine, Wal-Mart and groceries in the heart of Destin are quite expensive. We saved quite a bit schlepping our own food, saving the big money for fresh seafood. <BR/><BR/>Someone else mentioned the Fudpucker's gator place. Well, if you go, choose WELL BEFORE dinner hour or you will stand in line a lot.<BR/><BR/>ooooh, have fun! <BR/><BR/>deb meyersAn Adventurer in the Worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11609157269651262432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-91399667564241888452008-03-11T15:15:00.000-05:002008-03-11T15:15:00.000-05:00Aw, I want to go to Destin! We honeymooned there ...Aw, I want to go to Destin! We honeymooned there (but it was not frugal!).DealFinderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16651377172584231052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-39004100925526189662008-03-11T15:10:00.000-05:002008-03-11T15:10:00.000-05:00I love that picture ! Such a sweet sight.I love that picture ! Such a sweet sight.Pattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08505042214124811641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-79084486459544094502008-03-11T14:20:00.000-05:002008-03-11T14:20:00.000-05:00It may be too early for the peach stand (obviously...It may be too early for the peach stand (obviously for peaches, at least), but Chilton County (between Birmingham and Montgomery, you'll see the giant peach) has a great farm stand with fruit, ice cream, the works. From what I remember, it's very reasonable and a great "stretching spot" along the way.<BR/><BR/>Also, the Donut Hole is a very popular restaurant in Destin. Expensive for a full breakfast, but you can always get a few donuts to go on the cheap -- and they're quite good! We're also a fan of getting steamed shrimp/crawfish from places that sell to ship and eating on the beach... it's a huge moneysaver.Sarah Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16384771751959043134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-16238617892538532172008-03-11T13:49:00.000-05:002008-03-11T13:49:00.000-05:00How wonderful to be going to Florida to get away f...How wonderful to be going to Florida to get away from cold weather, although it must be warm where you are since your son has short sleeved jammies and your daughter has taken hers off! The picture is just precious and I hope you have a wonderful time. You should check out the Priesters pecan place that one reader recommended. If you aren't familiar with their products,they are fabulous (I almost get some at Christmas) and they give free samples at their facility! Enjoy the trip and eating in restaurants and splurging a little!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com