Waiting on .... & BUUUUGS!

Waiting on repairs and Christmas - a lesson in patience!  Today's post a bit of a mishmash of beach life observations.

Today another sit and wait day as the furniture is finally off for repair.  Mini me a bit nervous about anything being moved out over her new floor! It looked like we wouldn't have our main sofa or sofa bed for Christmas.

But upon arrival of the furniture repairer we mutually decided to postpone and agreed he will take furniture just after Christmas as he is swamped with 'pre-Christmas' repair orders. This with a promise to return all by mid January in time for our UK visitors -- meaning he has actually booked us into his schedule this time (hey ho this is Florida and it just is how it is)!! Although another short delay and no furniture for New Year's (so that idea of a New Year's eve party has just flown out the window), we are glad that furniture is finally to be fixed.

Sea foam in foreground

It's been chilly and a bit stormy stirring up the sea grasses and creating sea foam.  And yes a few intrepid swimmers are still out there.  Actually seems strange to see people wearing coats and I too am looking for my winter gear.  Now we know why we packed those sweaters and gloves.

Chilly means it is time to get those Christmas cookies made - in this case in the shape of turtles and pelicans. Then looked up from the baking and saw this out my window . . . there are some wonderful bits about living in Mad Beach.

Christmas prep also means making paper flowers & decorations at the church crafting group. Folding was easy, gluing took more patience.  Here's 3 people's efforts after 2 hours!  Mini me's efforts on the right.

Ever wondered about bugs in Florida?  We don't seem to have too many in our condo (whew!) but recently saw this beach front hotel being exterminated.  Two whole buildings under total wrap complete with 'deadly poison' warning signs (well I guess it would be deadly) -- and it was all over in 24 hours.

Fumigation Tents - yup two whole buildings under there

And more local news:  our beach sanitation worker & truck ends up in the sea just out of sight of our balcony!

http://www.wtsp.com/story/news/local/2014/12/11/good-samaritans-rescue-driver-in-gulf/20258823/