Okay, BishopArc just rolled in and is setting up so I'll post while we give him and DW some space while they get things in position.
We left this morning about 830am and arrived in Gulf Shores a little after 130pm. Yep it's a major holiday weekend starting up judging the traffic backed up at the beach exit on I65 for Gulf Shores.
This was exit 38 southbound on I65 at Bay Minette. The exit off I10 by Buc-ees was backed up for 1.5 miles. Sheesh.
Towing over the bridge in GS next to Lulu's restaurant, our intention was to head to the Original Oyster House and do take-out if necessary/crowded. DW and DD are travelling with me and today was DD's birthday so she chose Oyster House. They seated us at a table (every other table filled). No operating salad bar but the same delicious food.
DD ordered off the dinner menu to get her favorite, Shrimp and Grits.
Not included in the pic are the red beans/rice and fries (with ranch dipping sauce). This was $18.
DW got Fried Green Tomatoes drizzled with a Shrimp Ya Ya sauce with cheesy grits and side salad at $12.
I got the grilled catch of the day (triggerfish) with red beans/rice and fries flavored with my favorite condiment, Tabasco. Also $12.
We set up on #5 which is over one spot from my traditional DISMeet site (#4). #5 is actually my favorite is all of Gulf State Park because it's on Live Oak across the road from the lake and has huge trees shading it pretty much all day. I think this is my third stay in it over the decades.
The Park is full as you would expect on a holiday weekend to start the summer.
We made a Wal-Mart run for groceries and noticed that the yellow and purple surf flags were flying on the beach (yellow for moderate surf conditions, purple for "marine life" which usually means jellies). After getting back and restocking, BishopArc showed up about 545pm. We campers love to watch new arrivers back into their sites.
DW was out spotting him as he backed in.
Very disappointing though, he nailed the spot very quickly. No drama, no reality tv moments. Oh well....
Here for a week. Not much in the way of planning. Puzzles, food, bike rides, beach time, naps, sunrise, posting, then wash/rinse/dry/repeat.
My kinda vacation. Very opposite from Disney.
Bama Ed
PS - yep, yella flies are out and so is my red solo cup.