Comments on: Plans Underway To Pave Popular Route Across Perdido River To Alabama

By: megan

megan — Sat, 14 Sep 2013 02:53:22 +0000

Thank you to all of the people that had so many nice respectable things to say about my grandfather. I’m not involved in the politics of this at all and furthermore had nothing to do with this decision or the decisions made for the heir property. This is the way we would drive to see him growing up as we lived in Baldwin County. So many memories, again thanks for the respectable feelings you all have for him. My Paw Paw is greatly missed!

By: 429SCJ

429SCJ — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 14:52:26 +0000

I pay my boat hull and trailer fee$, my management pass, ccp, fishing/hunting liscense.

I launch from FWA or private launchs. I don’t cause trouble, property damage or leave my trash. I respect private property. I go up the river, I go down the river. I observe Navigation regulations and craft requirments. I show courtesy to canoers and tubers.

If you have a problem with it beyond that, you had better take it up with the Lord.

By: Janice Parker

Janice Parker — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 23:06:15 +0000

The only acess to Perdido River north of there is a landing called 3-runs. Same thing happened to the people up here. We had outsiders come in and trash the place. The owners told us to have acess we had to organize ourselves and lease the property. Lots of strict rules are necessary. We provide our own insurance out of our dues and with what was left, picnic tables and grills were purchased. It has a locked gate and only members have keys. We may bring guests. Works our well for the locals. The people of Barrineau Park and Molino can do the same thing. If you can get no co-operation on the Florida side, then Alabama is another option. I hope you can work this out. I, for one, am glad they're paving the road. It's going to change options for you guys a lot more than you think. Go on-line to River laws and READ! Janice Parker

By: First Time

First Time — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 14:30:33 +0000

Access to that area has been open and closed multiple times. I remember launching the boat there with my Dad for years. However, the “trash” kept leaving their trash. There was times that you would find beer bottle with the bottoms broke off and stuck neck down in the sand. The majority of people that used it…took care of it. But it only takes a select few to ruin it for all. Along time ago Merwin closed off the river access and some punks burned down one of his barns in spite. As much as I wish there was access for the public…I can understand the Estates stance in NOT allowing people to access their property. If you want a public access, go visit the new Management area down Jacks Branch.

By: Just my opinion

Just my opinion — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 14:16:51 +0000

I’m confused Jeff, why should there be public access to private property? The waterway might be public but the access to it is not. This means yes you can swim, tube, canoe, or boat down and up the river but it does not mean you can stop on any peice of land you choose. I might be wrong but the estate owns the Florida side of that property, the road is a private road that the govt has a right of way through to the Alabama side. Maybe if in the past 30 yrs the now adults who used this as a swimming hole hadn’t trashed the area and disrespected the property and owner, it might be open to all to swim. It only takes one bad apple, . . .

By: First Time

First Time — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 14:13:15 +0000

@Mr.B – I worked for Mr. Barrineau for years myself so I have a pretty good idea of who you might be….as there wasn’t many that had the privelage of working for Merwin. Unfortunately we seen first hand how much (little) this “family” helped the Estate and Merwin while he was alinve. Now that he’s gone they’ve let the place go to hell. The barns, equipment, everything looks horrible. God forbid you ask them for access to the sand bar.

By: 429SCJ

429SCJ — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 11:26:50 +0000

I learned to swimn there in the summer of 66. I camped there for about a week when I retired in the spring 99.

This was a nice place to go and enjoy the water until the people outside the area started arriving, breaking beer bottles, strewing trash.

By: scs

scs — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 03:42:26 +0000

Glad to see this! Couldnt have said it better myself mrb & first time.. You guys are dead on with those comments..

By: Jeff Etheridge

Jeff Etheridge — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 03:31:36 +0000

Somehow this area needs to be made into a public access area. I’m sorry for the Barrineau Estate but no one “owns” access to a public waterway that spans counties and states.

We need a public park built for the people at this location with access for all citizens.

And for all you who want to jive about “private property”–my family has lived up here for over 40 years and I remember the good old days too.

We need a park at the bridge.

By: JSCS

JSCS — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 20:23:04 +0000

Thank you, Mr. Barry. This will be very welcome to many people who travel it frequently. We have been waiting for someone to do something and this is the best news we will hear today.