Sucks to be in Miami These Days

[WellsstreetWanderer]

 I was in Miami the last time the temps dipped this low and it is not pleasant. My hotel, and many others, have no heat at all. So returning to a room in the low 50's is a drag. Restaurants have no heat either and sitting huddled  at your table being served by wait staff bundled and hooded is not conducive to a pleasant dining experience.
I then met a fellow alum who lived in the Keys for a couple days of drinking. Arrived down there to watch fish
spontaneously dying and floating to the surface having been euthanized by the frigid water temps.
Good times      worst part of whole  the experience was the Abergut he ordered for us

[Boozemon Barro]

Ok.

[MU82]

But at least you can catch Covid, so you have that going for you.

[tower912]

50's is shorts weather.   Says the old guy living in the upper Midwest.

[Uncle Rico]

I was in Miami the last time the temps dipped this low and it is not pleasant. My hotel, and many others, have no heat at all. So returning to a room in the low 50's is a drag. Restaurants have no heat either and sitting huddled  at your table being served by wait staff bundled and hooded is not conducive to a pleasant dining experience.
I then met a fellow alum who lived in the Keys for a couple days of drinking. Arrived down there to watch fish
spontaneously dying and floating to the surface having been euthanized by the frigid water temps.
Good times      worst part of whole  the experience was the Abergut he ordered for us

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[MuggsyB]

But at least you can catch Covid, so you have that going for you.

Are the California, New York, New J, Illinois, Penn, and Michigan c-19 numbers fake news?

[MU82]

Are the California, New York, New J, Illinois, Penn, and Michigan c-19 numbers fake news?

It was just a joke.

[warriorchick]

In Miami right this minute.

Folks from Wisconsin  are in shorts.

Folks from Florida are in parkas.  #soft

[Skatastrophy]

I'm going to start spending significant time in Miami for work but I've never been. If anyone wants to opine I'm all ears.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Watch out for raining iguanas!

[warriorchick]

Watch out for raining iguanas!

Greater threat than Covid

[4everwarriors]

I was in Miami the last time the temps dipped this low and it is not pleasant. My hotel, and many others, have no heat at all. So returning to a room in the low 50's is a drag. Restaurants have no heat either and sitting huddled  at your table being served by wait staff bundled and hooded is not conducive to a pleasant dining experience.
I then met a fellow alum who lived in the Keys for a couple days of drinking. Arrived down there to watch fish
spontaneously dying and floating to the surface having been euthanized by the frigid water temps.
Good times      worst part of whole  the experience was the Abergut he ordered for us

How are da broads, doe, hey?

[ATL MU Warrior]

I'm going to start spending significant time in Miami for work but I've never been. If anyone wants to opine I'm all ears.

I lived there for 8 years but have been gone for twice that. Happy to try to help if you have specific questions.

[pbiflyer]

I'm going to start spending significant time in Miami for work but I've never been. If anyone wants to opine I'm all ears.

Brickell area is nice. South Beach is mostly overrated. Don’t eat on Ocean, except for  dinner at Lario’s or lunch at the Clevelander. Lincoln Road mall is a good place to kill an afternoon, evening.  Mac’s Club Deuce is still one of the best dive bars in America.
The Wynwood district is interesting but don’t stray far.
Drink Cuban coffee or cafe con Leche served from a coffee shop window.

Edited to add. Yeah today was horrible. I had to wear closed toed shoes.

[pbiflyer]

Picture from Miami today.

[Skatastrophy]

Appreciate it folks. I'll know more this summer. All I know now is that my friends/partners down there live the yacht/supercar life. As a Midwesterner I feel a little out of my element.

[shoothoops]

Appreciate it folks. I'll know more this summer. All I know now is that my friends/partners down there live the yacht/supercar life. As a Midwesterner I feel a little out of my element.

I wouldn’t worry about that. There are a variety of areas and scenes in and near Miami. More specific questions when you have them would help make it easier to answer. Good luck.

[dgies9156]

In Miami right this minute.

Folks from Wisconsin  are in shorts.

Folks from Florida are in parkas.  #soft

Exactly!

When we replaced our A/C system seven years ago, we were asked if we wanted heat as part of the package. If you say no in Florida, you end up with space heaters.

It’s cool today but we found manatees in Satellite Beach and spent time watching them play, swim and even eat. They are magnificent animals and fun to watch.

We Floridians manage!

[pbiflyer]

Currently.

[pbiflyer]

Appreciate it folks. I'll know more this summer. All I know now is that my friends/partners down there live the yacht/supercar life. As a Midwesterner I feel a little out of my element.

We got your back. I will handle any yacht duties for ya!

[JWags85]

Exactly!

When we replaced our A/C system seven years ago, we were asked if we wanted heat as part of the package. If you say no in Florida, you end up with space heaters.

It’s cool today but we found manatees in Satellite Beach and spent time watching them play, swim and even eat. They are magnificent animals and fun to watch.

We Floridians manage!

My parents are on a channel in St Pete.  When we were down there for Christmas, there was a pod of dolphins that cruised in and were playing near the pier/dock, no more than 25-30 feet off shore, 5-10 feet from the dock.  Close enough that you could hear the "pffft" every time they surfaced.  It was a very cool.

But this week my mom texted a video of a Manatee cow and 2 calves vegging around the dock on her morning walk and I freaked out.  Ive been going to Florida 1-2 a year my entire life and only saw a wild manatee from a distance once.  Ive had bad luck I suppose/Naples wasn't a manatee haven.  Such cool unique creatures.  I'm about to canvas their neighborhood about sightings to get info and set up a post to make sure I get some interaction next time I'm down there 

[MuggsyB]

My parents are on a channel in St Pete.  When we were down there for Christmas, there was a pod of dolphins that cruised in and were playing near the pier/dock, no more than 25-30 feet off shore, 5-10 feet from the dock.  Close enough that you could hear the "pffft" every time they surfaced.  It was a very cool.


But this week my mom texted a video of a Manatee cow and 2 calves vegging around the dock on her morning walk and I freaked out.  Ive been going to Florida 1-2 a year my entire life and only saw a wild manatee from a distance once.  Ive had bad luck I suppose/Naples wasn't a manatee haven.  Such cool unique creatures.  I'm about to canvas their neighborhood about sightings to get info and set up a post to make sure I get some interaction next time I'm down there 

Manatees are SUPREMELY cool.  I was hoping to see one up close in the Keys but it just didn't happen.   We must protect this wonderful species. 

[real chili 83]

They are quite tasty roo.  👍

[rocket surgeon]

They are quite tasty roo.  👍

do you brine them chili or do you have any special manatee rubs?  remember this is a pg site so careful with your references to your special manatee rubs

[real chili 83]

do you brine them chili or do you have any special manatee rubs?  remember this is a pg site so careful with your references to your special manatee rubs

It depends on where you prop them.  Head shot, no brine. Gut shot, definitely brine.

[4everwarriors]

Eye prefer Ladyatees myself. Basically, koat 'em in Mazola and enjoy, hey?

[dgies9156]

But this week my mom texted a video of a Manatee cow and 2 calves vegging around the dock on her morning walk and I freaked out.  Ive been going to Florida 1-2 a year my entire life and only saw a wild manatee from a distance once.  Ive had bad luck I suppose/Naples wasn't a manatee haven.  Such cool unique creatures.  I'm about to canvas their neighborhood about sightings to get info and set up a post to make sure I get some interaction next time I'm down there 

We found about 200 of them in a shallow channel north of Melbourne. They are in the Indian River and tend to go inland when it gets really cold to stay warm. The water they were in was about as deep as an average bath tub.

We have seen them a couple of times before in the Indian River as we kayaked or otherwise boated. Never like this.

As a side note, manatees are having a real problem in Florida. The sea grass they eat has been depleted and they are dying. The State Department of Fish and Wildlife is dumping large quantities of lettuce at strategic locations this year to keep manatees from starving to death. Our government is only beginning to deal with the factors that have led to the seagrasa depletion, most of which relates to phosphates used in farming.

[real chili 83]

Draining the swamp is a huge mistake.

[Skatastrophy]

Draining the swamp is a huge mistake.

Agreed, protect our nation's wetlands.

[pbiflyer]

Today’s weather forecast here.

[Newsdreams]

They are quite tasty roo.  👍

They're the go to bacon in the Caribbean.

[MuggsyB]

It depends on where you prop them.  Head shot, no brine. Gut shot, definitely brine.

This is completely and utterly unacceptable.  These are endangered animals.  WTH?

[real chili 83]

It’s funny, when you aim for them, they usually scoot out of the way. If you pretend to be looking the other way, your odds go up.

[MuggsyB]

It’s funny, when you aim for them, they usually scoot out of the way. If you pretend to be looking the other way, your odds go up.

Why would you attack them?  They're herbivores. They just submerge themselves and relax in the water while pondering the mystery of life.  They are 100% innocent and are simply a bit heavy and unusual looking.  I'm shocked you would make jokes and mock their existence.  If they wanted to they could flatten kayakers but they hold no ill will towards respectful humans.  I think you should apologize.

[dgies9156]

You are assuming, of course, that manatees have the gift of reason and human emotions. This personification of a charming but otherwise dumb, by human standards, animal is not supported by any scientific literature.

That said, Manatees are awfully fatty and high iin cholesterol. Few people would want to eat them.

[GooooMarquette]

Manatees are herbivores…so who is here to defend the poor sea grasses?

#protecttheseagrass

[MuggsyB]

You are assuming, of course, that manatees have the gift of reason and human emotions. This personification of a charming but otherwise dumb, by human standards, animal is not supported by any scientific literature.

That said, Manatees are awfully fatty and high iin cholesterol. Few people would want to eat them.

Marine mammals are highly intelligent and have complex emotional structures.

[real chili 83]

Marine mammals are highly intelligent and have complex emotional structures.

I agree with you.  They are sneaky smart. If you aim for them, they make eye contact with you to distract you.

Very clever that way.

[MuggsyB]

I agree with you.  They are sneaky smart. If you aim for them, they make eye contact with you to distract you.

Very clever that way.

This upsets me greatly.  These are animals protected by law.  Leave them be and let them chill in the water.

[Newsdreams]

Why would you attack them?  They're herbivores. They just submerge themselves and relax in the water while pondering the mystery of life.  They are 100% innocent and are simply a bit heavy and unusual looking.  I'm shocked you would make jokes and mock their existence.  If they wanted to they could flatten kayakers but they hold no ill will towards respectful humans.  I think you should apologize.

That is why we mostly don't use kayaks here. We just run them over with our yachts. Just make sure to go easy on the propeller or you make a mess and can't eat them.

[MuggsyB]

Why do some of you wish for a manatee genocide?  This is outrageous.

[warriorchick]

In Nassau today. I'm not saying that they are glad to have the tourists back (especially on a "cold" day) but Glow and I got a standing ovation from the bartenders and servers when we walked into the beach bar we are currently drinking at.

[MuggsyB]

In Nassau today. I'm not saying that they are glad to have the tourists back (especially on a "cold" day) but Glow and I got a standing ovation from the bartenders and servers when we walked into the beach bar we are currently drinking at.

Nice!  I thank you for the Bushwacker recommendation in the Keys.  That's a tremendous cocktail.

[dgies9156]

Brother Mugs,

No such thing as manatee genocide. In fact, the Florida manatee is better protected than most people are, given the state’s gun culture and Stand Your Ground law.

[warriorchick]

Brother Mugs,

No such thing as manatee genocide. In fact, the Florida manatee is better protected than most people are, given the state’s gun culture and Stand Your Ground law.

Be careful. I have heard most of those manatees are packing.

[real chili 83]

Nice!  I thank you for the Bushwacker recommendation in the Keys.  That's a tremendous cocktail.

Hey now.

[warriorchick]

Hey now.

Yep. I didn't recommend the Bushwacker. I recommended the Bud & Mary's fishing excursion.

And Lorelei's.

[dgies9156]

Be careful. I have heard most of those manatees are packing.

But if they were packing heat right now, it is so cold they would be snuggling it for warmth.

[Newsdreams]

Be careful. I have heard most of those manatees are packing.

Yes, that is why we don't do spearfishing when hunting them. Bastards alter their weapons into fully automatic.

[MuggsyB]

Yep. I didn't recommend the Bushwacker. I recommended the Bud & Mary's fishing excursion.

And Lorelei's.

I had an outstanding fishing trip in Big Pine.  Lorelei’s was alright.  Lazy Days on the Ocean side was better imo.

[4everwarriors]

Itz a jungle in da ocean, aina?

[Newsdreams]

Itz a jungle in da ocean, aina?

Thank god there is Aquaman

[warriorchick]

I had an outstanding fishing trip in Big Pine.  Lorelei’s was alright.  Lazy Days on the Ocean side was better imo.

Lazy Days is where you go after your Bud & Mary's excursion to cook your catch. It's all good.

[real chili 83]

Lazy Days is where you go after your Bud & Mary's excursion to cook your catch. It's all good.

Bud and Mary’s has a good manatee sandwich.

[pbiflyer]

Yep. I didn't recommend the Bushwacker. I recommended the Bud & Mary's fishing excursion.

And Lorelei's.

Lorelei’s is the home of the original bushwhacker

[MuggsyB]

Lorelei’s is the home of the original bushwhacker

Ya....but wasn't it invented in the Virgin Islands.  Ty again pbiflyer.  I'm generally a beer guy.

[warriorchick]

Ya....but wasn't it invented in the Virgin Islands.  Ty again pbiflyer.  I'm generally a beer guy.

So I am done giving you recommendations, you ungrateful bastard.

[MuggsyB]

So I am done giving you recommendations, you ungrateful bastard.

Ha!!  I do appreciate you and your suggestions!  I just forget things.  Getting old.

[Newsdreams]

Ha!!  I do appreciate you and your suggestions!  I just forget things.  Getting old.

How old are you?

[MuggsyB]

How old are you?

38... but I'm kind of old for my age at times.  My memory seems to be outta whack or it's perhaps anxiety.

[pbiflyer]

Current status

[Newsdreams]

38... but I'm kind of old for my age at times.  My memory seems to be outta whack or it's perhaps anxiety.

I'm 60 and I don't think I'm old. You're close to my oldest age LOL.

[4everwarriors]

Sew ur like Jockster snd Smithy, den, hey?

[GooooMarquette]

Anyone here try manatee fritters? Awesome with a nice spicy sauce!

[WellsstreetWanderer]

do you brine them chili or do you have any special manatee rubs?  remember this is a pg site so careful with your references to your special manatee rubs

  I'd Smoke That

[Dr. Blackheart]

Anyone here try manatee fritters? Awesome with a nice spicy sauce!

Tastes like chicken

[ZiggysFryBoy]

Anyone try everglades oysters?