Home from Miami

Hi Haveners..Made it home from Miami Beach. Had about 1 1/2 days of sun. I guess hurricane Thomas decided to scatter some of his wrath while we were there. Not terrible, but not the dry sunny days we were hoping for. But regardless, temps stayed in 80's during the day and we had fun! Fontainebleau Hotel was nice but I would never pay to stay there. Prices are totally out of control. For instance..3 frozen strawberry daqueries (12oz) = $41.00. A soda $8.00. Not a single pop machine on the entire 22 acres. 1 burger, 1 chicken sandwich, and 1 chicken quesidea = $105.00. CRAZY. Needless to say, we hit Walgreens for some bread, peanut butter, chips, pop and a case of beer and a styrofoam cooler! Took a cab to Lincoln St. and Ocean Blvd. a few times. Fed the homeless from our leftovers from the times we ate in town. Made the mistake of giving one guy money, just to see him drinking a Corona a few minutes later down the block. All in all...Miami isn't somewhere I would choose to visit next time I'm in Florida. But I'm not complaining! It was nice to get away for a week!

Daytona is a much better place to stay. IMHO

Yep, I agree. I would def pick Daytona over Miami. You can walk most anywhere in Daytona!

Glad you had a good time.

Lol...I'll work on the pics! The reason for our trip was my sister had a business conference there. So 2 other friends and I tagged along for the price of our airfaire and spending money. Can't beat that. Next years conference is in San Diego CA. Never been to CA yet !!

welcome back and glad ya had a good time , sounds like a bunch of blood sucking buinesses down there just waiting to take the money

HarleyGal wrote:Lol...I'll work on the pics! The reason for our trip was my sister had a business conference there. So 2 other friends and I tagged along for the price of our airfaire and spending money. Can't beat that. Next years conference is in San Diego CA. Never been to CA yet !!

Look out Joe, here they come.

You'll love CA. But it is the home of fruits and nuts. Ask Joe. lol !! We were there for the 84 Olympics. totally enjoyed ouselves. That was in our BC days (before children).

HarleyGal wrote:Hi Haveners..Made it home from Miami Beach. Had about 1 1/2 days of sun. I guess hurricane Thomas decided to scatter some of his wrath while we were there. Not terrible, but not the dry sunny days we were hoping for. But regardless, temps stayed in 80's during the day and we had fun! Fontainebleau Hotel was nice but I would never pay to stay there. Prices are totally out of control. For instance..3 frozen strawberry daqueries (12oz) = $41.00. A soda $8.00. Not a single pop machine on the entire 22 acres. 1 burger, 1 chicken sandwich, and 1 chicken quesidea = $105.00. CRAZY. Needless to say, we hit Walgreens for some bread, peanut butter, chips, pop and a case of beer and a styrofoam cooler! Took a cab to Lincoln St. and Ocean Blvd. a few times. Fed the homeless from our leftovers from the times we ate in town. Made the mistake of giving one guy money, just to see him drinking a Corona a few minutes later down the block. All in all...Miami isn't somewhere I would choose to visit next time I'm in Florida. But I'm not complaining! It was nice to get away for a week!

I know what you mean about getting away Sue. Never been to Miami but probably will ride through one day to see what it looks like. Key West is where I hope to go one of these years.

Thanks everybody! Yeah I've heard about the fruits and nuts in CA. As long as they keep to themselves...all will be good!! It's ok Joe...You have a year to prepare for us!! lol Dave, I've never been to Key West but that is something that is still on my Bucket list. Although I hear it is a little fruity there also. Bill, the biggest $$ sucker was the resort itself. Other than that the stores and restuarnts in town had average pricing.

Glad that you had a Good Time Sue. Be sure and post those pictures of you at the Nude Beach. --------

whitetrash wrote: Glad that you had a Good Time Sue. Be sure and post those pictures of you at the Nude Beach. --------

Glad you had fun. Don't forget to photoshop on the paisties. (rule #2 or 6 or whatever, the one that got me.)

Huh?? Nude Beach?? I didn't see any nude beach. I wonder if 6" stilettos were required for that too. Unfortunatly I left mine at home

The nude beach is just outside Miami. I got asked to leave because I was "pointing" and running into people!