I Heart Florida...
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Mr. Sunshine State
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... 'cuz of the weather. Just NOT into cold air AT ALL.
Never figured out posting pic's, but here's a way around it- my 15 seconds of fame:
https://dupontregistrytampabay.com/the-bicycling-boom-the-wheels-just-ke...
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Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: I rang a silent bell
Very cool Earl, keep on
Very cool Earl, keep on biking!
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: ismelltoadsmoke
Nice to see you, Earl!
Nice to see you, Earl! Beautiful weather and scenery!
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Highnote
Big bike fan here. I average
Big bike fan here. I average 75 miles a week as long as it is above freezing.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Philzone Refugee
Nice going, Earl!
Nice going, Earl!
People are over-distracted these days. I'd look into getting a helmet.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: skyjunk
Alright Earl, I'm a block
Alright Earl, I'm a block from the downtown water front park and Hundreds of miles of bike paths. Just started cycling about a year ago and bought the wife a bike for Christmas. Orlando has been connecting all of the areas bike paths and they go everywhere now. I also live in an area of Florida that has hills.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Strangha
Nice, Earl. You're a star,
Nice, Earl. You're a star, but we knew that.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: skyjunk
https://www.bikeorlando.net
https://www.bikeorlando.net/south-lake-trail.htm
nice pics of the trails in my area, does not look like Florida where I live though
Earl we are one of the hot spots in the country for Triathlons. With your swimming and riding you may be able to medal in a race
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: nevermind
Nice profile, Earl.
Nice profile, Earl.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: treat island
"Buck"? All these years that
"Buck"? All these years that we've called you Earl you've been "Buck"?
Happy biking. Sounds like you've found a good life, just add a helmet, you know.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Ken D.
"ponytailed Deadhead and
"ponytailed Deadhead and self-professed hippie"
Sweet dude!
Makes me want to start biking again.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: MarkD
Looking good Buck!
Looking good Buck!
Puts my fat 67 yr old ass to shame.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Mr. Sunshine State
The author is a friend of
The author is a friend of mine,and a semi-retired writer and rock critic. Also a long-time 2 on 2 basketball partner at the above-mentioned YMCA, who plays uber intensely, we kicked a lot of younger players asses over the years. I'm gonna say it- I do have a deadly jump shot, and ONLY he called me "The Earl of Buckets", hence "Buck". No one else calls me that, I swear, Judit.
Anyway, biking is obviously a great exercise for us old mofo's, and I do have to get out of the house a few hours a day. St. Pete is a very bike-friendly city, and, yes, I'm too vain to wear a helmet- I've haven't cracked my noggin for over 60 years, so I'll play those odds for now. I'm more of cruiser/looking for women types than one of the spandex dudes trying to break a world record, or whatever... thanks for the various compliments, kids.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Strangha
I wasn't gonna ask, but since
I wasn't gonna ask, but since you mentioned it, I thought you found a lady you were pretty high on last year. Sorry it didn't work out. Keep biking...and looking.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Is forgiveness possible?
I sure don't - but whatever
I sure don't - but whatever turns you on, Earl.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Mr. Sunshine State
Interesting that you remember
Interesting that you remember that, Slick, but it's been a few years now. Of course, there's still a spot in my heart for the statuesque Swedish artist, Socialist, metaphysical, law-of-attraction enthusiast, hypersensitive, empathetic, gorgeous sex maniac. But that's me.
Sixer- go back to your fetal position knowing that I still love you.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Mice elf
I have had some decent times
I have had some decent times in Florida. Dont think i'd do too well living there, though.
You might consider changing your screen name to the earl of buckets.
and good on you for taking care of yourself man. I hope i'm still in that kind of shape in 30 years
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Def. High
>>>>> the statuesque Swedish
>>>>> the statuesque Swedish artist, Socialist, metaphysical, law-of-attraction enthusiast, hypersensitive, empathetic, gorgeous sex maniac. But that's me.
You're all those things? Wow.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: GDTRFB
Keep on crankin', Earl! I
Keep on crankin', Earl! I have always loved bikes and still ride a lot too...speaking of your neck of the woods, I have very fond memories of a Spring '91 road trip out of IL that had "Me and Moni-Lee" tripping hard on a beach near Honeymoon Island State Park at sunset. Beautiful!! Some military helicopters seemed to appear out of nowhere and I swore they coming for us. It seemed like they could open fire at any second - something straight out of "Vietnam". Whew! Close call. After chilling out in some Tarpon Springs park for a while, paranoid of gators, we drove around lost for what seemed like an eternity, only to wind up right where we camped the night prior in the same general area and did so again that night. Good Times!!
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Mr. Sunshine State
Thanks, Strawbud. Honeymoon
Thanks, Strawbud. Honeymoon Island is a killer spot that is still the same as Mother Nature would have it since then. About 15 miles north of St. Pete. Those chopper's might've been Coast Guard, or MacDill Air Force Base is just across Tampa Bay from here- all heavy duty.
One disclaimer from the article, if I may- I never referred to myself as a "hippie". He's known for years that I'm a Deadhead, but threw in that word, probably, because he know's I'm a stoner. The one cheesy sentence.
Anyway, may God bless us all a with health around here and heal anyone who's struggling.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Is forgiveness possible?
>>Sixer- go back to your
>>Sixer- go back to your fetal position knowing that I still love you.
Well, thankfully it's not the fatal position yet, lover boy.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Strangha
>>>Interesting that you
>>>Interesting that you remember that, Slick, but it's been a few years now.
Earl, I'm not good sometimes on "time", especially factoring the COVID months. I remembered it for a couple of reasons. First, I was glad to see another human so happy about what was happening in their life and from what I know about you, you seem like a real nice guy who deserves happiness.
The other reason is I was impressed, as often, when we get up in our years, we're kinda set in our ways and meeting someone and the merging of two lives at that stage is unique and difficult to be successful at. It often doesn't work. That sometimes keeps older people who are unhappy together, and not maximizing their happiness in later years.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Tim
Living the Florida lifestyle
Living the Florida lifestyle to the fullest!
Floridians are called everything from shiftless and lazy, to Floriduh, and everything in between. Truth be told ya'll are jealous.
Earl you do live in a great prt of the state in St. Pete, you have tons of clean white beaches, girls in bikinis, bike ridable roads all around, girls in bikinis, concerts, nightlife, restaurants, girls in bikinis and so much more.
Getting creative with your exercising and social distancing, till you get to the girls in bikinis.
Little river rod and a crab trap and you are living the American Dream.
Stay healthy and safe and keep your eyes peeled......for girls in their bikinis.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: treat island
Earl, I remember that time in
Earl, I remember that time in your life, things were radically different from how you'd been living and you were thrilled being alive. It was a good time for you. Those of us who knew you in the Hep C folder have watched many things change over the years. And in many of our lives, too.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Philzone Refugee
Remember kids, for every
Remember kids, for every Florida Man, there are two Florida Women:
https://www.npr.org/sections/coronavirus-live-updates/2021/02/19/9694274...
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Mr. Sunshine State
Tim- yer' right about St.
Tim- yer' right about St. Petersburg. I've seen dramatic change during the 33 year's I've lived here, and it's still blowin' up. Sometimes it seems growth is gonna sink this peninsula, but the energy is amazing, especially with the Rays still here.
Yeah, Judit, it's been a long ride of 20 years around here, which is hard to believe. A lot of evolving for all of us.
I hope you're feeling well tonight!
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: skyjunk
Dave usually it the old girls
Dave usually it the old girls trying to pass themselves as 20 years younger, and there ain't nothing wrong with that
and did anyone mention bikinis yet?
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: free bird
Could be worse...
Could be worse...