Hola ..
I've always had an affinity for the Florida East Coast, back in the day, when I would drive up RT 1, in the areas north of Port St Lucie, it always had the look and feel of being a bit run down, worn like an old pair of jeans, houses on stilts, questionable looking yet still delicious eateries, small shacks where fresh seafood was being offered by the local fishermen .. I don't know how it is now .. the West Coast is nice, Miami is nice, but those areas always seemed more catered to the Tourist Trade or the Rich People, much more shiny and polished .. I've always been a Tradesman / Craftsman, so I tend to relate in that direction ..
Some years ago, I was doing some work in the Flagler Beach area .. it was my last day before heading back to Fly Over Country, so, I went to the Beach early in the day just to soak it in and people watch .. I love the Ocean and the Mystery that comes with it .. it was a weekday in October and the Sand was relatively deserted ..
A few hours later, a storm was obviously brewing up over the Atlantic .. as I watched it evolve, it was surely a Miracle of Nature and quite inspiring, clouds building, waves increasing .. although few people were to be found, suddenly, guys in ATV's started riding up and down the strand demanding folks leave due to the storm coming in ..
I walked over to a local Pub, ordered up a snack and a libation while sitting at a window seat facing the Atlantic .. while it did get a bit fierce, it was nothing compared to what an actual Hurricane would be ..
Stay Safe, my Friends, Stay Safe ..
