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Real Estate Agent with Downing-Frye Realty, Bonita Springs, FL 676419

Big Cypress National Park

 

Why?  I just felt like it.  Since I was up to my waist in swamp and gator and I took it, I thought I'd post it.  No points, naturally I'm over my limit, so keep the whining to a minimum and at least rate the post like the good little 'Rainer that you are. 

 

This is smaller cypress in Big Cypress.  I highly recommend you walk in the Everglades once in your life, it's like not seeing the Grand Canyon or not ever seeing the Ocean

You're missing it and you don't know it. 

Maggie Dokic, you're close enough to do this with your kids this weekend.

 

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Chris Griffith
Downing-Frye Realty, Bonita Springs, FL - Bonita Springs, FL
Bonita Springs Listing Specialist - Agent
Your review of the Florida Everglades is welcome and encouraged.  Bad attitudes belong at the website over there  ~~>
Sep 01, 2007 08:38 AM
Cyndee Haydon
Charles Rutenberg Realty - Clearwater, FL
727-710-8035 Clearwater, Beach Short Sales Luxury Condos &Homes
Chris - we need to do this with our boys!
Sep 01, 2007 08:52 AM
Chris Griffith
Downing-Frye Realty, Bonita Springs, FL - Bonita Springs, FL
Bonita Springs Listing Specialist - Agent
Cyndee there are guided tours all weekend at the big cypress gallery.  There were alot of kids there:  Clyde Butchers  I'll be posting more about Clyde Butcher and the whole experience. It's an awesome opportunity to meet an iconic photo artist.  He is signing books and so lovely to chat with.  I highly encourage taking his tour!
Sep 01, 2007 09:01 AM
Karen Rice Keller Williams Real Est
Keller Williams Real Estate - Hawley, PA
Northeast PA & Lake Wallenpaupack Home Sales
Love your picture!!!  Not so sure I'd like to wade around in gator water though!  I'm actually a chicken when it comes to reptiles that have teeth.
Sep 01, 2007 09:10 AM
Chris Griffith
Downing-Frye Realty, Bonita Springs, FL - Bonita Springs, FL
Bonita Springs Listing Specialist - Agent
That's the misconception, Karen. You're really in do danger in the cypress.  The water is clear as tap water and the animals want nothing to do with you.   Besides if they bit me, I'd be bitter and they'd spit me back out.
Sep 01, 2007 09:15 AM
Marc Blasi
Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Damn Chris-

I know you said that your pool was overdue for a cleaning - but this is ridiculous!

I can almost hear the theme from Deliverance

Sep 01, 2007 09:21 AM
Kristin Small
RE/MAX Southern Shores - Myrtle Beach, SC
REALTOR -GRI, Myrtle Beach Real Estate
Why would people whine and have a bad attitude because of this post?  I like it..that matters, right?
Sep 01, 2007 09:31 AM
Sarah Cooper
Real Estate Shows - Hurricane, WV

That's gorgeous!  The water really IS clear!  I was expecting pond scum or something.  I'd go wading with you.

 

Sep 01, 2007 09:41 AM
Jay McGillicuddy
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Verani Realty - Exeter, NH
Real Estate Broker
Hi Chris, next time we're down there we'll have to check it out.
Sep 01, 2007 09:49 AM
Chris Griffith
Downing-Frye Realty, Bonita Springs, FL - Bonita Springs, FL
Bonita Springs Listing Specialist - Agent
Thanks for stopping by folks!
Sep 01, 2007 10:05 AM
Lisa Hill
Florida Property Experts - Daytona Beach, FL
Daytona Beach Real Estate
You went IN a swamp? O_o  Is this like kamikaze blogging?
Sep 01, 2007 10:28 AM
Chris Griffith
Downing-Frye Realty, Bonita Springs, FL - Bonita Springs, FL
Bonita Springs Listing Specialist - Agent
Lisa, highly recommended.
Sep 01, 2007 12:12 PM
Sharon Simms
Coastal Properties Group International - Christie's International - Saint Petersburg, FL
St. Petersburg FL - CRS CIPS CLHMS RSPS

You're braver than I am. I really enjoyed stopping at Clyde Butcher's place, but going in the swamps? No, not me.

When Tami and I drive across Alligator Alley, she always sees the gators even though she's driving. I'm closer to the water, but still don't see them! 

Sep 01, 2007 01:21 PM
Jason Sardi
Auto & Home & Life Insurance throughout North Carolina - Charlotte, NC
Your Agent for Life
Chris - You are hilarious, you just are!  I thought I was hardcore, and I am, but you take the cake.
Sep 01, 2007 03:54 PM
Chris Griffith
Downing-Frye Realty, Bonita Springs, FL - Bonita Springs, FL
Bonita Springs Listing Specialist - Agent

Like I said, Sharon.  You're missing it and you don't even know it. 

Sardi, remember THAT.  I am hard core.  I can probably kick you arse too.

Sep 02, 2007 01:06 AM
Bill Roberts
Brooks and Dunphy Real Estate - Oceanside, CA
"Baby Boomer" Retirement Planner

Chris, the pictures look great. That's good enough for me. People like to compare Florida and California. I always tell them there is no comparison. In Florida everything bites. You'll never convince me otherwise.

Bill Roberts

 

Sep 02, 2007 06:34 AM
Chris Griffith
Downing-Frye Realty, Bonita Springs, FL - Bonita Springs, FL
Bonita Springs Listing Specialist - Agent
Chicken!
Sep 02, 2007 06:35 AM