Which Is Better: The Butler Chain Or The Winter Park Chain?

   The weather outside may be frightful (to Floridians, brr!), but if we know anything, that won't last long. With an eye on an eventual return to warmer days, we must make a Solomonic decision: that is the only way to describe which set of lakes we prefer. But let's not throw the baby out with the bathwater, even if it (and our hearts) are split in two! Both the Butler Chain and the Winter Park Chain of Lakes command the attention of Central Florida's wealthiest and most prominent residents when it comes to buying homes.

   And, although boat-ramps do give access, a certain level of seclusion exists in both (or at least a sense of seclusion.) When we examine the basic facts, it seems fairly clear on the outset that Winter Park's Carrot Top tips the scales in this battle. The son of a former NASA engineer, this comedian will have you laughing your way out of this world in no time. Making appearances on shows like Larry the Cable Guy's Christmas Spectacular, Gene Simmons Family Jewels, Space Ghost Coast to Coast and Criss Angel Mindfreak, the stand-up comedian also has an extensive film career; although, much of the time you'll find him patrolling the Winter Park Chain in his boat (and in the water, of course).

How can you beat that?! But on balance, the Butler Chain possesses an abundance of qualities not in abundance in the Winter Park package: beautiful models basking on the shores of the unoccupied "Bird Island", and just as important— nature. This isn't to say the Winter Park chain doesn't have an ibis here or there, or any eyecandy— just not as much as Butler. From Carrot Top to beautiful models to nature— the decision isn't humanly possible to make. So, we'll call it a stalemate and simply enjoy both.