With visions of bright sun, towering palm trees and dry, iceless walkways, Jonferes and I boarded a plane to Miami filled to capacity, by the way, with chattering, mostly female, tourists heading via cruises to different exotic locations. We were content to think warm, coatless, sandy beaches and cool drinks!!
Actually arrived a half-hour early. Larry picked us up; Paul came home at about the same time. Out came El Presidente beer, choice of wine and soft drinks, accompanied by a little something to eat because Mary & Vivian, the ladies across the yard, were coming for dinner after work. Larry and Paul tried a shrimp salad-type dish (atop soft, warmed tortillas) from new Rick Bayless cookbook, added Spanish rice, Flan for dessert - superb start to warm-weather festivities.
Guess it ís time to discuss what you've ALL been waiting for -- the pool! Jennifer was the first in; rested on a new float; glanced disgustedly at the water; smiled for the camera; took a sip of cold beer and climbed out! It ís all there but not complete. P & L are waiting for inspector's final okay before area around pool is finished; plus workers are taking their time about showing up ... Estimate with two to three FULL days work, all would be complete. Now, to get those workers here!
Saturday eve, all six of us went to a neighborhood Vietnamese restaurant. Very small - owner, one cook, a waiter, busboy and a bartender-of-sorts (because most everyone orders Sappora Japanese beer). Only two serving times - 6:00 pm and 8:30 pm - we went early; really good food; dining experience because it ís a very slow, laid-back atmosphere. (Jane! The drop of hot sauce we drizzled on our plate rivaled David's jalapeno seeds to the nth degree!!)
Next day - Sunday, church (and Jennifer accompanied me), nice breakfast at home, then off to see movie "True Grit" - very good; decided to move to the theater next door and take in "Barney's Version" - kind of a two-fer-one deal!! Now time for dinner - near Bahama Breeze; so-o, coconut shrimp, tower of onion rings, Bahamaritas, etc. Whew!! Homeward ...
Monday dawned and it was time to "clock-watch" as we had to keep track of Jonferes plane-time back to the Chicago arctics. Decided to go to South Beach for lunch but had to make a side trip first. While walking the dogs Sunday eve, P & L came across a mud-and feces-encrusted little dog huddled, and unable to see, near the park. Paul took his sweater off, wrapped the doggie up, and brought him/her home. It was a black & white cocker spaniel mix, had cataracts and long ears so laden with soil from dragging the ground that the dog couldn't hold its head up. Offered him water - no deal; offered food, likewise. Paul put a few bits of dog food on the floor and he gobbled it up. Guess he wasn't used to dishes and fine dining!
Doggie turned out to be a "she" - older, a fairly new mother. P & L bathed her; put her into the laundry room overnight. Called to find a shelter and we took her there on Monday morn. Trouble was, it was huge place; also provided animal care, etc. and we would have been there most of the day. We brought her back home; went to South Beach to an Italian restaurant "where Italians go to dine" ... (They let us eat there, however, in spite of our ethnic background!) Took Jennifer to the plane and discussed the news that Chicago was due for a blizzard depositing a possible 9 to 12 inches of snow; bid her a "good luck" farewell; and drove home feeling so sorry for you Chicago-area people who may be somewhat inhibited by all the additional snow.
Long blog - perhaps more newsworthy next time. Bulls won again - Super Bowl on Sunday (Ellen DeGeneres for the Pack); Jen & Jason expected to watch it with us, hopefully by the pool ...
Been having computer difficulties, thus the delay. For pictures usually inserted hither and yon in Marma Blogs, go to my Facebook page. (You MUST see Jonferes IN the pool!) Larry said it was easier adding pictures there ...
Views of the blizzard that left Chicago area mounded in snow looked awesome from afar. However, my escape to the heat and humidity of Florida, relaxing with a good book and glass of wine makes me feel ...
(how shall I say it) ... just ... "wish you were here!"
Have a "sportsman-like" Super Bowl Sunday!!
"Miami Marma"
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Nice! Can't wait to see you tomorrow evening! I'm saying my farewells at work as I type and thinking about a week of some fun in the sun!
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