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Randy — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 10:23:58 -0000

oh, that makes sense.

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Randy — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 10:23:31 -0000

ohhh... that sounds very nice. Every time I went to the beach in Naples I would see dolphins.

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RThomasETC — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:23:58 -0000

oh, that makes sense.

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RThomasETC — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:23:31 -0000

ohhh... that sounds very nice. Every time I went to the beach in Naples I would see dolphins.

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Tino — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 10:54:02 -0000

It's awesome! I went on a relaxing boat tour. I was surprised to see many dolphins there and no alligators. There's a quaint, pretty, isolated little town called Everglades City--very Key West-like.

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Tino — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 10:21:43 -0000

I know what "southern" is. =) I've been to NC, SC, TN, GA, etc...
Part of what I meant about the Orlando area seeming southern is the nature of its built environment.

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Randy — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 10:20:42 -0000

no... I haven't been there. Is it cool?

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Tino — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 10:18:05 -0000

Ha! Pythons...our illegal immigrants in the animal world. Naples is nice. I'll go ahead and say that about the entire sunshine state. Have you been to Everglades National Park?

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Randy — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 08:36:47 -0000

Well, South Florida is it's own universe so I can see why you think that about Orlando. Plus, Kissimmee down through Lakeland is like an island of the South.
I assure you though... you want the "South" feel I am talking about... think Tallahassee.
I would love to come back down to Ft. Lauderdale but don't have plans to at the moment. I love South Florida.

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Randy — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 08:34:14 -0000

I have taken vacations in Naples FL that past two years and have purposefully NOT done the airboat for exactly those reasons. I will NOT get in any water with that many gators OR (in that part of the state) giant pythons.
No thank you.

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Randy — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 08:32:48 -0000

I am glad you enjoyed it. I have the same fear but in clear water...I am happy as a clam.... well, a clam in clear water.

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Tino — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:54:02 -0000

It's awesome! I went on a relaxing boat tour. I was surprised to see many dolphins there and no alligators. There's a quaint, pretty, isolated little town called Everglades City--very Key West-like.

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Tino — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:21:43 -0000

I know what "southern" is. =) I've been to NC, SC, TN, GA, etc...
Part of what I meant about the Orlando area seeming southern is the nature of its built environment.

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RThomasETC — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:20:42 -0000

no... I haven't been there. Is it cool?

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Tino — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:18:05 -0000

Ha! Pythons...our illegal immigrants in the animal world. Naples is nice. I'll go ahead and say that about the entire sunshine state. Have you been to Everglades National Park?

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RThomasETC — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 22:36:47 -0000

Well, South Florida is it's own universe so I can see why you think that about Orlando. Plus, Kissimmee down through Lakeland is like an island of the South.

I assure you though... you want the "South" feel I am talking about... think Tallahassee.

I would love to come back down to Ft. Lauderdale but don't have plans to at the moment. I love South Florida.

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RThomasETC — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 22:34:14 -0000

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RThomasETC — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 22:32:48 -0000

I am glad you enjoyed it. I have the same fear but in clear water...I am happy as a clam.... well, a clam in clear water.

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Tino — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 22:10:55 -0000

I actually had a nightmare about that. I have a fear of swamps and dark water. A sinking airboat in the middle of the Everglades. ::shivers::

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Tino — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 22:08:37 -0000

Orlando has been my 2nd home for 16 years. My family comes up about 3 or 4 times a year. I think Orlando is nice to visit, but I'd still prefer my lovely South FL. You're right about outgrowing the road system, I think it's taking a toll on the Orlando driver's psyche. The Orlando area actually seems southern to me, especially Kissimmee. Maybe it's because of my Miami/NYC orientation.
Toodles
BTW, when are you coming back down to Fort L? Worthy Creations?

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Tino — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 13:10:55 -0000

I actually had a nightmare about that. I have a fear of swamps and dark water. A sinking airboat in the middle of the Everglades. ::shivers::

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Tino — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 13:08:37 -0000

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Amy — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 17:58:45 -0000

Oh my goodness, laughing so hard... tears... lol... I have always wanted to go on a kayaking trip it looks fun and relaxing. I can say that I'm too much of a wimp to every attempt a journey like yours. When I went to Hawaii a few years ago, it took me a while to get the nerve up to even snorkel. The thought of anything larger than me creeping up on me is too scary. I at least need the option to run!

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Amy — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 08:58:45 -0000

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Randy — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 08:42:30 -0000

You wanna' hear something scary? Trying sinking your kayak in the middle of a snake and alligator infested river ... I did. Click here to read the harrowing, yet oddly funny, journey.