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Title: Who's from Florida? I'm moving!
Post by: BIG ACH on August 10, 2010, 04:04:17 PM

Driving to Orlando tomorrow, I got accepted into a PHD program down there!

Who's from the area?  I heard LA Fitness was the place to train!  Any recommendations?
Title: Re: Who's from Florida? I'm moving!
Post by: Eyeball Chambers on August 10, 2010, 04:08:59 PM
I fucking love Florida, and I can see myself living there someday.

Long Boat Key is the place to be!  :)
Title: Re: Who's from Florida? I'm moving!
Post by: Eyeball Chambers on August 10, 2010, 04:10:58 PM
Siesta Key
(http://siestaluxuryvacations.com/images/siesta/beach_1.jpg)

I can't even imagine how nice it would be to live within miles of that...  :) :) :)

I don't remember the water being that clear though...  ;D
Title: Re: Who's from Florida? I'm moving!
Post by: Mr Nobody on August 10, 2010, 04:18:29 PM
Driving to Orlando tomorrow, I got accepted into a PHD program down there!

Who's from the area?  I heard LA Fitness was the place to train!  Any recommendations?
Steve Namat is there.
Title: Re: Who's from Florida? I'm moving!
Post by: CT_Muscle on August 10, 2010, 04:23:11 PM
Driving to Orlando tomorrow, I got accepted into a PHD program down there!

Who's from the area?  I heard LA Fitness was the place to train!  Any recommendations?

Dr Phil's Golds Gym ( I shit u not, that is the name) very good gym
Title: Re: Who's from Florida? I'm moving!
Post by: Nails on August 10, 2010, 04:30:58 PM
PHD program  ???

Pro Hormone dealer program
Title: Re: Who's from Florida? I'm moving!
Post by: Eyeball Chambers on August 10, 2010, 04:39:45 PM
Reason enough to more there!

http://www.yodersrestaurant.com/
Title: Re: Who's from Florida? I'm moving!
Post by: BayGBM on August 10, 2010, 04:40:04 PM
Driving to Orlando tomorrow, I got accepted into a PHD program down there!

Who's from the area?  I heard LA Fitness was the place to train!  Any recommendations?

Florida is fun!  Great beaches and boating (if you are into that) and low cost of living.  Unfortunately, the schools in FL are not very good . . . as compared to New England for example.  Getting a degree in FL often means staying in FL for your career—which is fine if that is what you plan to do.

My vacation/retirement home is in FL. 8)
Title: Re: Who's from Florida? I'm moving!
Post by: benchmstr on August 10, 2010, 04:43:02 PM
Driving to Orlando tomorrow, I got accepted into a PHD program down there!

Who's from the area?  I heard LA Fitness was the place to train!  Any recommendations?
let me be the first to welcome you to hurricane country :D

bench
Title: Re: Who's from Florida? I'm moving!
Post by: The Abdominal Snoman on August 10, 2010, 05:09:12 PM
Chose wisely. Most of Florida won't exist by the year 2012. "They" are going to be getting rid of many people who collect social security ;)
Title: Re: Who's from Florida? I'm moving!
Post by: tonymctones on August 10, 2010, 05:19:32 PM
no clue on florida...been to miami a couple times and it seems weird ghetto/affluent areas all intertwined...

congrats on the phd program ache make getbig proud man
Title: Re: Who's from Florida? I'm moving!
Post by: 240 is Back on August 10, 2010, 05:25:47 PM
I'm in SW Florida - Estero/Naples.

I lived in Sarasota right off Siesta Key for almost 2 years... it's beautiful.

I spent last weekend in the FL Keys (Islamorada)... it was even better.

I have vacationed in Orlando quite a few times, it's nice.

The everglades might be my favorite spot - just miles of swamp and lots of critters.

I've lived in a few cities here, been to others.  Just like anywhere else, the bigger cities (and the smaller ones too) can be pretty ghetto.  But the outlying areas as nice.  Really depends where you are in Orlando and what you like to do.
Title: Re: Who's from Florida? I'm moving!
Post by: tonymctones on August 10, 2010, 05:31:56 PM
I'm in SW Florida - Estero/Naples.

I lived in Sarasota right off Siesta Key for almost 2 years... it's beautiful.

I spent last weekend in the FL Keys (Islamorada)... it was even better.

I have vacationed in Orlando quite a few times, it's nice.

The everglades might be my favorite spot - just miles of swamp and lots of critters.

I've lived in a few cities here, been to others.  Just like anywhere else, the bigger cities (and the smaller ones too) can be pretty ghetto.  But the outlying areas as nice.  Really depends where you are in Orlando and what you like to do.
hey 240 maybe you can answer this question for me...was looking for this hotel in or near florida maybe key west but the hotel rooms are on the water...like on stilts..any idea?
Title: Re: Who's from Florida? I'm moving!
Post by: che on August 10, 2010, 05:35:21 PM
hey 240 maybe you can answer this question for me...was looking for this hotel in or near florida maybe key west but the hotel rooms are on the water...like on stilts..any idea?

Bora Bora
 

(http://www.hotellx.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/fs_borabora.jpg)
Title: Re: Who's from Florida? I'm moving!
Post by: Butterbean on August 10, 2010, 05:40:06 PM
Bora Bora
 

(http://www.hotellx.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/fs_borabora.jpg)

OOOOOOOooooooooooooooooo oo  :)
Title: Re: Who's from Florida? I'm moving!
Post by: 240 is Back on August 10, 2010, 05:42:47 PM
hey 240 maybe you can answer this question for me...was looking for this hotel in or near florida maybe key west but the hotel rooms are on the water...like on stilts..any idea?

i dont know key west... the wifey went there a few years back and from the pics, it was a little trashy... mighta just been where she went tho, I dunno.

The keys are the islands that stretch from miami/homestead down to key west.  I stayed at islamorada, kinda in the middle.  It was beautiful, way nicer than siesta key, where I used to go every weekend. 

that bora bora place sure looks nice!

Title: Re: Who's from Florida? I'm moving!
Post by: kevinf on August 10, 2010, 05:44:07 PM
Driving to Orlando tomorrow, I got accepted into a PHD program down there!

Who's from the area?  I heard LA Fitness was the place to train!  Any recommendations?

what school and phd in what
Title: Re: Who's from Florida? I'm moving!
Post by: G_Thang on August 10, 2010, 05:54:48 PM
hurricanes - take 75 north but you're not on coast like palm coast or in a soup bowl like south la.

ph.d. engineering sciences?

i have family from miami - tampa, passed on position in Pensacola because of coastal problem and evacuation.

to other user it's like SA/CA in some areas where you would see rich n poor lot - lot.  nothing new for non-north americans

anyway...enjoy.
Title: Re: Who's from Florida? I'm moving!
Post by: tonymctones on August 10, 2010, 05:58:10 PM
Bora Bora
 

(http://www.hotellx.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/fs_borabora.jpg)
thats freaking sick man...defintely want to visit

anywhere in the US like this?
Title: Re: Who's from Florida? I'm moving!
Post by: Mr Nobody on August 10, 2010, 05:58:28 PM
OOOOOOOooooooooooooooooooo  :)
I like that pic there is nobody around.
Title: Re: Who's from Florida? I'm moving!
Post by: Butterbean on August 10, 2010, 05:59:23 PM
I like that pic there is nobody around.

Typical ;D
Title: Re: Who's from Florida? I'm moving!
Post by: kiwiol on August 10, 2010, 06:08:33 PM
I will be visiting sometime next year. Looks like a great place.
Title: Re: Who's from Florida? I'm moving!
Post by: sixsixinthemix on August 10, 2010, 06:13:52 PM
florida has beaches los angeles wishes they had,  just no damn work


I live in hermosa beach and its kinda ncie but nothign like miami beach

phd in basket weaving?
Title: Re: Who's from Florida? I'm moving!
Post by: che on August 10, 2010, 06:16:00 PM
I will be visiting sometime next year. Looks like a great place.

Florida or Bora Bora ?
Title: Re: Who's from Florida? I'm moving!
Post by: kiwiol on August 10, 2010, 06:21:11 PM
Florida or Bora Bora ?

Florida. My sister lives there.
Title: Re: Who's from Florida? I'm moving!
Post by: michael arvilla on August 10, 2010, 06:32:24 PM
Live in south Florida (Palm Beach Gardens) love it! ...been to Orlando (wasn't impressed to "touristy")
imo best parts of Florida are The Keys and South Florida (Boca Raton,Juno Beach,Jupiter,Palm Beach Gardens,Delray Beach etc) im close to West Palm Beach but far enough away to enjoy the seclusion and beaches/boating (peanut island) etc
always something fun to do!
Title: Re: Who's from Florida? I'm moving!
Post by: BIG ACH on August 10, 2010, 08:41:48 PM
I got accepted into the University of Central Florida....

PHD in Industrial Engineering

I'm still waiting to hear from University of Miami...   But I think I'm still gonna go with UCF unless Miami gives me an awesome scholarship!


Probably just going to stay there 2-3 years just to be done with the PHD, I work for a family business so its all good in regards to work!
Title: Re: Who's from Florida? I'm moving!
Post by: noworries on August 10, 2010, 08:54:40 PM
Love Florida.
Title: Re: Who's from Florida? I'm moving!
Post by: Doug_Steele on August 10, 2010, 08:57:54 PM
I got accepted into the University of Central Florida....

PHD in Industrial Engineering

I'm still waiting to hear from University of Miami...   But I think I'm still gonna go with UCF unless Miami gives me an awesome scholarship!


Probably just going to stay there 2-3 years just to be done with the PHD, I work for a family business so its all good in regards to work!

I am sorry but things will turn out decent for you.  :-\
Title: Re: Who's from Florida? I'm moving!
Post by: BIG ACH on August 10, 2010, 08:57:54 PM
Love Florida.

Yeah me too!  George Washingto University (in DC) wanted me to stay, but I was ready for a change... Can't wait - great weather, new gym, new life!!!

Kieth where do you live now?
Title: Re: Who's from Florida? I'm moving!
Post by: BayGBM on August 10, 2010, 09:18:04 PM
Yeah me too!  George Washingto University (in DC) wanted me to stay, but I was ready for a change... Can't wait - great weather, new gym, new life!!!

Kieth where do you live now?

You left GW for UCF? ???

 :'(
Title: Re: Who's from Florida? I'm moving!
Post by: The Abdominal Snoman on August 10, 2010, 09:26:00 PM
i dont know key west... the wifey went there a few years back and from the pics, it was a little trashy... mighta just been where she went tho, I dunno.

The keys are the islands that stretch from miami/homestead down to key west.  I stayed at islamorada, kinda in the middle.  It was beautiful, way nicer than siesta key, where I used to go every weekend.  

that bora bora place sure looks nice!



You let your wife go to the keys alone? What are you guys, some kind of swingers or something?
Title: Re: Who's from Florida? I'm moving!
Post by: Sir Bigness on August 10, 2010, 09:34:13 PM
Anyone been to Anna Maria Island?? Went there on vacation couple years ago!! Great place!!
Title: Re: Who's from Florida? I'm moving!
Post by: The Abdominal Snoman on August 10, 2010, 09:38:03 PM
Live in south Florida (Palm Beach Gardens) love it! ...been to Orlando (wasn't impressed to "touristy")
imo best parts of Florida are The Keys and South Florida (Boca Raton,Juno Beach,Jupiter,Palm Beach Gardens,Delray Beach etc) im close to West Palm Beach but far enough away to enjoy the seclusion and beaches/boating (peanut island) etc
always something fun to do!

Anyone over the age of 30 living in south beach and not making a min/of 6 figures is either retarded or a total unconscious human being. Your not living the lifestyle bro. The lifestyle is laughing at living you ::)

Might I suggest packing it all up and moving to Venice Beach where you would fit in with the rest of the bums. Hell you could live in a van outside Golds and nobody would blink an eye. Stop trying to take the souls of females and just be the bum you are. There's no shame in that as long as you don't hurt another soul ;)
Title: Re: Who's from Florida? I'm moving!
Post by: 240 is Back on August 10, 2010, 09:42:21 PM
You let your wife go to the keys alone? What are you some kind of swingers or something?


hahahahaahah nah that was like 12 years ago that she went.
Title: Re: Who's from Florida? I'm moving!
Post by: The Abdominal Snoman on August 10, 2010, 09:43:54 PM

hahahahaahah nah that was like 12 years ago that she went.

And you probably have a post here saying that she went 12 YEARS AGO :D And since when is "a few years back" 12 years?
Title: Re: Who's from Florida? I'm moving!
Post by: BIG ACH on August 10, 2010, 09:54:52 PM
You left GW for UCF? ???

 :'(


Yeah when you see it written like that it sounds odd lol... But...

I got BOTH my undergrad AND Masters from GW...  It was time for a change.  UCF was a good choice because I know a lot of professors down there and our research will match up.  There are a lot of reasons I'm choosing UCF, even if it looks sorta odd, but its for the best!

I already have a job as an executive and have no plans of leaving it, lets just think of the PHD as the icing on the cake, and more money down the line!  ;D
Title: Re: Who's from Florida? I'm moving!
Post by: G_Thang on August 10, 2010, 10:18:46 PM
Anyone over the age of 30 living in south beach and not making a min/of 6 figures is either retarded or a total unconscious human being. Your not living the lifestyle bro. The lifestyle is laughing at living you ::)

Might I suggest packing it all up and moving to Venice Beach where you would fit in with the rest of the bums. Hell you could live in a van outside Golds and nobody would blink an eye. Stop trying to take the souls of females and just be the bum you are. There's no shame in that as long as you don't hurt another soul ;)

 ::)

you dont say so.

(http://gopalo.com/public/PALOdRodFlyer.jpg)
Title: Re: Who's from Florida? I'm moving!
Post by: The Abdominal Snoman on August 10, 2010, 10:22:15 PM
::)

you dont say so.

(http://gopalo.com/public/PALOdRodFlyer.jpg)

Lolz. This should make Mike feel empowered ;D
Title: Re: Who's from Florida? I'm moving!
Post by: bigdumbbell on August 11, 2010, 12:14:42 AM
once you get there change all the locks
Title: Re: Who's from Florida? I'm moving!
Post by: Mr Nobody on August 11, 2010, 01:40:30 AM
There a lot of bodyparts in the Everglade Swamps. A known mobster cemetery. I wouldnt advise swimming there.
Title: Re: Who's from Florida? I'm moving!
Post by: wes on August 11, 2010, 01:59:23 AM
I lived in Port St. Lucie for 4 years back in the early/mid nineties............stil l sorry to this day that I moved back up north.

Good luck bro,you`ll love it.
Title: Re: Who's from Florida? I'm moving!
Post by: leadhead on August 11, 2010, 06:11:54 AM
I live in the Florida panhandle= not as much tourist traffic but still nice beaches.
Title: Re: Who's from Florida? I'm moving!
Post by: The U on August 11, 2010, 06:18:10 AM
I got accepted into the University of Central Florida....

PHD in Industrial Engineering

I'm still waiting to hear from University of Miami...   But I think I'm still gonna go with UCF unless Miami gives me an awesome scholarship!


Probably just going to stay there 2-3 years just to be done with the PHD, I work for a family business so its all good in regards to work!

Are you nuts???? UCF over UM is not a wise choice.  Please see below:


Orlando is like a third world country compared to Coral Gables.
UCF Football is like watching the special olympics............At Miami you get to watch the most skilled felons on turf.
UM is a private school with great facilities (gym, intramural fields, research facilities, etc).
UM has lots of rich Jew broads...........w/ low self esteem.
Mickey, Minnie & Daffy < Lebron, DWade, Bosh.

It's all about The U


Title: Re: Who's from Florida? I'm moving!
Post by: littleguns on August 11, 2010, 06:40:15 AM
After 13 yrs there, I moved out and moved back to the Northeast

I lived in Miami, Tallahassee and Tampa.

Weather - I missed the 4 seasons......2 seasons in Fl just doesn't cut it

School systems stink (if you have kids) ranked 48 out 50 states

#2 worst housing market behind Cali........

Everytime you hear about abduction, pediphilia etc...9/10 times it comes out of Florida

I hated waking up every morning and having to feed the Gators

Depending on where I was, I felt my IQ dropping by the minute...

Only positive....no state tax!

Shit what am I saying...I'm moving back
Title: Re: Who's from Florida? I'm moving!
Post by: HUGEPECS on August 11, 2010, 06:41:32 AM
I got accepted into the University of Central Florida....

PHD in Industrial Engineering

I'm still waiting to hear from University of Miami...   But I think I'm still gonna go with UCF unless Miami gives me an awesome scholarship!


Probably just going to stay there 2-3 years just to be done with the PHD, I work for a family business so its all good in regards to work!

UCF is a good school in Orlando. the closest beach to you will be daytona beach, 40 minutes. I love it there back then. you can drive on the beach. the other beach is CoCo beach which is an Hour from Orlando. coco beach is known for it's great surf. watch out for the bull sharks...hahahahaah
Title: Re: Who's from Florida? I'm moving!
Post by: Parker on August 11, 2010, 06:45:54 AM
Driving to Orlando tomorrow, I got accepted into a PHD program down there!

Who's from the area?  I heard LA Fitness was the place to train!  Any recommendations?
In a few yrs, Florida will not be there...
Title: Re: Who's from Florida? I'm moving!
Post by: Doug_Steele on August 11, 2010, 08:01:00 AM
Anyone been to Anna Maria Island?? Went there on vacation couple years ago!! Great place!!

I live there.
Title: Re: Who's from Florida? I'm moving!
Post by: michael arvilla on August 11, 2010, 08:02:52 AM
Anyone over the age of 30 living in south beach and not making a min/of 6 figures is either retarded or a total unconscious human being. Your not living the lifestyle bro. The lifestyle is laughing at living you ::)

Might I suggest packing it all up and moving to Venice Beach where you would fit in with the rest of the bums. Hell you could live in a van outside Golds and nobody would blink an eye. Stop trying to take the souls of females and just be the bum you are. There's no shame in that as long as you don't hurt another soul ;)
                                                       Relax Bro...i was only borrowing your girl
                                                         ill give her back when im done
Title: Re: Who's from Florida? I'm moving!
Post by: noworries on August 11, 2010, 03:46:51 PM
Yeah me too!  George Washingto University (in DC) wanted me to stay, but I was ready for a change... Can't wait - great weather, new gym, new life!!!

Kieth where do you live now?

vegas now till jan. then back to hawaii till june then back to vegas

i lived for month in st pete. when i played ball, then ft lauderdale at the days inn for about 2+ months and ft. meyers for about two months.  it was like vacation everyday.  hawaii is still best though
Title: Re: Who's from Florida? I'm moving!
Post by: Earl1972 on August 11, 2010, 05:46:22 PM
After 13 yrs there, I moved out and moved back to the Northeast

I lived in Miami, Tallahassee and Tampa.

Weather - I missed the 4 seasons......2 seasons in Fl just doesn't cut it

School systems stink (if you have kids) ranked 48 out 50 states

#2 worst housing market behind Cali........

Everytime you hear about abduction, pediphilia etc...9/10 times it comes out of Florida

I hated waking up every morning and having to feed the Gators

Depending on where I was, I felt my IQ dropping by the minute...

Only positive....no state tax!

Shit what am I saying...I'm moving back

i thought i was the only one that noticed that

E
Title: Re: Who's from Florida? I'm moving!
Post by: bigdumbbell on August 11, 2010, 07:45:25 PM
i thought i was the only one that noticed that

E
that's why i suggested getting the locks changed as soon as he arrives....
Title: Re: Who's from Florida? I'm moving!
Post by: Doug_Steele on August 11, 2010, 07:48:21 PM
i thought i was the only one that noticed that

E

This place is bad for sex offenders and i seen one kid that stood outside with his dog for over a hour. I remember eating and chatting with friends and we ended up calling the cops and they forgot their son was outside and it was like 95 degrees. I mean who in the hell leaves their young kid outside while eating inside.
Title: Re: Who's from Florida? I'm moving!
Post by: BIG ACH on August 11, 2010, 10:00:58 PM
This place is bad for sex offenders and i seen one kid that stood outside with his dog for over a hour. I remember eating and chatting with friends and we ended up callingthe cops and they forgot their son was outside and it was like 95 degrees. I mean who in the hell leaves their young kid outside while eating inside.

Well I'm not really worried about being sexually assaulted lol...  and like I said its only for a few years, I don't have kids so its not an issue
Title: Re: Who's from Florida? I'm moving!
Post by: noworries on August 12, 2010, 12:23:47 PM
Man all this talk about Florida makes me want to get there right now.  My daughter told me her and a couple friends are planning a trip to Disney World in Orlando for next summer to take all the kids.  I think I may tag along.  I doubt (in fact know) I won't have as fun a time as I did years ago but I am hoping it will still be fun.  Ft. Lauderdale was the funniest.  Back then they had the Candy Store which had a wet t-shirt contest every night for $500.  I judged many of those.  They had that belly-flop contest every year too.  It was a blast.  Shooters and Chrome Parrot and City Limits were awesome.  Had a party on a really nice yacht called Monkey Business.  We pulled up to Shooters and they valet park your yacht for you.  I thought that was cool.  Had a cigarette boat at my disposal too.  It was called the Green Monster (or Machine).  Had a blast in that thing.  The weather is awesome too.  I really love Florida. 
Title: Re: Who's from Florida? I'm moving!
Post by: UPINTHEMGUTS on August 12, 2010, 12:45:51 PM
On the plus side, housing and real estate is becoming dirt cheap. More than 50% of homeowners in Florida are underwater on their mortgages.
Title: Re: Who's from Florida? I'm moving!
Post by: TommyBoy on August 12, 2010, 12:55:48 PM
I was born and raised in north east Florida. Little area a bit north of Jacksonville but right on the border of Georgia. Been all over the world and couldn't wait to get back. Love this place.
Title: Re: Who's from Florida? I'm moving!
Post by: BayGBM on August 12, 2010, 01:34:52 PM
On the plus side, housing and real estate is becoming dirt cheap. More than 50% of homeowners in Florida are underwater on their mortgages.

True!  A great time to buy!  ;)

I would only live in CA or FL.
Title: Re: Who's from Florida? I'm moving!
Post by: BIG ACH on August 12, 2010, 04:57:56 PM

I hit the road at 6 am left DC, arrived to Orlando at 11 pm, such a boring drive!!  But its good to be here!  God damn its HOT!!!!


I'm excited about no income tax :-) 
Title: Re: Who's from Florida? I'm moving!
Post by: Mr Nobody on August 12, 2010, 05:02:48 PM
I hit the road at 6 am left DC, arrived to Orlando at 11 pm, such a boring drive!!  But its good to be here!  God damn its HOT!!!!


I'm excited about no income tax :-) 
Stay away from the everglades or we will miss your posting around here.
Title: Re: Who's from Florida? I'm moving!
Post by: dodger on August 12, 2010, 05:17:05 PM
im thinkn about going to florida or mexico for the winter months,canada winters(boo)

which places are better,isnt cheap in both,i was thinking peurta vallarta and dont know where in florida

any sugestions and which one would you pick
Title: Re: Who's from Florida? I'm moving!
Post by: ThaRealist on August 12, 2010, 06:04:20 PM
I hit the road at 6 am left DC, arrived to Orlando at 11 pm, such a boring drive!!  But its good to be here!  God damn its HOT!!!!


I'm excited about no income tax :-) 

I loved living right outside of Orlando and I am not done yet probably moving back in another few years....
Title: Re: Who's from Florida? I'm moving!
Post by: Doug_Steele on August 12, 2010, 06:24:46 PM
I hit the road at 6 am left DC, arrived to Orlando at 11 pm, such a boring drive!!  But its good to be here!  God damn its HOT!!!!


I'm excited about no income tax :-) 

You will enjoy running in the humidty and checking out the women too.  :)
Title: Re: Who's from Florida? I'm moving!
Post by: Dokey111 on August 12, 2010, 06:59:59 PM
True!  A great time to buy!  ;)

I would only live in CA or FL.


Yours is not love.
Title: Re: Who's from Florida? I'm moving!
Post by: michael arvilla on August 13, 2010, 12:32:35 PM
Title: Re: Who's from Florida? I'm moving!
Post by: _bruce_ on August 13, 2010, 01:42:25 PM
Well I'm not really worried about being sexually assaulted lol...  and like I said its only for a few years, I don't have kids so its not an issue

You never know... Debussey might be lurking in the shadows  >:(