[Habs]

Being a slow day at work (I'm leaving work on the 11th, so they don't throw too many files my way lately) I'm happy to inform you all that I will be in Florida from Wednesday (tomorrow) until Monday morning.

Plan is:
Arrive Wednesday afternoon in Fort Lauderdale. Nothing planned, suggestions would be appreciated.

Thursday morning: Going Shark fishing on the Miller Time (will bring Bud) from 8 to noon, back to the hotel for a power nap, then we head out to the hockey game, Habs vs the Panthers (we will so kick your ass Gator!). Some drink maybe afterwards, but not to much since we want to get up early the following morning.

Friday: Up early, jump in the mustang convertible and go through the Everglades to Tampa. Check in early, grab a few zzz then out to see the Red Sox battle the Yankees. Go Sox!

Saturday: Up late nothing planned, again suggestions would be fun. Habs vs Lightning, should be a good game, hopefully Stamkos will play a hell of a game but the Habs will win.

Sunday: Nothing planned, sort of a cooldown day before we head back on Monday morning. Suggestion for a nice place to have dinner or a cool sports bar for the afternoon or whatever are welcomed.

[The Jewish Cunthead]

Mar 1, 2011 9:49:53 GMT -5 Habs said:

hopefully Stamkos will play a hell of a game but the Habs will win.

I thought the same thing!

[Deleted]

If you're looking to kill time before the Panthers' game, the world's largest outlet mall is across the street from the arena (Sawgrass Mills). I used to work at the movie theater there.

Not sure if you're a gambler in any fashion, but the Seminole Hard Rock Casino is pretty impressive, even if you prefer just to hang onto your money. Otherwise, just head down to Ft. Lauderdale beach and enjoy the eye candy.

And oh, you'll get VERY bored on the Alligator Alley drive across the Everglades. Make sure you have some good tunes to listen to.

Also, be prepared for some of the most humid weather you'll ever feel outside of a rain forest.

[Habs]

Thanks Gator

And for the Very bored part, know that I drove across Canada Twice, and didn't find it that boring.

[Deleted]

Yes, but that drive probably had at least some curves in the road and varied scenery. Alligator Alley is long and straight, with I believe only 1 slight course correction.

Oh and there's a toll, too, I believe. So make sure you've got some cash.

[The Canadian Content]

Mar 1, 2011 10:09:08 GMT -5 The Jewish Cunthead said:

Mar 1, 2011 9:49:53 GMT -5 Habs said:

hopefully Stamkos will play a hell of a game but the Habs will win.

I thought the same thing!

STAMKOS~!

[Habs]

Well, Stamkos played like shit, but the Habs won! And I was in good company too.

[creepy]

Where'd he take you to dinner?

[Habs]

No dinner

[Deleted]

I'd eat 'em...

[Habs]

I also went to a ball game (Phillies vs Rays) and this was my view for the first 7 innings.

[Pun]

Why do I picture Habs stumbling around like a drunk Homer Simpson walking up to random hot chicks while slurring, "You're hot! Can I take your picture?"

[Habs]

See pun, I wasn't taking the pics. The two girls at the hockey game ask for a pic so I took one too. The girl at the ball game was hot and nice and will be used to tell the owner of the pub I go to what type of bartender he should hire!

[Deleted]

Sooooooooooooo... what did you think of Alligator Alley?

[Habs]

A lot shorter then I thought, it was nice, nothing spectacular, but I'm very happy I did it and would do it again (if it means going to 2 hockey games).

I don't know if you know the Elbow Room in Fort Lauderdale, but that place is awesome. We closed that place up at 2AM after the game with some of the Habs players (Gionta, Gill, Georges, Sopel, Auld and Halpern) so those are amazing memories (it's not like we became bodies and all, but Gionta paid me and my buddy a beer and when I told Hal Gill is goal was the nicest one of the game, he paid a round of shooters and I was included)

So that started the vacation nicely.

[Deleted]

The Elbow Room is, indeed, fantastic.

[Habs]

I might move to Fort Lauderdale just for that bar!

[Demko]

Well shite. I wish I'd known you were coming to Tampa. I'd have bought you a beer or 7 at the Sox/Yanks game.

[Habs]

That what happens Demko when you leave and don't check in once in a while. We were right behind third base. When A-Rod got to third, my buddy yelled to him if he wanted popcorn.