Saturday with Steve

Friday night/Saturday morning I made the decision to take off for Miami to meet my friend Steve.  He got the weeks mixed up and he arrived a week early.  We've done this meet and greet for the past three years - as he flies into Miami to go on a gay cruise.  He arrives a day and a half early so that I can come and see him.  It saves me a trip to California and it's fun!  But this year, since he gave me the wrong dates, I was not ready to run down there on a moments notice. 

At 10:30pm on Friday night I decided to go.  I had to do two loads of laundry, feed the cat, take out the trash, freeze the leftover foods, pack, etc.  Since I had had a sleepless night the night before, I had gotten up very late in the day, so at 3am, I left for Miami.  I drove for a few hours and then caught a few hours sleep in a rest area.  Funny, there were no less than a dozen other cars with sleeping people in them, too.  (There was a security guard at this rest area)  I arrived in Miami around noon (traffic was a nightmare at one point) and we ate lunch and started our day.

This is "we."  Steve, me and Jet.  Jet and Steve have been friends for years and years and I met Jet last year when I came down for the weekend.  This weekend there was a much smaller group going, so Steve, Jet and I hung out the entire time. 

We walked all over the historic Deco District in South Beach and visited many shops.  This chandelier and chair were found at the DWR store (Design Within Reach.)

That chair is so shiny!!

We ate dinner at Jerry's. Wow, good food.  Jet was meeting a few friends so he had an appetiser with us and then brought the friends back for dinner.  Steve and I just sat and chatted at our original table while Jet and his friends sat next to us.  Fun.

We went into this gift shop, right next to our hotel and I have to tell you - the mannequin that greets you at the door is frightening.  Scroll to the next photo only if you dare!!  I made it small so isn't as much as an assault on the eyes.  But I had to show you this thing.

Anyway, I am now ready to leave Miami. The boys have already caught their cab and are on the way to the cruise terminal and I'm on my way to Cocoa Beach to meet up with Tom, his brother and wife.  I'd better scoot!  Have a great day!
Kristin