Mobile Realtoreality

In my last editorial posting, (Mobile - City of Continual Complacency), I likened Mobile to a city where the natives are content with the way things have always been. And that's not to say it's a bad thing.

But on a more positive note -- Mobile as it is today has plenty to offer on the social scene-- the arts, Mardi Gras, street parties, Bayfest, Azalea Trail Run, Chili Cook-off, Beerfest, fishing rodeos and other festivals galore. There's always plenty to do.

In today's Press-Register a brief article provides an inside look at street parties in Mobile. Street parties are popular usually during the Spring  but sometimes held in the Fall. The article focuses on Beverly Court  - Birth- al.com, but the planning and logistics are basically the same for all street parties in midtown Mobile.

I remember moving to Upper South Georgia Avenue in Mobile 5 years ago. The weekend following our move was the annual USG affair. Unfortunately since we had just moved onto the street and not settled in, we were unable to participate other than as guests. And unfortunately, I wasn't even able to attend having planned a business trip that took me out of town for the weekend. But since that time, we have participated whenever the neighbors have agreed to hold a party. It's a neighbor bonding experience to a degree. And it's definitely something friends look forward to an invitation to attend.

So while there are plenty of issues to complain about in Mobile -- no one can complain there's nothing to do.

To see a partial listing of events occuring in Mobile, see Calendar of Events on the Mobile Bay Convention and Visitors Bureau web site.