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It’s that time. Season, as those in the restaurant world might say. The birds are back. Not these birds, fortunately, rather the South Florida Birds. The white-haired, Estee Lauder-perfume-smelling birds. The birds that forget to use their blinker and tend to always ride in the left lane. Yes. Those birds. They’re not all bad birds, of course.
JP propsed the question, “Would you pledge to never visit New York, if that meant one person (i.e., snowbird) couldn’t come to Florida in the winter?“ Since I’ve already been to New York, and the only person I know who lives there doesn’t live there anymore (NYGirl4EVA moved to Jersey! Ha!), I think my answer might be … yes?
In any event, the birds are also a sign of good things — holiday cheer, colorful lights, fattening foodstuffs, Publix commercials that make me cry. The usual suspects. With Thanksgiving over, it’s just a hop-skip away until Christmas … then NYE … then JP’s birthday …. The pah-tay never stops, huh?
As I type this, I’m on hold with AT&T. In fact, this phone call is crossing the 20-minute-and-4-representatives mark. First, it was Kaia at AT&T U-verse; then Pen or Penny at AT&T wireless; Jeneanne was next; and now I have Ashley on the line. Oh, it’s really a party up in here; Melinda’s just joined us on the line. That’s five. Five people to go through for a simple task - I want to bundle my wireless and cable/internet services on one bill. One company, one bill. Sounds simple, but apparently, if you’re AT&T, it is not.
I was sort of gung-ho about AT&T’s cable/internet service mainly because they don’t make you sign a freakin’ contract (*cough*Comcast*cough!). Secondly, I don’t know techie stuff, but I heard the ‘fiber optics’ thing is good. Plus, we have our mobile service with them. So here we are now. More specifically, here we are on hold. Looks like I’ve now passed the 35-minute mark.
Why do we put up with this shiz? The Fed says our economy is on the mend, but with service like this, I don’t see how. I feel the total of opposite of wanting to buy something right now. Instead, I feel compelled to sell everything and move to a remote island. Like Bouvet.
In any event, I’ll stop boring you with my customer service bitching. Instead, enjoy this picture of Mr. Hyde Herbert Pace in his Halloween “chicken head” costume. Totally unhappy. We love him!
Day 1: New house, yaaay!
Day 2: New house got broken into, booo!
Seriously. Who cleaned the shitter out on our parade? Not a nice way to welcome us to the hood, Lake Worth. Ahh, but I don’t take it personally. Some people step in poo wearing Christian Louboutian shoes, some get their house broken into. Tomato, tomatoe.
And the Palm Beach Sheriff’s department has been lovely about the situation. The officer that responded was friendly and professional, and the next day JP received a follow-up phone call from the detective working the case – plus, she sent an email to introduce herself to me. Unexpected, but welcome.
At least we didn’t have a very smart thief – the damage could have been worse. Nonetheless, we are now sans computer, awesome underwater digi cam and a wedding band 
What’s more, Mr. Hyde is super stressed (not to mention the other Mr.). New location. Burglary. Greeeeaat.
Tears for fears, though, no way! This weekend, I’m just going to sit and stare at our awesome pool, cypress wood (I think) ceilings, and wonder what color to repaint the ”purple room.”
What a find this weekend! Don’t you love it when you find something cool that’s practically in your backyard!?
JP and I were going to check out Blowing Rocks Preserve, but when I called my brother – C1 – to see if he and the fam wanted to join, he suggested Coral Cove Park instead. Just south of Blowing Rocks (and north of the Jupiter Inlet), Coral Cove Park is a two-acre artificial reef and a great place to get our snorkel on! The reef started practically at the shoreline; ankle-deep and you’re already stepping on reef. The water clarity was pretty good, and the fish were everywhere. Parrot fish, puffer fish, sea urchins…the scenery was great!
Have I mentioned today how awesome our underwater camera is?! Check out the underwater video we got along with some other pics on our Flickr page 
Thanks for the recommendation, C1!!
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