Saturday, February 02, 2008



Here we go with a picture that is straight. I haven't figured out how to rotate a picture on the blog yet. So if anyone has any idea how to rotate please HELP. I will be showing this photo at my show in March. It's just pretty and serene. So enjoy the peacefulness.




This is the bike my sweetie was breaking in for the Harley dealership he works for. Every week when he has 2 to 3 days off in a row they give him a new bike to break in the right way. They have a whole fleet of rentals and loaner bikes that need to be run to see if anything needs fine tuning on. When he gets bikes like this I have to ride on the back and not on my bike. But it's all good. It's kind of nice to just sit back, listen to the music and take pictures while going down the road with the wind blowing in my hair. I wear a helmet though. So does he.

Now on Tuesday when we were riding around we took a wrong turn and had the distinct pleasure of running into a very intellectually challenged security guard. Now this lady I am hoping just had limited language skills. But hey she had a job and was at it. She walks up to us and says " you no go here, leave" no seriously she talks like this. This is a state park entrance that has a blocked entrance. We just wanted to know where the entrance was. Now she's blocking us from turning. She tells us where to go, and keeps telling us to leave. Now my sweetie and I keep saying to her,"please move out of the way" We try hand signals, words, more hand signals, etc./ This lady is just not getting it. Now she's getting really pissed that we are not turning and taking off. Now look at the size of this bike. This bike is one heavy bike. One does not turn this bike on a dime. It takes lots of room and there is sand and gravel around. Not good. This goes on for a good 5 minutes. I can't make this up. There really are people this dumb. She finally gets pissed off and stalks away to lean on her car and watches us leave. Unbelievable. Sometimes you really just need to shake your head. We waved good bye to her and took off safely without dumping the 900 pound bike.

Last night I went and attempted to see a Rod Stewart concert with a friend of mine. Attempted is the correct word here. The tickets were ridiculously expensive. $100 to $300. I walk up to the box office window. It is a well known fact down here that all box offices release unused tickets in all price ranges 2 hours before the show. It's always worth a try to see a good concert and get a good seat. Last night that was just not the case. They had several $100 tickets available. Totally blocked view behind a column on the top row against the side wall. Say What!!!! Your actually trying to sell that seat. Amazing. I don't think so. $150 tickets were not much better. Totally blocked view. Speakers only , not the top row, but seriously close. Now for $200 you got the same section but could actually see a corner of the stage. I don't think so. Now I like Rod Stewart but not that much. All seats with a decent view or any view were $300 a piece. Lets just say we passed on that one. So we hung out a the venue area and had some dinner and people watched. It was at the local Hard Rock Seminole Casino which has a lot of live music playing in the shopping and courtyard areas. When they planned this area, they did a really nice job. I don't gamble, but we did go into the casino to watch and see the new Las Vegas style slots. Amusing.

Now not everything was frustrating yesterday. I had a good workout at the gym, a great day on the beach with my sweetie.
Today is a bike ride with my friend from last night, ( he saved my life 2 1/2 years ago), and breakfast somewhere on the beach.
Maybe some more naked sun bathing. I'll see on that one. I just spent the last 2 days on the beach.

I hope all is well in your world and thanks for stopping by.

11 comments:

Cheryl said...

All is well here. What fun trying out the bikes. Really a great idea to work out the kinks. Hope today is filled with more adventure for you.

beachgirl said...

Good morning Cheryl,
I am heading to the gym this morning for my normal Sunday workout. Today is upper body. Then I may head to my favorite beach for a few hours before the Super Bowl party that starts at 6 pm. I'll check and see if a few of my friends will be on the beach so I have company.
Our weather has just been spectacular. Low 80's, sunny, light breeze. Unbelievable for this time of year.

Have a fun day.

Jo said...

That picture at the top is so beautiful! I clicked on it to enlarge it, and I felt as if I could walk right into the picture. Wow!

I saw Rod Stewart last year. We had amazing seats and he was, well ... amazing. He doesn't sing any of his American Songbook stuff anymore, thank goodness, it was pure Rod Stewart.

heiresschild said...

tickets these days are so ridiculously overpriced. i had a quiet & peaceful day today. went to the movies yesterday for a double feature. have a great week!

beachgirl said...

Hi Josie,
I am showing the boat picture in my March show. I just love it. I will be going out again today and tomorrow to hopefully finish up for the show. So I can start the printing, matting and framing process.
Another pretty day in paradise.

Rod Stewart just wasn't to be for us unfortunately. For the cost of any good seats we could buy every piece of music he has made.

Mel Avila Alarilla said...

Hi Beachgirl,
What a layback life you have. You seem to be enjoying everything except your wrong turn of the road and the misadventure with that girl. The ticket price for the Rod Stewart show was ridiculously expensive. You can listen to his music for free by just listening at it in your cd player. Thanks for the wonderful post. God bless you and your family always.

Dave said...

Yes, I agree...There really are intellectually challenged people like that! LOL

Now for that Rod Stewart concert ... I hear that his concerts are definitely worth picking up a ticket for but as you said, certainly not for that price!

Take care! :-)

beachgirl said...

Hi Dave,
Some days the people you meet in life are just not on your playing field or speak the same language that you do. It makes life interesting and stressful.
I hear Rod Stewart puts on a great concert too. Just way out of my price range. I will go see Bruce Springstein in April. He is worth the price of the ticket.

heiresschild said...

we had temps today in the 70's, but with wind gusts of up to over 30 mph in some places. it was a warm wind though. have a beautiful evening!

Leslie: said...

Hi Carol, like Josie, I clicked on the photo to enlarge it and it is spectacular! Like you're right there in the picture! Glad you're having fun in the sun - wish I were there! lol

beachgirl said...

Hi Leslie,
I love it down here. I spent some time on the beach with my friends again yesterday. After a few hours of work on the computer.

I am trying to get my March show finished. I bought all the framing yesterday. My printer is printing right now. And finishing up all the pre work for the Miami Boat Show. Thats next week.


Today is a gym day and maybe a ride on my motorcycle. Another pretty day.

Have an awesome day.

Carol