Tomorrow, I’m heading off for the Gulf Coast of Florida for a little R&R for the Labor Day weekend.  This is our annual trip (the 10th) that GR and I take with my uncle (G-Money) and aunt (Jude), along with Jude’s sister (KT) and her husband, Mr. Sandman.  For the past 9 years, we’ve been staying in the same tiny, outdated condo, but this year we’ve decided to open our wallets a bit wider and try a new fancy-pants place.  This one has indoor plumbing and everything!  We’re so excited.

So, in spite of the looming Hurricane Gustav, we’re taking our chances and heading down to Fort Walton Beach, Florida to soak up the sun.  Or hurricane force winds, whichever the case may be. 

Regardless, here’s 13 things that Lulu may or may not be doing while on vacation.

1. Avoiding Hurricane Gustav.

2. Sun-bathing on the sunny beaches of Fort Walton Beach.

3. Enjoying our new condo digs.

4. Making this Creamy Mexican Dip in our new condo digs.  It’s a Weight Watchers recipe, so that means I can eat the entire batch.

5. Take the Southern Star Dolphin Cruise.  And hopefully not get whisked away by the hurricane-induced tidal waves.

6. Visit the Gulfarium. For 10 years we’ve been threatening to visit this place.  This may, in fact, be the year.

7. Eat at McGuire’s Irish Pub.  If you ever go, order the Hickory Smoked Prime Rib. You won’t be sorry.

8. Eat at High Tide Restaurant and Oyster Bar.  Definitely looks like a dive, but they have the best raw oysters on Okaloosa Island!

9. Eat at Old Bay Steamer.  Apparently, you’re not allowed on Okaloosa Island unless you have eaten there at least once.

10.Totally kick GR’s ass in putt-putt.  I’ll have the hurricane force winds on my side.

11.Single-handedly eat an entire key lime pie from Juana’s (the best key lime pie…in the world!).

12. Read The Way Life Should Be, given to me by my new blogging friend, Salena at The Daily Rant.    

13. At some point, shop at Alvin’s Island for cheap souvenirs.  It’s a tacky tradition.  I might even get a henna tattoo.  Or not.

So, that’s pretty much our plans unless we’re forcefully evacuated.

Have a great Labor Day weekend, y’all!

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