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12/04/2009 09:31 #50456
SRQ Pics #2Category: florida
More Pics from Sarasota, FL
12/03/2009 18:58 #50452
SRQ pics #1Category: florida
Here are the first batch of pics that I took when I was away last week.
The beach pics are from Crescent Beach on Siesta Key.
The beach pics are from Crescent Beach on Siesta Key.
vincent - 12/05/09 17:59
The water was about 68 degrees, you can hop in for a few minutes but it gets cold after that pretty quick. I was in Sarasota, SRQ is the airport abbreviation.
The water was about 68 degrees, you can hop in for a few minutes but it gets cold after that pretty quick. I was in Sarasota, SRQ is the airport abbreviation.
tinypliny - 12/05/09 17:47
Are the waters warm there? What was the average temperature of the beach water when you were there? When were you there - thanksgiving break?
I love that sand - I need to go and walk on white sand. I miss walking on sand. :)
Are the waters warm there? What was the average temperature of the beach water when you were there? When were you there - thanksgiving break?
I love that sand - I need to go and walk on white sand. I miss walking on sand. :)
vincent - 12/03/09 23:29
The building in the first two pics is a condo.
The building in the first two pics is a condo.
paul - 12/03/09 22:37
The sand castle almost looks like. I am so jealous of your vacations.
The sand castle almost looks like. I am so jealous of your vacations.
jbeatty - 12/03/09 20:07
What is that building in the first two pics? Is that a single family home?
What is that building in the first two pics? Is that a single family home?
11/29/2009 21:10 #50411
B-Lo near the TOP!!!Category: florida
I was shock to see that Buffalo is #16 on this list of fastest recovering cities and where I currently hanging out is currently #93.
I guess it was a blessing that we didn't base our economy on building condos to provide jobs to non union unskilled labor, real estate whores aka "Flippers" and douchebag loan officers. :-D
I guess it was a blessing that we didn't base our economy on building condos to provide jobs to non union unskilled labor, real estate whores aka "Flippers" and douchebag loan officers. :-D
james - 11/30/09 11:16
Look at some of the other cities on that last. Rochester, Syracuse, and Albany are all on there.
Yup, the fading gems of the rust belt are all recovering. That makes me think their methodology was a little wonky.
Though, seeing genuinely prosperous cities like Omaha and Austin on that list are good signs.
Look at some of the other cities on that last. Rochester, Syracuse, and Albany are all on there.
Yup, the fading gems of the rust belt are all recovering. That makes me think their methodology was a little wonky.
Though, seeing genuinely prosperous cities like Omaha and Austin on that list are good signs.
uncutsaniflush - 11/29/09 22:44
I think you are right. When you are near the bottom, you have less far to fall. Buffalo is a post-industrial economy wasn't attractive to investors looking for short term gain. Some here lamented this. In retrospect, being outside of the prevailing investment trends may have been a good thing.
I think you are right. When you are near the bottom, you have less far to fall. Buffalo is a post-industrial economy wasn't attractive to investors looking for short term gain. Some here lamented this. In retrospect, being outside of the prevailing investment trends may have been a good thing.
11/29/2009 16:48 #50406
StrangeCategory: florida
I was walking back from the establishment on the corner after watching the Bills Game and it occured to me and my Dad.
I don't think I have been passed by so many Mercedes in 5-7 minutes. That's something you don't experience everday even in Williamsville I suppose.
Anyway I'm having a great time hearing my parent's friend conversation with my parents wondering if her ex beach bum boyfriend who blew through a cool milllion literally [ he had some speciality business] and skiped town to Fort Myers [ to persue a dream of being a stand up comedian] $500 check is going to clear the bank. I guess boys don't ever grow up even when they approach 60.
I don't think I have been passed by so many Mercedes in 5-7 minutes. That's something you don't experience everday even in Williamsville I suppose.
Anyway I'm having a great time hearing my parent's friend conversation with my parents wondering if her ex beach bum boyfriend who blew through a cool milllion literally [ he had some speciality business] and skiped town to Fort Myers [ to persue a dream of being a stand up comedian] $500 check is going to clear the bank. I guess boys don't ever grow up even when they approach 60.
11/29/2009 12:22 #50402
This rarely happensCategory: horses
Hialeah Park for the first time since May 2001.
Usually when a racetrack shutters it usually is followed by it being torn down and condos or a shopping center being put in its place.
I'm just glad that it had a pretty descent first day back in that time warp way. Yea, outside of Derby day and other special events at places like Saratoga where women like to doll up in those hats, it's mostly a dying game at the track itself. With online betting and speciality channels that bring simulcasting to your living room there is little need to to go the track or OTB unless you want to hang with a few buddies.
The thing is that that place is just too special to let it rot. With the formula that they are going to implement with poker and slots it will be a winner. Last night I went to a dog track and was shocked to see the little action that was at the track. Then I went upstairs to the new poker room and saw 20 tables going which is pretty much on par with what the Seneca Niagara Casino does on a Saturday night. So with a house "drop" or revenue of about 25k that would be more than any "takeout" or revenue from running a dog track alone.
So what I'm saying is Hialeah could not come back on its own as a horse track, but with poker and slots they're going to keep the old time game alive and do quite well. I just have to get myself down to Miami one of these days to see it for myself. It's not often that you can go somewhere and experience the 1970's all over again at some level.
for the first time since May 2001.Usually when a racetrack shutters it usually is followed by it being torn down and condos or a shopping center being put in its place.
I'm just glad that it had a pretty descent first day back
in that time warp way. Yea, outside of Derby day and other special events at places like Saratoga where women like to doll up in those hats, it's mostly a dying game at the track itself. With online betting and speciality channels that bring simulcasting to your living room there is little need to to go the track or OTB unless you want to hang with a few buddies. The thing is that that place is just too special to let it rot. With the formula that they are going to implement with poker and slots it will be a winner. Last night I went to a dog track and was shocked to see the little action that was at the track. Then I went upstairs to the new poker room and saw 20 tables going which is pretty much on par with what the Seneca Niagara Casino does on a Saturday night. So with a house "drop" or revenue of about 25k that would be more than any "takeout" or revenue from running a dog track alone.
So what I'm saying is Hialeah could not come back on its own as a horse track, but with poker and slots they're going to keep the old time game alive and do quite well. I just have to get myself down to Miami one of these days to see it for myself. It's not often that you can go somewhere and experience the 1970's all over again at some level.
Those sand sculptures and flamingoes are so cool! Envy Envy at your vacation!
what is this lovely vacation all about?