The winds were down to 20 mph, so we had to take a chance that a ride was possible. We started at
after waiting for a rain shower to pass over, and planned to ride around the Preserve. Rather than ride into the next shower,
we turned around and headed for Stuart. Drawbridge across the Intracoastal Waterway.
Our coffee break also allowed us to avoid another shower.
A little excitement on the ride back. We watched this oncoming scooter get too close to the gutter and down it went, the driver tumbling onto the sidewalk. 
Billie always carries a well-stocked first-aid kit and she went right to work. She might have been able to stitch closed the 4-inch gash on his leg, but instead instructed the man to go to the emergency room.
Final stop, Barbours Produce, for some fresh vegetables and fruit to take back to Virginia tomorrow.
Miles = 15
Monthly Archives: November 2015
Happy Thanksgiving
While the turkey was roasting in the oven, Billie and I took a walk along the inlet park. Despite the “no fishing” sign, there were several fishermen.
Some sports LOVE high winds:
More wind and rain
While Billie and JD met with the realtor again, I enjoyed my favorite activity:
What we’ve heard from locals is the current weather is atypical. It’s supposed to be tropical breezes and temps in the 80s. I think the good weather will return right after we head back to Virginia on Saturday.
Winds gust to 35 mph
A bike ride would have been miserable to impossible. What to do? We checked out some condos with a realtor in Jensen Beach.
Bike ride #4
A sunny day with a strong north wind. Temperatures have dropped 10 degrees – a good thing! – it was much less humid today.
We started in Jensen Beach and rode toward Stuart, across the Indian River,
and then the St Lucie River.
These bridges are the only “hills” in Florida. A lot of Lombard Street-like pathway for such a small park:
Despite the wind, this was a very good ride. Miles = 19
Rainy day
There was a break in the afternoon, so I chanced a walk toward town and stopped at Archie’s Seabreeze for a beer before heading back. Archie’s is popular with tourists and locals alike. 
There was a large patio in the back and another bar. The band was pretty good, but watching a few women dance (while acting out the lyrics) was even better.
When the skies darkened, it was time to hurry back to the condo – probably the fastest 2 miles I’ve ever walked – in a light rain and just before the downpour. Whew!
Bike ride #3
No rain until after 3 pm today,
so time for a bike ride to … 
Half crafts and half fresh fruits & vegetables and food vendors.
Miles = 12
Bike Ride #2
We drove to Pahokee today to ride part of LOST – Lake Okeechobee State Trail.
The lake is the second-largest freshwater lake in the USA, average depth is 9 feet. After a hurricane in 1928 when 2500 people were killed, a 30-foot dike was built around the entire lake. Parts of the trail are paved, parts are rough trail, and parts are impassable requiring cyclists to ride on roads. Ultimately, there is supposed to be a 110-mile paved trail. After just 6 miles, we came to an impassable section and turned around.
Back in Ft Pierce, we stopped at Pelican Seafood Market – what a beautiful selection.
As a thank-you for doing all the cooking, JD bought scallops for dinner tonight!
Yum!
Thanks, JD! Miles = 12.
Bike ride #1
Winds at 10 mph and no rain this morning – it was time for a bike ride. At last! Final check before heading south toward Jensen Beach, from our condo in Ft Pierce.
Lunch at Strawberry’s, our turn-around point.
Riding back, the Indian River is to the left, the Atlantic to the right. This is one of the narrowest sections of Hutchinson Island.
Our timing was perfect. An hour after we got back, it started pouring.
Miles = 29
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