AJ, sorry the beaches are still messed up in Destin. I'm sure the locals are working their buns off to get it cleaned up as fast as possible... in the meantime, since you're here... take a drive over to PC Beach and stick your toes in the sand... it's not as pristine as it was this time last week, but it's pretty, and, if it rains on you, you can still grab a waterfront table at Schooners and have a cold one and watch the waves roll in... check out the live cams at Schooners and you can see the beach: www.schooners.com

It's BEAUTIFUL here in PC today, and the weekend forecast is for only occasional isolated thunderstorms - same as EVERY day on the coast... should be a pretty weekend... especially right on the beach where the coastal winds push back the clouds.

By the way, the Bay over here is clear and beautiful... perfect for fishing! The fish are biting like crazy.. rent a boat and go fishing! Lots to do... and good eatin' in the restaurants!

So, don't despair!