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
Ok.
But at least you can catch Covid, so you have that going for you.
50's is shorts weather. Says the old guy living in the upper Midwest.
Quote from: WellsstreetWanderer on January 29, 2022, 12:34:00 PM
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
69
Quote from: MU82 on January 29, 2022, 12:48:46 PM
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?
Quote from: MuggsyB on January 29, 2022, 01:18:59 PM
Are the California, New York, New J, Illinois, Penn, and Michigan c-19 numbers fake news?
It was just a joke.
In Miami right this minute.
Folks from Wisconsin are in shorts.
Folks from Florida are in parkas. #soft
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.
Watch out for raining iguanas!
Quote from: TAMU Eagle on January 29, 2022, 02:57:11 PM
Watch out for raining iguanas!
Greater threat than Covid
Quote from: WellsstreetWanderer on January 29, 2022, 12:34:00 PM
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?
Quote from: Skatastrophy on January 29, 2022, 02:28:28 PM
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.
Quote from: Skatastrophy on January 29, 2022, 02:28:28 PM
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.
Picture from Miami today.
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.
Quote from: Skatastrophy on January 29, 2022, 07:24:31 PM
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.
Quote from: warriorchick on January 29, 2022, 02:22:27 PM
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!
Currently.
Quote from: Skatastrophy on January 29, 2022, 07:24:31 PM
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!
Quote from: dgies9156 on January 29, 2022, 08:02:22 PM
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 ;D
Quote from: JWags85 on January 30, 2022, 12:02:22 AM
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 ;D
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. :)
They are quite tasty roo. 👍
Quote from: real chili 83 on January 30, 2022, 08:13:45 AM
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 ;D
Quote from: rocket ALM surgeon on January 30, 2022, 08:22:38 AM
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 ;D
It depends on where you prop them. Head shot, no brine. Gut shot, definitely brine.
Eye prefer Ladyatees myself. Basically, koat 'em in Mazola and enjoy, hey?
Quote from: JWags85 on January 30, 2022, 12:02:22 AM
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 ;D
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.
Draining the swamp is a huge mistake.
Quote from: real chili 83 on January 30, 2022, 08:49:50 AM
Draining the swamp is a huge mistake.
Agreed, protect our nation's wetlands.
Today's weather forecast here.
Quote from: real chili 83 on January 30, 2022, 08:13:45 AM
They are quite tasty roo. 👍
They're the go to bacon in the Caribbean.
Quote from: real chili 83 on January 30, 2022, 08:33:05 AM
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?
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.
Quote from: real chili 83 on January 30, 2022, 09:40:56 AM
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.
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.
Manatees are herbivores...so who is here to defend the poor sea grasses?
#protecttheseagrass
Quote from: dgies9156 on January 30, 2022, 09:53:50 AM
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.
Quote from: MuggsyB on January 30, 2022, 09:59:00 AM
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.
Quote from: real chili 83 on January 30, 2022, 10:02:29 AM
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.
Quote from: MuggsyB on January 30, 2022, 09:48:14 AM
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.
Why do some of you wish for a manatee genocide? This is outrageous.
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.
Quote from: warriorchick on January 30, 2022, 10:12:49 AM
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.
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.
Quote from: dgies9156 on January 30, 2022, 10:20:07 AM
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.
Quote from: MuggsyB on January 30, 2022, 10:19:24 AM
Nice! I thank you for the Bushwacker recommendation in the Keys. That's a tremendous cocktail.
Hey now.
Quote from: real chili 83 on January 30, 2022, 10:23:47 AM
Hey now.
Yep. I didn't recommend the Bushwacker. I recommended the Bud & Mary's fishing excursion.
And Lorelei's.
Quote from: warriorchick on January 30, 2022, 10:23:17 AM
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.
Quote from: warriorchick on January 30, 2022, 10:23:17 AM
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.
Quote from: warriorchick on January 30, 2022, 10:26:30 AM
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.
Itz a jungle in da ocean, aina?
Quote from: MuggsyB on January 30, 2022, 10:38:22 AM
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.
Quote from: warriorchick on January 30, 2022, 10:52:55 AM
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.
Quote from: warriorchick on January 30, 2022, 10:26:30 AM
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
Quote from: pbiflyer on January 30, 2022, 11:08:05 AM
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.
Quote from: MuggsyB on January 30, 2022, 11:12:09 AM
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.
Quote from: warriorchick on January 30, 2022, 11:17:34 AM
So I am done giving you recommendations, you ungrateful bastard.
Ha!! I do appreciate you and your suggestions! I just forget things. Getting old.
Quote from: MuggsyB on January 30, 2022, 11:19:34 AM
Ha!! I do appreciate you and your suggestions! I just forget things. Getting old.
How old are you?
Quote from: Newsdreams on January 30, 2022, 11:20:13 AM
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.
Current status
Quote from: MuggsyB on January 30, 2022, 11:22:52 AM
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.
Sew ur like Jockster snd Smithy, den, hey?
Anyone here try manatee fritters? Awesome with a nice spicy sauce!
Quote from: rocket ALM surgeon on January 30, 2022, 08:22:38 AM
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 ;D
I'd Smoke That
Quote from: GooooMarquette on January 30, 2022, 12:37:47 PM
Anyone here try manatee fritters? Awesome with a nice spicy sauce!
Tastes like chicken
Anyone try everglades oysters?