1/30/10--We go trashy

Well, we are staying at the Oasis Palms on Treasure Island, an islet outside St. Pete, and to describe it, well, let me just say that we went to the Publix just now as we shall eat in, and as we pulled up to park by our "suite" two police cars came screaming up with lights flashing. They hustled out of the cars in full battle gear and disappeared into what I think is one of the units. What can I say.

We have a two bedroom suite for $100. And we are actually thinking about staying a second night. At least, before the cop cars. It is one of those old Florida motels that underwent a facelift two years ago, so they say. It is what I like about Florida. Nothing good has been done here in the last 30 years. We drove over to the Gulf Coast to Port Richey and drove down the coast thru Tarpon Springs and Dunedin, etc. and saw a lot of the old Florida. We like it. But then you get over to the series of islets that run along the coast, ending down by Treasure Island and most of it is "new" Florida, interspersed with places like the Oasis Palms.

Above are Peggy and Wallie out front.

We found what is to us a new fast food experience, Boston Market, that puts all of the others to shame. It gives you the flavor of the place. All the raisins get a chicken dinner combo for $5.00. You really can't beat it. We ordered off the senior menu at the Waffle House this morning.

Last night we had the Buffet at the Ramada Maingate, while they were doing Karaoke night about fifty feet away. I enjoyed the roast beef and mashed potato until Peg pointed out the mashed potatoes were powder. $11.99 apiece.

I really think we're ready for retirement.