seacrestkristi
Beach Fanatic
yeah do it, do it, scooterbug, 
cannonballs! I too have wondered about my red toenails and have taken it off cuz of that reason but the little fish just keep on kissin' anyhow 
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shark sighting
- Thread starter Smiling JOe
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yeah do it, do it, scooterbug, cannonballs! I too have wondered about my red toenails and have taken it off cuz of that reason but the little fish just keep on kissin' anyhow 
scooterbug44
SoWal Expert
I always do cannonballs whenever possible! It comes from a childhood full of cold lakes/rivers and early morning swim practices in unheated outdoor pools! Best way to get the shock of cold water over with 
. Plus they're so funn!
. Plus they're so funn!
Smiling JOe
SoWal Expert
None whatsoever. Think about the shrimp on the end of the hook when it is tossed out into the water. (cannonball!) The sharks are attracted to loud splashing sounds. "dinner time!"
I have been in our gulf my whole life....let's just say, I've been around a while and I'm at the beach most weekends for the last seven years. This is the first time I've ever seen that. This is the first time I've ever seen a shark in our gulf. Once when I was on Coco Beach (on the Atlantic side of our state) in 1973 there were some grayt big sharks there and the life guards kept making us get out of the water....but I've never seen them here. I'll be back in the gulf, I'll just be aware of my surrounding and will outrun/outswim gooffer!
BB - Afunn told me about these sharks at watersound beach. and I was amazed to hear this because just about one week before, I was out on that very beach (in front of the club) with girlfriends and kids. My girlfriend told me the very same story - dozens of sharks chasing bait fish - just the day before - around 4pm. wonder if there is something about that spot? I would love to see that.
I do love the beach, but I can swim in a pool. its not just sharks. I don't like swimming with sea creatures in general, as gorgeous and incredible as they are... I have seen sharks a few times, but have heard quite a few local stories that just make my hair stand up like a shark fin on my head.
scooterbug44
SoWal Expert
None whatsoever. Think about the shrimp on the end of the hook when it is tossed out into the water. (cannonball!) The sharks are attracted to loud splashing sounds. "dinner time!"
Phooey! Guess I'll just stick to my method of being closer to the shore/boat than the others. Don't think I can break that cannonball habit.
Cheering472
SoWal Insider
Tootsie I couldn't agree more. I like the beach, but if I want to swim it's in the pool.
Smiling JOe
SoWal Expert
I think I outgrew pools. Too many chemicals which damage the skin.
Jdarg
SoWal Expert
I agree. This is the first summer that Kate has sun streaked blond hair instead of bright lime green from chlorine.
Cheering472
SoWal Insider
True enough. Sharks-chemicals...so many ways to get hurt.
NoHall
hmmmm......can't remember
I agree. This is the first summer that Kate has sun streaked blond hair instead of bright lime green from chlorine.
Last time I was down I went to a pool that was salt water instead of chlorine--my first time in one of those! Very cool.
But then we went somewhere else and swam in a chlorine pool. Got kind of cracked up at Hop--he said that he likes chlorine. Said it just felt "clearer." (Of course, he spent the first 18 years of his life marinating in chlorine.)
I think I'll swim in anything that doesn't kill me instantly...
(Which brings us back to the topic at hand?)