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04:35pm EST, 11/22/08

Posted: Friday, 17 August 2007 4:06AM

Fred Goes to Florida

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Notes on our latest trip to Florida. Part 1

What I like about Miami:
Sunshine tropical plants and critters. Beaches.  Fun places to shop. Great Resturants. More on all that later.

But I'm Mad as Hell about the transition of Miami to a Foreign Country.

We went down for sole purpose of remodeling Chris' condo. Karen worked every day and the end result is fantastic.

When we went to Home Depot to rent a large ladder, hardly anyone spoke English. When I returned the ladder two days
later, the security guard at the door not only didn't speak English, he coped an attitude because I didn't speak Spanish.

When Karen sent me for masking tape to a big discount store, noone, it seemed, had ever heard the words masking tape. I gave up and found it on my own. Same story in resturants, but at least we managed. Food by the way was GREAT.

Another thing...Traffic Idiots.

We've driven in New York City, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Omaha and Detroit...but I've never seen as many lunatics. Young people who floor it and demand you get out of their way. Total disrespect. Accidents are common. The commute is a nightmare. Chris says it's nuts because cops don't enforce the rules of the road... they've got bigger fish to fry. It's scary.

Next, I'll tell you about the Good Parts of South Florida

Ta ta

Fred

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Basketball pundits, preachers, psychologists, there's even a lawn care guy with a Ph.D. and he wants to be called "Doctor."

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I can't wait to hit Fred Beach.

I need a rest; listeners have been tough lately.

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Hardly seems possible.

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Kenny was the Cleveland Browns' number one draft pick in 1951.

I'd like to get a weight off my chest....

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In the world of art, ceramic art and design, he was a Super Star, and from little ole Sebring, Ohio.

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All is well at our house.
We hope you, too, are enjoying the holidays.

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When to report and when to just sit on a story
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He got his wish.

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Oh, how appropriate it is that we got our first snowfall of the season
just days before Fred and I are to head off to the Caribbean.

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One of my pet peeves when it comes to gift buying and men is their decision to head out at the last minute and just "pick up some jewelry or something."

Thanksgiving has passed . . .

I'm left feeling..a bit uncomfortable.
OH
don't get me wrong. We had family and a great time.
The dinner table was overflowing.

Written by Fred OR a Scam Post
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We had a bit left over.

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Fred Goes to Florida Part 2
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Fred Goes to Florida
Notes on our latest trip to Florida. Part 1 What I like about Miami: More on all that later. But I'm Mad as Hell about the transition of Miami to a foreign country.

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