Heavy Reading



The beach is deserted if temps are below 70



Nothing much is happening here in Pompano Beach. We like it that way.   Forecast is for 74 degrees today, should be nice during my 10 minutes on the beach.

We arrived at the Bahama Beach Club on Saturday after a week on the West coast. Cool (68 degrees) for Floridians but moderate for folks like us who are escaping New England's arctic temps. The only excitement was a brief power outage which had us in total darkness for a few hours. We used the light of our cell phones to find the bathroom. One of the neighbors was outside showing off his I-phone flashlight app. My flashlight was of course on the bureau at home. I recall thinking, "When have I ever needed a flashlight?" So, I did not pack it.

We are quite happy with our small one bedroom room apartment. Thank goodness the king size bed is comfortable and the neighborhood is quiet. We have a kitchenette and living area, two TV's and pool access. Small, only 5 ft deep but nice to look at.


 I have been reading one of Judy's book group selections,  "Cutting For Stone" a book of more than 600 pages. It is equivalent to reading 3 novels. Usually when I am down here, I read something by John D McDonald, Carl Hiasson or Elmore Leonard; this one is heavy reading, but pretty good once you get a few hundred pages into it.



Art Therapy



Yesterday was nice and relaxing.  Strolled the beach, sat by the pool with our books and wine. Inside,  Judy relaxes with her drawing pad, while I research local watering holes and bistros on the new Toshiba netbook.  Despite my previous complaints, we a re pleased that we bought it.  In past years, we had to schlep down to the public library to check email.



Bob and Denise at Flanagans



Went out with Watertown friends last night at Flanagans - a local chain restaurant - on Atlantic Ave.  Early bird special at 4:40pm to beat the Valentines Day crown.  Mmm, Mahi-Mahi. Also, legendary baby back ribs. 

Plans?  Who has plans?  The only thing on the calendar is dinner at Frankie and Johnny's for dinner on Thurs, otherwise, just relaxing and planning the next meal.  The forecast is warming into high 70's for the rest of the week.  Try not to hate us.

Is this what Florida retirement is like? Kinda boring, in a good way, short term, but I think it would be a drag on a full-time basis.