Which makes for insects big enough to knock you off your bike!

It was very nice here too, in the 60's and sunny. I was stuck in home depot with my hubby for hours picking out wood floor. By the time I got out of there I had to go to work, I was going mad and wanted to scream! but I pretended nothing was wrong since Im trying to be a good girl in order to get my wheels for christmas:D

Is that the upper limit or lower?

lower :p

NO! NOT TRUE! Gainesville is HORRIBLE! Don't move here and clog up our roads with cars.

Oh, wait. You guys ride bikes.

Nevermind. :)

Umm, and I moved here in '89. :)

Ken

Newcomer! ('82 myself) :)

Just got in from nearly 2 hours in 40-44 degree temps. Wasn't too bad, other than the fact the cold weather makes me pee.

Aaaah Gainesville. Unfortunately I left in '90.

Is the Purple Porpoise really gone?



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The original is no more. It was always better to eat there at night when it was dark so that you couldn't see what you were eating. And it was always better to leave by the University Ave (Main) entrance. The smell going out the back was overwhelming.

I'm just a whippersnapper I guess.

:)

BTW, I gather from your posts that you're a professor on campus? I work over in the bryant space science center (the "NERDC" building).

Although I've only been there a few times, I think your feet will get stuck to the floor at Gator City just like they did when it was the porpoise.

But we still have the salty dog, steamers and caribbean spice.

I know the feeling.... :(

:)

An accurate desciption for sure. Used to hang out at the Salty Dog quite a bit. I was doing an M.A at the time and Alan's was more popular with us "older" students. I gather there's a newer version of the Porpoise? Since we're way OT anyways;what killed Skeeters? I'd have thought that was like having permission to print money.


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Skeeter killed Skeeters. They sold off the 34th street location and moved the Gainesville Mall (NW 13th street) location downtown, but the new location never took off.

They eventually branched into new businesses, and started the "Cafe Risque" chain of dancing establishments. Jerry Sullivan (owner of skeets/cafe risque) died of a heart attack this past October.

Now we have a 43rd street deli on every street, but they're not open late at night.

Ditto...I know the feeling. It has been nice up here in Kirksville recently. On the flip side, I just my new rollers and 1UP trainer in so maybe I can take a break tonight and hit those up!
~Nick

Actually Asher Sullivan was Skeeter. Jerry was his son, so I'm guessing that Jerry was at least part owner of the Cafe Risque chain.

The first place I lived in Gainesville was occupied by Asher just before me. He sure did get a lot of mail from the IRS that had to be forwarded.:eek:

And BTW today was a gorgeous day to ride. I took off a little after 3 when it was 76 F and no wind. Even a flat tire could ruin the vibe. Yesterday was nice as well, but a bit windy.

And "Yes", Kensuf, I am a prof at UF. Going out for a ride after grading for a couple of hours is good therapy.

One did open much further east on University Ave. I have no idea if it is still around.