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I got so many nice comments from you all, wishing me a lovely Florida vacation.
And then, of course, there was Calikim’s comment warning me of a SERIAL KILLER IN BOCA RATON. At first I thought, California Kim was just trying to sabotage my vacation because she lives in San Francisco where it’s always inexplicably colder than it should be.
But after a little frantic Googling, I realize she’s just trying to save my arse.
Apparently, there have been a few horrific murders in Boca Raton over the past year or so (either at the mall or outside the mall) that may be related. So that sort of settles the, “Should we run by the Gap while we’re here?” question.
Umm… no thanks.
California Kim watched a whole “20/20″ special and advised me to avoid the mall, not to drive a black SUV (the victims drove black SUV’s) but rather to stick with the reliable Yugo.
Apparently, nobody kills anybody for a Yugo.
Murdering spree hysteria aside, I’ve really been enjoying our Florida trip.
Each morning, the newspaper will say, “Today the temperature is 72 degrees. Feels like 71 degrees.”
So I immediately take off my 72 degree weather outfit and put something on that’s more appropriate for 71 degrees, which is why it totally pays off to read the paper.
During our visit, Rick’s 85 year-old grandmother Sylvia (aka Mom Mom) taught me how to play the card game Casino. And then I whooped her butt at cards.
Before you admonish me for being some kind of card shark and picking on Rick’s grandmother, just know, that she is a very sharp, witty, sassy lady who is a master at card games.
Here she is with Rick and the girls…
She’s the one on the left in case you are confusing her with Summer.
Oh sure. She looks sweet. But I promise you, she’s already fine tuning her ruthless techniques right now for our next 52-card face off. I’m screwed. I’m definitely going down.
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So glad you are having a great time, my husband had a sassy, card shark for a granny too so I am very familiar – her game of choice though was Euchre – I have only played a couple times but it can be addicting.
By the way you better watch out if it is 73 tomorrow you just might have to take off your 72 outfit and leave it off.
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I will kick both your and Mom-Mom’s tushes in casino! Have been playing for years and I LOVE it! Mom mom, I’ll be in Boca in a few weeks – get ready, lady. And as for you, Kittenhead – be warned. I play for money and I play to win!
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We’ll be on our way to Florida next month! I am SO excited!!! I need some sun, surf and adult beverages.
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How happy am I to come over here and tell you that you WON my Eco Store product giveaway! I just need your address so I know where to ship them:)
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Be careful, I mean about the grandma, you never know
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I seriously hope you didn’t rent a Yugo because I don’t think they come equipped with LATCH.
As for the serial killer, maybe your friend is just tired of everyone reminding her that she lives in the Zodiac Killer’s backyard. They never caught him you know…
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HA HA!! I am so honored to have provoked part of one of your blogs. I seriously don’t think I have laughed so hard in a long time!!!
I for one am glad I don’t live in Boca because ironically enough, I do drive a Black SUV. I might just have to start driving my 92 Honda Accord with a ton of body damage again. No one will kill over that…..would they???
Oh and Pearl, I don’t think I was even born yet when the Zodiac was on his/her rampage….but that person is probably dead by now. At least I can hope!!!
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i love playing cards! she looks wiley, and so happy to be spending time with your girls too!
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Does sound like a relaxing vacation as long as you stay away from the mall!
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FYI–the ad to the left of your post is actually for BOCA BURGERS. You couldn’t plan something like that.
Stay safe–enjoy the Yugo!
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Thanks for the flashback..my own grandma taught us to play casino, and gamble with mini snickers bars. It was ruthless. And awesome.
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HI Kelcey,
Be sure to say hi to card shark Sylvia!
She looks terrific!!! Rick has very good genes!
Have fun in the sun! Love these latest blogs, I was behind, in a lot apparently! Love, T
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Man, it’s tricky dressing for the low to mid-70s. You just never know whether to wear the 3/4 sleeve or the cardigan, do you?
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Well done for outwitting that murderer. Slyvia looks FANTASTIC!
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Summer resembles mom mom! Seriously!
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I am so glad you are enjoying your feels like 72 feels like 71 weather. I just checked our weather and it is 6 but it feels like minus 12. Oh goodness…. what should I wear? Well, I tell you this morning I should have worn something on my ears when I left the gym and went to Costco. My ears were a little cold. Thankfully the girls had their hats and mittens on. Silly me, we did enjoy some really warm temps this weekend though it was 40s on Saturday and 30s yesterday. Honestly, we felt like spring was coming. I am sure that sounds crazy to you but it did feel so incredibly warm. Now it back to reality and two more months of winter. Have a wonderful time with Rick and the girls. You all look as though you are having lots of fun!
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Does it really take a serial killer to keep you away from The Gap… or is that just good common sense???
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Well don’t leave us hanging like that! Did you get murderized?!
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Yikes. I’m thousands of miles from Florida, and I don’t think I’m going to be able to go to the mall for weeks.
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You’ve got to watch out for those Grannies. They’re sharp old birds.
Thanks for visiting the blog.
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Thanks for stopping by my blog. The movie is crap–not even a rental. It was Marley or a holocaust movie. Fun night out with the girls, huh!
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I say kick Mommom’s butt and don’t look back. Your girls need a role model don’t they?
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p.s. Forgive my manners–too much screen time. I love your banner, and I love the Mama collaboration you\\\’ve got happening here. I’ll be back!
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Hi, thanks for stopping by my little corner blog. I have nothing to say to people vacationing in FL, though….(it’s a jealousy thing and I’m not too big to keep it secret). My bro and SIL are in West Palm Beach, and I dislike him more than did before he moved there. That’s a LOT, by the way.
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Two things:
1) Come on! Gap? Big sales going on now! Get a body guard!
2) Those grannies can be pretty wily – you know that ole trick of letting the person THINK they won? Just don’t bet money next time you play her!
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Yay for Florida vacays! We’ve booked ours in May. I’m counting down the weeks!
Thanks for stopping by my blog. It’s always nice to “see” new people!
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Never mind the serial killers, the blue hairs driving Eldorado’s are far more dangerous and greater in number.
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Love the temperature info. They will do that here – in the South. ‘Temperature is 45 but with the wind it feels like 42′ Thanks guys – that changes everything! but maybe that’s just a Minnesota girl reaction – where wind chill can drop that temperature 60 degrees.
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Great photo, glad to hear you’re avoiding the Gap while you’re in stalker-ville, and how cute is that grandma?! Totally jealous that you’re somewhere with palm trees.
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It’s snowing here in New Jersey. I’d risk Jeffrey Dahmer for 72 degrees right now.
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Mommom Sylvia looks just plain vicious, hehe. This and your previous post had me rolling!
Stay safe in 72 degree Fla!
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Rick’s grandmother is so cute! Summer looks a lot like her. Hope that you all had a fun/safe trip! Great post!
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I don’t mean to be Debbie Downer, I really don’t. But, I am disturbed by laughs over Florida mamas desperate to save their kids’ lives. The 20-20 story is very, very sad. Yugos and Jeffrey Dahmer jokes are so inappropriate. I waited to write, and am stunned that no one else defended the honor of those women and children. Sorry Kelcey. It’s just not funny.
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