It's NO Playa, but... Pics from the other side of the Gulf... Mini Trip

rackburt · 04-20-2008

I just got back from a "mini trip" to Gulf Shores, AL and thought I would share a few pics of this Gulf Coast town. It's no Playa but it's the view from this side of the Gulf.

My friend Melinda invited me to join her for a "free" trip to chaperone her nephew and 5 or 6 others on their Spring Break!

Free??? gooood...

Teenagers on Spring Break??? hmmmmm...

OK!!! I'm a sucker for a free trip!

Playing in the sand

first morning

love the colors

I love watching these guys

lots of great little shells to be found

It's just not a beach day without a cold one...

showing off

I thought this one was going to join me for a cerveza!

this took me back to our day at El Paraiso... almost...

Not sure if this is unique to the gulf coast. Skimming!

this little fellow was too cute and very curious of me snapping away

Forgot to get the "toes" shot in the Roo; so better late than never! Almost cut them off!

our view of the bay from the balcony

LOVE these colorful adirondacks

another shot of the bay

a nice setup

fun beachhouse colors

I liked our metal fish

The Spring Break '08 Crew!

As we were leaving, I noticed more chairs had been added. I've got to get me some of these!

Well, I hope you enjoyed my view of Gulf Shores, AL. The kids were great! Thank goodness!!! We were only there for the last part of their trip; but I think they had a great time!

If anyone happens to be in this area, I highly recommend the restaurant Cosmos. It's in Orange Beach by The Wharf. Excellent meal and great atmosphere! I was really kicking myself for not taking my camera that night! Cool place!

now if I can only finish my real trip report...

Andiline · 04-20-2008

Great pics!

Thanks for sharing!

pslucky · 04-20-2008

Thanks for the super pretty pictures. I love them.

**Susie Q Roo** · 04-20-2008

Beautiful pictures and a great looking bunch of kids, too! Thanks for showing us.

Doggiemom · 04-20-2008

Wonderful pictures!

Thanks for taking the time to share them with us!

Like Susie said...what a great looking group of kids!

Rissask · 04-20-2008

Thanks so much!

I always wanted to see how that side looked- sand as white as snow.

TAPPY · 04-20-2008

Love your pictures. I grew up not to far from Gulf Shores - makes me miss it !
I need to get to Bama this summer (and meet up with Tesla)

Tesla 573 · 04-20-2008

Very nice!

....this is in my backyard......I live here!

jflattracker · 04-20-2008

Great pictures!

Makes me want to come back for a visit!

rackburt · 04-20-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andiline

Great pics!

Thanks for sharing!

YEEEAAA, I finally figured out how to "multi-quote"!!
My goodness I am blushing to get a compliment on my pics from YOU!!!

I have looked at all your pics and I am totally in awe of your travels and photography!

Quote:

Originally Posted by pslucky

Thanks for the super pretty pictures. I love them.

Thanks so much! I've just gotten my 1st digital camera

and have no idea how to use it!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Susie Q Roo

Beautiful pictures and a great looking bunch of kids, too! Thanks for showing us.

Thankyou Susie! The kids are really a good group. They were so well behaved and didn't push the limits at all like I expected from kids that age!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doggiemom

Wonderful pictures!

Thanks for taking the time to share them with us!

Like Susie said...what a great looking group of kids!

Thanks Doggiemom (Linda, is it?)! Aren't they a good looking bunch of kids?!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rissask

Thanks so much!

I always wanted to see how that side looked- sand as white as snow.

Yes, I think we take for granted what is right here on the Gulf Coast. The beaches really are beautiful!

Quote:

Originally Posted by TAPPY

Love your pictures. I grew up not to far from Gulf Shores - makes me miss it !
I need to get to Bama this summer (and meet up with Tesla)

Thanks Tappy! I see you're in Louisiana, my next door neighbor! I lived in Baton Rouge for 6 years too!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tesla 573

Very nice!

....this is in my backyard......I live here!

Thanks Tesla! And congratulations on your Show today!!! I hope it went well! Please do post some of your work. I would love to see it!

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rackburt into ruins Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Way Down South But Not Far Enough Posts: 79	It's NO Playa, but... Pics from the other side of the Gulf... Mini Trip I just got back from a "mini trip" to Gulf Shores, AL and thought I would share a few pics of this Gulf Coast town. It's no Playa but it's the view from this side of the Gulf. My friend Melinda invited me to join her for a "free" trip to chaperone her nephew and 5 or 6 others on their Spring Break! Free??? gooood... Teenagers on Spring Break??? hmmmmm... OK!!! I'm a sucker for a free trip! Playing in the sand first morning love the colors I love watching these guys lots of great little shells to be found It's just not a beach day without a cold one... showing off I thought this one was going to join me for a cerveza! this took me back to our day at El Paraiso... almost... Not sure if this is unique to the gulf coast. Skimming! this little fellow was too cute and very curious of me snapping away Forgot to get the "toes" shot in the Roo; so better late than never! Almost cut them off! our view of the bay from the balcony LOVE these colorful adirondacks another shot of the bay a nice setup fun beachhouse colors I liked our metal fish The Spring Break '08 Crew! As we were leaving, I noticed more chairs had been added. I've got to get me some of these! Well, I hope you enjoyed my view of Gulf Shores, AL. The kids were great! Thank goodness!!! We were only there for the last part of their trip; but I think they had a great time! If anyone happens to be in this area, I highly recommend the restaurant Cosmos. It's in Orange Beach by The Wharf. Excellent meal and great atmosphere! I was really kicking myself for not taking my camera that night! Cool place! now if I can only finish my real trip report... __________________ Life is like a cold beer... It's always better with a friend! and what a Trip, indeed!

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Tesla 573 añejo Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: LA...Lower Ala Posts: 7,016	Very nice!....this is in my backyard......I live here!

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Andiline añejo Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Cologne, Germany Posts: 7,435	Great pics! Thanks for sharing!

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pslucky way into it Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 184	Thanks for the super pretty pictures. I love them.

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Susie Q Roo paradisiac Join Date: May 2003 Location: Q Roo Posts: 10,531	Beautiful pictures and a great looking bunch of kids, too! Thanks for showing us.

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Doggiemom Canine FANatic Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Humble, Texas Posts: 5,983	Wonderful pictures! Thanks for taking the time to share them with us! Like Susie said...what a great looking group of kids!

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Rissask Brit basher Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 18,418	Thanks so much! I always wanted to see how that side looked- sand as white as snow.

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jflattracker añejo Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Loveland,Co Posts: 11,355	Great pictures! Makes me want to come back for a visit!

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