Madness in Miami--DV Info to Blame? : )

Rick Bravo · June 2nd, 2005, 10:02 AM

Sorry, between dealing with birthday "stuff" yesterday and a couple of martinis at the Bonefish, I didn't have time to post some of the pictures from our little excursion and I didn't want to show up to this party empty handed.

Well guys, what can I say that hasn't been already said?

First, let me reiterate something that Hugh and Lorinda brought up...a heart-felt thank you to Chris Hurd!

The level of quality and professionalism that is exhibited on DV INFO has manifested itself in human form by the likes of Hugh DiMauro and Lorinda Norton. I find it amazing that three people from completely different walks of life can get together and practically, in the blink of an eye, forge lasting friendships that transcend time and distance.

It has been a very long while since I have enjoyed myself so much for so long. If I could rent out Lorinda, Hugh and Glenn as vacation buddies, I'd be a millionaire!

Keith, something tells me that these escapades may become a yearly event so, if you're up to it, start making plans for next year!

Yeah Chris, Lorinda (after recovering from the initial shock of meeting us) was quite a trooper. You'd be hard pressed to meet a nicer person than this lady and after enduring us, without calling the authorities, I'm postulating her for Sainthood!

Hugh, do me a favor...stop offering to put people across your knee. Isn't it enough that you almost got arrested by that undercover Vice cop on South Beach for trying the same thing with him?! :)

Anyway, here are some pictures of the week's shennanigans http://home.mindspring.com/~ricks-pics/ .

RB

Joe Carney · June 2nd, 2005, 01:35 PM

Lorinda...
I still have lots of family in Southern Idaho, mostly Nampa, Boise and Meridian. Fond memories of McCall and points north for fishing and camping.
Last time I was there a huge forest fire had done a lot of damage around Idaho City and what I think is the South Payette river.
There is a place in Meridian that sold the best beef jerkey and cheese curds on the planet. I wonder if it's still there.

Lorinda Norton · June 2nd, 2005, 04:22 PM

Hey there, Rick,
Glad you could get away from one bash to another! It just ain't a party if you're not there.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick Bravo

Hugh, do me a favor...stop offering to put people across your knee. Isn't it enough that you almost got arrested by that undercover Vice cop on South Beach for trying the same thing with him?! :)
RB

Is THAT what he was doing??? I thought maybe the guy was choking or something. :)

Thank you so much for showing us such a good time, Rick. You're a doll. And those pictures....priceless--just like you guys. I'm saving up for next year!

Lorinda

p.s. I'm sorry to tease you like that, Hugh. You know I love ya!

Lorinda Norton · June 2nd, 2005, 04:30 PM

Hi Joe,

Wow, your family lives all around me! How'd you manage to get away? :)

I joke a lot about this area but it's all right. The Cheese Factory in Meridian closed down, but you can still buy their stuff nearby. The best jerky comes from a place in a little town called Greenleaf. Next time you're going to be here, let me know! (I haven't forgotten about the Idaho Int'l Film Festival; I think it's in October. Will try to send you a link.)

Rick Bravo · June 2nd, 2005, 05:52 PM

I LOVE JERKY!!!

Damn...jerky + mojitos = PARADISE!

RB

Lorinda Norton · June 2nd, 2005, 06:01 PM

Too funny!!! What do you think is coming in tomorrow's mail?

Thanks, Joe. I was going to try and surprise him. :)

Happy Birthday, Dear Rick. Have one of those Mojitos for me.
(Ya know, I didn't "imbibe" until I met you guys.)

Chris Hurd · June 2nd, 2005, 08:57 PM

Hey! Where's my SloppyRita?

Rob Lohman · June 3rd, 2005, 04:05 AM

Those SloppyRita's look fine indeed. As does that first shot on "Ocean
kayaking under the historic Seven Mile Bridge". Damnit! Too bad my vacation
will take me to SoCo instead of Miami. Perhaps I need to start planning for
a second vacation, no? :)

Looks like you all had a blast overthere!

So Lorinda, did you get to do some Police training (or actor coaching, haha)
with Rick? :)

Hugh DiMauro · June 3rd, 2005, 07:23 AM

First off, Bravo, you can thank ME for telling Lorinda you like jerky. I had to use up three important favors to get her to rustle up the leathery stuff (I had it a month ago. I almost broke my jaw chewing on it!) Also, you have another gift coming (should be there by Saturday). I had to figure out some way to improve your ugly mug.

Now, let me check these kyak photos...

Oh and by the way, it was way cool to have Spotted Eagle Rays glide silently beneath the kayak as we paddled along. Those things were the size of a Bentley tire!

The whole trip was a thing of beauty and a joy forever, even in the canal!

Hugh DiMauro · June 3rd, 2005, 07:29 AM

Boy do they bring back memories! Now if we can only get together and make a movie!

Remember? DV INFO? Hello? Last time I checked, this wasn't a singles introduction service!

Lorinda Norton · June 3rd, 2005, 10:02 AM

Yes, Rob; you need to start planning for a second vacation. May '06 in Miami. We even saw the "moon over Miami" --a golden full moon on the ocean-- from the beach! It's an enchanting place, but I'm thinkin' anywhere with these boys would be great. As a matter of fact, I want to bring them to Idaho some day. Wouldn't they liven up the place! (And probably get asked to leave.)

Training....hmm. Hugh trained me on the art of colorful language. I'm still trying to get back to my "June Cleaver" way of talking. Rick trained me to dive into a glass of whatever he's drinking without reservation. I think I'm still trying to get over that, as well. :)

Mr. DiMauro, I'm ready for that movie anytime. Remember? That's YOUR job! You're the guy with the screenplay!!!

Hugh DiMauro · June 3rd, 2005, 10:29 AM

We need to make this picture and bring DV INFO into the world cinema spotlight.

Rick Bravo · June 3rd, 2005, 12:23 PM

That's me typing with a mouthful. Translation...

"I got my jerrrrky!!!"

YEAH BABY!!! THAT'S WHAT i'M TALKIN' 'BOUT!!!

Thank you Lorinda!!!!!

A VERY HAPPY RB!

Hugh DiMauro · June 3rd, 2005, 02:12 PM

Let's all wish Rick a safe return from his high risk SWAT team entry tonight in Miami. Who says videographers have a safe, easy job?

Bravo is nuts!

Lorinda Norton · June 3rd, 2005, 02:19 PM

It's my pleasure, Rick. There's more where that came from. (Or as Hugh would correct, "more from whence that came.") Be safe out there.

June 2nd, 2005, 10:02 AM	#16
Rick Bravo Major Player Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 574	Here I am!!! Sorry, between dealing with birthday "stuff" yesterday and a couple of martinis at the Bonefish, I didn't have time to post some of the pictures from our little excursion and I didn't want to show up to this party empty handed. Well guys, what can I say that hasn't been already said? First, let me reiterate something that Hugh and Lorinda brought up...a heart-felt thank you to Chris Hurd! The level of quality and professionalism that is exhibited on DV INFO has manifested itself in human form by the likes of Hugh DiMauro and Lorinda Norton. I find it amazing that three people from completely different walks of life can get together and practically, in the blink of an eye, forge lasting friendships that transcend time and distance. It has been a very long while since I have enjoyed myself so much for so long. If I could rent out Lorinda, Hugh and Glenn as vacation buddies, I'd be a millionaire! Keith, something tells me that these escapades may become a yearly event so, if you're up to it, start making plans for next year! Yeah Chris, Lorinda (after recovering from the initial shock of meeting us) was quite a trooper. You'd be hard pressed to meet a nicer person than this lady and after enduring us, without calling the authorities, I'm postulating her for Sainthood! Hugh, do me a favor...stop offering to put people across your knee. Isn't it enough that you almost got arrested by that undercover Vice cop on South Beach for trying the same thing with him?! :) Anyway, here are some pictures of the week's shennanigans http://home.mindspring.com/~ricks-pics/ . RB __________________ "The future ain't what it used to be." Yogi Berra. www.rbravo.com

June 2nd, 2005, 04:30 PM	#19
Lorinda Norton Wrangler Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Southwest Idaho, USA Posts: 3,066	Hi Joe, Wow, your family lives all around me! How'd you manage to get away? :) I joke a lot about this area but it's all right. The Cheese Factory in Meridian closed down, but you can still buy their stuff nearby. The best jerky comes from a place in a little town called Greenleaf. Next time you're going to be here, let me know! (I haven't forgotten about the Idaho Int'l Film Festival; I think it's in October. Will try to send you a link.) __________________ Lorinda

June 2nd, 2005, 05:52 PM	#20
Rick Bravo Major Player Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 574	Jerky? I LOVE JERKY!!! Damn...jerky + mojitos = PARADISE! RB __________________ "The future ain't what it used to be." Yogi Berra. www.rbravo.com

June 2nd, 2005, 06:01 PM	#21
Lorinda Norton Wrangler Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Southwest Idaho, USA Posts: 3,066	Too funny!!! What do you think is coming in tomorrow's mail? Thanks, Joe. I was going to try and surprise him. :) Happy Birthday, Dear Rick. Have one of those Mojitos for me. (Ya know, I didn't "imbibe" until I met you guys.) __________________ Lorinda

June 2nd, 2005, 08:57 PM	#22
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	Hey! Where's my SloppyRita? __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

June 2nd, 2005, 01:35 PM	#17
Joe Carney Inner Circle Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Centreville Va Posts: 1,828	Lorinda... I still have lots of family in Southern Idaho, mostly Nampa, Boise and Meridian. Fond memories of McCall and points north for fishing and camping. Last time I was there a huge forest fire had done a lot of damage around Idaho City and what I think is the South Payette river. There is a place in Meridian that sold the best beef jerkey and cheese curds on the planet. I wonder if it's still there.

June 3rd, 2005, 04:05 AM	#23
Rob Lohman RED Code Chef Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Holland Posts: 12,514	Those SloppyRita's look fine indeed. As does that first shot on "Ocean kayaking under the historic Seven Mile Bridge". Damnit! Too bad my vacation will take me to SoCo instead of Miami. Perhaps I need to start planning for a second vacation, no? :) Looks like you all had a blast overthere! So Lorinda, did you get to do some Police training (or actor coaching, haha) with Rick? :) __________________ Rob Lohman, visuar@iname.com DV Info Wrangler & RED Code Chef Join the DV Challenge \| Lady X Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Buy from the best: DVinfo.net sponsors

June 3rd, 2005, 07:23 AM	#24
Hugh DiMauro Trustee Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,207	First off, Bravo, you can thank ME for telling Lorinda you like jerky. I had to use up three important favors to get her to rustle up the leathery stuff (I had it a month ago. I almost broke my jaw chewing on it!) Also, you have another gift coming (should be there by Saturday). I had to figure out some way to improve your ugly mug. Now, let me check these kyak photos... Oh and by the way, it was way cool to have Spotted Eagle Rays glide silently beneath the kayak as we paddled along. Those things were the size of a Bentley tire! The whole trip was a thing of beauty and a joy forever, even in the canal! __________________ Interesting, if true. And interesting anyway. Last edited by Hugh DiMauro; June 3rd, 2005 at 07:24 AM. Reason: spelling

June 3rd, 2005, 07:29 AM	#25
Hugh DiMauro Trustee Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,207	Wow Rick! Awesome Photos! Boy do they bring back memories! Now if we can only get together and make a movie! Remember? DV INFO? Hello? Last time I checked, this wasn't a singles introduction service! __________________ Interesting, if true. And interesting anyway.

June 3rd, 2005, 10:02 AM	#26
Lorinda Norton Wrangler Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Southwest Idaho, USA Posts: 3,066	Yes, Rob; you need to start planning for a second vacation. May '06 in Miami. We even saw the "moon over Miami" --a golden full moon on the ocean-- from the beach! It's an enchanting place, but I'm thinkin' anywhere with these boys would be great. As a matter of fact, I want to bring them to Idaho some day. Wouldn't they liven up the place! (And probably get asked to leave.) Training....hmm. Hugh trained me on the art of colorful language. I'm still trying to get back to my "June Cleaver" way of talking. Rick trained me to dive into a glass of whatever he's drinking without reservation. I think I'm still trying to get over that, as well. :) Mr. DiMauro, I'm ready for that movie anytime. Remember? That's YOUR job! You're the guy with the screenplay!!! __________________ Lorinda

June 3rd, 2005, 10:29 AM	#27
Hugh DiMauro Trustee Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,207	We need to make this picture and bring DV INFO into the world cinema spotlight. __________________ Interesting, if true. And interesting anyway.

June 3rd, 2005, 12:23 PM	#28
Rick Bravo Major Player Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 574	Mmm,mmm,mmm....mmmmmm,mmmmm! That's me typing with a mouthful. Translation... "I got my jerrrrky!!!" YEAH BABY!!! THAT'S WHAT i'M TALKIN' 'BOUT!!! Thank you Lorinda!!!!! A VERY HAPPY RB! __________________ "The future ain't what it used to be." Yogi Berra. www.rbravo.com

June 3rd, 2005, 02:12 PM	#29
Hugh DiMauro Trustee Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,207	Let's all wish Rick a safe return from his high risk SWAT team entry tonight in Miami. Who says videographers have a safe, easy job? Bravo is nuts! __________________ Interesting, if true. And interesting anyway.

June 3rd, 2005, 02:19 PM	#30
Lorinda Norton Wrangler Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Southwest Idaho, USA Posts: 3,066	It's my pleasure, Rick. There's more where that came from. (Or as Hugh would correct, "more from whence that came.") Be safe out there. __________________ Lorinda