Residents up North need to have their heat on, but down South, here in sunny Florida, we need to run the air conditioners!
Steve and Carol came down with me and helped me get settled. The two of them were wearing shorts most of the time and loved the warm climate.
When I first arrive in Florida, my cabinets and refigerater are totally empty so the big job we have is to fill them up with all the necessities and the good stuff that is available at the markets down here.
Mission accomplished.
GETTING CONNECTED
The next important thing that has to be done is to go to Comcast and rent the modem. Their office is very large and they are set up to handle lots of people! Boy, it's a good thing they have an efficient system and lots of seats while the customers are waiting their turn.
My condo development includes basic cable but not HBO which I have up North.
I'm especially hooked on Boardwalk Empire and wouldn't you know, tonight is the finally episode. When I finally got to talk to an agent, I inquired about what it would cost to add HBO. "$6.00 a month." Ok, that's reasonable, I signed up!
Previous years I have not signed up for HBO since I am usually very busy down here and always felt I didn't need it. This season could be different. At the moment I know two of my friends who are not going to be here. Another friend is on the fence, waiting for test results.
MAH JONGG
I've always had five ladies for a weekly Mah Jongg game but right now that looks questionable. Maybe there are other ladies who are having the same problem so maybe we can join forces with other players? Time will tell.
EATING OUT
Oh what a joy that is!!
One day it was just about 4:00 PM and we were ready for a very early dinner.
My daughter-in-law has been down here many times and she KNOWS that if you want to eat at "3 G's" you had better get there EARLY. Sure enough, when we got there we were seated immediately.
Matzo Ball Soup appetizer
Liver and Onions with Potato Pancakes and Apple Sauce
Chocolate Bobka!
I had the most delicious hot corned beef sandwich on fresh rye bread served with crunchy half sour pickles, cole slaw and a potato pancake.
Pickles!
Can't get anything like that up North.
One night we ate at Seasons 52 where we all enjoyed our dinners.
The portions at all the restaurants are large so I've been bringing home doggie bags. Looks like I won't be cooking for a while, and, that's a good thing. ;-)
So that's life in sunny Florida - so far, so good!!