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CVO Social => Ride Report => Topic started by: JCZ on April 26, 2008, 11:50:51 PM

Title: Ft. Lauderdale, South Beach, Bahama and Key West.........
Post by: JCZ on April 26, 2008, 11:50:51 PM
I'll get this thread started tonight and add to it each night.

Terrie and I arrived in Ft. Lauderdale airport at about 5:55 A.M. this morning and Jeorge showed up shortly after.  We threw the bags in his Harley truck and headed off for someplace to eat breakfast.  We landed at the local Waffle House......and true to my previous experience at various Waffle House, this one had a very interesting charicture, too.

We then headed for the dealership and Jock met us there.  Here's Jeorge and Terrie waiting for the rental lady to show up.....
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Post by: JCZ on April 26, 2008, 11:51:55 PM
And a most interesting V-rod with bars to the stars (that was a first for me to see).......
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Post by: JCZ on April 26, 2008, 11:53:18 PM
Jock, me and Jeorge just after Jock arrived.....
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Post by: JCZ on April 26, 2008, 11:55:56 PM
After getting the rental Electra Glide, Jock and I followed Jeorge over to his Screamin Eagle Condo........where Jeorge proudly showed us the new paint job on his garage :2vrolijk_21:.......
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Post by: JCZ on April 26, 2008, 11:57:53 PM
And then his Screamin Eagle condo.  This unit was by far the most impressive Harley themed unit that I've ever seen....  The first is a view from his balcony (notice all the unique Harley themed items)......
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Post by: JCZ on April 26, 2008, 11:58:51 PM
Jeorge in his Harley heaven......
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Post by: JCZ on April 27, 2008, 12:00:00 AM
Jock pulling out, gettin ready to hit the freeway to downtown Ft. Lauderdale....
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Post by: JCZ on April 27, 2008, 12:00:47 AM
Which way are we goin?
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Post by: JCZ on April 27, 2008, 12:02:41 AM
Jeorge on his V-rod.......
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Post by: JCZ on April 27, 2008, 12:03:32 AM
A scene from downtown Ft. Lauderdale......
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Post by: JCZ on April 27, 2008, 12:04:49 AM
And one of the many beautiful homes that has their yacht parked in front.......
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Post by: JCZ on April 27, 2008, 12:05:51 AM
Life's rough in this town........
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Post by: JCZ on April 27, 2008, 12:07:29 AM
Our first view of the Atlantic ocean at Hwy. A1A......
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Post by: JCZ on April 27, 2008, 12:08:53 AM
J.C. and Terrie.....
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Post by: JCZ on April 27, 2008, 12:09:40 AM
Beach scene along Hwy. A1A
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Post by: JCZ on April 27, 2008, 12:12:23 AM
Another scene of Jeorge and Jock cruiseing down Hwy. A1A ..........
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Post by: JCZ on April 27, 2008, 12:14:32 AM
An interesting art deco type condo along the hwy......
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Post by: JCZ on April 27, 2008, 12:15:09 AM
Jeorge close up......
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Post by: JCZ on April 27, 2008, 12:16:11 AM
And Jeorge getting ready to ride off on Jock's SEEG........
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Post by: JCZ on April 27, 2008, 12:17:14 AM
Another one of the many fine homes with their boat parked in the front yard.......
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Post by: JCZ on April 27, 2008, 12:18:02 AM
And one more of the many water front homes.......
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Post by: JCZ on April 27, 2008, 12:19:06 AM
Arriving at Jeorge's house I notice this appropriate sign.....
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Post by: JCZ on April 27, 2008, 12:21:14 AM
And a view from the back yard of Jeorge and Martha's home.......
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Post by: JCZ on April 27, 2008, 12:21:53 AM
And looking in the other direction.......
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Post by: JCZ on April 27, 2008, 12:23:32 AM
A small token of our appreciation for Jeoge picking us up at the airport and leading the ride tour today....something else for Jeorge's Screamin Eagle condo......
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Post by: JCZ on April 27, 2008, 12:25:04 AM
Jeff cookin up the burgers, B-B-Qued pulled pork, and other goodies (Air 1, Tom in the foreground)......
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Post by: JCZ on April 27, 2008, 12:26:00 AM
All the guys are on this web site.......

I met some really great people today and we laughed and cut up a lot.  Great food and great company coupled with great weather......it's all good! :2vrolijk_21:

Standing, Lto R:  Dick (Jock), Mke (Miker) and Jeff (Rooster xxx).

Sitting, J.C (JCZ), Jeorge (JGomez) and Tom (Air 1)
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Post by: JCZ on April 27, 2008, 12:26:41 AM
And our other halves.......
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Post by: JCZ on April 27, 2008, 12:28:29 AM
The Colony Hotel is where Terrie and I are staying for a few days.  It's in the art deco district of South Beach...right in the middle of the mix.....
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Post by: JCZ on April 27, 2008, 12:30:42 AM
Another photos of the art deco district on a Sat. night......
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Post by: JCZ on April 27, 2008, 12:32:32 AM
A Rolls Royce, a Bently and a Juguar all lined up at the curb out front.......
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Post by: JCZ on April 27, 2008, 12:33:27 AM
Anolther shot of all the colors.......
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Post by: JCZ on April 27, 2008, 12:34:21 AM
Terrie showing me the sights and sounds  (we've been up about forty hours at this point...can ya tell?).......
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Post by: JCZ on April 27, 2008, 12:34:54 AM
Another.......

**Will post more tomorrow**
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Post by: sadunbar on April 27, 2008, 06:54:38 AM
Luv the pictures JC...  looking forward to more as your trip continues...  sure looks like the good life!   :2vrolijk_21:
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Post by: Air1 on April 27, 2008, 07:19:46 AM
JCZ,
It was great meeting you and Terry yesterday, be careful and enjoy Florida.

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Post by: JCZ on April 27, 2008, 09:07:01 AM
Waking up in time for the sunrise in South Beach.....

(Being from Calif. all morning I've been calling it "sunset".  LOL)
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Post by: JCZ on April 27, 2008, 09:08:17 AM
Terrie on her quest for sea shells......
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Post by: JCZ on April 27, 2008, 09:10:00 AM
Our first view of a sunrise on the east coast......
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Post by: JCZ on April 27, 2008, 09:11:32 AM
One of the birds gettin breakfast....
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Post by: JCZ on April 27, 2008, 09:12:23 AM
 A jelly fish that just had enough.....
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Post by: JCZ on April 27, 2008, 09:14:16 AM
A look north along the beach.......
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Post by: JCZ on April 27, 2008, 09:16:20 AM
Bare footin......

(just playing with the camera, different lighting settings, etc.)
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Post by: JCZ on April 27, 2008, 09:28:27 AM
Terrie and JC, sunrise in South Beach.......and the water really is remarkably warm and very clear.........
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Post by: JCZ on April 27, 2008, 09:29:33 AM
Terrie, taking it all in.......
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Post by: JCZ on April 27, 2008, 09:31:05 AM
Another shot (playing with the lighting on my camera).....
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Post by: JCZ on April 27, 2008, 09:32:12 AM
Ah-haa, she found her first full shell......
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Post by: JCZ on April 27, 2008, 09:33:14 AM
 A view of Ocean Drive, early in the morning, walking back to the hotel.......
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Post by: JCZ on April 27, 2008, 09:34:57 AM
The hotels and restaurants of South Beach.  Life seems to be a 24 hour a day thing, here........
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Post by: JCZ on April 27, 2008, 09:36:50 AM
Our hotel in the day time.....much different from the hustle bustel of last night's night life......
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Post by: JCZ on April 27, 2008, 09:38:47 AM
A photo of the early morning sun reflecting off the rental bike.  Just got plain lucky on this parking space......of course I had to go down at 6:00 a.m. this morning to get it. :nixweiss:
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Post by: JCZ on April 27, 2008, 09:40:07 AM
Terrie, playing with her lil' shell collection across the street from our hotel.......
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Post by: JCZ on April 27, 2008, 09:41:18 AM
Ocean Drive looking north.......
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Post by: JCZ on April 27, 2008, 09:42:11 AM
And looking south.........
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Post by: JCZ on April 27, 2008, 09:43:15 AM
Ready for breakfast.....
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Post by: JCZ on April 27, 2008, 09:44:20 AM
OK, whose being silly.....
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Post by: JCZ on April 27, 2008, 09:45:34 AM
Awwhhhhh......the lil' hand picked shell collection.......
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Post by: JCZ on April 27, 2008, 09:47:09 AM
The lounge in our hotel....

Off to more adventures again today........
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Post by: Fired00d on April 27, 2008, 09:56:49 AM
JC,
Great pics thanks for sharing. Have a great time. :2vrolijk_21:

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
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Post by: lilbear on April 27, 2008, 10:09:28 AM
JC,

Great pictures.  Thanks for sharing.  It sure brings back memories.  Glad you were able to hook up with Jorge and company.  Those guys are all great!
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Post by: amigo Jorge on April 27, 2008, 10:11:55 AM
Good Morning JC & Terry....It was so great to meet both of you and Jock as well.......Martha and I had a wonderful time yesterday with you and the rest of the gang.  :2vrolijk_21:

Thanks Jock to let me ride your bike to go to the dealer and get the VROD fixed (I had a small inconvenient) :o

Thanks Jeff to have us in your house and the delicious BBQ, you are good chef!!. Thanks Mike and Tom to join us....we had a great time. This is the CVO family!!!

JZ....In South Beach around 9th street you will see the VERSACE's house...is the only house in South Beach....he was killed in front of his house several years ago.....

Have fun, take care and keep posting pics.........also...be in touch........see you when you come back!! :huepfenjump3:
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Post by: Rooster452 on April 27, 2008, 10:46:18 AM
It was great meeting you and Terrie yesterday and you're always welcome here at our house! Have a great vacation, enjoy the Keys, and be safe.  :2vrolijk_21:

Rooster452
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Post by: miker on April 27, 2008, 11:02:04 AM
Glad to see you are safe and happy in Sobee...
I hope the locals didn't keep you up, or did you just stay up?!
Enjoy your trip...  Don't forget No Name Pizza in Big Pine...
Don't hesitate to contact me if you anything!

Miker & Schmoop
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Post by: Gettinold on April 27, 2008, 11:03:03 AM
Great pictures.  :2vrolijk_21: Enjoy your time in Sunny Florida.  ;D
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Post by: naitram on April 27, 2008, 11:07:09 AM
looks like everyone is having a good time, thanks for sharing
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Post by: VANAMAL on April 27, 2008, 01:02:08 PM
keep em coming jc-your great with the camera.
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Post by: HogDude on April 27, 2008, 01:28:58 PM
Looks like everyone is having a blast.
Thanks for the photos.

Enjoy  :2vrolijk_21:
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Post by: Jock on April 27, 2008, 07:05:33 PM
Terrie showing me the sights and sounds  (we've been up about forty hours at this point...can ya tell?).......

These two are the human equivalents of the Energizer Bunnies!  Amazing...
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Post by: Jock on April 27, 2008, 07:10:27 PM
And a most interesting V-rod with bars to the stars (that was a first for me to see).......

(http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=22702.0;attach=62207;image)

I saw the guy riding it in and it was a first for me too !
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Post by: Jock on April 27, 2008, 07:13:29 PM
Jock, me and Jeorge just after Jock arrived.....

(http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=22702.0;attach=62209;image)

Note:  They will be utilizing my face photo for the American Cancer Society in a few years...What a dunce I am...You don't face JC and Jorge with that problem...they were smart!
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Post by: Jock on April 27, 2008, 07:15:06 PM
Jeorge in his Harley heaven......

(http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=22702.0;attach=62224;image)

I have seen nothing that even comes close to this level before in my life!

 :2vrolijk_21:
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Post by: Jock on April 27, 2008, 07:16:44 PM
Our first view of the Atlantic ocean at Hwy. A1A......

(http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=22702.0;attach=62238;image)

Ahhhh...the beach...now here comes the real views right gents?

Beautiful area
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Post by: Jock on April 27, 2008, 07:22:56 PM
Good Morning JC & Terry....It was so great to meet both of you and Jock as well.......Martha and I had a wonderful time yesterday with you and the rest of the gang.  :2vrolijk_21:

Thanks Jock to let me ride your bike to go to the dealer and get the VROD fixed (I had a small inconvenient) :o

Thanks Jeff to have us in your house and the delicious BBQ, you are good chef!!. Thanks Mike and Tom to join us....we had a great time. This is the CVO family!!!

JZ....In South Beach around 9th street you will see the VERSACE's house...is the only house in South Beach....he was killed in front of his house several years ago.....

Have fun, take care and keep posting pics.........also...be in touch........see you when you come back!! :huepfenjump3:

Jorge,

Thanks for everything...You are an excellent tour guide and host for your cities.  The short time I had available was wonderful and it was great to see you JC and Teri again.  In addition I was able to meet Martha and see all of the great H-D products.  Some of them I would bet the MotorCo forgot they even had made...WOW!

Thanks again.
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Post by: Jock on April 27, 2008, 07:24:07 PM
JCZ,
It was great meeting you and Terry yesterday, be careful and enjoy Florida.



Tom,

It was a pleasure to meet you and I look forward to another opportunity in the future!
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Post by: JCZ on April 27, 2008, 07:25:58 PM

Ahhhh...the beach...now here comes the real views right gents?

Beautiful area

"Real views"?  Wait till you see the pics that Terrie took at the beach today.  She said "all right......I got a couple of shots for the guys on the web site!" ;D  I was busy checking my eyelids for holes. :huepfenlol2:
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Post by: Jock on April 27, 2008, 07:26:12 PM
It was great meeting you and Terrie yesterday and you're always welcome here at our house! Have a great vacation, enjoy the Keys, and be safe.  :2vrolijk_21:

Rooster452

Jeff,

Thanks for everything and the food was excellent...I look forward to another opportunity in the future!
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Post by: Jock on April 27, 2008, 07:27:49 PM
Glad to see you are safe and happy in Sobee...
I hope the locals didn't keep you up, or did you just stay up?!
Enjoy your trip...  Don't forget No Name Pizza in Big Pine...
Don't hesitate to contact me if you anything!

Miker & Schmoop

Mike,

A pleasure to meet you and share some food and fun!  Next time it must be longer for me!
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Post by: JCZ on April 27, 2008, 07:28:28 PM
All the restaurants are busy all day long!  It's an interesting experience just leaving and coming back to the hotel each time.
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Post by: Jock on April 27, 2008, 07:29:23 PM
"Real views"?  Wait till you see the pics that Terrie took at the beach today.  She said "all right......I got a couple of shots for the guys on the web site!" ;D  I was busy checking my eyelids for holes. :huepfenlol2:

Now what did I tell you!!!  You guys have got the energy!!!  DAMN!!!
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Post by: JCZ on April 27, 2008, 07:29:44 PM
A shot of Miami, from the Miami Beach side of the bridge.
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Post by: JCZ on April 27, 2008, 07:30:39 PM
More of the homes on Biscayne Bay.....
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Post by: JCZ on April 27, 2008, 07:31:31 PM
Life is really rough down here......
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Post by: JCZ on April 27, 2008, 07:32:39 PM
Another of Miami........
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Post by: JCZ on April 27, 2008, 07:33:28 PM
I think Don Johnson's in one of those boats.......
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Post by: JCZ on April 27, 2008, 07:35:07 PM
The same beach that was deserted this morning, for the sunrise......is now a very busy place....
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Post by: JCZ on April 27, 2008, 07:38:17 PM
So much for the energizer bunny, Jock......

Checkin for holes in my eyelids. ;D
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Post by: JCZ on April 27, 2008, 07:39:52 PM
And while I was busy checkin for holes in my eyelids, Terrie was busy snappin photos for the guys on the web site here.....
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Post by: JCZ on April 27, 2008, 07:42:05 PM
And only in South Beach........

I was surprised to learn that topless is an "option" in South Beach and that some of the ladies are proud of what they've got......and some had a lot! :vrolijk27:
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Post by: JCZ on April 27, 2008, 07:44:36 PM
A shot I got of one of Terrie's tattoos.
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Post by: JCZ on April 27, 2008, 07:45:54 PM
My next ride cruisin by (we're off to the Bahamas at 5:00 a.m. tomorrow).

Looks like they're swimming right up to the boat.......I was surprised how close it was to the beach......
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Post by: JCZ on April 27, 2008, 07:51:24 PM
Another as it passes off onto the horizon.

Lookin forward to see what tonight brings.  Tomorrow is destined to be a very long day.  The ship doesn't come back from the Bahamas till 10:30 p.m.  Again, we're lookin forward to it! :2vrolijk_21:

Jock and the rest of you can throw some of your photos in here.....
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Post by: Jock on April 27, 2008, 08:11:12 PM
Another as it passes off onto the horizon.

Lookin forward to see what tonight brings.  Tomorrow is destined to be a very long day.  The ship doesn't come back from the Bahamas till 10:30 p.m.  Again, we're lookin forward to it! :2vrolijk_21:

Jock and the rest of you can throw some of your photos in here.....

Good GOD you and Teri will require a real vacation after this one...I did not realize it was that long...you will have some fun...be sure to get some real RUM cake!  And there is a H-D T-shirt shop near the boat docks.

I know 5am comes early but go out and enjoy the area tonight...of course it will not begin until after 10pm...DAMN!
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Post by: Jock on April 27, 2008, 08:12:49 PM
Jock and the rest of you can throw some of your photos in here.....

Thanks...I will do so...I have not downloaded them but will do so now...
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Post by: Jock on April 27, 2008, 08:37:14 PM
Here's a pic of that V-Rod tank...
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Post by: Jock on April 27, 2008, 08:41:11 PM
Another V-Rod view...

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Post by: Jock on April 27, 2008, 08:42:35 PM
Another...
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Post by: naitram on April 27, 2008, 08:44:09 PM
ive seen a v-rod with mini apes, the console had been moved into a custom airbox cover
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Post by: Jock on April 27, 2008, 08:46:14 PM
ive seen a v-rod with mini apes, the console had been moved into a custom airbox cover

It was a first for me and cool at that...!!!

This is where it began for us...note JC and Jorge at the far right...
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Post by: Jock on April 27, 2008, 08:50:08 PM
Here they are close up....
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Post by: Jock on April 27, 2008, 08:53:46 PM
Now it's time for JC's test ride if you can believe that event?  I know it is a must for the obvious reasons but funny none the less.

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Post by: Jock on April 27, 2008, 08:55:23 PM
Another view...
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Post by: Jock on April 27, 2008, 08:57:37 PM
OK...It time to do the luggage thing...
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Post by: Jock on April 27, 2008, 09:03:42 PM
Jorge has performed the MAX to his truck!

 :2vrolijk_21:
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Post by: Jock on April 27, 2008, 09:06:33 PM
This goes here...
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Post by: Jock on April 27, 2008, 09:10:44 PM
We are in FL...a no hemlet state...why do I need to hear you?

 ;D
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Post by: Jock on April 27, 2008, 09:39:40 PM
One word...safety!!!

 ;D
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Post by: JCZ on April 27, 2008, 09:55:15 PM
Just coming back from dinner and Terrie and I took a short walk down the street to the Virsace mansion.....
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Post by: JCZ on April 27, 2008, 10:06:03 PM
Got back to the hotel and stepped into the elevator with a couple that had just checked in.  I noticed that his shirt had Harley Davidson on it and asked "what do you ride?".  Talk about a small world......to make a long story short.....it's rogerTX/05/SE2 from Texas and just signed up on this site about a year ago.  A very small world!

Then, I get off the elevator and go to the end of the hall to the room that I think is mine and stick my key in the door and the green light doesn't come on.  I lean back and look at the room number and realize that I got off on the wrong floor.  They're standing behind me in the hall and I tell them that I'm on the wrong floor and that I'm on the floor above.  They tell me "that's good, because that's our room that you're trying to get into." :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2:

Anyway,  Terrie and I go back down and talk to he and his wife and learned that they're renting a motorcycle tomorrow and headed down to Key West.  I told them that we'd be down on Tue. so we're going to hook up down there in Key West on Tue. :2vrolijk_21:


**Jock........take a look at my upper arms......they match your face. :o
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Post by: Fired00d on April 27, 2008, 10:12:51 PM
JC if I didn't know better I would think you just had left here partaking in some refreshments....

(http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=22702.0;attach=62331;image)

was the reason you were having trouble finding your room. :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2:

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
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Post by: JCZ on April 27, 2008, 10:15:54 PM
Nope.....Diet Pepsi is my drink.  But once in awhile I really step out there and down a bottle of 5 Hour Energy. :huepfenlol2:
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Post by: Air1 on April 27, 2008, 10:44:28 PM
Tom,

It was a pleasure to meet you and I look forward to another opportunity in the future!

Jock, Same here. How was the ride home?
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Post by: Rooster452 on April 28, 2008, 08:16:41 AM
Jock was a little red in the face!
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Post by: Rooster452 on April 28, 2008, 08:19:49 AM
JC, Martha loves that Nolan helmet. Jorge she likes the idea of talking to you through the bluetooth intercom while you ride!
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Post by: amigo Jorge on April 28, 2008, 09:16:09 AM
JC, Martha loves that Nolan helmet. Jorge she likes the idea of talking to you through the bluetooth intercom while you ride!

It would better if she can't get that helmet.......she looks like an alien  :huepfenjump3:
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Post by: miker on April 28, 2008, 09:20:43 AM
????
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Post by: erniezap on April 28, 2008, 09:45:24 AM
Great pictures JC!  I wish that we would have gotten back from Naples/Sanibel Island a little earlier in the day so we could have hooked up with the gang on Saturday night!  By the time we got back across the state, it was grab a quick bite to eat, pack, and pass out...
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Post by: JCZ on April 28, 2008, 02:36:32 PM
Sittin here in the Cyber Cafe in the Bahamas (next to the H-D t-shirt shop) while Terrie's out there destroyin a Ben Franklin.

We were so tired when we got on that boat this morning that I had to go ahead and spread for a cabin, just so we could get some more sleep.

Meeting rogerTex last night was very interesting.  We're starting to be everywhere Naitram....thanks a bunch for starting this place!

Looks like Miker and his wife are going to join Terrie and I for the ride down to Key West tomorrow.  Lookin forward to that.  For those who haven't met the So. Fla. crew.....a really nice bunch of guys.  Do yourself a favor and make it a point to hook up with them if you get down this way. :2vrolijk_21:

Can't post any more photos till we get back.....but we're takeing them!
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Post by: Jock on April 28, 2008, 07:21:05 PM
**Jock........take a look at my upper arms......they match your face. :o


(http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/28/28_1_6.gif)

After all of those hours awake...sleeping in the sad I guess.
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Post by: Jock on April 28, 2008, 07:22:57 PM
Jock, Same here. How was the ride home?

Great ride home...Look forward to it again...
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Post by: Jock on April 28, 2008, 07:24:33 PM
Jock was a little red in the face!

You bet and I am still paying for it...burns like #ell, sun blisters and peeling!

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Post by: Jock on April 28, 2008, 07:25:23 PM
JC, Martha loves that Nolan helmet. Jorge she likes the idea of talking to you through the bluetooth intercom while you ride!

I smell the next purchase for Jorge!
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Post by: Jock on April 28, 2008, 07:29:41 PM
During a very long day for them, JC and Teri admire Jorge's Harley Heaven
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Post by: Jock on April 28, 2008, 07:30:49 PM
Time to fuel up...
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Post by: Jock on April 28, 2008, 07:37:27 PM
Jorge on Jeff's Honda Trail 70...
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Post by: Jock on April 28, 2008, 07:38:21 PM
JC looking at the Trail 70...memories...
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Post by: Jock on April 28, 2008, 07:40:38 PM
Almost time to eat and when we did it was good...Jeff is a good chef

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Post by: Gettinold on April 28, 2008, 07:50:30 PM
great pictures.... I think I"m on may way down.  ;D
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Post by: amigo Jorge on April 28, 2008, 08:27:26 PM
I smell the next purchase for Jorge!

Don't say that amigo Jock........ >:(
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Post by: amigo Jorge on April 28, 2008, 08:28:31 PM
great pictures.... I think I"m on may way down.  ;D

You have been saying this for long time............. >:(
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Post by: amigo Jorge on April 28, 2008, 08:29:05 PM
Jorge on Jeff's Honda Trail 70...

:mango: :bananarock: :orange: :apple: :carrot: :jalapeno: :cucumber: :pineapple: :pepper:
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Post by: Jock on April 28, 2008, 08:45:31 PM
Don't say that amigo Jock........ >:(

You know it's going to happen...You know the saying...if momma's happy everyone is happy, if momma is sad everyone is sad...momma has seen the light and it comes in the form of Nolan!

Good Luck!
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Post by: Fired00d on April 28, 2008, 08:48:39 PM
Don't say that amigo Jock........ >:(
Jorge,
Use it to your advantage..... When you buy Martha the helmet more then likely there will be a piece of chrome that you'll have to buy for one of your bikes at that time. :2vrolijk_21:

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
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Post by: JCZ on April 29, 2008, 08:25:16 AM
Jeorge warned Terrie and I to not show Martha our helmets.  The think is.......he forgot to warn Rooster's wife (Sue?).   :huepfenlol2:   They have the same helmets and that was how the conversation came up.  Martha zeroed right in on them.  Don't worry Jeorge, you'll love this helmet.

When we got on that boat yesterday morning, we were so tired that we just had to get a cabin.....just so we could get some sleep.  Of course, the only thing they had left......

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Post by: JCZ on April 29, 2008, 08:27:08 AM
I dropped my camera a couple of times yesterday, now we're all coming out kind of short and squatty.  This thread has turned into more of a vacation thread than a ride report. :nixweiss:
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Post by: JCZ on April 29, 2008, 08:28:18 AM
Terrie watched the Titanic one to many times....
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Post by: JCZ on April 29, 2008, 08:29:52 AM
This water is the most incredable colors of blue.....just a whole lot different than the Pacific ocean........
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Post by: amigo Jorge on April 29, 2008, 08:29:57 AM
Jorge,
Use it to your advantage..... When you buy Martha the helmet more then likely there will be a piece of chrome that you'll have to buy for one of your bikes at that time. :2vrolijk_21:

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:

You are my teacher in too many ways......first OCD, then to take advantage when Martha wants something.....that's good  :2vrolijk_21:
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Post by: JCZ on April 29, 2008, 08:30:57 AM
See what I mean.......
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Post by: amigo Jorge on April 29, 2008, 08:31:33 AM
You know it's going to happen...You know the saying...if momma's happy everyone is happy, if momma is sad everyone is sad...momma has seen the light and it comes in the form of Nolan!

Good Luck!

You are right mi amigo Jock.....at least until now she has not mentioned that issue again after I told her that she doesn't look good with that helmet  :huepfenjump3:
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Post by: SBB on April 29, 2008, 08:32:36 AM
I dropped my camera a couple of times yesterday, now we're all coming out kind of short and squatty.  This thread has turned into more of a vacation thread than a ride report. :nixweiss:

You have it rough with camera's JC. I will always remember the ride to get the one left on the interstate.
Reminded me of the ride to Charleston with Hubbard. (fast, fun and worried like hell I was going to jail)


 :2vrolijk_21:
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Post by: JCZ on April 29, 2008, 08:32:47 AM
A self done photo.....in one of the lounges.  Two very tired people........but we're still doin it Jock! :2vrolijk_21:
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Post by: amigo Jorge on April 29, 2008, 08:34:25 AM
Nice pics mi amigo JC......keep posting....at what time are you leaving to KW? You have a good weather today especially for both of you....this is the South Florida hospitality for members of the CVO family!!!
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Post by: JCZ on April 29, 2008, 08:37:12 AM
People driving on the wrong side of the road in Grand Bahama.  And they didn't tell us that we were putting our lives in somebody else' hands when we got into this cab (some kind of tiny little van that they crammed twelve of us into).  The ride into town was a near death experience a couple of times over.
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Post by: HogDude on April 29, 2008, 08:37:35 AM
A self done photo.....in one of the lounges.  Two very tired people........but we're still doin it Jock! :2vrolijk_21:
You're getting sleepy...... very sleepy..... tick.....tock.....tick tock.......

Enjoy the trip  :2vrolijk_21: (after you get a catnap)
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Post by: JCZ on April 29, 2008, 08:38:28 AM
The shops in Port Lucya.....
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Post by: JCZ on April 29, 2008, 08:39:51 AM
We've arrived in one piece......
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Post by: JCZ on April 29, 2008, 08:41:43 AM
I think she's talkin to the Queen.....
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Post by: JCZ on April 29, 2008, 08:43:17 AM
This water is incredable....and the sand is like a white powder.  And it doesn't get hot like our sand does.  On the Pacific coast the sand gets so hot that you can't walk on it barefoot.
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Post by: JCZ on April 29, 2008, 08:44:43 AM
A couple ladies gettin very creative in their photograpy of each other........so thought I'd join them.
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Post by: JCZ on April 29, 2008, 08:46:14 AM
They are from Lithauania (sp?) and very friendly.......of course this is one for all of you guys! :2vrolijk_21:
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Post by: JCZ on April 29, 2008, 08:47:26 AM
And the one they took of Terrie and I.........
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Post by: JCZ on April 29, 2008, 08:48:27 AM
Gettin back in to this photography thing.......
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Post by: JCZ on April 29, 2008, 08:49:37 AM
A rough day indeed!
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Post by: JCZ on April 29, 2008, 08:50:27 AM
And a shot at the pool.....
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Post by: JCZ on April 29, 2008, 08:51:23 AM
And one of big daddy from Cincinatti.....
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Post by: JCZ on April 29, 2008, 08:52:47 AM
One of Terrie's tattoos on her thigh is a pink hibiscus flower......
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Post by: JCZ on April 29, 2008, 08:53:38 AM
Another shot of the infinity pool.....
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Post by: JCZ on April 29, 2008, 08:54:49 AM
Terrie sippin the native juices of Bahama, survivor style....
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Post by: JCZ on April 29, 2008, 08:55:48 AM
Gettin back on the boat in Freeport.....
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Post by: JCZ on April 29, 2008, 08:57:07 AM
And a view the other way.....
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Post by: JCZ on April 29, 2008, 08:58:00 AM
Leaving the port........
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Post by: JCZ on April 29, 2008, 08:58:46 AM
The last view of Grand Bahama........
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Post by: JCZ on April 29, 2008, 09:01:02 AM
Proof positive that these things are robot controlled.  We were cranking along at a pretty good clip when I got this shot of the pilot house........nobody home. :nixweiss:

We're off to Key West this morning.

Just got a PM from Miker......he's not going to be able to make it but we'll hook up for dinner Sat. night.
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Post by: VANAMAL on April 29, 2008, 09:28:41 AM
JC the keys are going to a real treat. Wish i was there. Cant wait to see tne pics :bananarock:
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Post by: Rooster452 on April 29, 2008, 09:37:59 AM
You guys are going to need a week of sleep after this vacation! Would have been nice to have the bike in the Bahamas.... :coolblue:
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Post by: Air1 on April 29, 2008, 09:43:52 AM
Are Harleys left hand or right hand drive? :nixweiss:
 :2vrolijk_21:

Jeff, you're right after this trip to FL they'll need to go home to rest.
 :coolblue:
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Post by: miker on April 29, 2008, 09:49:14 AM
Im tired from just reading the thread!
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Post by: BANDANAGIRL on April 29, 2008, 03:10:25 PM
 :cherry:
You two look like your having a great time. I love south beach and the bahamas .... One of the best vacations Ive had . And the beaches are actually white sand... unlike here !!! Have a wonderful time .

Soozie :)
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Post by: Jock on April 29, 2008, 07:25:39 PM
A self done photo.....in one of the lounges.  Two very tired people........but we're still doin it Jock! :2vrolijk_21:

About right now Jock is thinking he needs to try those 5 hour energy drinks too!!!  They must really work...DAMN!
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Post by: JCZ on April 29, 2008, 10:00:00 PM
OK........the greatest kept secreat on the east coast......you guys have been holdin out on me!  They have a bar here called "Garden of Eden" where it's totally nude (yes, even the bottom half!) and the women are all spray painted up.

We just had to go visit when I heard about that place.  But I'm sorry to report that they'd not let us take any pictures. :nixweiss:

Tomorrow we're off for a "day of adventure" package that includes parasailing, reef snorkling, jet skis, bannana boat, breakfast and lunch, catamaran cruise and I think a couple of other things that I've forgotten.  Don't worry you guys.....we're taking plenty of 5 Hour Energy with us. :huepfenlol2:
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Post by: Fired00d on April 29, 2008, 10:06:15 PM
JC why do you think we put up w/the cold winters in the NE. We have to keep somethings quiet otherwise all you left coasters will be trying to come back to the right coast. ;D

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
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Post by: Jock on April 29, 2008, 10:11:33 PM
OK........the greatest kept secreat on the east coast......you guys have been holdin out on me!  They have a bar here called "Garden of Eden" where it's totally nude (yes, even the bottom half!) and the women are all spray painted up.

Oh that is just the begining...As I instruct my sales team, "always leave them wanting for more"!!!  Looks like it is workin' here too!

(http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/1/1_4_61.gif)
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Post by: JCZ on April 30, 2008, 07:40:46 AM
Some photos of the Versace Mansion as we were leaving South Beach yesterday.......
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Post by: JCZ on April 30, 2008, 07:42:50 AM
Another.........



For some of you....who have seen these places many times, many of these photos will be very boring.  For others, who have never seen these places or only been once, these photos might be of some interest......while others just plain don't care. :nixweiss:
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Post by: JCZ on April 30, 2008, 07:43:42 AM
Terrie is getting better and better with the camera from the back of the bike.....
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Post by: JCZ on April 30, 2008, 07:44:58 AM
And just across the bridge, some of you will recognize Star Island......
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Post by: JCZ on April 30, 2008, 07:46:57 AM
And now I'll show some of the homes (from the gates, of course).  Sorry folks, we don't discuss who lives on Star Island........but a quick internet search told me some of them....nobody worth mentioning........
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Post by: JCZ on April 30, 2008, 07:47:52 AM
and.........you'll notice this lil' place comes all the way out to the street, on the left side of the entry column.
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Post by: JCZ on April 30, 2008, 07:50:16 AM
and........
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Post by: JCZ on April 30, 2008, 07:51:27 AM
and again......
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Post by: JCZ on April 30, 2008, 07:52:50 AM
A view from the back of the island, looking back towards the front......
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Post by: JCZ on April 30, 2008, 07:55:23 AM
This picture got out of sequence (I think I screwed the camera up when I dropped it on the ship the other day) but it's the entrance bridge to Star Island.  An internet search shows that star island is totally man made and was a very contraversial project at the time.  Of course we all know that money wins out over resoning.
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Post by: JCZ on April 30, 2008, 07:57:01 AM
A shot of the solor hallo that was visable in South Florida yesterday.  It was on the news last night.......
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Post by: JCZ on April 30, 2008, 07:58:13 AM
A shot of one of the little private islands on the way south on Hwy. 1.
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Post by: JCZ on April 30, 2008, 07:59:27 AM
A shot of the Key West alarm clock that is abundent on the island.......
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Post by: JCZ on April 30, 2008, 08:01:42 AM
Terrie on Duval Street.

We're staying at the Duval Street Inn.  A nice place, half a block off Duval Street, with a pool that was filled with women from all over the world.......will try to get some pictures when we get back this evening.
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Post by: JCZ on April 30, 2008, 08:03:29 AM
This is a parrot that was entertaining himself with a plastic bottle cap on the floor of one of the bars.  He'd pick up the cap and flip it........then bounce over to it, pick it up and flip it again......over and over.
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Post by: JCZ on April 30, 2008, 08:04:55 AM
And a shot of a couple other stars in the bar.......
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Post by: JCZ on April 30, 2008, 08:06:57 AM
Sittin up in the Garden of Eden (the only photo we dare try to take).....where total nudity is the common theme.  I thought about it, but didn't want to clear the bar. ;D
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Post by: JCZ on April 30, 2008, 08:07:47 AM
The sign out front.......
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Post by: JCZ on April 30, 2008, 08:08:36 AM
A sunset in Key West..........
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Post by: JCZ on April 30, 2008, 08:09:22 AM
The tall ship up a little closer.......
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Post by: JCZ on April 30, 2008, 08:10:09 AM
Just one of the many t-shirts that I saw......
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Post by: JCZ on April 30, 2008, 08:12:55 AM
Im tired from just reading the thread!

Take a break Mike.......it's rough hangin with the big dogs. :huepfenlol2:

I'll call you on Friday when we get back up there....
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Post by: miker on April 30, 2008, 08:14:13 AM
I gotta git me some that juice yall suckin down!
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Post by: miker on April 30, 2008, 10:22:19 AM
Next visit???

http://sunsportgardens.com/
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Post by: DCFIREMANN on April 30, 2008, 10:56:29 AM
JC you are a badddd man. I have got to try that 5 hour energy drink. I am tired from just reading the thread.

It looks like you and Terrie are having a great time.

Be Safe

THE DAWG
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Post by: Rooster452 on April 30, 2008, 11:08:53 AM
And just remember the sun screen when sportin the birthday suit! Don't want anything vital getting as burnt as Jocks face....... :sauer005:
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Post by: Gettinold on April 30, 2008, 07:08:52 PM
OK........the greatest kept secreat on the east coast......you guys have been holdin out on me!  They have a bar here called "Garden of Eden" where it's totally nude (yes, even the bottom half!) and the women are all spray painted up.
We just had to go visit when I heard about that place.  But I'm sorry to report that they'd not let us take any pictures. :nixweiss:

Tomorrow we're off for a "day of adventure" package that includes parasailing, reef snorkling, jet skis, bannana boat, breakfast and lunch, catamaran cruise and I think a couple of other things that I've forgotten.  Don't worry you guys.....we're taking plenty of 5 Hour Energy with us. :huepfenlol2:

Can you give us some sort of clue on the paint jobs. :confused5: and did thy have any "peeling or fading" problems like our bikes.  :nixweiss:   :huepfenlol2:
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Post by: Jock on April 30, 2008, 08:29:48 PM
And just remember the sun screen when sportin the birthday suit! Don't want anything vital getting as burnt as Jocks face....... :sauer005:

Yep...One thing on the face but a whole other thing on the "thing"

 :D
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Post by: miker on April 30, 2008, 08:43:34 PM
Nobody needs burnt up delicates!
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Post by: Jock on April 30, 2008, 08:45:19 PM
Nobody needs burnt up delicates!

Agreed...my face has been painful enough...hate to think of other parts.
Title: Re: Ft. Lauderdale, South Beach, Bahama and Key West.........
Post by: Air1 on April 30, 2008, 09:56:53 PM
Next visit???

http://sunsportgardens.com/

Wow, those people in that link should put their clothes back on. :'(
 :coolblue:
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Post by: Jock on April 30, 2008, 10:05:38 PM
Wow, those people in that link should put their clothes back on. :'(
 :coolblue:

In my experience that has always been the point!
Title: Re: Ft. Lauderdale, South Beach, Bahama and Key West.........
Post by: sadunbar on April 30, 2008, 10:07:58 PM
In my experience that has always been the point!

And exactly what is your experience on this topic?   :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2: :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Ft. Lauderdale, South Beach, Bahama and Key West.........
Post by: Rooster452 on April 30, 2008, 10:15:47 PM
And exactly what is your experience on this topic?   :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2: :2vrolijk_21:

At least he kept fully clothed at the bar b que!
I can say this much, if those people were as burnt as Jocks face they'd be in the hospital!
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Post by: erniezap on April 30, 2008, 10:30:54 PM
Guys, JC asked me to let you guys know that won't be posting for a couple of days.  He had a minor jet ski mishap and is trying to arrange new flights to get home early.  He got a bit hurt but is okay.
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Post by: Fired00d on April 30, 2008, 10:35:23 PM
Ernie thanks for the update. Sorry to hear he got injured.

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
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Post by: sadunbar on April 30, 2008, 10:37:08 PM
Guys, JC asked me to let you guys know that won't be posting for a couple of days.  He had a minor jet ski mishap and is trying to arrange new flights to get home early.  He got a bit hurt but is okay.

Really sorry to hear that... :(

JC...hope you make it home soon and recover quickly....  heck of a way to end such an outstanding vacation...  you'll have to stick with those safer ways of entertaining yourself, like riding your bike on California highways!   darn water toys anyway... ???
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Post by: Air1 on May 01, 2008, 12:06:10 AM
Guys, JC asked me to let you guys know that won't be posting for a couple of days.  He had a minor jet ski mishap and is trying to arrange new flights to get home early.  He got a bit hurt but is okay.

Ernie, Can he ride the bike?
Let us know if he needs help with anything.


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Post by: amigo Jorge on May 01, 2008, 07:52:10 AM
Mis amigos....JC called me last night to inform me that he had his hip broken riding jet ski.....I didn't want to ask him more details because he couldn't talk....he was feeling a lot of pain.....I will be leaving with Martha in 10 minutes to key West to pick them up and ride his rental bike back to the dealer.....he also mentioned me that he was going to try to get a fly back home this evening.

It's sad to hear that their vacation were F^&%$#@ with this  >:( but fortunately he is ok, with pain but ok. I will post more details when I get back this afternoon.......
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Post by: miker on May 01, 2008, 07:53:43 AM
Let meknow if I can help!
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Post by: Screamin on May 01, 2008, 08:08:35 AM
Sux a lot. They were living sooo large and it looked like a great trip. Kudos to you southern folks for helping them out. Great site, great friends.
Title: Re: Ft. Lauderdale, South Beach, Bahama and Key West.........
Post by: JCZ on May 01, 2008, 08:34:28 AM
JC you are a badddd man. I have got to try that 5 hour energy drink. I am tired from just reading the thread.

It looks like you and Terrie are having a great time.

Be Safe

THE DAWG

Not so bad anymore.  Man, I get to playin and I just forget how old I am.  Yesterday we did the adventrue tour......snorkeling, parasailing, jet skis, bannana boat, catamaran, etc. etc.  The last event of the day was jet skiing and I wiped out pretty badly at 55 mph......I went air born.....the jet ski went air born and landed on my back and butt.  Pretty powerless feeling laying on your back in the ocean and so much pain I couldn't even raise my arms to wave for help.  After an ambulance ride to the hospital, I learned that I have a broken pelvis (the same one that I Have an aritificial him in).  It's down lower and not weight bearin so they don't operate with this..........just go home and lay up.

Peterson's HD wants $450 to drive 140 miles to get the bike and that getting the bike back to them is our responsability and no we can't take it to Peterson's HD South (which is right at the edge of the Keys and much closer to us) and so you can imagine where this dealership went to in my book or priorities, so......Jeorge and Martha are on their way down.  Terrie and I will ride back with Martha and Jeorge will ride the bike back.  This guy is a real class act......it wasn't even a question for him, he just said "don't worry about it, we'll be on our way at 6:30 a.m."

Everybody's sending me PMs asking if Terrie and I are moving to Florida and becoming nudists.  I'm at the age where I could probably get away with that and not have to worry about roscoe being hard all day......I'm at the age now where I'd have to worry about the place clearing out. :huepfenlol2:  No, we kept our clothes on.

Terrie said she's posting the pictures of me getting on the jet ski and the next picture of me arriving in the emergency room.  Funny woman........but she's a keeper.  She took care of business right from the start.....took care of the paper work, called Peterson's, called the air lines to see if we can fly back earlier, brought me back to the bed N breakfast that we're staying at (Duval Inn on Angela, 100 ft. from the heart of Duval St. and a great place to stay).....just took care of business non-stop.  I'm so glad that she's mine! :2vrolijk_21:

By the way, the Manager of the Duval Inn came back to the house last night, moved us into a downstairs room, moved all of our stuff for us before we even got back from the hospital....extra pillows, ice, everything and then told me that he'd be serving us breakfast in bed this morning.  Duval Inn.....check it out if you're down here.  His name is JP.

So, to sum it all up......we're keeping our clothes on (purely so we don't scare somebody :huepfenlol2:), my hip is broken and I can barely walk with crutches so no, I can't ride the bike but Jeorge is taking care of that.  I shared with these guys that it's pretty nice that we can fly across the country and hook up with members of this site and feel like you've already got friends waiting, when you land.

I want to thank Miker (I'll call you later today), Air 1, Rooster, Jeorge & Martha and all the other wives for extending the outstanding Southern Florida hospitality and offering up their help and assitance around this accident.......it is much appreciated and has sure taken a lot of the stress out of it.

Not sure who all I talked to on the phone last night.........I was pretty loaded on dialauded (heavy pain killer) that they put in my IV twice before I left the hospital.  The ER nurse was really great.....and she rides a Heritage and her husband rides an Ultra Classic.  I want to thank her, too, for taking care of me for four hours last night!  She wrote down the web site address so they may be on here pretty soon.
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Post by: Rooster452 on May 01, 2008, 09:16:38 AM
JC
Jorge called this morning and told me. I hope you get better soon and I'm sorry to hear of the accident. I remember you reminding me about my age and riding off road last Saturday! Your a true daredevil! You and Terrie need anything else just say the word, have a safe trip home and come back soon!

Rooster452
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Post by: ak on May 01, 2008, 09:25:36 AM
JC- if you can catch a flight to SJ,OAKLAND, OR SAN FRAN  I,ll get you home in the the bus--AK
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Post by: Air1 on May 01, 2008, 10:03:39 AM
JC & Terry,
Sorry to hear about the accident, no bembos on those jet ski and they turn on a dime.
Its was great meeting you both, hope you get better soon.
If you need any help let me know.
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Post by: JCZ on May 01, 2008, 10:18:48 AM
Well, guess we'll not be flying out early.  Frontier wants $355 each plus $100 for a change shedule fee....for a total of an additional $810 and the lay over in Denver would be 4 hours 20 minutes instead of the 1 hour that we're now scheduled for.

So, I just made reservations for tonight through Sat. night at the Hilton Garden in Ft. Lauderdal/Hollywood Airport.

Mike, I'm still up for dinner Sat. night if you want to come to the hotel?  Let me know? :nixweiss:
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Post by: Hoist! on May 01, 2008, 10:28:34 AM
Man JC that sucks! Just when you guys seemed to have the world by the balls! What a great time you guys were having. Made me want to come down there and join ya! Chit happens and I'm glad it's no worse. You start feeling better and get back to normal! Well, normal for you, that is! Get well JC and say hi to Terrie! :2vrolijk_21:

Hoist! 8)
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Post by: miker on May 01, 2008, 10:29:44 AM
Sure!  Around 7:30?
Only if you will be up for it...
Let me know once you are settled in...
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Post by: erniezap on May 01, 2008, 11:04:27 AM
JC,

I'm sure that Andy, Jim, and myself can come up with a plan to get your bike back to you from Jim's if needed.  Call me if you need anything .
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Post by: erniezap on May 01, 2008, 12:03:30 PM
Jorge went down to Key West and is riding JC's rental back to Miami.  I just want to say that the people on the board are fantastic!  The way Jorge, Miker, etc, offered assistance to a fellow member is what this board (and bikers) are about!  Thanks everyone for helping JC.
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Post by: VANAMAL on May 01, 2008, 12:27:05 PM
JC Is it true that you and roscoe were hangin hog in front of the garden of eden when the accident occured? Good luck i know your no stranger to injuries,pain,doctors & hospitals
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Post by: Hugh Janis on May 01, 2008, 12:49:24 PM
JC, sucks to be in a strange place going through all of that.  You guys all rock for making it less strange and helping a comrade!  Jorge, you're the BEST!
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Post by: JCZ on May 01, 2008, 06:17:55 PM
Sure!  Around 7:30?
Only if you will be up for it...
Let me know once you are settled in...


Jeorge and Martha has delivered us safely to the Hilton here in Dania Beach......just off the freeway.  Those two are just really great people!  They got upset because we insisted on paying for the gas in the bike. :)

Vanamal........you really made me laugh at that one. :2vrolijk_21:
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Post by: amigo Jorge on May 01, 2008, 06:21:49 PM
Good Afternoon mis amigos....I just got back home. I arrived to the hotel were JC were staying around 11:30am. I went out from the car and took the rental bike back to the dealer........the weather was so good today, sunshine and the ocean was green-blue-turquoise....I have my arms like the Jock's face.....RED!!

We arrived to the dealer around 4:00 pm....riding around over 200 miles....returned the rental bike and took JC & Terri to the hotel which is located close to the Ft.Lauderdakle airport.

He is ok but in pain and taking pain killers.....Anyway he is safe at the hotel and Terri is taking care of him.......

He mentioned that he will be distracted playing with the laptop in the next couple of days....... :D

Jorge
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Post by: Screamin on May 01, 2008, 06:31:38 PM
Jorge -

You and Martha our an outstanding couple and I can't wait to meet you and shake your hand a tip a brew. Thanks for your service to a fellow site member.
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Post by: amigo Jorge on May 01, 2008, 06:36:36 PM
Jorge -

You and Martha our an outstanding couple and I can't wait to meet you and shake your hand a tip a brew. Thanks for your service to a fellow site member.

Mi amigo Screamin....it was nothing....it's a real pleasure to serve and help to any member from our CVO family    :2vrolijk_21:
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Post by: erniezap on May 01, 2008, 07:36:47 PM
Jorge -

You and Martha our an outstanding couple and I can't wait to meet you and shake your hand a tip a brew. Thanks for your service to a fellow site member.

I second that!!!  :2vrolijk_21:
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Post by: sadunbar on May 01, 2008, 07:40:19 PM
Jorge -

You and Martha our an outstanding couple and I can't wait to meet you and shake your hand a tip a brew. Thanks for your service to a fellow site member.

Couldn't agree more...  Jorge and Martha...  You are truely outstanding people. 
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Post by: JCZ on May 01, 2008, 07:46:59 PM
Thanks to these two great people, Kikaa (Jeorge) and Martha....Terrie and I have arrived at our home for the next few days, The Hilton Gardens.  These people were great, too.  They brought me a brand new wheel chair and told me that it's mine for as long as I'm here.  They have a restaurant on site with room service, hot tub and airport shuttle so our needs are met for now. 

The damn airlines (Frontier) wanted $810 to move our flight up two days.  As sore as I am.....ALL OVER....I figured that I can lay up here at the Hilton for a couple days for a whole lot less. :2vrolijk_21:  Besides, Terrie and I committed to having dinner with Mike (Miker) and Lisa Sat. night. ;D

So the photos from our day of adventure, yesterday........

The catamaran that we left out on yesterday morning.......
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Post by: JCZ on May 01, 2008, 07:48:14 PM
Looking across the stern as we leave port......


You guys realize you all went on vacation with us......... :huepfenlol2:
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Post by: JCZ on May 01, 2008, 07:50:00 PM
Terrie sitting down below with some of the other passengers.  Looking forward at a couple of the private islands that require a boat to get to with some incredable homes........
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Post by: JCZ on May 01, 2008, 07:51:00 PM
Another of those private islands......
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Post by: JCZ on May 01, 2008, 07:53:09 PM
And a shot of Key West's water front......

This is one incredable town and if you've never been there, it's a "must see".  Probably the best stop of our trip.....we liked this even more than South Beach....

And the bluest/green water that's crystal clear....that I've ever saw.
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Post by: JCZ on May 01, 2008, 07:55:47 PM
Terrie gettin ready to go snorkeling.  She felt a little let down......said the corral beds here are nothing compared to those that she's been to in Hawaii and Mexico....with all the bright colors, bright fish, etc.

Ya know.......she's still got it goin on for being 50 years old! :2vrolijk_21:
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Post by: JCZ on May 01, 2008, 07:57:57 PM
Another of those incredable islands......
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Post by: JCZ on May 01, 2008, 07:59:22 PM
And a shot of yours truely  (and he's not to shabby for 57! ???).......
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Post by: naitram on May 01, 2008, 08:00:20 PM
i thought you promised us no topless shots  :nervous:
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Post by: JCZ on May 01, 2008, 08:01:24 PM
A shot of the sister Sabago catamaran.........
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Post by: JCZ on May 01, 2008, 08:02:31 PM
Terrie getting some underwater shots...
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Post by: JCZ on May 01, 2008, 08:04:15 PM
Being the little fish that she is, she just doesn't understand that snorkeling is a face down experience......
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Post by: JCZ on May 01, 2008, 08:05:59 PM
All the crew snokeling.  After swallowing a gallon of sea water in the first five minutes in the water, I realized that snorkeling isn't for me.
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Post by: JCZ on May 01, 2008, 08:07:07 PM
All these fish were more to my liking......and I was staying dry.
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Post by: JCZ on May 01, 2008, 08:08:05 PM
One of the many sail boats that we passed........
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Post by: JCZ on May 01, 2008, 08:09:05 PM
One of the Key West beaches.........
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Post by: JCZ on May 01, 2008, 08:10:41 PM
A shot of Terrie laying up on the bow of the Catamaran.......
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Post by: sadunbar on May 01, 2008, 08:12:27 PM
Terrie gettin ready to go snorkeling.  She felt a little let down......said the corral beds here are nothing compared to those that she's been to in Hawaii and Mexico....with all the bright colors, bright fish, etc.

Ya know.......she's still got it goin on for being 50 years old!  :2vrolijk_21:

Easy big boy...your hurt, remember....   :huepfenlol2: :huepfenjump3: :huepfenjump3: :huepfenlol2:
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Post by: JCZ on May 01, 2008, 08:12:51 PM
Next was our parasailing trip........it was a blast!
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Post by: JCZ on May 01, 2008, 08:13:56 PM
UP, up and away.......
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Post by: Fired00d on May 01, 2008, 08:14:34 PM
Terrie gettin ready to go snorkeling.  She felt a little let down......said the corral beds here are nothing compared to those that she's been to in Hawaii and Mexico....with all the bright colors, bright fish, etc.

Ya know.......she's still got it goin on for being 50 years old! :2vrolijk_21:
Easy big boy...your hurt, remember....   :huepfenlol2: :huepfenjump3: :huepfenjump3: :huepfenlol2:
That's all a part of physical therapy. ;) ;D

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: Ft. Lauderdale, South Beach, Bahama and Key West.........
Post by: JCZ on May 01, 2008, 08:15:26 PM
Can't tell we were having fun at this point...........
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Post by: Fired00d on May 01, 2008, 08:16:30 PM
Next was our parasailing trip........it was a blast!
Is that the "deer in the headlight" look you got there JC? :D

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
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Post by: JCZ on May 01, 2008, 08:17:25 PM
Past the point of no return.....
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Post by: JCZ on May 01, 2008, 08:18:19 PM
Way, way out there.......
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Post by: JCZ on May 01, 2008, 08:19:01 PM
Just that small.......
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Post by: JCZ on May 01, 2008, 08:20:17 PM
Mike, the photographer, had a sense of humore......Terrie said he was a real little hottie right down to his toes.
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Post by: JCZ on May 01, 2008, 08:21:27 PM
Reelin it back in........
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Post by: JCZ on May 01, 2008, 08:23:09 PM
Yes, he dunked us in the ocean a couple of times.  I still can't get over how warm that Atlantic is......just incredable...
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Post by: JCZ on May 01, 2008, 08:24:21 PM
Back down to the tera firma.....
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Post by: JCZ on May 01, 2008, 08:25:38 PM
I don't think we'd quit laughing and grinning all day, up to this point. :2vrolijk_21:
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Post by: JCZ on May 01, 2008, 08:26:51 PM
Waiting my turn on the jet ski........
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Post by: JCZ on May 01, 2008, 08:28:18 PM
Alright, finally............. :orange:  This is what I've been looking forward to all day long!
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Post by: sadunbar on May 01, 2008, 08:31:04 PM
Yes, he dunked us in the ocean a couple of times.  I still can't get over how warm that Atlantic is......just incredable...

The first time I para-sailed in Cancun years ago, they landed me on the roof of a restaurant next to the beach the first try.  I hit the beach the second try, which was the goal....  My wife videoed the whole adventure and laughed her a$$ off. At the time I thought it was much less funny then her. 

When it was her turn, they dumped her in the gulf short of the beach.  Laughing didn't seem like a wise option for me... :oops:
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Post by: JCZ on May 01, 2008, 08:32:07 PM
First go........
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Post by: JCZ on May 01, 2008, 08:34:50 PM
I've rode jet ski's quite a bit and have never fallen off.  But this was the last picture taken before I wiped out.  I was going 58 mph just a minute before, that was the last time I looked at the speedometer......  Jet skiing in the ocean is a lot different than in a lake......especially when we'd get out there where the big waves were at.  I think that was part of my problem.......
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Post by: JCZ on May 01, 2008, 08:35:47 PM
And just after my last ride........in an ambulance.......
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Post by: JCZ on May 01, 2008, 08:38:55 PM
Please don't tell me they have to operate in a hospital that's 40 years old.......

By the way, the ER nurse rides a Heritage and her husband (he's a pilot down there in the swamps) rides an Ultra Classic.  She was great at her job, too........the same as everybody was at that hospital. :2vrolijk_21:
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Post by: JCZ on May 01, 2008, 08:41:35 PM
And a few shots of the Duval Inn, where we stayed.  These people were also very nice to us and we got first class treatment when we came from the hospital last night.  They were down on Duval Street having dinner and they cut it short just to come let us in the downstairs room that they transferred us to, since I can't climb stairs.

The pool area.......
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Post by: JCZ on May 01, 2008, 08:42:37 PM
The outdoor sitting area........
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Post by: JCZ on May 01, 2008, 08:43:48 PM
The front of the property.........paradise.......
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Post by: JCZ on May 01, 2008, 08:45:11 PM
The oasis that we called home for a couple of days......
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Post by: JCZ on May 01, 2008, 08:47:15 PM
Mi amigo Jeorge and Martha arrived to haul us off the keys and to get the bike back.

Now I had a heck of a time talkin' Jeorge into riding the rental bike back instead of this little scooter.  But hey.......it's got a King Tour Pack on the back.....can't be all bad........ :nixweiss:
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Post by: Jock on May 01, 2008, 09:23:25 PM
DAMN...I just caught this update...AMAZING!!!  What a roller coaster ride!!!  It appears that you and Teri have approached this matter with an excellent attitude...much better than I could.  In addition, we have some great site members stepping up...what a family.  What is point all I can type is WOW!  I am a proud member of this site!

Keep the faith my friend and Thank You to everyone involved.

 :)
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Post by: Jock on May 01, 2008, 09:25:23 PM
By the way...I had jet skis in the past...make me review the foolishness I conducted in the past.

mmmmm...
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Post by: JCZ on May 02, 2008, 07:05:38 PM
Well, after a rough week in So. Fla. we spent the day today in the hot tub and pool.........had it all to our selves..........
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Post by: JCZ on May 02, 2008, 07:06:54 PM
Terrie being the lil fish that she is.....
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Post by: JCZ on May 02, 2008, 07:08:15 PM
This girl will float for hours......never saw anybody float as easy as she does.........
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Post by: JCZ on May 02, 2008, 07:09:47 PM
Between the wheelchair and the crutches, I'm able to make do.  This hotel has been very helpful to us in every way possible.......
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Post by: JCZ on May 02, 2008, 07:12:34 PM
Another of the fish......

I am feeling a little better today.  Still not able to walk without the crutches, but doing a tad bit better. 

Miker and his wife Lisa and Jeorge and Martha are coming to the hotel for dinner tomorrow night.  We're looking forward to that........ :2vrolijk_21:
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Post by: Fired00d on May 02, 2008, 07:16:54 PM
Well, after a rough week in So. Fla. we spent the day today in the hot tub and pool.........had it all to our selves..........
JC,
Good to see you making good of a bad situation, but not surprised that's what we do. :2vrolijk_21: When given lemons we make lemonaide, improvise and adapt. Semper Fi!!!!

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
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Post by: Jock on May 02, 2008, 07:23:04 PM
He keeps going and going and going and going...

(http://www.edmontonians.com/Edmontonians2007/JAN07/Energizer%20Bunny%20Medium%20Web%20view.jpg)
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Post by: naitram on May 02, 2008, 07:27:32 PM
good to see you up and moving around
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Post by: erniezap on May 02, 2008, 08:44:51 PM
Gotta love what Steve D said via email:

An old man convalescing in Florida, he should blend right in!   :huepfenjump3:

JC,

I'm glad to see that you're doing better and that you're making the most of it.
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Post by: Jock on May 02, 2008, 09:13:55 PM
Gotta love what Steve D said via email:

An old man convalescing in Florida, he should blend right in!   :huepfenjump3:

JC,

I'm glad to see that you're doing better and that you're making the most of it.

Classic of the area...
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Post by: pumkinownerswife on May 02, 2008, 09:26:06 PM
Sorry to hear about
Your waverunner mishap my daughter and I are in key west now the water was very ruff today


Helen
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Post by: JCZ on May 02, 2008, 10:19:41 PM
Gotta love what Steve D said via email:

An old man convalescing in Florida, he should blend right in!   :huepfenjump3:

JC,

I'm glad to see that you're doing better and that you're making the most of it.

Yea, I laughed when I read Steve's email.

Making the best of it...........gotta squeeze everything we can out of it.......gettin our money's worth. :2vrolijk_21:
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Post by: JR on May 02, 2008, 11:43:01 PM
Hey JC! :drink:

Just got thru catching up on the 20 pages of this thread. Was really exciting seeing them wonderful pics of you and Terry. Brought me down memory lane when ya'll came thru Memphis. Then I get to the jet ski accident.... I'm so sorry for ya bro! Debbie and I just lifted you and Terri up in prayer. But it sounds like your making the best of a bad situation. May God allow you to enjoy the remainder of your vacation with Terry! Bless Ya Bro! :2vrolijk_21:

                                                       :bananarock:
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Post by: ak on May 03, 2008, 01:48:15 AM
Gotta love what Steve D said via email:

An old man convalescing in Florida, he should blend right in!   :huepfenjump3:

JC,

I'm glad to see that you're doing better and that you're making the most of it.
     JC,s going to rent a golf cart and take on  all comers in the 1/4 mile, for the rest of the trip.....ak
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Post by: JCZ on May 03, 2008, 08:59:40 AM
     JC,s going to rent a golf cart and take on  all comers in the 1/4 mile, for the rest of the trip.....ak

They've got plenty of golf carts down here, too.  Some of them have big huge off road tires and wheels.....they take their gold carts pretty serious down here. ;D  Let's see, my observation..........Florida has more boats than cars, then more golf carts, then cars. 

Seriously, we were surprised that they don't have many bicycle trails down here......nothing like Calif. Oregon or Wash.  This place would be ideal for it.......all flat and straight and some very scenic areas to drop a path down through.  Of course I guess there would be a lot more encounters with the gators if they did that.  We haven't even saw a gator or flamingo yet.  But we did see three green parrots on our journey to K-Mart across the street yesterday and I saw a few other exotic looking birds down in key west.  One little guy looked like he had long fur on his head instead of feathers.

Oh yea.....and we saw a sign that said Keys deer crossing down on one of the key islands.  My question would be how do they survive in the swamps?  Where would they get fresh water to drink and what do they eat to sustain life?  And how is it that the gators don't get them?  One of the So. Fla. guys probably knows the answer to those questions. :nixweiss:

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Post by: Chief on May 03, 2008, 10:12:24 AM
They've got plenty of golf carts down here, too.  Some of them have big huge off road tires and wheels.....they take their gold carts pretty serious down here. ;D  Let's see, my observation..........Florida has more boats than cars, then more golf carts, then cars. 

Seriously, we were surprised that they don't have many bicycle trails down here......nothing like Calif. Oregon or Wash.  This place would be ideal for it.......all flat and straight and some very scenic areas to drop a path down through.  Of course I guess there would be a lot more encounters with the gators if they did that.  We haven't even saw a gator or flamingo yet.  But we did see three green parrots on our journey to K-Mart across the street yesterday and I saw a few other exotic looking birds down in key west.  One little guy looked like he had long fur on his head instead of feathers.

Oh yea.....and we saw a sign that said Keys deer crossing down on one of the key islands.  My question would be how do they survive in the swamps?  Where would they get fresh water to drink and what do they eat to sustain life?  And how is it that the gators don't get them?  One of the So. Fla. guys probably knows the answer to those questions. :nixweiss:


The Key Deer are on Big Pine and No Name Key. There aren't any swamps, so they're ok and the gators are in the fresh or brackish waters of the mainland. Although, there are some salt-water crocs around, but not in the numbers like the alligators. Key deer are much smaller than the normal whit-tail deer and eat local vegetation and find plenty of places to drink around homes. They also have a fond liking for cigarette butts along the road, which contributes to the majority of the killings. They keep count of how many key deer are killed YTD and post the information along the roads so people are aware.

Now that they've lifted US-1 on Big Pine, they built the tall fences and underpasses so the deer can cross more safely now and fewer are getting killed. They are an endangered species but I'm no longe aware of the numbers.

I pretty much grew up on Big Pine with my grandparents, so the Keys will always hold a special place in my heart. The best part of the keys is only to be seen from a boat.

:indian_chief:
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Post by: JCZ on May 03, 2008, 10:25:47 AM
Thanks Chief.........I knew somebody here woud know.  Yes, they did have a deer fatality count but I don't remember what the count is.

And I found it surprising that you mention that they like cigarette butts.  I was on a search and rescue team for a couple of years and deer used to come into our camp, begging for food.  They would always get into the butt cans (old coffee cans that were used for the smokers) and eat all the butts......so we'd have to keep an eye on them.

Pumkinownerswife.........Key West is a great place to visit but be careful around those jet skis......they're dangerous. :huepfenlol2:   Seriously, it was a great place and we look forward to our next visit.  If you two happen to be on your way back north today, get in touch with us.......stop by for dinner tonight and meet some of the other members of this site.  I'll send a PM with my number.
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Post by: Chief on May 03, 2008, 10:31:54 AM
Thanks Chief.........I knew somebody here woud know.  Yes, they did have a deer fatality count but I don't remember what the count is.

And I found it surprising that you mention that they like cigarette butts.  I was on a search and rescue team for a couple of years and deer used to come into our camp, begging for food.  They would always get into the butt cans (old coffee cans that were used for the smokers) and eat all the butts......so we'd have to keep an eye on them.

Pumkinownerswife.........Key West is a great place to visit but be careful around those jet skis......they're dangerous. :huepfenlol2:   Seriously, it was a great place and we look forward to our next visit.  If you two happen to be on your way back north today, get in touch with us.......stop by for dinner tonight and meet some of the other members of this site.  I'll send a PM with my number.

Hee's a link to the National Key Deer Refuge on Big Pine. http://www.fws.gov/nationalkeydeer/

:indian_chief:
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Post by: amigo Jorge on May 04, 2008, 10:13:39 AM
We had a dinner last night at the hotel were JC & Terrie are staying. He is feeling better ....At this mement they are returning back home.....Nice couple....we had great moments together.... :2vrolijk_21:

Here JC, myself...another side: Mike, Terrie and Leesa
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Post by: amigo Jorge on May 04, 2008, 10:14:22 AM
JC with crunches
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Post by: amigo Jorge on May 04, 2008, 10:15:52 AM
The Mrs's
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Post by: amigo Jorge on May 04, 2008, 10:16:53 AM
Martha saw a turtle in the looby and she rode on it......'turtle CVO'  :huepfenjump3:
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Post by: Hugh Janis on May 04, 2008, 10:18:02 AM
Where is Miker's beer!  Someone...... quick!
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Post by: amigo Jorge on May 04, 2008, 10:18:13 AM
Sorry to hear about
Your waverunner mishap my daughter and I are in key west now the water was very ruff today


Helen

Helen......we were waiting for you last night.....missin' u!!! :(
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Post by: amigo Jorge on May 04, 2008, 10:19:48 AM
Where is Miker's beer!  Someone...... quick!

The picture was taken by the Crystal (waitress) before she brought the order....but don't worry he had 2 o maybe 3?  :beerchug: :beerchug:
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Post by: Hugh Janis on May 04, 2008, 10:20:29 AM
The picture was taken by the Crystal (waitress) before she brought the order....but don't worry he had 2 o maybe 3?  :beerchug: :beerchug:

Whew!  thank goodness!
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Post by: Gettinold on May 04, 2008, 10:35:18 AM
Helen......we were waiting for you last night.....missin' u!!!  :(

Jorge....... I was too.  ;D
She went to the Keys and I ended up in Panama City, Both of us home safe and sound Saturday evening.  :2vrolijk_21:.
Enjoyed the ride to PC, left Fri am & returned Sat. because of some bad weather coming in. Was great riding to & from.  ;D

                     See you soon !

                               Dave & Helen
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Post by: Rooster452 on May 04, 2008, 03:43:49 PM
JC & Terrie, sorry Sue and I could not get down last night to have dinner with the Florida crew. Glad to see your feeling a little better. Have a safe trip home and hope to see you again soon.

Rooster452
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Post by: Jock on May 04, 2008, 06:01:33 PM
Looks like it was a successful trip even though they were forced to make lemonaide out of lemons...Could have been worse...Good luck getting home and to your recovery.
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Post by: miker on May 04, 2008, 07:18:08 PM
Whew!  thank goodness!

To my defense, I was feeling abit scurvish....I felt a gold rum(well) n tonic with double lime was in order...
Yuengling chaser...

JC is a force of nature...
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Post by: Rooster452 on May 04, 2008, 11:21:29 PM
Looks like it was a successful trip even though they were forced to make lemonaide out of lemons...Could have been worse...Good luck getting home and to your recovery.

To his credit you make a great point!
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Post by: GMAN on May 05, 2008, 04:33:52 PM
 :oops: Hi JC,

Connie and I just got done going through all the pics and letters to you. Hope you are feeling better. Looks like you two had a great time while it lasted.

Gary and Connie
Sparks NV

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Post by: JCZ on May 07, 2008, 04:52:33 PM
The first time I've been on the puter since I got home.  I'm not sure if it was the plane ride or what, but I got a lot worse.

I've been to the Dr. and he's referring me to the othropedic surgeon (the same on that put my aritificial hip in) and I'll be going there this Friday.  I went to the chriopracter today.  He told me that my lower spine and tail bone are all jammed up twisted (I'm not surprised at all........that's exactly what it feels like).  Anyway, he was able to relieve some of the pain on one side, before I left there.  I'll see what the Orthopedic doc says on Fri.
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Post by: Jock on May 07, 2008, 06:10:15 PM
The first time I've been on the puter since I got home.  I'm not sure if it was the plane ride or what, but I got a lot worse.

I've been to the Dr. and he's referring me to the othropedic surgeon (the same on that put my aritificial hip in) and I'll be going there this Friday.  I went to the chriopracter today.  He told me that my lower spine and tail bone are all jammed up twisted (I'm not surprised at all........that's exactly what it feels like).  Anyway, he was able to relieve some of the pain on one side, before I left there.  I'll see what the Orthopedic doc says on Fri.

Sorry to read of your troubles...I trust it becomes better soon...

(http://www.axebone.com/CandyStripper.jpg)

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Post by: jeffj on May 07, 2008, 06:38:27 PM
Hope you heal up quickly and can get back to being yourself ...... ASAP


jeffj
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Post by: JCZ on May 14, 2008, 08:49:36 PM
Went to the Orthopedic surgeon today.....got some not so good news. :(   My pelvis is broke in two places and he thinks I'll be out of work for at least two months......the earliest return he put for July 5th.  That sucks big time.  Hell, I'm not even sure if I'll still have a job at that time. :nixweiss:

Throw some super glue on it and let's go..........
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Post by: Fired00d on May 14, 2008, 08:51:56 PM
Damn, sorry to hear that. :(

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
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Post by: Jock on May 14, 2008, 09:06:02 PM
That sucks big time.  Hell, I'm not even sure if I'll still have a job at that time.

Any employer that would not be considerate in these conditions you do not want to work with any way.

Keep the faith my friend and it will happen!
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Post by: Hugh Janis on May 14, 2008, 11:41:42 PM
That do suck!  But what a story to tell about that memorable vacation back in '08!  I hope you're still making lemonade, you sound thirsty!
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Post by: miker on May 15, 2008, 07:29:54 AM
Sorry to hear that JC...You can't just rub some dirt on it, it has to knit up...
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Post by: sadunbar on May 15, 2008, 09:27:45 AM
As someone who has some similiar experience with your situation from a few years back, you certainly have my sympathy.  Not much you can do but let the healing occur and be patient.  I am sure you know that no good comes from trying to rush a recovery.  Your long term health is more important then an impatient employer.  It would be great if your employer hangs in there with you, but if not, your health is comes first...

good luck ...   :2vrolijk_21:
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Post by: JCZ on August 17, 2010, 06:42:21 PM
Destined to do it all over, again. :2vrolijk_21:
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Post by: Cvostu on August 17, 2010, 10:22:53 PM
I'm ready...do we have to wait so long???? :-\
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Post by: amigo Jorge on August 18, 2010, 09:18:58 AM
Ready for you guys amigos....