Don’t know where the time goes. Seems to fly by when we are not looking. We thought we would share with all of you what it was like on the last day of 2008 here in South Florida. Not trying to rub it in.
It was perfect scooter weather so we took a ride down A1A. From West Palm Beach going south the ocean road is two lane and scenic. The ocean stretches for miles on our left and on the right are palatial properties overlooking the ocean. Some have the ocean for their front view and the Intracoastal for their back yard. Further along, the road curves slightly west so that some homes are right on the ocean. These properties have impressive iron gates and walls facing the road. When you can see thru the iron gates there is usually a long winding landscaped drive leading up to their homes, which are rarely viewed from the road. We remember when some of the promiscuous Kennedy clan was in the news there would be aerial shots of their Palm Beach property. That is probably the only way it could be seen. Wonder if one could now google it and get a satellite view? Not much privacy these days.
Would you believe it? Above is a shot of Don King's property that was in our local paper just this morning. Seems he has it up for sale, $27.5 million. It is on 3 acres and stretches from ocean to intracoastal, has 32,000 square feet in a main house and guest house, and not to be outdone there is a statue of liberty facing the ocean and lit at night. If you want all the juicy details, here is the link http://www.page2live.com/2009/01/08/boxing-big-don-king-unloads-manalapan-digs/ It is an interesting read.
We stopped at Lake Worth Beach and took a few shots of all the people on the beach. There is a board where they post the temperatures and ocean conditions. The air temp was 79 and the water temp was 74. For us the water is cold but for many people it is fine. We have been in Florida too long.
We continued down A1A to Delray Beach. Below is a photo of the Colony Hotel located in the middle of trendy downtown Delray Beach. It dates back to 1926 and offers the historic appeal of a romantic "Old Florida" setting and with all the modern amenities for a perfect vacation.
The hotel also offers a private beach club for it's guests called the Cabanna Club, 250' of private sandy beach with complimentary beach cabañas, chaises and beach umbrellas right on the beach. There is scheduled Colony van transportation between Hotel and Club, a Saltwater pool, heated by environmentally sensitive Geo-thermal, and Hammock Garden, Serenity Circles and Shuffleboard courts. 
We found this Santa on a motorcycle at Conner’s Pub.
The perfect place to have a drink and bid farewell to 2008.
6 comments:
you're making all of us up here, envious. Sun, warm temps, shorts, beach, sand. All we have is snow and ice everywhere. Can't ride the scoot and the car has been snowed in for nearly 3 weeks. (can't even drive).
But Happy New Year. We can only dream of visiting your Land, someday
Wow those photos are fantastic....what a way to live. You folks want to trade places for a few days?
Just go ahead and run it in. We do not really mind. Here in kansas, right now the average high is about 40 with the average low about 20. Of course most days never hit the averages. Yesterday we hit 60 and I had a wonderedul ride over to a client's office. Then last night a cold front came through with very bitter winds and the high today may only get to 35. I have to admit that I love the variety of weather we get here. But then again, I don't have any choice in the matter.
Sure do enjoy looking at your pictures and reading your blog.
bobskoot,
You guys have really had your dose of winter weather this year. And winter is just beginning. But you do have cozy wood burning fireplaces and we don't unless we want to tax the AC units. Sending you warm thoughts.
Sarch,
It is always nice to hear from you and we don't think we would survive the winter there. Living in Florida has made our blood thin and created whimps.
cpa3485,
35 sounds mighty cold to us. We know that there are brave hearts that ride in freezing temps, but when it gets below 70 here, we pull out the sweats and huddle under our blankets.
You're not the only one who can go out and about in swim trunks on the last day of December. The only difference is that I got laughed at and almost arrested!
Your post was a great mental vacation. Thanks so much!
Nice post and pictures - I could use some of that warmth right now. My best wishes to you for continued warm weather and great riding!
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