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| this one's for me! |
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| Mr. HTA |
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| John and Elliott with another redhead |
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| John and Janet and a Lambo Countach |
8.6.11 - Hot Wheels Saturday
This morning, after fueling up at home on one of Elliott's delectable cinnamon-topped cappuccinos, we stopped by the Porsche dealer for their once a month exotic car rally. Lamborghini, Ferrari, Porsche, Morgan, Ford GT, Audi R8…it was an awesome line-up. Spied a sign pasted on the dashboard of a vintage Porsche: "Get in, shut up and hold on!" Vaarrrrrrrrroooooooooommmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!
8.5.11 - TGIF!
We drove to Tampa this morning with Sam to inspect the shipment of Travertine, newly arrived from western Turkey. The importer, Stone Mart, has a large warehouse at the end of the north runway of Tampa International airport. It felt like you could almost touch the planes flying overhead.
Brian pulled out a number of 18 inch tiles from crate #6 and laid them down side by side. Everyone loved the color and markings of the Lycus river stone. This shipment took a long time coming and we're relieved that it looks as good as it does. The main floor of the house, inside and out, will be tiled in this beautiful stone. On the drive back to Sarasota Sam treated us to a lobster roll lunch at the funky Crab Trap in Terra Ceia.
Last Wednesday Dan and Tom officially moved from DC to Sarasota. They've been busy hanging art, rearranging furniture and making 517 Madison Drive their home home. Tonight we celebrated Tom's birthday at Oh Mamma Mia, a Milanese restaurant in Gulfgate. Tom had gnocci, Elliott had portobella raviolli and Dan and Janet had vitello Milanese — all delicious and wonderful. Phone calls from Nhan and Stephenie wishing Tom happy birthday topped off a perfect evening.
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| Lycus River Travertine Quarry, Western Turkey |
Last Wednesday Dan and Tom officially moved from DC to Sarasota. They've been busy hanging art, rearranging furniture and making 517 Madison Drive their home home. Tonight we celebrated Tom's birthday at Oh Mamma Mia, a Milanese restaurant in Gulfgate. Tom had gnocci, Elliott had portobella raviolli and Dan and Janet had vitello Milanese — all delicious and wonderful. Phone calls from Nhan and Stephenie wishing Tom happy birthday topped off a perfect evening.
August 1, 2011 - Mangos, Partridges and Beer
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| sweet mangos from Alan and Reg |
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| After the storm - 5 pm Sunday house tour |
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| Elliott, Paul, Jon, John, Jay, Marianne and Steve |
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| smile |
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| 3 Partridges - Paul, Barbara and Jon |
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| Tales of China - John, Jay, Steve and Beth |
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| Not in Season - waiters at Crab and Fin |
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| delicious black grouper dinner |
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| Monday Lunch - Wendy has a beer at New Pass Grill |
7.31.11 - Goodbye July
A few random images today including a few by Charles Preston Rawls who shoots architect Jonathan Parks's projects. I'll feature more of his house photos later this week. Tonight we're having a wine and cheese house tour for 8 friends. Adios July…bonjour August.
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| By Charles Preston Rawls |
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| From my drive last week - the Mermaid liquor store in Ft. Myers Beach |
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| The Breakers Hotel lobby in Palm Beach |
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| By Charles Preston Rawls |
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| 6am July 25th, Ruth's back yard, Lighthouse Point |
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