Archive for the 'Florida Vacations' Category

Marvelous Miami Adventures

Tuesday, July 1st, 2008

If you’re planning to be in the Miami area, I’ve put together a list of possible things to do. It includes not only famous, well-known attractions and adventures, but also a few that are off-the-beaten-path.

Paddle into paradise at South Beach Kayak. …

Fearless Flugtag Flyers Flock to Florida

Tuesday, July 1st, 2008

Bobby’s face wore a look as rapt as if he had just been introduced to Angelina Jolie. Only his gaze wasn’t directed towards a beautiful woman, but instead, towards a pile of aluminum tubing scattered across the floor of his hangar.
“What’s this?” I asked, gesturing at the pile. …

Lobsters Beware!

Tuesday, July 1st, 2008

Lobsters Beware! The time has almost arrived for Lobster Mini Season again, when no rock, reef, or ledge is safe for a crustacean.  The hotels of Key West and the rest of south Florida will fill, the waters will swell with boats, and for 2 days, you will be fair game for the divers that want nothing more than to grab you up and eat you.
Yup, if you’re a lobster, the news isn’t good. …

Flying Angels

Tuesday, July 1st, 2008

Flying an airplane upside down or spinning it can be a quick way to demolish it, and that goes for the pilot, as well. Nevertheless, I understand how a pilot could get addicted to extreme attitudes in an aircraft.
One of my most incredible memories is of the day I rocketed into the sky with Nancy Lynn in her fabulous Extra 500 stunt plane. …

A Whole Lot of Bull

Tuesday, July 1st, 2008

Ever been to a rodeo? The bronc riding is no sport for sissies, but it looks like knitting compared with bull riding.
Getting bucked off a horse is about as fun as a root canal, but after you’ve parted company with him, Mr. Horse doesn’t want to hurt you. …