miamijimf Posted September 1, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2019 (edited) Weather predictions are very scientific these days and they say the hurricane will now just brush the E. Coast of Fla. Good news but I think the best way to view this development is what one wag had to say "Just because it has it's turn signal on doesn't mean it will turn." Everything has a price and this is the price we pay for living in a great state. Edited September 1, 2019 by miamijimf 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjcmmv Posted September 1, 2019 Report Share Posted September 1, 2019 14 minutes ago, miamijimf said: Weather predictions are very scientific these days and they say the hurricane will now just brush the E. Coast of Fla. Good news but I think the best way to view this development is what one wag had to say "Just because it has it's turn signal on doesn't mean it will turn." Everything has a price and this is the price we pay for living in a great state. We're watching with you. Good luck! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt5 Posted September 1, 2019 Report Share Posted September 1, 2019 Amazing how much rain the Miami area has had in the last few weeks - however it is now in its wet season. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt5 Posted September 1, 2019 Report Share Posted September 1, 2019 Good luck Jim on the West coast. I’m sure you should be fine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpaul1 Posted September 1, 2019 Report Share Posted September 1, 2019 (edited) you can follow the beast here . according to Bahamian witnesses, it's apocalyse. they say they never saw anything similar in their country history. be sure to put your cat (or alligator) into a safe place . don't mess with that one people. it's gonna be real nasty. Good luck there edit: Bahamas vids are terrifying Edited September 1, 2019 by jpaul1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miamijimf Posted September 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2019 On 8/29/2019 at 5:15 PM, airtommy said: Last night I had a dream that the location hunting gang at this forum was hunting the location of a scene with Trudy. She was in her apartment at night and you could see the entrance had a wrought iron screen door. The door had a distinctive pattern with large leaves, possibly hollies. Something like this: We had reason to believe it was in North Beach near Switek's place. I was thinking that the next time I'm in Miami I could drive around there and find it by looking for that screen door. A considerably less exciting dream than Crockett in "Shadow In The Dark". Perfectly understandable. I've had dreams about Gina before. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt5 Posted September 2, 2019 Report Share Posted September 2, 2019 Bayfront Park - Miami circa 1985. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpaul1 Posted September 2, 2019 Report Share Posted September 2, 2019 Dorian is making the Floridians go crazy. am i going there, pr not. will you see what a real hurricane is, or do i spare you. this is crazy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miamijimf Posted September 5, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2019 (edited) On 9/2/2019 at 5:57 PM, Matt5 said: Bayfront Park - Miami circa 1985. Great photo thanks but later than 1985, looks like it was taken after the reconstruction was completed in the late 80s. The library is not in the photo and it wasn't demolished until 1986. Here's Biscayne Blvd from an angle you don't normally see. The Sears Tower and the Arsht Center lower right. Edited September 5, 2019 by miamijimf 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt5 Posted September 5, 2019 Report Share Posted September 5, 2019 10 hours ago, miamijimf said: Great photo thanks but later than 1985, looks like it was taken after the reconstruction was completed in the late 80s. The library is not in the photo and it wasn't demolished until 1986. Here's Biscayne Blvd from an angle you don't normally see. The Sears Tower and the Arsht Center lower right. Yes Jim you’re right - The Miami Herald listed my photo as 1985 but I would think 1988. You’re photo is a very different angle, Thankyou nice to see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt5 Posted September 5, 2019 Report Share Posted September 5, 2019 (edited) Biscayne Bvld and the Bacardi Building courtesy of the Miami Herald, circa February 1988 from the top of Omni looking north in Edgewater. A real nice different view of this location featured in several Miami Vice episodes (Pilot, “Cool Running’”, “Phil the Shill”, “Florence Italy”, “Down For the Count” Part 2). Edited September 5, 2019 by Matt5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjcmmv Posted September 5, 2019 Report Share Posted September 5, 2019 Love these pictures from the MV era! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt5 Posted September 6, 2019 Report Share Posted September 6, 2019 23 hours ago, mjcmmv said: Love these pictures from the MV era! You’re welcome - pleased to see you enjoying them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt5 Posted September 6, 2019 Report Share Posted September 6, 2019 (edited) This was sent to me today - an amazing shot looking out to Brickell Key, circa 1987. This was taken from the Hyatt Regency Hotel just above the Brickell Avenue Bridge and the former Dupont Plaza Hotel. In fact the building closest to and just under the balcony is the former hotel (rooftop). The only buildings still there today are the Four Ambassadors (far central right of picture) and the Brickell Key One Condo at 520 Brickell Key Dr (built 1982) (seen in “Indian Wars” and “Golden Triangle”, Pt 2 & “One Eyed Jack”). Edited September 6, 2019 by Matt5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miamijimf Posted September 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2019 Recent and pretty night time shot. You can see the Freedom and Sears towers. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miamijimf Posted September 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2019 (edited) Never had a class in photography but I would guess that professional photographers would really like this photo. It has perspective, contrast, unique color, and great subject matter. Plus it's an excellent recent shot of the Miami skyline. Edited September 9, 2019 by miamijimf 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjcmmv Posted September 9, 2019 Report Share Posted September 9, 2019 That is beautiful, miamijimf! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpaul1 Posted September 9, 2019 Report Share Posted September 9, 2019 nice shot jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt5 Posted September 10, 2019 Report Share Posted September 10, 2019 (edited) 20 hours ago, miamijimf said: Never had a class in photography but I would guess that professional photographers would really like this photo. It has perspective, contrast, unique color, and great subject matter. Plus it's an excellent recent shot of the Miami skyline. Great Jim - and they havent played around with the colors like so many do now to make sunsets or rises look more colorful - a great photo across Miami Beach to Downtown. Edited September 10, 2019 by Matt5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt5 Posted September 10, 2019 Report Share Posted September 10, 2019 West coastline of Dodge Island / Port of Miami, 1975. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miamijimf Posted September 12, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2019 Miami Beach began to boom in the early 1920's. The rail line made it possible to live or vacation near the ocean and still have the advantage of quick, inexpensive, and frequent transportation into downtown Miami. Bring it back, we need it badly considering the awful traffic these days. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpaul1 Posted September 12, 2019 Report Share Posted September 12, 2019 i saw of one of these during my 'streetview peregrinations'. it was colorful. but could be a gas vehicle. didn't pay attention to the propûlsion mode 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjcmmv Posted September 12, 2019 Report Share Posted September 12, 2019 54 minutes ago, miamijimf said: Miami Beach began to boom in the early 1920's. The rail line made it possible to live or vacation near the ocean and still have the advantage of quick, inexpensive, and frequent transportation into downtown Miami. Bring it back, we need it badly considering the awful traffic these days. This is so true. Bring back rail lines and other alternatives to relieve traffic congestion. I live in the NY metropolitan area, so this is a subject close to my heart. Interesting stuff. Thanks for posting. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt5 Posted September 13, 2019 Report Share Posted September 13, 2019 (edited) 14 hours ago, miamijimf said: Miami Beach began to boom in the early 1920's. The rail line made it possible to live or vacation near the ocean and still have the advantage of quick, inexpensive, and frequent transportation into downtown Miami. Bring it back, we need it badly considering the awful traffic these days. I agree Jim totally - Downtown Miami, Miami Beach and Causeway traffic is the worst it’s ever been. It’s frustrating to see. Edited September 13, 2019 by Matt5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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