Apparently, I am STILL a BIG THING in Miami

[Dan47]

Originally Posted by Onebadcad

Yep, last night again confirmed I am STILL HUGELY in Miami!!

Had to take the wifey to MIA (Miami Int'l Airport) last night, as she is headed to Denver to hang out on the slopes with daughter #2; told her not to call me if she ends up in The ER.

Been a while since I been to MIA, as FLL way more efficicent, and closer, but wifey needed a cheap ticket, flying Frontier, does not get much cheaper than that.

Drive is 47 miles from the homestead, left at 6 PM, traffic SUCKED BALLS, took almost 1.50 hours, BUT based on the number of drivers beeping at me, and the even greater number flashing me 'You're #1' hand signs, I am still remembered AND revered; it also appears many were shouting encouragement to me, but I cannot lipread.

Many more examples of this on the drive down vs. return trip, as drive down required top-tier driving skills, and many amateurs in my path were given lessons.
The drive home may have contained an equal amount of adoration, but I missed much, as jumped in the express lanes on I-95 North and probably passed 20K sitting in standstills, and at 85+ MPH it was difficult to look over to my fanbase.

I return on Tuesday, early AM, to get the wifey, I am hoping for a similar reception, as obviously I have been missed!!

And some of you thought I was on a downslide,,,

[Dan47]

Originally Posted by bill_daniels

Flying on Frontier gives you about a 15% chance at making some money selling video to Worldstar. Why not earn while you fly?

[Mick]

I drove from Plantation down to MIA last year to pick up my daughter. I had no such troubles.

I think the more likely explanation is that the OP drives like shit.

[BRUIZER]

We're 10min from the airport and 15-18min to the ski slopes door to door. There is no traffic jams, rush hour etc etc. Although the residential developments seem to be springing-up all over the valley here. 1.5hrs drive and I'm a good ways into Yellowstone....or Butte.

[RonC5]

[QUOTE=Onebadcad;2229655]Yep, last night again confirmed I am STILL HUGELY in Miami!!

Had to take the wifey to MIA (Miami Int'l Airport) last night, as she is headed to Denver to hang out on the slopes with daughter #2; told her not to call me if she ends up in The ER.

Been a while since I been to MIA, as FLL way more efficicent, and closer, but wifey needed a cheap ticket, flying Frontier, does not get much cheaper than that.

Drive is 47 miles from the homestead, left at 6 PM, traffic SUCKED BALLS, took almost 1.50 hours, BUT based on the number of drivers beeping at me, and the even greater number flashing me 'You're #1' hand signs, I am still remembered AND revered; it also appears many were shouting encouragement to me, but I cannot lipread.

Many more examples of this on the drive down vs. return trip, as drive down required top-tier driving skills, and many amateurs in my path were given lessons.
The drive home may have contained an equal amount of adoration, but I missed much, as jumped in the express lanes on I-95 North and probably passed 20K sitting in standstills, and at 85+ MPH it was difficult to look over to my fanbase.

I return on Tuesday, early AM, to get the wifey, I am hoping for a similar reception, as obviously I have been missed!!

And some of you thought I was on a downslide,,,[/QU


I grew up in Miami Springs, right by the airport. Traffic there is just a way of life. We go down there every now and again, but never would I consider living there. Hell, I want out of Orlando.

[Onebadcad]

Originally Posted by Mick

I drove from Plantation down to MIA last year to pick up my daughter. I had no such troubles.

I think the more likely explanation is that the OP drives like shit.

I will take you for a drive, wear your brown boxers and confirm life insurance is paid to-date.

[ZipZap]

The weather has all cleared until Thursday

Pics of daughter so I can say howdy if I see them?

[regancc]

Originally Posted by Onebadcad

Yep, last night again confirmed I am STILL HUGELY in Miami!!

Had to take the wifey to MIA (Miami Int'l Airport) last night, as she is headed to Denver to hang out on the slopes with daughter #2; told her not to call me if she ends up in The ER.

Been a while since I been to MIA, as FLL way more efficicent, and closer, but wifey needed a cheap ticket, flying Frontier, does not get much cheaper than that.

Drive is 47 miles from the homestead, left at 6 PM, traffic SUCKED BALLS, took almost 1.50 hours, BUT based on the number of drivers beeping at me, and the even greater number flashing me 'You're #1' hand signs, I am still remembered AND revered; it also appears many were shouting encouragement to me, but I cannot lipread.

Many more examples of this on the drive down vs. return trip, as drive down required top-tier driving skills, and many amateurs in my path were given lessons.
The drive home may have contained an equal amount of adoration, but I missed much, as jumped in the express lanes on I-95 North and probably passed 20K sitting in standstills, and at 85+ MPH it was difficult to look over to my fanbase.

I return on Tuesday, early AM, to get the wifey, I am hoping for a similar reception, as obviously I have been missed!!

And some of you thought I was on a downslide,,,

I feel your pain, brother. I drive from Lake Worth to Ft Lauderdale office weekdays...hate driving home or if I leave late in the morning (later than 630 am)...traffic gets ridiculous...

[Chemtrails99]

Originally Posted by Mick

I drove from Plantation down to MIA last year to pick up my daughter. I had no such troubles.

I think the more likely explanation is that the OP drives like shit.

I'm thinking it was more like "Get that Boomer to tun off his eft turn signal....!".
We see a lot of that in God's Waiting Room.

[IB4TL]

Drive 20 minutes north & I'll give you a one-finger salute too



Just kidding, I'd probably just buy you a drink

[Onebadcad]

Okay, I am done with MIA, any family member that flies in or out of there will have to pay for a car service.

Today, wife was scheduled to come in on redeye from denver at 7 AM, she had a checked bag so I figures I could leave the house at 6:15 and pick her up curbside at 7:45.

So, after a shit night of sleep, maybe four hours, I am on the road at 6:15 AM, cruising down the FL Turnpike with light traffic, THEN, two miles from getting on 95 south I hit a HUGE WALL of traffic, bumper-to-bumper for all two miles.

Then when I finally go through the spaghetti bowl to 95 south it is another parking lot, and I cannot get over to the express lanes, which were also a parking lot.

I finally get to MIA at 8:15 AM, TWO DAMN HOURS, what a shitshow, that town has issues, they are out of land to make more lanes so there are truly effed!!

The ride home should be easier, WTF am I kidding, only 35 miles, but every damn road, the Palmetto and 75 north is SHIT, took me an hour and forty-five minutes.

So basically I spent four hours driving this morning, never again, and eff MIA and Miami, they suck, and I see no way it gets better.

Lesson here is to buy some land near Larry, as this traffic takes a toll on you--damn good pun.

Lastly, those two doggies, no damn loyalty, once the wifey went through the door after her four-day vacation, they forgot all about me,,, I will be witholding the beef jerky treats!!

[Onebadcad]

Originally Posted by IB4TL

Drive 20 minutes north & I'll give you a one-finger salute too



Just kidding, I'd probably just buy you a drink

Delray and Boca traffic is nothing to brag on, just as bad as Miami's.
Used to be the tri-county had decent traffic in the summer months, but now with all the snowbirds making this there 12-month home, and all the NE people moving here, traffic sucks 24/7/365 everywhere.

[Onebadcad]

Originally Posted by Chemtrails99

I'm thinking it was more like "Get that Boomer to tun off his eft turn signal....!".
We see a lot of that in God's Waiting Room.

I drive with the flashers on, some people think I am LEO and get out of my way!!

[IB4TL]

Originally Posted by Onebadcad

Delray and Boca traffic is nothing to brag on, just as bad as Miami's.
Used to be the tri-county had decent traffic in the summer months, but now with all the snowbirds making this there 12-month home, and all the NE people moving here, traffic sucks 24/7/365 everywhere.

During the daytime, it's typically quicker to walk The Ave than drive it.

Turbo likes this

[LATB]

I used to love south Florida especially the west coast from Sarasota down to Naples. We even lived on Marco Island for a while.

But now…I wouldn’t live anywhere near that place. Too many people and too many foreigners.

Fact is I wouldn’t want to live anywhere in FL south of I-10 or East of Tallahassee.

[Onebadcad]

Originally Posted by regancc

I feel your pain, brother. I drive from Lake Worth to Ft Lauderdale office weekdays...hate driving home or if I leave late in the morning (later than 630 am)...traffic gets ridiculous...

I have lived here since 1968, still remember when I-95 was not complete in Broward, and that 95 north ended at PGA.
It has gotten much worse in the last 10+ years, and as a rule I try never to go west off 441, AND my #1 rule is to avoid I-95 in the tri-county, as it is NEVER a clear shot, and I have been caught in MANY 1+ hour standstills.

95 in Broward is a ****ing disgrace, 5 lanes at some points with 2 of the 5 being express lanes, that is some real BS!!

[LATB]

Originally Posted by Onebadcad

Okay, I am done with MIA, any family member that flies in or out of there will have to pay for a car service.

Today, wife was scheduled to come in on redeye from denver at 7 AM, she had a checked bag so I figures I could leave the house at 6:15 and pick her up curbside at 7:45.

So, after a shit night of sleep, maybe four hours, I am on the road at 6:15 AM, cruising down the FL Turnpike with light traffic, THEN, two miles from getting on 95 south I hit a HUGE WALL of traffic, bumper-to-bumper for all two miles.

Then when I finally go through the spaghetti bowl to 95 south it is another parking lot, and I cannot get over to the express lanes, which were also a parking lot.

I finally get to MIA at 8:15 AM, TWO DAMN HOURS, what a shitshow, that town has issues, they are out of land to make more lanes so there are truly effed!!

The ride home should be easier, WTF am I kidding, only 35 miles, but every damn road, the Palmetto and 75 north is SHIT, took me an hour and forty-five minutes.

So basically I spent four hours driving this morning, never again, and eff MIA and Miami, they suck, and I see no way it gets better.

Lesson here is to buy some land near Larry, as this traffic takes a toll on you--damn good pun.

Lastly, those two doggies, no damn loyalty, once the wifey went through the door after her four-day vacation, they forgot all about me,,, I will be witholding the beef jerky treats!!

Speaking of the toll…that’s how we feel now if we have to go down to the Destin coast.

It literally wears me out to go there.

[Onebadcad]

Originally Posted by LATB

I used to love south Florida especially the west coast from Sarasota down to Naples. We even lived on Marco Island for a while.

But now…I wouldn’t live anywhere near that place. Too many people and too many foreigners.

Fact is I wouldn’t want to live anywhere in FL south of I-10 or East of Tallahassee.

I-75 in Collier and Lee counties is HUGE MASSIVE BS, the population has probably doubled in the last 20 years when you include those live there part-time, and the dam interstate lanes remain the same.
I have driven it at 9 PM and it the same BS at any time of the day.

[Onebadcad]

Originally Posted by LATB

Speaking of the toll…that’s how we feel now if we have to go down to the Destin coast.

It literally wears me out to go there.

Destin was once one of the best places in America to vacation, great beach houses and awesome golf course.
If I had to guess it is overrun now and does not resemble what I once knew.

[Onebadcad]

Originally Posted by BRUIZER

We're 10min from the airport and 15-18min to the ski slopes door to door. There is no traffic jams, rush hour etc etc. Although the residential developments seem to be springing-up all over the valley here. 1.5hrs drive and I'm a good ways into Yellowstone....or Butte.

The lack of traffic frustration probably adds at least 10 years to your life