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Just when you thought it couldn't get worse...what with the folly in Iraq,
Janet's tit, gay marriages and legalized marijuana. Now the 'Trailer Park Boys' may be invading your TV. If you get the BBC America digital channel, keep an eye out. A local production company is ready to corrupt impressionable American youth with cussin', dirty talk, smoking, drinking & lots of gun play. see *** http://www.cbc.ca/arts/features/trailerpark/ *** Wait a minute.......I think Americans taught us all the above vices......... probably won't play too well in Florida or Texas....the program will seem too ordinary...too lifelike. |
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Tony BenBrahim wrote in message . .. "Don White" wrote in : Hey careful with the stereotypes of Texas and Florida. Unless you want Canucks to be judged by the Red Green Show. Point made. I'm just jabbing at a couple of belligerent posters who happen to be from those states. |
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wrote in message ... "Don White" wrote in : Hey careful with the stereotypes of Texas and Florida. Unless you want Canucks to be judged by the Red Green Show. Point made. I'm just jabbing at a couple of belligerent posters who happen to be from those states. Belligerence? I kind of like that word but it is still too mild to describe those of use who abhor things like gun-control, Democrats, United Nations, socialist ideals, Hillary Clinton etc.. etc.. Surely you can do better? |
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In article , "Don White" wrote:
Just when you thought it couldn't get worse...what with the folly in Iraq, Janet's tit, gay marriages and legalized marijuana. Now the 'Trailer Park Boys' may be invading your TV. If you get the BBC America digital channel, keep an eye out. A local production company is ready to corrupt impressionable American youth with cussin', dirty talk, smoking, drinking & lots of gun play. see *** http://www.cbc.ca/arts/features/trailerpark/ *** Wait a minute.......I think Americans taught us all the above vices......... probably won't play too well in Florida or Texas....the program will seem too ordinary...too lifelike. It's all too obvious that you have never visited Florida or Texas. |
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"Don White" wrote in message ... Tony BenBrahim wrote in message . .. "Don White" wrote in : Hey careful with the stereotypes of Texas and Florida. Unless you want Canucks to be judged by the Red Green Show. Point made. I'm just jabbing at a couple of belligerent posters who happen to be from those states. I'm hardly "from" Florida. In fact, most Floridians aren't "from" Florida. I *do* currently reside there however. I've lived in the Northeast, the Midwest, and Florida...and like Florida the best. That's why I'm here. Ever been to Naples, Florida, Don? |
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Henry Blackmoore wrote in message ink.net... It's all too obvious that you have never visited Florida or Texas. sigh!!...wrong again for the 300th time. |
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Henry Blackmoore wrote in message link.net... It's all too obvious that you have never visited Florida or Texas. sigh!!...wrong again for the 300th time. See a lot of gun play did ya Donnie? Where wuz ya visitin'? A ward or barrio? Get real. |
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"Don White" wrote in message ... NOYB wrote in message om... snip Ever been to Naples, Florida, Don? been to Orlando, Tampa , St. Pete's Beach..etc. Close enough? No, no, and no. Naples is unique. |
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"Don White" wrote in message ... NOYB wrote in message om... snip Ever been to Naples, Florida, Don? been to Orlando, Tampa , St. Pete's Beach..etc. Close enough? No, no, and no. Naples is unique. Yes, it certainly is, but not in a good way. |
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"Don White" wrote in message ... NOYB wrote in message om... snip Ever been to Naples, Florida, Don? been to Orlando, Tampa , St. Pete's Beach..etc. Close enough? No, no, and no. Naples is unique. I've spent 15 years in the Tampa Bay area, and I've spent a LOT of time in Naples. I was there for seven months, I worked as a super for a company that built shopping centers. Naples is unique, say, from St. Pete, because there is a LOT of swamp people. They are the equivelent of hillbillies. |
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"basskisser" wrote in message m... "NOYB" wrote in message . com... "Don White" wrote in message ... NOYB wrote in message om... snip Ever been to Naples, Florida, Don? been to Orlando, Tampa , St. Pete's Beach..etc. Close enough? No, no, and no. Naples is unique. I've spent 15 years in the Tampa Bay area, and I've spent a LOT of time in Naples. I was there for seven months, I worked as a super for a company that built shopping centers. What shopping center did you help build? Naples is unique, say, from St. Pete, because there is a LOT of swamp people. They are the equivelent of hillbillies. Naples has one of the highest number of per capita millionaires (possible the highest) in the country. Are you sure you've been to Naples? |
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"basskisser" wrote in message m... Naples is unique, say, from St. Pete, because there is a LOT of swamp people. They are the equivelent of hillbillies. As usual, your timing is impeccable. Just today, in the local paper: Naples Daily News To print this page, select File then Print from your browser URL: http://www.naplesnews.com/npdn/news/...796311,00.html High home prices seemingly no barrier to buyers By THERESA STAHL April 10, 2004 The highest home prices in the state aren't keeping buyers away from purchasing a piece of Southwest Florida. A new report shows Naples has the fastest-rising median sales price in Florida, and some local developers are reporting a 50 percent increase in the price of new homes. "Some of these are price jumps are like nothing I've ever seen before," said Brad Whalen, whose Naples firm, Sulk Whalen Public Relations, specializes in residential real estate development. The Florida Association of Realtors reported a 42 percent increase in the median home sales price in Naples. The 2004 median price is $389,000, nearly $100,000 over the second-highest median price in Florida. Ocala came in second at a 27 percent increase, and Miami and Sarasota/Bradenton tied for third at 24 percent. The statewide median sales price rose 13 percent to $162,300 last month; a year ago it was $143,400. Developers say the soaring prices for new homes are due in part to high demand, larger homes, costly building materials and an increase in offering more amenities and expensive home features. "The Naples market is becoming very sophisticated," said Bernard Ackerman, director of marketing for Crosswinds Communities, which developed Sterling Oaks in North Naples and Portofino in Fort Myers. "People are demanding higher quality features in the home." More buyers are requesting pools and screened porches, as well as granite instead of Formica or Corian in their kitchens, Ackerman said. Building materials, including fill dirt and steel, have become scarce commodities, according to David Ellis, director of the Collier Building Industry Association. The price of steel has increased significantly because the product hasn't been available several times in the past six months, he said. This happens occasionally, when car manufacturers buy up all the steel. "When it gets really tight, it's hard for the average person," Ellis said. "If you're the Ford Motor Co., you're going to get your steel, but if you're a small developer in Southwest Florida, you're not." Developers say they are building bigger, better product to satisfy their customers. Stock Development this year is offering more higher-end single-family homes and has introduced a higher end multifamily home, said Brian Stock, president of the company. "We've introduced a lot of new product that has brought the price up," he said. Stock Development has had 300 new home sales so far this year totaling nearly $131.9 million in its three Southwest Florida communities, Grandezza in Estero, Olde Cypress on Immokalee Road in North Naples and Lely Resort in southeast Naples. "We were expecting a good season, but this is stronger than we even anticipated," he said. The average selling price on homes in the Stock communities in 2003 was $284,945. The average price so far this year is $428,361, an increase of 50.3 percent. In Olde Cypress, where the average selling price is $700,000, first-quarter sales are $7 million ahead of total 2003 sales, Stock said. "These customers are still buying where they feel good and secure about their investment," he said. Duane Sulk, also of Sulk Whalen, said although the stock market has been steady lately, uncertainty still lingers in those types of investments. Consumers know real estate is a better place to put their money, he said. "Older baby boomers in Northern markets are beginning to come down here in larger flocks," he said. "They're buying now because they know it is the best time to buy. A home that's $300,000 today will be $450,000 five years from now." Miromar Lakes, a beach and golf club community in Estero, is also reporting a 50 percent increase in the average sales price. John Buehler, director of sales/broker for Miromar, said the average home price climbed from $473,000 in 2003 to $703,000 in the first quarter of 2004, a 48.6 percent increase. The community in 2003 had 78 transactions totaling nearly $35.2 million. This year they have 124 transactions or contracts totaling $87.6 million. "It's been a wild year," he said. Buehler said the increase is due in large part to bigger properties and more waterfront property. He says the community's 700 acres of freshwater lakes is a major selling point. "We have something that is so unique, everybody wants to be a part of this," he said, noting Miromar's residents can take advantage of water skiing, wake boarding, sailing, fishing and canoeing. Buehler said prices of resales in Miromar are also climbing substantially. Homeowners who paid $900,00 to $1 million two years ago are now selling for $1.6 to $1.9 million. Although the overall resale market in Naples is strong, one longtime Realtor says the increases are moving slowly. "I haven't seen any gigantic price increases yet," said Phil Wood, president of John R. Wood Realtors. But in his own books, the numbers are looking better than ever. "We just had our best month in history," he said. The company had $243 million in sales for March, up from $95 million in March 2003, a 155.8 percent increase. Wood attributed the growth to several new programs, including a marketing program, and new, talented agents. |
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On Sun, 11 Apr 2004 01:02:13 +0000, NOYB wrote:
As usual, your timing is impeccable. Just today, in the local paper: Naples Daily News To print this page, select File then Print from your browser URL: http://www.naplesnews.com/npdn/news/...796311,00.html Naples is a very nice town, so don't get me wrong, but that building report is quite scary. I have witnessed many overheated building booms. Bust is invariably part of the cycle. 40-50% price increases are not healthy and not of long duration. |
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"thunder" wrote in message ... On Sun, 11 Apr 2004 01:02:13 +0000, NOYB wrote: As usual, your timing is impeccable. Just today, in the local paper: Naples Daily News To print this page, select File then Print from your browser URL: http://www.naplesnews.com/npdn/news/...796311,00.html Naples is a very nice town, so don't get me wrong, but that building report is quite scary. I have witnessed many overheated building booms. Bust is invariably part of the cycle. 40-50% price increases are not healthy and not of long duration. Prices had gone up 26% per year from 1998-2001. They then leveled off for two years...and just about kept pace with inflation. However, "bust" is part of the cycle only in areas that are affected by layoffs, recession, and attrition. Naples isn't one of those areas. In recession years, prices are flat (but they don't decline), and inventory builds. As soon as the economy starts an upturn, inventories decline and prices soar again. The majority of the people in Naples are retirees who already earned their money and are bringing it down here in their retirement. The retirees now are the baby boomers...a huge population with enormous wealth and very little debt. An entire service population has grown as a result, and the service industry feeds on the retirees. As long as the population continues to grow faster than attrition (ie--from people dying), the demand for housing will grow. Over the past year, Collier County's population grew by almost 15%. Consequently, the demand for housing (expensive housing) drove the median price up more than 40%. Is it sustainable? Probably not at the same rate of increase. However, you'll never see a true "bust" where prices begin to fall. They'll just level off until the next boom. |
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On Fri, 09 Apr 2004 03:07:12 +0000, NOYB wrote:
"Don White" wrote in message ... NOYB wrote in message om... snip Ever been to Naples, Florida, Don? been to Orlando, Tampa , St. Pete's Beach..etc. Close enough? No, no, and no. Naples is unique. Unique?? Like, the only one in the world? http://document.itwg.com/en_napoli.asp Lloyd |
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On Thu, 08 Apr 2004 14:21:45 +0000, Don White wrote:
Just when you thought it couldn't get worse...what with the folly in Iraq, Janet's tit, gay marriages and legalized marijuana. Now the 'Trailer Park Boys' may be invading your TV. If you get the BBC America digital channel, keep an eye out. A local production company is ready to corrupt impressionable American youth with cussin', dirty talk, smoking, drinking & lots of gun play. see *** http://www.cbc.ca/arts/features/trailerpark/ *** Wait a minute.......I think Americans taught us all the above vices......... probably won't play too well in Florida or Texas....the program will seem too ordinary...too lifelike. Well, it's getting a little "close to home" for us: we're only 6 blocks from Surrey, BC: Home of the Trailer-Park trash (and Hells Angels)... But it can be funny! Lloyd |
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"Harry Krause" wrote in message ... Lloyd Sumpter wrote: On Fri, 09 Apr 2004 03:07:12 +0000, NOYB wrote: "Don White" wrote in message ... NOYB wrote in message r.com... snip Ever been to Naples, Florida, Don? been to Orlando, Tampa , St. Pete's Beach..etc. Close enough? No, no, and no. Naples is unique. Unique?? Like, the only one in the world? http://document.itwg.com/en_napoli.asp Lloyd Anyone who has been to Naples, Italy, would only laugh at the pretentiousness of inhabitants of Naples, Florida. I have a buddy who plays pro basketball in Naples, Italy...and doesn't think very highly of it. He has played/lived in several Italian and other European cities, and Naples is near the bottom of the list of his favorite places over there. He does choose to come to Naples, Florida for his vacations however. |
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"NOYB" wrote in message om... snip The majority of the people in Naples are retirees who already earned their money and are bringing it down here in their retirement. The retirees now are the baby boomers...a huge population with enormous wealth and very little debt. An entire service population has grown as a result, and the service industry feeds on the retirees. As long as the population continues to grow faster than attrition (ie--from people dying), the demand for housing will grow. Over the past year, Collier County's population grew by almost 15%. Consequently, the demand for housing (expensive housing) drove the median price up more than 40%. Is it sustainable? Probably not at the same rate of increase. However, you'll never see a true "bust" where prices begin to fall. They'll just level off until the next boom. What Dr. Tooth says mirrors what I know of Florida. So Backyard and Dr. Tooth, which is it? http://www.google.com/groups?q=g:thl...ing.google.com or what Dr. Tooth said above? If this *is* just small pockets of old farts then housing prices will tumble when: 1) These old folks die and the houses come up for sale. 2) The interest rates start to rise to more normal levels. They may be old and rich, but they are not stupid. Mark Browne |
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On Thu, 08 Apr 2004 14:21:45 +0000, Don White wrote: Just when you thought it couldn't get worse...what with the folly in Iraq, Janet's tit, gay marriages and legalized marijuana. Now the 'Trailer Park Boys' may be invading your TV. If you get the BBC America digital channel, keep an eye out. A local production company is ready to corrupt impressionable American youth with cussin', dirty talk, smoking, drinking & lots of gun play. see *** http://www.cbc.ca/arts/features/trailerpark/ *** Wait a minute.......I think Americans taught us all the above vices......... probably won't play too well in Florida or Texas....the program will seem too ordinary...too lifelike. Well, it's getting a little "close to home" for us: we're only 6 blocks from Surrey, BC: Home of the Trailer-Park trash (and Hells Angels)... But it can be funny! Lloyd Surly Surrey? |
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"Henry Blackmoore" wrote in message link.net... In article , (basskisser) wrote: wrote in message . com... "Don White" wrote in message ... NOYB wrote in message om... snip Ever been to Naples, Florida, Don? been to Orlando, Tampa , St. Pete's Beach..etc. Close enough? No, no, and no. Naples is unique. I've spent 15 years in the Tampa Bay area, and I've spent a LOT of time in Naples. I was there for seven months, I worked as a super for a company that built shopping centers. Naples is unique, say, from St. Pete, because there is a LOT of swamp people. They are the equivelent of hillbillies. Do they put those holes in their pumpkins like you do? bassie prefers relatives. Young ones. He must be kin to ol' Harry K. then? |
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In article , "NOYB" wrote:
"basskisser" wrote in message om... "NOYB" wrote in message .com... "Don White" wrote in message ... NOYB wrote in message om... snip Ever been to Naples, Florida, Don? been to Orlando, Tampa , St. Pete's Beach..etc. Close enough? No, no, and no. Naples is unique. I've spent 15 years in the Tampa Bay area, and I've spent a LOT of time in Naples. I was there for seven months, I worked as a super for a company that built shopping centers. What shopping center did you help build? Naples is unique, say, from St. Pete, because there is a LOT of swamp people. They are the equivelent of hillbillies. Naples has one of the highest number of per capita millionaires (possible the highest) in the country. Are you sure you've been to Naples? He only visited one trailer home in the swamp while he was there.... |
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"basskisser" wrote in message om... Naples is unique, say, from St. Pete, because there is a LOT of swamp people. They are the equivelent of hillbillies. As usual, your timing is impeccable. Just today, in the local paper: Naples Daily News To print this page, select File then Print from your browser URL: http://www.naplesnews.com/npdn/news/...796311,00.html High home prices seemingly no barrier to buyers By THERESA STAHL April 10, 2004 The highest home prices in the state aren't keeping buyers away from purchasing a piece of Southwest Florida. [SNIP] dadgum affluent swampbillies! |
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On Sun, 11 Apr 2004 01:02:13 +0000, NOYB wrote: As usual, your timing is impeccable. Just today, in the local paper: Naples Daily News To print this page, select File then Print from your browser URL: http://www.naplesnews.com/npdn/news/...796311,00.html Naples is a very nice town, so don't get me wrong, but that building report is quite scary. I have witnessed many overheated building booms. Bust is invariably part of the cycle. 40-50% price increases are not healthy and not of long duration. **** happens |
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Could you please not post attachments to a text newsgroup? This one locked up my system. Joe Parsons Well why did you go looking at it? Oh, You were not really wanting to look at it. You just clicked on it so you could post a follow-up and bitch about it eh? And you got bit. How fitting officer.... On Sun, 11 Apr 2004 01:02:13 GMT, "NOYB" wrote: begin 666 spacer.gif K1TE&.#EA`0`!`( ``/___P```"'Y! $`````+ `````!``$`0 ("1 $`.P`` ` end |
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In article , Harry Krause wrote:
Lloyd Sumpter wrote: On Fri, 09 Apr 2004 03:07:12 +0000, NOYB wrote: "Don White" wrote in message ... NOYB wrote in message . rr.com... snip Ever been to Naples, Florida, Don? been to Orlando, Tampa , St. Pete's Beach..etc. Close enough? No, no, and no. Naples is unique. Unique?? Like, the only one in the world? http://document.itwg.com/en_napoli.asp Lloyd Anyone who has been to Naples, Italy, would only laugh at the pretentiousness of inhabitants of Naples, Florida. And of course being from Bum**** Maryland you are just one laughing hyena eh? |
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"NOYB" wrote in message m... "Harry Krause" wrote in message ... Lloyd Sumpter wrote: On Fri, 09 Apr 2004 03:07:12 +0000, NOYB wrote: "Don White" wrote in message ... NOYB wrote in message r.com... snip Ever been to Naples, Florida, Don? been to Orlando, Tampa , St. Pete's Beach..etc. Close enough? No, no, and no. Naples is unique. Unique?? Like, the only one in the world? http://document.itwg.com/en_napoli.asp Lloyd Anyone who has been to Naples, Italy, would only laugh at the pretentiousness of inhabitants of Naples, Florida. I have a buddy who plays pro basketball in Naples, Italy...and doesn't think very highly of it. He has played/lived in several Italian and other European cities, and Naples is near the bottom of the list of his favorite places over there. He does choose to come to Naples, Florida for his vacations however. If you can get past the traffic, Naples Italy is very nice. I went there with the wife last year. We saw as much as we could in a week and had a long list of things we wanted to see. The gelato is absolutely wonderful! We will go again; next time we will probably stay more that a week. The agenda includes a climb to the peak of Vesuvius. The view is wonderful. If you are going to the area spend a day or two in Pompeii - it's worth the trip. As far as Florida - I did enjoy my time working at the space center. I stayed in the ho-jos in Titusville. There are some wonderful local eateries. I remember eating at one place and looking at salvage from the USA version of the Concorde poking over a fence across the street. Wow! There are some good air and space museums in the area. I did not get to all of them; perhaps next time? When I was looking for places to visit I don't remember seeing of much around Naples to recommend it. More than likely it is just because I don't know the area. I like good food (not fancy, just good) and historic sites - what do you recommend Dr. Tooth? Mark Browne |
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"Mark Browne" wrote in message news:l%eec.12366$_K3.49314@attbi_s53... "NOYB" wrote in message om... snip The majority of the people in Naples are retirees who already earned their money and are bringing it down here in their retirement. The retirees now are the baby boomers...a huge population with enormous wealth and very little debt. An entire service population has grown as a result, and the service industry feeds on the retirees. As long as the population continues to grow faster than attrition (ie--from people dying), the demand for housing will grow. Over the past year, Collier County's population grew by almost 15%. Consequently, the demand for housing (expensive housing) drove the median price up more than 40%. Is it sustainable? Probably not at the same rate of increase. However, you'll never see a true "bust" where prices begin to fall. They'll just level off until the next boom. What Dr. Tooth says mirrors what I know of Florida. So Backyard and Dr. Tooth, which is it? http://www.google.com/groups?q=g:thl...ing.google.com or what Dr. Tooth said above? I can't speak for the rest of Florida, but I know that I see about 40-50 new patients every month...and the average age of those patients is probably around 60. If this *is* just small pockets of old farts then housing prices will tumble when: 1) These old folks die and the houses come up for sale. And the houses get razed to make room for new mansions...particularly if they're on the water or on large (1 acre or more) pieces of property. 2) The interest rates start to rise to more normal levels. They may be old and rich, but they are not stupid. I have heard that nearly 60% of home sales are cash deals in Naples...with no financing involved. Interest rates will not affect the housing market a whole lot. In fact, a rise in interest rates will give retirees a better return on their conservative investments...and give them more money to spend on housing. |
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"Mark Browne" wrote in message news:Mvfec.12538$_K3.49612@attbi_s53... "NOYB" wrote in message m... "Harry Krause" wrote in message ... Lloyd Sumpter wrote: On Fri, 09 Apr 2004 03:07:12 +0000, NOYB wrote: "Don White" wrote in message ... NOYB wrote in message r.com... snip Ever been to Naples, Florida, Don? been to Orlando, Tampa , St. Pete's Beach..etc. Close enough? No, no, and no. Naples is unique. Unique?? Like, the only one in the world? http://document.itwg.com/en_napoli.asp Lloyd Anyone who has been to Naples, Italy, would only laugh at the pretentiousness of inhabitants of Naples, Florida. I have a buddy who plays pro basketball in Naples, Italy...and doesn't think very highly of it. He has played/lived in several Italian and other European cities, and Naples is near the bottom of the list of his favorite places over there. He does choose to come to Naples, Florida for his vacations however. If you can get past the traffic, Naples Italy is very nice. I went there with the wife last year. We saw as much as we could in a week and had a long list of things we wanted to see. The gelato is absolutely wonderful! We will go again; next time we will probably stay more that a week. The agenda includes a climb to the peak of Vesuvius. The view is wonderful. If you are going to the area spend a day or two in Pompeii - it's worth the trip. As far as Florida - I did enjoy my time working at the space center. I stayed in the ho-jos in Titusville. There are some wonderful local eateries. I remember eating at one place and looking at salvage from the USA version of the Concorde poking over a fence across the street. Wow! There are some good air and space museums in the area. I did not get to all of them; perhaps next time? When I was looking for places to visit I don't remember seeing of much around Naples to recommend it. More than likely it is just because I don't know the area. I like good food (not fancy, just good) and historic sites - what do you recommend Dr. Tooth? What kind of food? You almost can't go wrong with any of the places along 5th Avenue or 3rd Street South...but they're expensive. If you want a specific type of food, I can make a more specific recommendation. As for historic sites... Naples has virtually none. It *was* a mosquito-laden town overgrown with mangroves that relied on deliveries brought in via the 1/4 mile long Naples pier in the Gulf. You will not find the historic sites found in places like Williamsburg, Philadelphia, Savannah, etc. However, within a half hours drive or boat ride you can visit the Edison and Ford mansions/museums in Ft. Myers, the Koreshan State Historic site in Estero, the Calusa Indian island made of shells (Mound Key in Estero), numerous Conservancy's and nature centers, or travel the Tamiami Trail to Miami and stop at the old trading post down in Chokoloskee. |
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We've gotten off-topic from the topic in an off-topic thread. The info I
posted about Naples was made to refute basskisser's claim that it's a town of swamp-billies. I don't need to sell the place to anybody. People are finding it all on their own (much to the detriment of the unspoiled, quaint-town feel...and the awful traffic in season). So bassie... Which shopping plaza did you help build? LOL! |
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"NOYB" wrote in message m... snip When I was looking for places to visit I don't remember seeing of much around Naples to recommend it. More than likely it is just because I don't know the area. I like good food (not fancy, just good) and historic sites - what do you recommend Dr. Tooth? What kind of food? You almost can't go wrong with any of the places along 5th Avenue or 3rd Street South...but they're expensive. If you want a specific type of food, I can make a more specific recommendation. As for historic sites... Naples has virtually none. It *was* a mosquito-laden town overgrown with mangroves that relied on deliveries brought in via the 1/4 mile long Naples pier in the Gulf. You will not find the historic sites found in places like Williamsburg, Philadelphia, Savannah, etc. However, within a half hours drive or boat ride you can visit the Edison and Ford mansions/museums in Ft. Myers, the Koreshan State Historic site in Estero, the Calusa Indian island made of shells (Mound Key in Estero), numerous Conservancy's and nature centers, or travel the Tamiami Trail to Miami and stop at the old trading post down in Chokoloskee. Thanks. Next time I pass through I will post for more specific info. Mark Browne |
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"NOYB" wrote in message om...
We've gotten off-topic from the topic in an off-topic thread. The info I posted about Naples was made to refute basskisser's claim that it's a town of swamp-billies. I don't need to sell the place to anybody. People are finding it all on their own (much to the detriment of the unspoiled, quaint-town feel...and the awful traffic in season). So bassie... Which shopping plaza did you help build? LOL! Didn't "help" build one. I did, however, supervise the Wal-Mart plaza. LOL. |
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"Henry Blackmoore" wrote in message ink.net... In article , (basskisser) wrote: wrote in message . com... "Don White" wrote in message ... NOYB wrote in message om... snip Ever been to Naples, Florida, Don? been to Orlando, Tampa , St. Pete's Beach..etc. Close enough? No, no, and no. Naples is unique. I've spent 15 years in the Tampa Bay area, and I've spent a LOT of time in Naples. I was there for seven months, I worked as a super for a company that built shopping centers. Naples is unique, say, from St. Pete, because there is a LOT of swamp people. They are the equivelent of hillbillies. Do they put those holes in their pumpkins like you do? bassie prefers relatives. Young ones. Any evidence to back up your wild, unfounded allegations, or do you just want to admit that you're posting lies? |
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"basskisser" wrote in message om... "NOYB" wrote in message om... We've gotten off-topic from the topic in an off-topic thread. The info I posted about Naples was made to refute basskisser's claim that it's a town of swamp-billies. I don't need to sell the place to anybody. People are finding it all on their own (much to the detriment of the unspoiled, quaint-town feel...and the awful traffic in season). So bassie... Which shopping plaza did you help build? LOL! Didn't "help" build one. I did, however, supervise the Wal-Mart plaza. LOL. You were parking lot security? |
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"basskisser" wrote in message om... "NOYB" wrote in message .com... "Henry Blackmoore" wrote in message ink.net... In article , (basskisser) wrote: wrote in message . com... "Don White" wrote in message ... NOYB wrote in message om... snip Ever been to Naples, Florida, Don? been to Orlando, Tampa , St. Pete's Beach..etc. Close enough? No, no, and no. Naples is unique. I've spent 15 years in the Tampa Bay area, and I've spent a LOT of time in Naples. I was there for seven months, I worked as a super for a company that built shopping centers. Naples is unique, say, from St. Pete, because there is a LOT of swamp people. They are the equivelent of hillbillies. Do they put those holes in their pumpkins like you do? bassie prefers relatives. Young ones. Any evidence to back up your wild, unfounded allegations, or do you just want to admit that you're posting lies? Please provide some proof of your allegations that I'm lying. |
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