It has begun.....

[willie d]

...spring break that is.

The crowds were pretty decent today. The water is still too cold though. I think I saw a dozen people (at the most) in the water.

I did the usual 10 a.m. - 4.p.m. tour.

Finds straight from the pouch.


31 coins= $1.78

 

[Diver_Down]

What is that blue felt disk? I have found 2 of those myself, and I have no idea what they are or what they would be used for. Thanks.

 

[willie d]

What is that blue felt disk? I have found 2 of those myself, and I have no idea what they are or what they would be used for. Thanks.

They are sewn into the corners of beach blankets to keep them in place when it is windy. I've found a few over the years.

 

[Gator-Flea]

Good start!! I plan to come down the last of May & first of June!!

 

[willie d]

Good start!! I plan to come down the last of May & first of June!!

Thanks.

 

[Diver_Down]

What is that blue felt disk? I have found 2 of those myself, and I have no idea what they are or what they would be used for. Thanks.

They are sewn into the corners of beach blankets to keep them in place when it is windy. I've found a few over the years.

Really? It seems like a poor choice for a weight being that it is a steel disk that rusts. The felt glued on the surfaces doesn't seem like much of a cushion from the material. I would think a small pouch of lead shot sewn into the corners would be more appropriate. Thanks for the reply, I'm just skeptical of the practicality of such a use. Anyone else have any ideas?

 

[davest]

yes, I have an idea. ...........................................we bring back all those Cannon Towel manufacturing plants that also made blankets and have American workers make blankets with ceramic shot in each corner to weight them down instead of buying that cheap chinese made crap that is everywhere we turn.

How's that sound?

Oh, btw, it was kinda cold in the water today at SPB FL

 

[Silver Surfer]

What beach did ya hit??
I am waiting for a stretch of warmer days (if they come) and then will probably hit St. Pete area and also Ft. Myers beach at least once too...
I imagine Clearwater beach gets a pretty big college crowd for spring break also...
Keep us posted!

SS

 

[willie d]

What beach did ya hit??
I am waiting for a stretch of warmer days (if they come) and then will probably hit St. Pete area and also Ft. Myers beach at least once too...
I imagine Clearwater beach gets a pretty big college crowd for spring break also...
Keep us posted!

SS

I hunt Clearwater Beach.

 

[Silver Surfer]

What beach did ya hit??
I am waiting for a stretch of warmer days (if they come) and then will probably hit St. Pete area and also Ft. Myers beach at least once too...
I imagine Clearwater beach gets a pretty big college crowd for spring break also...
Keep us posted!

SS

I hunt Clearwater Beach.

OMG, and that is all you found? I was thinking of going over there, I had heard that it is where all the rich brats hang out (Linda and Brooke Hogan supposedly do)... It must get hit by a lot of other MD'ers, no?

When to the Spring Breakers end their vacations, do you know?

SS

 

[extractor]

What is that blue felt disk? I have found 2 of those myself, and I have no idea what they are or what they would be used for. Thanks.

They are sewn into the corners of beach blankets to keep them in place when it is windy. I've found a few over the years.

Thanks I wondered that my self.

 

[willie d]

What beach did ya hit??
I am waiting for a stretch of warmer days (if they come) and then will probably hit St. Pete area and also Ft. Myers beach at least once too...
I imagine Clearwater beach gets a pretty big college crowd for spring break also...
Keep us posted!

SS

I hunt Clearwater Beach.

OMG, and that is all you found? I was thinking of going over there, I had heard that it is where all the rich brats hang out (Linda and Brooke Hogan supposedly do)... It must get hit by a lot of other MD'ers, no?

When to the Spring Breakers end their vacations, do you know?

SS

Yep, that's all I found.

I'm not sure about the rich brat thing.

It is heavily hunted, between the folks that hunt it every day, the snowbirds w/detectors and people who hunt it once a week (like me).

Between spring break and March madness, it should end mid-late April I think.

 

[willie d]

What is that blue felt disk? I have found 2 of those myself, and I have no idea what they are or what they would be used for. Thanks.

They are sewn into the corners of beach blankets to keep them in place when it is windy. I've found a few over the years.

Thanks I wondered that my self.

Your welcome.

 

[bootybay]

hey Willie,
not a bad start for sure...

 

[willie d]

hey Willie,
not a bad start for sure...

Thanks Bootybay.

Things should start picking up here pretty soon.