We are sitting in a luxurious penthouse flat in Ft Lauderdale as we watch cruise liners sail out to sea - stunning views. On 16th floor.
Angela's children would love to visit as we have huge gardens with swimming pool plus barbecue area and tennis court with lights.
We met the owner who has 3 flats all worth a 1m or more and to say obsessive would be an understatement - she has left sticky labels - yellow all over - at least a 100 and we have to wear slippers - no great problem as marble floors and 81 today . Even given tips on using duster if dusty!
Your ma is enjoying US Today paper and reads out weather daily from UK and Ottawa - today 29 with snow. The main interest is crossword puzzle.
We drove to Naples on Sunday about 200 miles - fair drive to us but wimps as people we spoke to at Ramada had driven 1200-1500 miles one way =apparently flights are ridiculous price from smaller airports.
Naples oozed of money but very nice place to stay - the Ramada was essentially a motel with facilities in room plus table and chairs. It was half term so heaving.
The drive down Alligator alley was a disappointment as no alligators - the water areas were flooded so below surface . A toll road but only 2.50$ .
We use Publix and marvel at quality of goods and civility of staff - what a contrast. Fruit is in abundance so plums and peaches today. Plus salads .
I received an email today to say my tenant Jose the financial director for Ferrovial at Heathrow is leaving after 5 years . He has married and wife expecting so large house near Canterbury to enable maternal family to live in. Quite a drive.
We takes life quietly although walked nearly 3 miles to post office and sat in Italian cafe for coffee and i bought a cibbati loaf - just across road .
For Angela - we are at junction A1 with Oakland Blvd near beach. The water taxi starts near .
I think your addition was blocked so you have to sign in.
No news of Margaret .
We have done some shopping at mall for all - your Ma loves shopping for all ! Plus writing postcards - we are regulars at PO.
Monday, February 27, 2012
Monday, February 20, 2012
Orlando - Animals and Altzeimers
Not to spoil the habits of a lifetime - my daily Altzeimer test was taken on BA business class - i usually get 3 out of 10. The diagnosis was confirmed when every holiday starts for me with first G&T - i used the straw for minute or so and then realised it was the swivel stick!
One of my habits of never paying more than £5 for a good bottle of wine in a supermarket - well the wine with our meal was to die for Chablis 2009 Domaine Ste Claire for our prawn starter followed by fillet etc . Good wine at a price.
The flight was 10 hours but 4 extra hours from Manchester with flight and hanging around was tedious . Still we made it as very comfortabel in business class.
We used a porter and he was excellent waiting to get car and packing in boot. We have a new Chevy and believe me drives wonderfully.
We found the house easily with sat nav and Tucker Shiatsu loves your ma and we could have been forgiven he remembered us . Your ma fed him too well and cautioned not to overfeed .
The black snake is keeping a low profile although i hear at night - now endangered specimens according to paper - described as non lethal bite so reassured!
We are having a great time in sunshine with weather usually 75 - we haven;t been in pool yet.We have tropical lifestyle and eat outdoors even brek at 7am when we were a little lagged.
Sunday we went to Cathedral and could be mistaken for no recession at wealth - mostly our age . Afterwards Rick who is V-President took us around Florida Uni and speechless at dynamism and money available for research etc . We are in dark ages.
Your ma knits as per usual and i have read a Grisham book loaned. The Hosts were very happy with twinning tea and book by J Paxman - your mas Christmas present recycled.
We are going out tomorrow night for a meal - Scot was restaurant critic for paper but now has a web page - we will get VIP treatment .
Curious at technology - we are listening to 10 o'clock news on BBC4 on notebook. People were checking in on flight using bar code on 3g telephone and today when we visited botanical garden you could use your phone on curious logos and you would get a commentary etc.
One of my habits of never paying more than £5 for a good bottle of wine in a supermarket - well the wine with our meal was to die for Chablis 2009 Domaine Ste Claire for our prawn starter followed by fillet etc . Good wine at a price.
The flight was 10 hours but 4 extra hours from Manchester with flight and hanging around was tedious . Still we made it as very comfortabel in business class.
We used a porter and he was excellent waiting to get car and packing in boot. We have a new Chevy and believe me drives wonderfully.
We found the house easily with sat nav and Tucker Shiatsu loves your ma and we could have been forgiven he remembered us . Your ma fed him too well and cautioned not to overfeed .
The black snake is keeping a low profile although i hear at night - now endangered specimens according to paper - described as non lethal bite so reassured!
We are having a great time in sunshine with weather usually 75 - we haven;t been in pool yet.We have tropical lifestyle and eat outdoors even brek at 7am when we were a little lagged.
Sunday we went to Cathedral and could be mistaken for no recession at wealth - mostly our age . Afterwards Rick who is V-President took us around Florida Uni and speechless at dynamism and money available for research etc . We are in dark ages.
Your ma knits as per usual and i have read a Grisham book loaned. The Hosts were very happy with twinning tea and book by J Paxman - your mas Christmas present recycled.
We are going out tomorrow night for a meal - Scot was restaurant critic for paper but now has a web page - we will get VIP treatment .
Curious at technology - we are listening to 10 o'clock news on BBC4 on notebook. People were checking in on flight using bar code on 3g telephone and today when we visited botanical garden you could use your phone on curious logos and you would get a commentary etc.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Departure 15th Feb 2012
I don't know about you, folks, but we are off. Over the last week. The weather has been very cold with snow and iceand we were very disappointed to find that it was very rainy in Florida. However it should be 25° when we arrive.
We had a minor hiccup when I checked booking on British Airways to find that your mother's name was not on the manifesto for Orlando . I had to check up with customer relations and they wanted a confirmation of some passport details. It is now an electronic Visa waiver similar to Australia so I hope it works.
Dawn is going to clean the house when we are away and after the experience at Kilham , we're going to turn the water off so there is no danger of a flood.
Chris has settled into Kilham with a family and the weather is due to be 10° tomorrow when they visit the beach in Bridlington. This is just an introduction to the blog. updates later .
We had a minor hiccup when I checked booking on British Airways to find that your mother's name was not on the manifesto for Orlando . I had to check up with customer relations and they wanted a confirmation of some passport details. It is now an electronic Visa waiver similar to Australia so I hope it works.
Dawn is going to clean the house when we are away and after the experience at Kilham , we're going to turn the water off so there is no danger of a flood.
Chris has settled into Kilham with a family and the weather is due to be 10° tomorrow when they visit the beach in Bridlington. This is just an introduction to the blog. updates later .
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