The Sunshine State

[Mrs. Strutt]

Happy freezing March, fellow Floridians :bouquet:

Anyone else wondering if the whole ^%$#@ state has inadvertently relocated 300 miles north? :crybaby:

[Duchess]

Mrs. Strutt I am so jealous that you're in FL. My hometown is St. Augustine and I miss it terribly.. :)


Duchess

[Mrs. Strutt]

Mrs. Strutt I am so jealous that you're in FL. My hometown is St. Augustine and I miss it terribly.. :)


Duchess
I haven't had much opportunity to visit St. Augustine, but I hear it is lovely. Do you get a chance to visit at all?

[Duchess]

I'm there quite often. Still have family there and it will always be my home. I miss the people, the living pace and the beaches..:theisland:


Duchess

[Mrs. Strutt]

I'm there quite often. Still have family there and it will always be my home. I miss the people, the living pace and the beaches..:theisland:


Duchess
Maybe you will have the chance to move back some day!

[Duchess]

Maybe you will have the chance to move back some day!

Oh, I plan on it:thumbsup:. How do you like your area? Any cool sites?


Duchess

[Mrs. Strutt]

Oh, I plan on it:thumbsup:. How do you like your area? Any cool sites?


Duchess
We love Gulfport...the energy here is not to be believed. Gotta love a place that is 33% queer and has a Human Rights Ordinance that extends to transgendered folks as well :)

A great site to check out is www.gulfportflorida.us

[Duchess]

Thanks for the info. :aslpeacelove:


Duchess

[Jedi]

Hi Florida peeps <waves>

[Mrs. Strutt]

*waving back* :)

[Daddislilgirl]

I'm glad it's finally getting warmer. I welcome the beach weather!

[socialjustice_fsu]

:welcome:

Hey there all my fellow Floridians!

I kind of think we live in paradise....
pure, pristine white beaches and sapphire waters of the Gulf of Mexico!

It's hard to have the blues when you live here, work here and play here!

[Mrs. Strutt]

We do live in paradise...especially now that the frozen tundra has crept back up north where it belongs. What was that all about???

[Daddislilgirl]

We do live in paradise...especially now that the frozen tundra has crept back up north where it belongs. What was that all about???

Global warming?? who knows. It NEEDS to stay UP NORTH though.


HI!!!

[Sachita]

Thanks for the info. :aslpeacelove:


Duchess


the hurricanes, the heat, ugh. I am from south florida. You couldnt beat me back there but I do miss my friends.

Duchess lets go to outer banks beaches. We'll have wine and tease all the boi's

[Mrs. Strutt]

Global warming?? who knows. It NEEDS to stay UP NORTH though.


HI!!!
What up, dawg??? Glad to see you finally showed up, lol :gimmehug:

[Daddislilgirl]

What up, dawg??? Glad to see you finally showed up, lol :gimmehug:



Taken me a bit to get back on here. BTW..thanks for the hospitality the past 2 weekends, I've enjoyed myself completely :thumbsup:

[Mrs. Strutt]

Taken me a bit to get back on here. BTW..thanks for the hospitality the past 2 weekends, I've enjoyed myself completely :thumbsup:
It was fun for us as well. And thanks for nagging my husband to get the damned yard mowed, lol!

[ErickaS]

We will be moving to the North Tampa area the first week of June! I look forward to meeting some great people down there and soaking up the sun!

I am from CT and my wife is from NJ... it amazes us that we have a grapefruit tree in our back yard! I mean, seriously, how cool is THAT?

Is anyone close to the Tampa area? We are off 275 near Busch Gardens.

[scootebaby]

east coast south floridian popping in to say hi...i have to agree that im glad the weather is returning to normal! i moved here from Ky to get away from the cold...almost had to break down and buy pants...sheesh

hope everyone has a wonderful day

[ErickaS]

:shark:

Scootebaby made me laugh... my wife is sooooo looking forward to wearing shorts for the rest of her life! And she looks so damn sexy in those baggy cargo shorts. ::mind wandering::

anyways... I'm glad the weather is getting back to where it should be as well! Just in time for our move!

[scootebaby]

and maybe a decrease in shoe spending...sandals and flip flops are all u need here....just a thought:superfunny:

[Mrs. Strutt]

We will be moving to the North Tampa area the first week of June! I look forward to meeting some great people down there and soaking up the sun!

I am from CT and my wife is from NJ... it amazes us that we have a grapefruit tree in our back yard! I mean, seriously, how cool is THAT?

Is anyone close to the Tampa area? We are off 275 near Busch Gardens.
Mr. Strutt and I live in Gulfport, which is on the Gulf coast right on the other side of Tampa Bay...takes us about 25 minutes to get to the Tampa airport, so we are right in the area.

Welcome to Florida!!!

[Mrs. Strutt]

and maybe a decrease in shoe spending...sandals and flip flops are all u need here....just a thought:superfunny:
Not in Femme World, scootebaby...there are too many cute sandals to only have one or two pairs. Plus, now you have to spend $$$ on pedicures so you have cute toes to match ;)

[Miami]

Native Miamian here, kinda over Miami, but stuck here for more reasons than I care to relate. I have a love/hate relationship with Miami. Love the place, hate most of the ppl. In my opinion, I'm living in the shallow end of the intellectual gene pool. lol

[ErickaS]

Scootebaby... ::over-reactive gasp of shock!:: oh no... there will be a need for all types of sandals. Dressy sandals, sparkly sandals, beach sandals, (are your eyes glazing over yet?!?) ... LOL

Mrs. Strutt,

Hopefully one of these days after we are settled, the four of us can get together for lunch! :smile: My wife, Lu, loves crab legs. Perhaps you can suggest a place. We found Stingrays in North Tampa and it was great!

[scootebaby]

Not in Femme World, scootebaby...there are too many cute sandals to only have one or two pairs. Plus, now you have to spend $$$ on pedicures so you have cute toes to match ;)

whaaaa :overreaction: i didnt see that in my handbook!! maybe bc ive been single the whole time they gave me the wrong book...honey dont believe it,the saltwater will just ruin the pedi




Native Miamian here, kinda over Miami, but stuck here for more reasons than I care to relate. I have a love/hate relationship with Miami. Love the place, hate most of the ppl. In my opinion, I'm living in the shallow end of the intellectual gene pool. lol

i live in ft pierce and i think that gene pool STARTS up here

[JustJo]

whaaaa :overreaction: i didnt see that in my handbook!! maybe bc ive been single the whole time they gave me the wrong book...honey dont believe it,the saltwater will just ruin the pedi

Sweetie...you don't think I'm falling for that, do you?? :spruceup::huhlaugh:

[scootebaby]

:blink: uh honey what you mean?? noone told me to :readfineprint: oh wait---what are you NOT falling for?? my bs or those STRANGERS(that u dont know)

have you ever noticed when someone starts talking out their ass they say stupid things like "strangers-people you dont know" duh

[JustJo]

:blink: uh honey what you mean?? noone told me to :readfineprint: oh wait---what are you NOT falling for?? my bs or those STRANGERS(that u dont know)

Well I already fell for you in the way that counts baby :love1: :awww:

But I'm sure my pedi will be just fine :eyebat:

[morningstar55]

hello Fla hounds............. ill be landing in ...
Dady City, Fla.... monday morning...... anyone live around there lets meet for coffee..... if able too.
i dont get to Fla often soo this is a rare treat..... :koolaid:

[Soon]

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[Sam]

Gonna be in Orlando last week in July, prolly gonna be way too hot but im looking forward to palm tree's

[Cowboi]

I just spent a week in Boca Grande, doing some Tarpon fishing. Beautiful island!!!! I hope I get back down that way next summer.

[Mrs. Strutt]

Sam - you will need to grow some gills, lol. At least here on the west-central coast, we get the sea breeze to help with the heavy humidity. The water in the air just lingers in land-bound cities like Orlando.

Cowboi - I'm glad you enjoyed your visit. Humidity notwithstanding, this is a beautiful state with many beautiful places to go. Boca Grande is only a couple of hours from us and I really should visit myself someday. But if I'm down that way, I am usually bypassing Boca Grande on my way to Sanibel or Captiva.

[Jesse]

Greetings from the oil coast...oops nature coast! :pirate-steer:

[Bella~Vita]

Greetings to all and all Floridians. Big shout out from Pinellas Co

[Duchess]

Hey there Florida peeps. Any oil coastline experiences you'd like to share?

[Jesse]

No damage thusfar on the central west coast that I know of, other than the fact that a lot of folks here depend on fishing and using the waterways for income. I do know the oil has hit Pensacola Beach and it isn't a pretty sight. :( The good people of Florida are fairly used to rebuilding after hurricanes and tornadoes...but how does one rebuild from this sort of disaster?

[Duchess]

No damage thusfar on the central west coast that I know of, other than the fact that a lot of folks here depend on fishing and using the waterways for income. I do know the oil has hit Pensacola Beach and it isn't a pretty sight. :( The good people of Florida are fairly used to rebuilding after hurricanes and tornadoes...but how does one rebuild from this sort of disaster?

Thanks for sharing Tranzman. St. Augustine is my home. It breaks my heart how this is affecting the lives of so many people. :(

[Jesse]

I know the feeling well Lady D, I love the beaches here and pray it doesn't devastate them.

http://www.clipsyndicate.com/video/play/1498131/tar_balls_washing_up_on_the_sand_in_pensacola_beac h

[Mrs. Strutt]

Nothing in the Pinellas county area (yet). Mr. Strutt and I live in Gulfport, which is on the intercoastal waterway right next door to St. Petersburg. Although we are told the threat of our coastline being directly affected is low, our tourism and fishing industries have still taken a big hit.

I keep thinking about that buffoon from Alaska who said this is "not an environmental disaster," just a "natural phenomenon." I'd like to hold the son-a-of-bitch by his ankles and dip his head and shoulders into this "natural phenomenon." :angry:

[Jesse]

Seems they will never stop!

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100622/ap_on_bi_ge/us_gulf_oil_spill

[Bella~Vita]

Nothing in the Pinellas county area (yet). Mr. Strutt and I live in Gulfport, which is on the intercoastal waterway right next door to St. Petersburg. Although we are told the threat of our coastline being directly affected is low, our tourism and fishing industries have still taken a big hit.

I keep thinking about that buffoon from Alaska who said this is "not an environmental disaster," just a "natural phenomenon." I'd like to hold the son-a-of-bitch by his ankles and dip his head and shoulders into this "natural phenomenon." :angry:

Sis? Thanks for the visual. I can see you so clearly holding that a$$hole by his ankles ... :|

[lipstixgal]

Any prides happening in Florida this weekend??

[Jesse]

There is one in St. Pete today. :)

Any prides happening in Florida this weekend??

[Sam]

looking forward to laying on the beach next week at this time.

thinking i will get a little house hunting in while im there

[lipstixgal]

There is one in St. Pete today. :)

IS that St. Petersburg, Florida on the west coast?? I am really not that familiar with Florida except for Miami which is on the east coast:|

[lipstixgal]

There is one in St. Pete today. :)

IS that St. Petersburg, Florida on the west coast?? I am really not that familiar with Florida except for Miami which is on the east coast:|:chocolate:

[Jesse]

Yes it is.

IS that St. Petersburg, Florida on the west coast?? I am really not that familiar with Florida except for Miami which is on the east coast:|:chocolate:

[iamkeri1]

Hi Everyone,
Ben and I live in the Winter Haven area. We're right in the middle of FL about an hour from the outskirts of Tampa. The oil disaster is breaking my heart. Last night my daughter told me that soon we will be getting "oily rain". If the oil evaporates and comes down with the rain, the whole world could be affected. A disaster, but defintetly not a natural one.

Nice talking to you.
Smooches,
Keri

[MysticOceansFL]

Hello , Floridians!!

[MysticOceansFL]

Good Morning to all the Floridians!!

[MysticOceansFL]

Good Evening Floridians!!

[lipstixgal]

Hello all Floridians, we'll be moving down there in October and be a resident soon!!

[Just_G]

Howdy Floridians!
I will be in the Ft. Lauderdale area next Wednesday through Sunday. Anyone in the area from the Planet?

[lipstixgal]

Howdy Floridians!
I will be in the Ft. Lauderdale area next Wednesday through Sunday. Anyone in the area from the Planet?

That's where I want to move to in October its very gay there!!

[iamkeri1]

Hi!
Seems we Florida folk are not talking to each other. Thought I'd say "hi!" and bump this thread up.
Smooches,
Keri

[MysticOceansFL]

Hi!
Seems we Florida folk are not talking to each other. Thought I'd say "hi!" and bump this thread up.
Smooches,
Keri




Keri , I kinda noticed that also and I try to pop in from time to time Its a new year 2011 and was wondering if anyone wanted to do a meetup in Mid Feb or later?

[Mrs. Strutt]

As I am doing a rare drive-by... :carride:

Thought I'd stop in and wish you all a happy 2011. I am rarely on BFP anymore, so I hope everyone is well.

[The_Lady_Snow]

Gloria Steinem & Dorothy Pitman Hughes coming to University of North Florida

"Lift Don't Seperate"
Women, the power of partnership.

Community talk on how to help one another.

Thursday March 7, 2011 7:00pm

[violaine]

http://www.freshfromflorida.com/fs/county_index.html

[violaine]

how many people actually use the BBB? i just looked up a local restaurant, and have used the bbb whenever i have moved, searching for vets, automobile repair shops, et c.


http://www.bbb.org/central-florida/business-reviews/food-and-beverage-services/natures-table-cafe-in-maitland-fl-172628004

[wolfbittenpoet]

I use the bbb. Frequently. It makes life easier.

[iamkeri1]

Just stopping in to say hello to my Florida family.

It sure is getting hot - ain't it?, LOL

Here in Central Florida we got a wonderfull all day rain that kept it cool and filled up the little pond in front of my house which was very low on water. I enjoyed listening to the rain, lightning and thunder pretty much all day.

Hope You are all having a great week-end.
Smooches,
Keri

[scootebaby]

Good Evening Keri....We finally got some much needed rain this evening here in south Florida(treasure coast area) temps have been pretty high of late...but i wouldnt trade it for anything...i love Florida--weather and all!

[Duchess]

Just wanted to say good morning to my Florida peeps. So happy I'm visiting home at the end of the month, St. Augustine, FL....:cheer:


Duchess

[JustJo]

Just wanted to say good morning to my Florida peeps. So happy I'm visiting home at the end of the month, St. Augustine, FL....:cheer:


Duchess

Good morning Duchess....I love St. Augustine....enjoy! :)

[scootebaby]

Good Morning Duchess....and all the other floridians....I agree with Jo...i love St Augustine...its such a beautiful place..i hope we can go back sometime...Duchess hope your visit goes wonderfully!

[wolfbittenpoet]

Morning y'all. I spent the night cleaning gutters and backwashing the pool. Rain was major appreciated though. Hope all are well. Any plans for Memorial Day Weekend?
I am going to 97x Backyard BBQ in St Pete. I have a couple extra tickets.

[MickMan]

Hey everyone

Newbie here. I am in Jacksonville FL and thought I would say hey to all my fellow Floridians!

[Duchess]

Good morning Duchess....I love St. Augustine....enjoy! :)

Good Morning Duchess....and all the other floridians....I agree with Jo...i love St Augustine...its such a beautiful place..i hope we can go back sometime...Duchess hope your visit goes wonderfully!


Thank you so much. I have to say, it was great growing up there. The thought of my arrival makes me feel more than a little giddy. :)

[scootebaby]

Hiya Wolf..yes we finally got some rain too...much needed...wished we coulda got some more,but some is better than none..as much as i hate to say it im actually hoping to be back to work by memorial day weekend...been off for almost 2 months with a back injury.


Hello Mick Man....my girlfriend has a ton of family up ur way...i havent had a chance to meet them yet,but looking forward to it....its ashame this thread has all but died..i know we have several floridians on the site....would be cool to get them all together somewhere and just hang out.


hope everyone has enjoyed their Sunday....been a beautiful day here on the treasure coast.

[wolfbittenpoet]

Good to hear about you getting back to work scoote.
Mick I've got a few friends your way. Glad to see this forum a bit more peopled again. Maybe we could get it running again.

[violaine]

:rrose:

after i finished pet sitting today, i took a new route home and marvelled at the availability of edible landscapes- just go outside and find something good to eat. southen magnolias have always been an amazing sight, as are the azalea, and hibiscus. there's a hint of danger [in my mind] because one never knows when a snake might cross your path, or an alligator appears in the lake.



hello to the lovely florida people!

iamkeri, nice to see you! dutchess, i hope that you have an excellent visit-

welcome to mickman; wolfbittenpoet, good luck finding someone who wants a ticket; jen, jojo, and scoote- helllooo! ox

know what's great about florida? 10$ a night camping [for anyone interested] at monroe state park.


http://volusia.org/parks/camping.htm

[scootebaby]

CAMPING? like in tents or do they supply a bed within 4 walls and a door?? lol

[Zimmeh]

Heya Violane,

If you want to see a gorgeous part of Florida, you should go to Emerson Point in Bradenton. It's a beautiful bird sanctuary.

Maybe we should make a day of it and go visit?

Zimmy

[Zimmeh]

Tents and camping gear!

Zimmy

CAMPING? like in tents or do they supply a bed within 4 walls and a door?? lol

[violaine]

it would be 'primitive' and i take it no mud huts with the great apes/monkeys for you either?

[violaine]

[QUOTE=ZimmygLrL;339887]Heya Violane,

If you want to see a gorgeous part of Florida, you should go to Emerson Point in Bradenton. It's a beautiful bird sanctuary.

Maybe we should make a day of it and go visit?

Zimmy


please? i would very much like to do that, zimmy!

have good binoculars and enthusiasm on high!

xo

[AtLast]

[QUOTE=ZimmygLrL;339887]Heya Violane,

If you want to see a gorgeous part of Florida, you should go to Emerson Point in Bradenton. It's a beautiful bird sanctuary.

Maybe we should make a day of it and go visit?

Zimmy


please? i would very much like to do that, zimmy!

have good binoculars and enthusiasm on high!

xo

I wanna go, too... have new "nocs"... too far... phooey!

[The_Lady_Snow]

Jacksonville representin' only camping we do is via a HOTEL. Love the beach and we enjoy it's beauty anytime we can! Looking forward to summer, beach outings, swimming pool and Worm's basketball games!!

GOOD DAY FLORIDIANS!! May your week be a smooth one!

[Bella~Vita]

Jacksonville representin' only camping we do is via a HOTEL. Love the beach and we enjoy it's beauty anytime we can! Looking forward to summer, beach outings, swimming pool and Worm's basketball games!!

GOOD DAY FLORIDIANS!! May your week be a smooth one!

GM Lady Snow ... I hear ya on the camping via Hotel ... only way to go..lol. Have a great day!

[Duchess]

Jacksonville representin' only camping we do is via a HOTEL. Love the beach and we enjoy it's beauty anytime we can! Looking forward to summer, beach outings, swimming pool and Worm's basketball games!!

GOOD DAY FLORIDIANS!! May your week be a smooth one!

Afternoon all!!!!

Snowie baby you are such a DIVA.:)
Give me a tent, sleeping bag, yoga mat, a creek and ingredients for dirty martinis and I'm good to go!!!:clap:

Duchess

[The_Lady_Snow]

Afternoon all!!!!

Snowie baby you are such a DIVA.:)
Give me a tent, sleeping bag, yoga mat, a creek and ingredients for dirty martinis and I'm good to go!!!:clap:

Duchess

Dirty...

martini this girl CAN & WILL partake in;)

[scootebaby]

Good afternoon Fellow Floridians.....im all for camping too--via a hotel....its an uncertain day here on the treasure coast...one minute its sunny next looks like rain...a little cooler than usual

i think we will be heading to Jacksonville sometime in august for Jo's family reunion...what else is there to do in Jacksonville? (yeah im being lazy right now and not googling it) :)

well hope everyones week is off to a good start..talk at y'all later

[wolfbittenpoet]

Howdy yall. It was cold this morning. I want my upper 80s back.

[JustJo]

i think we will be heading to Jacksonville sometime in august for Jo's family reunion...what else is there to do in Jacksonville? (yeah im being lazy right now and not googling it) :)



Poor Scoote....she has no idea what she's in for :giggle:

The aunt's birthday party we went to was a preview of course....we filled a whole room at the Golden Corral...and that was the kids and grandkids of one aunt.

My father was the oldest of 8. :blink: So, yea, there's a bunch of us (and we all look pretty much alike too.)

[violaine]

i saw a salamander yesterday :)

[wolfbittenpoet]

North Pinellas Pride will be October 23rd at 10 am. It will feature a walking parade and street fest in Pioneer Park in Dunedin. It is getting bigger by the week.

[The_Lady_Snow]

North Pinellas Pride will be October 23rd at 10 am. It will feature a walking parade and street fest in Pioneer Park in Dunedin. It is getting bigger by the week.



Something to do AFTER the Reunion!

Sweet!

[scootebaby]

I can WAIT to meet this side of Jo's family...Wolf...i/we havent explored much of the west coast,but i hear its wonderful--especially the Dunedin area...perhaps we can make our way over that way...as far as Reunion goes Jo and I are still debating it.


Belle....we have tons down here...my little brain damaged kitty is quite the hunter of them and all the others as well....what? its in her nature dang it! ;)

and Ms Duchess....yes probably just a little :lol2:

[scootebaby]

Jo brought it to my attention that i said i CAN wait when i meant i CANT....the word police have now invaded our home--GREEEEAAAAT!!!!!!!!! lol

[JustJo]

Jo brought it to my attention that i said i CAN wait when i meant i CANT....the word police have now invaded our home--GREEEEAAAAT!!!!!!!!! lol

I thought you were just dissin' my family :raspberry:

[scootebaby]

I thought you were just dissin' my family :raspberry:


"diss?" hell im prolly gonna like them more than u do..even if another strange kid ends up in my arms :)

[MickMan]

Hey everyone and thanks for the welcome!!

Well it looks like this thread is picking up. I am surprised to see others from my area too. Not too often I see folks my way.

Always up for coffee or ??? I do care for my elderly mom though and usually have her with me. Just an FYI

[violaine]

[QUOTE=scootebaby;340279]Jo brought it to my attention that i said i CAN wait when i meant i CANT....the word police have now invaded our home--GREEEEAAAAT!!!!!!!!! lol


whatever do you mean, 'word police?"

that's just nits!

;)

[Bella~Vita]

Something to do AFTER the Reunion!

Sweet!

Yes, and I'm right up the road from the park. Yay Me ..lol

[scootebaby]

Yes, and I'm right up the road from the park. Yay Me ..lol

so potty breaks can be taken at youtr house?



im not much of a public bathroom user unless absolutely no choice

[Bella~Vita]

Of course ..but we have to take a head count first..lol. Now see I knew there was a reason my bathrm in my bedrm was being remodeled ...celebrationnnnnnnn for the new potty room :blink::rubberducky::|

[JustJo]

Can see I'm going to have to gift my friend Kat with some nice scented candles. :giggle:

[JustJo]

"diss?" hell im prolly gonna like them more than u do..even if another strange kid ends up in my arms :)

...I think you can probably count on this...along with being fed entirely too much unhealthy food.

It kind of goes with the territory. :)

[Bella~Vita]

Can see I'm going to have to gift my friend Kat with some nice scented candles. :giggle:

O0O0O0hhhhhhhh yummmmmmmmmmmmm...lol... we have to really do this and pride is perfect timing in october.

[Ben]

I wanna come too.... can we join in for Pride with ya'll?

[Bella~Vita]

I wanna come too.... can we join in for Pride with ya'll?

Well of course you can Ben, the more the merrier. Last year on caladesi island they had a big ole pride party and there is hotel there. I would have to look into it... I would assume rooms would have to be book soon. Maybe someone will offer to help me do some research n planning if there is gonna be a good crowd . I'm going either way ... so let's make a list who is interested. Or who is tentative but remember its a weekend event. And there's so much to do... so planning is a must.

[scootebaby]

im interested...and im sure there are hotels all over the place so we could get a list and post them..make it like a weekend thing--that might be cool

[wolfbittenpoet]

We could always scout out Postcard Inn down on St Pete beach or one of the clearwater beach hotels cause jolly trolley runs to Dunedin on weekends.

[Bella~Vita]

We could always scout out Postcard Inn down on St Pete beach or one of the clearwater beach hotels cause jolly trolley runs to Dunedin on weekends.

Yes we certainly need to check all options , do you know when pride is this year? They had a big to do last oct on Caladesi for pride.. not sure where to search I was just checking it on web. Kellyschicaboom.com is what is in downtown dunedin, but I am not sure if pride will be downtown or the island..

[wolfbittenpoet]

It's downtown best source of info right now is the NorthPinellas Pride facebook. The website will be up and running very shortly. It is in downtown for the main event but I think there will be a beachday. The next comittee meeting is May 30th I believe at Besa Del Sol. It's expanding. Last year it was the weekend before St Pete Pride which is last saturday in June. This year they moved it to end of October to one not compete and two be more comfortable. I think they are thinking this way the GSAs can participate too and maybe no issues from the church group that tried to stone us out at Honeymoon.

[Bella~Vita]

It's downtown best source of info right now is the NorthPinellas Pride facebook. The website will be up and running very shortly. It is in downtown for the main event but I think there will be a beachday. The next comittee meeting is May 30th I believe at Besa Del Sol. It's expanding. Last year it was the weekend before St Pete Pride which is last saturday in June. This year they moved it to end of October to one not compete and two be more comfortable. I think they are thinking this way the GSAs can participate too and maybe no issues from the church group that tried to stone us out at Honeymoon.

Wolf are you going to that next meeting on the 30th?

[wolfbittenpoet]

With any luck yes I will be. I am even thinking of volunteering about it. Last year I was disappointed by the beachday but the parties at the hotel were cool and downtown was gayer then normal that Friday at Blur.:D

[Bella~Vita]

With any luck yes I will be. I am even thinking of volunteering about it. Last year I was disappointed by the beachday but the parties at the hotel were cool and downtown was gayer then normal that Friday at Blur.:D

I would like to go if u go. If you need a ride let me know.

[violaine]

http://www.politifact.com/florida/statements/2011/apr/29/chris-dorworth/comparing-floridas-growth-management-laws-others-a/

[iamkeri1]

Hi Peeps! Wow! Look at y'all posting. We're alive! We're alive!

Welcome Mickman. This pride thing sounds good to me - October is a great time for it. I'm in Long Beach Cali right now for the Long Beach pride which is this week-end. My BFF's girlfriend is on the planning committee. She has been coming home exhausted every day with details of that is coming.

Kat, I laughed at your "plans must be made" line. I am more of the spontaneous, last minute kind of person, but to go to pride I will be willing to make some plans. Yah! SOUNDS GREAT!
Smooches,
Keri

[Bella~Vita]

Hi Peeps! Wow! Look at y'all posting. We're alive! We're alive!

Welcome Mickman. This pride thing sounds good to me - October is a great time for it. I'm in Long Beach Cali right now for the Long Beach pride which is this week-end. My BFF's girlfriend is on the planning committee. She has been coming home exhausted every day with details of that is coming.

Kat, I laughed at your "plans must be made" line. I am more of the spontaneous, last minute kind of person, but to go to pride I will be willing to make some plans. Yah! SOUNDS GREAT!
Smooches,
Keri

That's me Keri ... the comedian ..lol. I said plans must be made cause of hotels and stuff and we need to make reservations.... Scoote is right lets make it a weekend thing ... I have a roomate so I have only 1 bed in my room .. ya 'll can squeeze in ..lol..NOT ..... :blink:

[clay]

Hey Fellow Floridians...Clay here...single Butch in the JAX area...would love to meet someone (Femme) to hang out with, possibly date.....
I have subscribed to a couple of the Fla. Forums...but when I come back to this site, I can't ever find how to get to them...lol....
Have an awesome day everyone...and have a swell time at that Gulf Coast pride. I lived in St. Pete, and hung out in Gulfport many years ago...was a neat little town!!!!
Love to hear back from everyone....hugs to all..Clay

[iamkeri1]

I didn't go back through the thread to see if anyone had posted a link to Pinellas Pride, but here it is

http://truestblue.com/northpinellaspride/ (http://truestblue.com/northpinellaspride/)

Kat - love you sis - and love your sense of humor.
Smooches,
Keri

[clay]

Hi Keri:
Thanks for the post and link...it says 404 error server...lol...where is Pinellas County BTW? I am in Duval County. Clay

[The_Lady_Snow]

Thanks for the link Keri!!

It will be up and ready after they work on it some more it says on May 25th so I will check for stuff then:).

[Bella~Vita]

I didn't go back through the thread to see if anyone had posted a link to Pinellas Pride, but here it is

http://truestblue.com/northpinellaspride/ (http://truestblue.com/northpinellaspride/)

Kat - love you sis - and love your sense of humor.
Smooches,
Keri


Smooches all over your face ...lol

[iamkeri1]

Hi,
I just tried the link and it worked for me. The existing link has good info on it. I assume more is coming when they finish construction. Sounds like fun. Hope some of us will be able to get together there. I don't live there, but had a few of us spent an evening with Kat in Dunedin awhile ago, and I fell in love with the town. Not too many places in Florida have gay rights, but Dunedin is one of them. I'm glad they are having pride there to support the town that supports us!!!
Smooches,
Keri

Kat

:giggle: :gimmehug: :bunchflowers:

[scootebaby]

Good Evening everyone. I did not check out the link yet--half lazy half bc i saw it wasnt finished yet--so perhaps once its all up and posted we could start from there...find some hotels...maybe get an idea how many are really interested in going..maybe call around and see if theres a hotel willing to cut a deal for a block of rooms---not that Kats invite wasnting "inviting" but i need my damn space..:)

i think i speak for Jo as well in saying we would like to make a weekend of it(leisurely one) a lil planning a lil fly by our seats..not for sure about others with kids...not sure if we would bring ours....all things that should be considered since i know Ms Snow and Grant will have Worm by then..and altho its a few months away but my experience with queer folk is its never too early to start planning :)

[The_Lady_Snow]

Worm and Vickie (the teen baby girl:|) will be with us more than likely so leisurely works for me!

[JustJo]

Worm and Vickie (the teen baby girl:|) will be with us more than likely so leisurely works for me!

Ours are 13 and 16, so that might give them some company too (since we adults are so boring). :)

[scootebaby]

Ours are 13 and 16, so that might give them some company too (since we adults are so boring). :)


speak for urself..most kids like me..im the one that will say "dont tell your parents" then when the parents find out i say...i tried to tell them but they wouldnt listen to me :)

i hope other weigh in on this..because we usually do take the boys with us whenever we go on little trips...however as far as i know we could leave them on their own for awhile and not worry that the hotel would burn down or the cops would be called....

[wolfbittenpoet]

Kids will be fine. If it weren't so late in season we could watch a blue jays games which the kids might like but I think season will be over.

[The_Lady_Snow]

Vickie is 17 Worm 11 by then...

We could go for a drink and leave them for a couple hours, I trust they can behave for that long without no authorities or FBI being alerted!

[wolfbittenpoet]

So anyone want to join me for the 97x backyard barbeque on Saturday the 28th. I've got a couple of extra tickets.

[clay]

So anyone want to join me for the 97x backyard barbeque on Saturday the 28th. I've got a couple of extra tickets.


Hi Wolf:
Where is this at? Is this a radio station sponsored event??? I just don;t know what the 97x is...sorry...lol...Clay

[violaine]

http://www.statesymbolsusa.org/Florida/treeSabalPalm.html

[wolfbittenpoet]

Sorry it's in St Pete at Vinoy Park over 10 bands complete with Panic at The Disco. On the 28th. I've got some spare tickets so ya know. Thought someone might want to join me.

[clay]

Hey Wolfie...ty for clarification! That is a bit too far for me..lol. I would love to go otherwise...but a longggg drive from Jax!!!!
Have a great day though!!!! Clay

[scootebaby]

Good Afternoon fellow Floridians...its a beautiful 80 degrees with a light breeze blowing down here on the Treasure Coast. I was wondering is anyone else following the trial of Casy Anthony that just started?.. I know it is a national broadcast,but i was wondering how people closer to home felt about it.

I am back at work-sorta-10-15 hrs a week at an hrly salary since the dr put me on a 10lb weight restriction,but luckily Workers Comp is still gonna pay me a % of my salary so im not as upset about it. Plus we get to go to the Bahamas after all. The kids are all excited about that.

hope everyones week is going good so far!

[clay]

Good Afternoon fellow Floridians...its a beautiful 80 degrees with a light breeze blowing down here on the Treasure Coast. I was wondering is anyone else following the trial of Casy Anthony that just started?.. I know it is a national broadcast,but i was wondering how people closer to home felt about it.

I am back at work-sorta-10-15 hrs a week at an hrly salary since the dr put me on a 10lb weight restriction,but luckily Workers Comp is still gonna pay me a % of my salary so im not as upset about it. Plus we get to go to the Bahamas after all. The kids are all excited about that.

hope everyones week is going good so far!


Hey Scoot:
I try to NOT watch things like this. It hits my heart.....that poor child is dead...SOMEONE somewhere knows what happened to little Caylee.. I am just sick to death of all the sensationalism and media attention she garners. Let Caylee R.I.P. is my sentiments.
I am glad your work is working out...not sure what happened to you...but good luck with it..and that is great WC is paying a % of wages to you!!! Times are tough all over for folks.
The Bahamas...wow I have never been there but would love to some day...with my special someone...<wink>...have a wonderful trip, too!!! Take lots of pics!!!
Have a great day yourself....Clay

[MysticOceansFL]

Happy Holidays Floridians!!!!

[Smiling]

Hello Floridians,

Can anyone please explain to me why there are fluorescent spray-painted and festively decorated bikes chained to telephone poles and fences beside roads all over central Florida?

They seem to be randomly scattered about and not denoting nearby bike trails or anything.

Just wondering if anyone else has seen this and has any idea why.

Thank you!

[C0LLETTE]

In Ontario those denote locations of fatal accidents involving victims on bikes. Hoping that's not the case in Florida on any large scale.

[Smiling]

Given their joyous presentations, I'd venture to say not. I had wondered that at first, too, though. As many as I've seen pop up recently, I imagine it would be all over the news that there was some sort of recent bike accident epidemic.

They are really fun looking, actually. I want to get on one and ride off into the sunset with it, lol.

[C0LLETTE]

OK, glad to hear it. Oddly enough, the commemorative bikes here are quite festive and colourful too...and far too numerous. I do hope you are right and this is just some group's way of reminding folks of the pleasures of biking. It's still early in the day and I'm sure some informed Floridian will be awake soon enough to give you an answer lol. Good luck

[Jesse]

The ones that are painted and decorated, (usually with flowers and such) are generally, as Collette said, locations of fatal bike accidents.

The ones that are painted solid orange, if there are any left, were used as a marketing ploy for a new fitness center called Orange Theory Fitness or something like that.

A couple of years before the orange ones, there were some blue ones making the rounds that were basically just put there by a couple of guys to give people something else to look at other than everyday stuff and to give them a reason to smile. They would move these bikes to new locations every few days. They were down in south Florida.

Then there are the eight multicolored mystery bikes. No one but the artist knows the reason for these supposedly.

This colored bike phenomena has been going on since early 2000 as far as I know. I think it's a great marketing strategy personally, and quite inexpensive to boot. :)

[Smiling]

Thank you, Jesse! I appreciate you taking the time to answer my question.

I had no idea about any of this. How interesting! Now I'm going to have to look more closely at them in my travels to see exactly how many of each type there are around, but I have seen quite a few on my commute to work and around my apartment complex.

One of them is multi-colored with Hawaiian-style garlands all over it. I'm not sure how to categorize that one, but I will observe it more carefully next time.

[oboejive]

Just wanted to stop by and say hello! I'm from the Fort Lauderdale area and am always up for convo and making new friends :)

~Lee

[Jesse]

Hi Lee, how's it going?

[oboejive]

Hey there, Jesse. Just enjoying the weekend. How about you? :)

[clay]

evening Sunshine Staters!