OK, first let's answer all of you that asked what the late but romantic Valentine's gift was? It's a 2-fan a/c cooling assembly for Pat's Eos! Thoughtful and unique, no? So, how would it go over if you gave your special someone car parts? (Don't try this at home, I have experience...)
So then the OTHER storm was the standard weather type. Two days of lashing rain, closed beaches and surfers' delight. The undertow sucked out tons of sand and turned the water brown. Normally there's about 200 feet from the car to the ocean, but the high tide got close enough to salt-spray the tires!
But the skies have cleared in time for Race Week. Sunrises are spectacular. Pelicans cruise by the balcony like fighter jets, so close you can feel the wingbeats. The Goodyear blimp loops around town, not as close as the pelicans but way more dramatic.
Protests against the deteriorating political situation are increasing here. On the other hand, some just want to fish.
Later today is the biggest NASCAR race of the season --- the Daytona 500. Everybody compares it to the Superbowl in crowds and money. Tickets are bought and sold at every corner, more scalpers than for hockey tickets at playoff time back home. But we went to Fan Fest yesterday just to feel the buzz. A massive Bass Pro shop had it's Grand Opening across the street ---- free parking for us impostor fishers!
The Speedway just underwent $200 million in upgrades, including a humongous merchandise and display area. Mobs of girly-ogling, T-shirt wearing, Coke-sampling race fans. What impressed us the most was the attempts to go to solar power, as demonstrated by this mini-500 track. Duh --- they call themselves The SUNSHINE State --- solar seems obvious.
But we're avoiding the mob and traffic jams today, maybe watch a bit of the race on TV. Two fans, remember?
So then the OTHER storm was the standard weather type. Two days of lashing rain, closed beaches and surfers' delight. The undertow sucked out tons of sand and turned the water brown. Normally there's about 200 feet from the car to the ocean, but the high tide got close enough to salt-spray the tires!
But the skies have cleared in time for Race Week. Sunrises are spectacular. Pelicans cruise by the balcony like fighter jets, so close you can feel the wingbeats. The Goodyear blimp loops around town, not as close as the pelicans but way more dramatic.
Protests against the deteriorating political situation are increasing here. On the other hand, some just want to fish.
Later today is the biggest NASCAR race of the season --- the Daytona 500. Everybody compares it to the Superbowl in crowds and money. Tickets are bought and sold at every corner, more scalpers than for hockey tickets at playoff time back home. But we went to Fan Fest yesterday just to feel the buzz. A massive Bass Pro shop had it's Grand Opening across the street ---- free parking for us impostor fishers!
The Speedway just underwent $200 million in upgrades, including a humongous merchandise and display area. Mobs of girly-ogling, T-shirt wearing, Coke-sampling race fans. What impressed us the most was the attempts to go to solar power, as demonstrated by this mini-500 track. Duh --- they call themselves The SUNSHINE State --- solar seems obvious.
But we're avoiding the mob and traffic jams today, maybe watch a bit of the race on TV. Two fans, remember?
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