Fort Lauderdale, Day 5 Later.

Tuesday, May 22, 2007.
Tonight we had dinner with Dr Joey. It was good for my owner to catch up with him as over the years they have chatted over the net. He has moved to Miami but still works some time in Fort Lauderdale, (Miami is only about an hour down the road) We went to a nice Thai restaurant, and had a good time catching up. After dinner we drove a litte around some of the area sites. Remember Fort Lauderdale is now famous for being the place that 'Anna Nicole Smith Died'. He has got an open invitation to come down under anytime he wants.

Fort Lauderdale, Day 5

Tuesday, May 22, 2007. Exp 83F, moderate strength winds from the east.
This morning woke and got going early, as we were heading out onto the everglades to wrestle alligators etc. The weather is still warm, but a moderate wind of around 12-15 mph is blowing off the sea. But you can still get a bit of a tan and enjoy the small surf. Last nite was a bit of a quiet nite, with dinner down on the beach blvd. After we get back from today's excursion, we will be meeting Dr Joey for dinner. (Could the meeting be to remove the surgery bandages, Miami the home of cosmetic surgery).

Some people have also sent emails asking about the Las Vegas Wedding pictures, my owner hasn't let me resize them yet.

Fort Lauderdale, Day 4

Monday, May 21, 2007 Sunny, Exp 85F maybe some showers.
Well I was left back in the hotel room last nite while my owner went out to some place that is called or practices Voodoo. He hasn't said much this morning, but indicated that it was very loud, and some interesting performers. Sorry he didn't take his camera, so I can't put any pics here.

We spent most of the day, looking at art. Firstly after a short visit to the Library we went to the Museum of Art, Fort Lauderdale, as they were getting ready to close for the summer, only the main collection was on show.
We then went to Las Olas Blvd, where there are the restaurants, galleries and designer shops. We found some interesting art works, and sculpture. One sculptor name Tuan, impressed my owner. But the price tag and shipping costs would have stretched the Visa Card.

Later this afternoon we spent a bit of time on the beach working on tanning the legs, and then spending a little time around the clothing optional pool.

On the way to dinner, I found some unusual spots on the pavement, could they be blood, I will have to call out CSI to investigate. CSI Investigator Teddy is on the trail.

Fort Lauderdale, Day 2

Sat. May 19, 2007 Exp 86F, Thunderstorms in the Afternoon.
We had breakfast by the pool, sunning out pale legs, to get the Florida tan. I will update the Posts over the next few days and a few pics. Later in the morning we headed out to the other end of the bus route, to Lauderhill Mall. When going thru downtown, we noticed the main public library, which we visited on the return trip. I have to include this note as my owner said it's for Taxation Purposes, not sure what he means by that.
My owner likes to use the local buses in the places that we visit, as he says that you get to see a lot of the real people and places. The bus that runs near our motel runs between Galleria Mall and Lauderhill Mall, and it is trip between what you may say is the extremes. Galleria is upmarket, Macy's, Neimann Marcus and various quality stores, and Lauderhill would cater for the other end of the market. When we arrived at Lauderhill, you could say that me and my owner were about the only pale fur and skinned persons in the place. My owner found a shop that had the greatest range of suits in any colour, and yes there was a nice bright red suit there for only $99. The suits were very colourful, bright yellow with black pin strip, shades of purple and green etc. as he described them "pimping colours"

Thanks to the person from India who left a comment on yesterdays posting, My owner and I thank you for your comment and glad that you are enjoying our adventure. We have also received a comment from Turkey.

We have found a nice way to cool down, catch a bus, the AC on the buses is very affective, we have even seen on passenger wrapped in a blanket.

Fort Lauderdale, Day 1

Friday, May 18, 2007. Exp 86F. Sunny Possible Thunderstorms.
Early walk along the beach front, to check out where things are. Eventually worked out the buses, and headed in the afternoon to Galleria, my owner need to get a new watch band. We sat around the pool for a while in the afternoon, chatting with Joel, a sports medicine doctor from Chicago. Thunderstorms arrived and the rain came down so continued talking under the veranda, till he left to pick up a buddy at the airport and then heading down the keys for a bit of scuba diving. For Dinner we headed down to the 'Beach Place' on Beach Blvd. and had chicken parmigiana, which was a bit differnet, a couple of pieces of chicken served on pasta.

Travel Day Dallas - Fort Lauderdale

Thursday, May 17, 2007. Exp 74F, Fine and Sunny.
Special day today. Before heading to the airport, we had to attend award presentations for the 6th Grade at Vivian Fields School. Merryn owner of panda, did not want us to go as she did not think that she would get an award. But we knew otherwise. Earlier in the week her school counsellor had called and informed Deb that she was going to be presented with the Viking Award of Honour, but we could not tell her. It was nice to see her being presented with the Black badge, and award, there were 2 very proud parents there.
Managed to get thru all the security checks at the airport without too much trouble, and yes he did have clean socks. When we got to Ft Lauderdale, had a bit of a wait for the shuttle service, and then he could not find the place we were staying in, but eventually did. Nice comfortable, basic room, AC and a pool outside.