I am on the fence. I like hanging out on the beach but large groups of people in a relatively small area, especially drunk and stupid bother me tremendously. I would want to be in/at the house during the day then venture out when the crowds dissipate. I will have to think this over.
I agree with Charlie. The craziness during the day on the beach would drive me crazy, so having a house to park and relax at would be awesome. Im in for this.
This definitely might be something Ashten and I are interested it and next year will be a lot better for us as far as going wheeling/Jeep trips.
I also agree with Charlie as well though too.
The Craziness on the beach is exactly why I'm thinking a condo with the WAL crew would be awesome. I can only handle the GTW crowds and craziness for so long before it starts to "harsh my mellow" and an escape would be nice...
Nate: Depending on how the dates work out, If you guys want to come down a day early, or stay an extra night, you guys are welcome to stay with us.
Are you thinking of a condo or house ON the beach or close to the seawall? We rented a house a couple summers ago with a group of friends. Probably built a hundred years ago. It was awesome. But they had a pool and that was nice to have since we didn't always want to be at the beach. Something to consider.
I was thinking something just south of the washout, like the link in my first post about it. This way, Bottoms Up Jeepers brings a DJ booth and they have a dance party that rolls on into the night, I feel this location is far enough from the washout to avoid the MAJORITY of nighttime shenanigans, have our own place for a fire/night time hang out. Yet still close enough to walk/drive over to enjoy the music & dance.
I'd be interested if we can make the schedule work. Just reiterating what Charlie and Mike said about it being wild down there.
We drove down this year, and while the main stretch was busy and wild, we were able to drive down a bit either way(either past the wash out, or back towards high island) and find a calmer spot to sit, relax and let the dogs run and play.
Yep, This is basically a requirement if the dogs come.
Last year, (GTW 2015) I brought my pup, and it was fine during the morning, but towards the afternoon/evening time, people starting getting drunk... now Lexi is a GREAT dog, but she is definately a protector, and drunk "unpredictable" strangers on the beach where NOT her friend to say the least... she was not having ANY of it. So this year (Back in may) we left her at home, and headed to GTW around 2pm, and came back home that same night.
this place is a little further down the beach and is pet friendly!! :thumb:
https://www.vrbo.com/791935
Mike, that looks awesome!
BOTH you're jeeps are looking awesome! I'm getting Jealous. maybe its time to spend some money.... :brows:
EDIT: It looks like GTW will be the weekend of the 20th
http://www.allthingsjeep.com/go-topless-day.html