FTJ, Entry 58: It Must Be Destin - y

Tomorrow we are moving a few miles west on the Panhandle, to Miramar Beach, part of Destin, FL. The campground, Camping on the Gulf, costs a bloody fortune compared to where we have been in this area so far, and frankly, other than being directly on the beach, does not seem worth it. But we will be happy to be beachside, regardless.

So far the weather has been erratic during our stay here at Topsail. Yesterday, it was glorious. This morning, it was glorious again. This afternoon, cloudy, cool, and threatening rain. The rest of the week is supposed to be nice - in the 70s and sunny. We are NOT complaining.

We took a couple of photos down near where we will be staying next -- Miramar Beach. Not too shabby.

 

Of course, I also have to include an oddity or two from our travels whenever possible. Note the truck below, spotted by my eagle-eyed Republican husband. It is called an "INFIDEL," as you can see on the bottom left side of the tailgate.  Hmm - I am not familiar with that model, are you? And check out the lovely and elegant tow hitch decoration. Yuck. 

For my part, I have to point out the irony: The truck is parked in a Walmart lot and the bumper sticker says "Got Patriotism...Buy American."  

Yeah? Well, tell that to Walmart, buddy!  Hypocrite.

Then there is this oddity parked along Highway 98. Ah yes, the pickup limo! Just perfect for the big ol' redneck wedding party. Yee hah!

Finally, we were somewhat awestruck by the massive Bass Pro Shop here in Destin. As impressive as it is, though, Beau cannot wait to visit its competitor, Cabela's, while we are on the road. I doubt there will be much difference between them, but that is more his schtick. 

The facade of the imposing Bass Pro retail store.

(A quick aside that has nothing to do with this blog and is relevant only to the mention of Cabela's -- I used to know the founder/owner, Dick Cabela, quite well in the late 1990s when I was the editor of Catalog Age magazine. Quite a character! Ah, the bad old days of high stress and 50+ hour work weeks. Not missing any of that!)

Beau as shark bait outside Bass Pro.

All our best.

Tanks, Panky