Introduction/Setting: Pulling into, and surfing, a packed baking parking lot, silently thanking whatever possessed us, the Joey W. Hill fan group, to send cars to Daytona International Airport to pick up our guest of honor, Joey, and her entourage of delectable escorts so that they wouldn't be stuck in this hell. Noticing Not only is the lot filled to capacity with yet more cars, most of them were out of state plates. The evening just starting to set in and temper the heat by casting an endless collection of shadows across the dark concrete and over the dozens of different colored vehicles all packing themselves in.Checking my watch as I slide out of the car, click the locks into place and set the alarm with a frustrated frown. Knowing I'm running at least twenty late. "Limo should be arriving at the airport to grab them now." Says of the long stretch paid for and hired by Joeys fans to bring her to us in sweet hummer style. Knowing she and her crew will be enjoying the champagne and whatever else is stocked in the limos bar at any moment. Rolling my eyes at the multitude splattered along the lot between her car and the door I plaster on a fake, pleasant smile and I head toward the over hang above the doors of front lobby. Greeting several spring breakers along the way as they unpack wide varieties of luggage, boom boxers, coolers and surf boards from their trunks. Keeping my walk a steady clip for the door and not letting them pull me into some charming chat or questions that every tourist on the planet seem to come equipped with. "Its about time you got here!" Turning my head up at the familiar voice and catching Jaime and Terry waiting at the front doors, both dressed in beach wear consisting of bathing suits and long flowing skirts slitted here and there to show healthy doses of leg when they move. Looking perfectly relaxed and ready to bliss out on the excitement, which brings a honest bright smile to my face. "I see you chicas got into the spirit of things" Says of their outfits as I open the glass double doors and walk with them into the large elegant lobby. "Good evening Ms. Taylor" One of the three desk clerks working this evening. Rolling my eyes when he turns an appreciative, very male, sweeping look to my two friends. "Put your eyes back in their sockets Steve. One of them is claimed by a vampire and the other is holding out for a man who has a behind made for second-skin tight pants. Neither of which applies to you." Chides him with a smile and playful tease, more than used to his antics. "Never cease being a bitch do you Kat?” He smirks with an equally playful taunt to his words. Turning serious as he continues. "Everything is set up outside for you alls party. Kail called and said he might be a little late but he’ll still be coming. He also signed off on the blank slip for the bill, said to worry on you." Handing me a message written on a piece of flowered stationary. "Have fun ladies!" Thanking him with a nod and private smile inside, ushering of Terry and Jaime through the lobby. The soft neutral brown colors giving off a cozy feel while the ceiling high water falls on each side of the large area create a sense of calm right along with the fresh, sweet smell of tropical flowers. Tall, ceiling high palms lining each rock formed fall as the flowing water splashes down into pools with colored petals and full blooms floating on the top. The sitting area of over stuffed chairs and fashionable couches crowded with people making their evening plans and dressed in everything from evening gowns and suits to skimpy bikini’s and speedos. Daytona, it was a place that had something for everyone. Taking my two dear ones to a bank of elevators on the right hand side, a hallway beside us leading down to the resorts restaurant and lounge. Getting in and hitting the button to take us to the second floor. The decent up a quick one, and the door to the condo right in front of us as we get off. Opening up the top lock bolt and the bottom door lock. Opening the door to a single, large room studio condo, room split in half becoming by furniture arrangements that separate one area from another. The first one being an accent off the full kitchen, a place for food and snacks to be stored in the cabinets and a large fridge and freeze beside it. A bedroom area with a large queen dressed in silver and light blue satin wear, and a massive collection of pillows at the headboard. Four poster, a small white night stand on either side. One of which containing a docking station for us to hook up an iPod for music later on. Along the opposite wall a large, massive sized cream colored armwoir containing a plazma flat screen and DVD player, over 100 movie titles aligning either side of it. The unit more centered in the room so that you can both lay in bed and be in the living room area to watch TV or play video games. The living room itself fitted with a couch, that can pull out to a bed, and a round table with a set of chairs for yet more people to sit. Points to the entertainment unit side of the place again, and to an archway cut close to the draped windows. "Through there is the newest addition, we bought the unit beside us and now there is two bedrooms over there and a bathroom suite as well." Adds as I smell my man all over the place, his rich cologne and oils I buy specifically for him thick in the room. The best part saved for last….. Opening a heavy set of draped covering the wall furthest from the front door. Tying them back with a sash to reveal that there is no wall, just a floor to ceiling set of glass windows and a door leading out to a balcony with more tables and chairs to sit in and enjoy the view…. The View…. Looking down from the second floor, the large in-ground pool and massive deck covered with lounge chairs and elegant white sitting tables and chairs for guests. A Tiki hut all the way down in front that will give anyone sitting at it a perfect view of the ocean which is only a few short steps down from the deck and not hidden in the slightest from the balcony. Off to the right of the deck a full service bar and the indoor swimming pool as well. Lobby and restaurant access available from the deck on the far right side. "Thought we could have the chat/meet itself down in the Tiki hut by the pool, it looks right over the ocean.." Says fingering a set of vased roses Kail left her on the small white table on the balcony. |
