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(vanity) Anyone ever been to Ft Walton beach in Florida?

Posted on 06/21/2003 10:43:30 PM PDT by stuck_in_new_orleans

Were thinking of going, someone said a place called "Conquestador Suites" was cheap and on the beach and towards a less-noisy end of the beach.

Anyone been to or live in Ft Walton?


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1 posted on 06/21/2003 10:43:30 PM PDT by stuck_in_new_orleans
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To: stuck_in_new_orleans
Don't forget to go to the "John Boy" Pier.......
2 posted on 06/21/2003 10:44:25 PM PDT by cmsgop (Has anyone seen my Schwab ?)
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To: cmsgop
Goodnight, cmsgop
3 posted on 06/21/2003 10:45:16 PM PDT by hole_n_one
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To: stuck_in_new_orleans
Haven't been in several years. As i recall it was nice. Caters to a young-ish crowd and I'd avoid during Spring Break and other holidays. It's next to Eglin AFB...the NCO club there has the nicest beach along that part of the coast, IMHO.
4 posted on 06/21/2003 10:47:27 PM PDT by kms61
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To: stuck_in_new_orleans
I've been there (was stationed in Pensacola years ago and FWB was a favorite retreat). Never been to the "Conquestador Suites" though - sorry. Now, if you want to ask me about a certain club near Corry Station that I got thrown out of, repeatedly ...
5 posted on 06/21/2003 10:52:04 PM PDT by strela ("Each of us can find a maggot in our past which will happily devour our futures." Horatio Hornblower)
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To: stuck_in_new_orleans; capt. norm
Paging a semi-local...paging a semi-local...
6 posted on 06/21/2003 11:06:29 PM PDT by Dakotabound (yes, yes, I really want to GO there...)
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To: stuck_in_new_orleans
Been there, and Destin. Great beaches, beautiful water if no seaweed. There is a breeze on the beach most all of the time, but hot as hell once you get 20 yards from the beach (I swear there is a wall that stops the wind but I never could find it). Lots of military planes buzzing around all day if you are into that. Pay heed to any surf warnings; the Pensacola area has already had something like 6 or 7 drownings this year (people ignoring heavy surf warnings). I hope you have a good time; I'm going to the Cajun Rivera (Grand Isle) in two weeks for a week; all specs and reds beware, I have a hook with your names on it!!!
7 posted on 06/21/2003 11:26:26 PM PDT by Atchafalaya
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To: strela
Is Trader John's still in P'cola?
8 posted on 06/21/2003 11:34:49 PM PDT by dixiechick2000 (Has anyone seen my tagline? It's around here somewhere...)
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To: dixiechick2000
It was when I was there last (1980). I hung out at The Barrels myself, near Corry.
9 posted on 06/21/2003 11:37:43 PM PDT by strela ("Each of us can find a maggot in our past which will happily devour our futures." Horatio Hornblower)
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To: stuck_in_new_orleans
The Miracle Strip (Alabama down to Panama City) has the most beautiful beaches in the country. That area has some of the best food you'd ever want to eat, and the nicest people you'd ever want to meet.

It's the Redneck Riviera...

I didn't mention the fishing...es muy grande!

10 posted on 06/21/2003 11:39:46 PM PDT by dixiechick2000 (Has anyone seen my tagline? It's around here somewhere...)
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To: strela
Thanks! I know some fools that were thrown out of there...almost nightly! heheh

Did you ever eat at the Oyster Bar, just of P/cola Naval Air Station?

11 posted on 06/21/2003 11:41:31 PM PDT by dixiechick2000 (Has anyone seen my tagline? It's around here somewhere...)
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To: dixiechick2000
I know some fools that were thrown out of there...almost nightly!

(raises hand) ... Well, not exactly nightly ;)

Never got over to NAS-side much. I did get over to Mobile sometimes, to buy fireworks.

12 posted on 06/21/2003 11:43:20 PM PDT by strela ("Each of us can find a maggot in our past which will happily devour our futures." Horatio Hornblower)
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To: strela
That's a wonderful part of the country. Hubby was stationed at NAS P'cola 3 times, but all within a short period of time.

He was one of the fools, but that was when he was pre-hubby.;o)

You were stationed at Corry?

13 posted on 06/21/2003 11:50:29 PM PDT by dixiechick2000 (Has anyone seen my tagline? It's around here somewhere...)
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To: dixiechick2000
Yes, Navy crypto A (basic) and two C (specialty) schools. First in '78 then again for a short time in '80 and '84. I didn't think much of the area because I didn't get to see much of it (not much free time for students in the advanced schools) and didn't have a car when I was there, so I didn't get very far afield even when I did get out of there.
14 posted on 06/21/2003 11:56:02 PM PDT by strela ("Each of us can find a maggot in our past which will happily devour our futures." Horatio Hornblower)
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To: strela
It's too bad that you didn't get to visit more of the area. However, considering the fact that you had to study a lot for those schools (from the things I've heard, they are tough), and you didn't have a car, it's understandable that you didn't think much of it. They don't seem to build military bases close to five star resorts.
15 posted on 06/22/2003 12:17:25 AM PDT by dixiechick2000 (Has anyone seen my tagline? It's around here somewhere...)
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To: strela
Lord...The Barrels....I hit that in 74/75....drink anything all legal at 21....and Flori-Bama...still there.
16 posted on 06/22/2003 12:23:33 AM PDT by wardaddy (I was born my Papa's son....when I hit the ground I was on the run.....)
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To: dixiechick2000
I'll give them the beaches, but not the best food, no way!
17 posted on 06/22/2003 12:23:34 AM PDT by Atchafalaya
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To: Atchafalaya
Given your screen name, I would be disappointed if you said anything else. ;o)
18 posted on 06/22/2003 12:25:18 AM PDT by dixiechick2000 (Has anyone seen my tagline? It's around here somewhere...)
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To: stuck_in_new_orleans
I love the whole coastal area of the panhandle. But, then again, I guess I'm partial...

I'm from Mississippi, and spent a lot of time there when I was growing up. I went back to Panama City in '96, and wasn't impressed. But Ft. Walton and Destin have really made a name for themselves. Also, if you do go to that area, there's a quaint little town, Seaside, that's a must see. The last time I was there, the beach at Ft. Stewart was ranked the best beach in the country.

I don't mean to do a whole Chamber of Commerce thing on ya'. I wish I knew your criteria.

19 posted on 06/22/2003 12:27:37 AM PDT by dixiechick2000 (Has anyone seen my tagline? It's around here somewhere...)
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To: stuck_in_new_orleans; BeachBelle
Ping to my friend BeachBelle.
20 posted on 06/22/2003 12:29:45 AM PDT by DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet (There_are_no_spaces_in_my_life.)
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