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member name: Carol W.
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Bag It at the Beach
by Carol W.
views: 12 | rating: 10 | comments: 2
August 14, 2008 11:22 AM EDT --   Sometimes, getting ready for a full day of fun in the sun on the Alabama Gulf Coast with the whole family reminds me of trying to plan a military invasion. But a little bit of forethought . . . more
Beach First Aid Kit
by Carol W.
views: 23 | rating: 10 | comments: 3
August 14, 2008 11:24 AM EDT --   When we trek to beach, I always make sure to have a few basic first-aid supplies. Whether we're in Orange Beach or Gulf Shores, I find a little preparation makes a visit to the Alabama Gulf . . . more
Sunscreen Salute
by Carol W.
views: 16 | rating: 10 | comments: 4
August 14, 2008 11:25 AM EDT --   As a youngster visiting the Alabama Gulf Coast, I hated wearing sunscreen. I wanted a carefree day to swim in the blue Gulf waters, build castles from the sugary sands or anticipate a seafood . . . more
Beach Hats Rule
by Carol W.
views: 26 | rating: 10 | comments: 4
August 14, 2008 11:27 AM EDT --   An often-overlooked beach accessory is a hat. Perhaps because everyone gets focused on swimming and playing, it's easy to forget how critical headgear can be. It's no easy chore . . . more
August 14, 2008 11:28 AM EDT --   There is so much to keep track of on a family excursion that it can be tempting to leave behind the camera gear. With the chances of dropping something in the Gulf, losing something in the sand . . . more
September 26, 2008 02:27 AM EDT --   A fishing excursion to the Alabama Gulf Coast can be the adventure of a lifetime. For amateur anglers who have dreamed of catching a real "keeper," the best way to find out when that . . . more
September 26, 2008 02:29 AM EDT -- A few years back, we took a trip to the Alabama Gulf Coast and opted to stay in Gulf State Park . We had a beautiful cabin, and we could see a lake. We had brought along some fishing gear, . . . more
November 14, 2008 01:17 AM EST -- With the holiday season here, it's easy to get overwhelmed with the shopping and the cooking and the wrapping and the baking and the decorating and the stuff. So make a pact with your best gal pals . . . more
Holiday Shopping Spree
by Carol W.
views: 12 | rating: 10 | comments: 3
November 22, 2008 02:49 PM EST -- The dishes are washed, the leftovers are (finally) all put away, and the tidying up is complete. What's left to do before Thanksgiving Day draws to a close? Break out the sales papers, baby! We've . . . more
Gulf Coast Hostess
by Carol W.
views: 10 | rating: 5.5 | comments: 1
December 01, 2008 01:19 AM EST -- I love to be a great hostess, and I love to have people come stay at my home. Sometimes, circumstances don't allow that. Maybe there are too many people and not enough house; maybe there are friends . . . more
August 27, 2008 11:41 PM EDT --   Last year, our family had a truly marvelous visit to the Alabama Gulf Coast. It was extra special because there were four generations of the family on the trip. With ages ranging from 10 to 77, . . . more
September 18, 2008 09:51 PM EDT --   OK, time to pack for the trip to the Alabama Gulf Coast. Swimwear? Check. Beach towels? Check. Hiking shoes? Check! While it's great to hit the beaches in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach bare . . . more
Happy Toes in Gulf Shores
by Carol W.
views: 5 | rating: 10
August 06, 2008 11:47 AM EDT --   Is there anything better than dipping your toes in the Gulf of Mexico just as the sun comes up? That quiet time, when just about everyone else is sleeping, is the perfect time to take a . . . more
August 06, 2008 11:48 AM EDT --   People who have limited mobility might believe they have limited opportunities at the Alabama Gulf Coast , but that's not the case. A drive through Gulf Shores and Orange . . . more
August 06, 2008 11:50 AM EDT -- There are so many wonderful places to eat on the Alabama Gulf Coast that it's hard to narrow the field, but King Neptune's Seafood Restaurant is not to be missed. From fresh seafood to . . . more
Traveling with seafood
by Carol W.
views: 9 | rating: 10
August 06, 2008 11:53 AM EDT --   No trip to Orange Beach and Gulf Shores is complete without a stop for seafood to take home. Ask the locals where to go, and they'll point you to Boudreaux's Seafood. The . . . more
Beach Romance Soundtrack
by Carol W.
views: 9 | rating: 10 | comments: 1
August 20, 2008 09:27 PM EDT -- It's the perfect setting: The moon is bright in a cloudless sky, a breeze is stirring in off the Gulf of Mexico , the blanket has not a grain of sand on it. But something is missing. Ah, the tunes. . . . more
August 20, 2008 09:34 PM EDT --   It's the perfect setting: The moon is bright in a cloudless sky, a breeze is stirring in off the Gulf of Mexico, the blanket has not a grain of sand on it. But something is missing. Ah, the . . . more
Know Your Beach Flags
by Carol W.
views: 10 | rating: 10 | comments: 1
September 02, 2008 06:55 PM EDT --   Everyone knows - or can surmise - that a green flag flying at the beach means conditions are favorable for enjoying sand and surf. But do you know what a purple flag means? Or when it is illegal . . . more
September 02, 2008 06:58 PM EDT --   Good neighbors are priceless. For folks in Mississippi and Louisiana who evacuated ahead of Hurricane Gustav, good neighbors could be found throughout Alabama. Shelters were set up and staffed, . . . more
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