Thankful For All The Good Times~

 It's all the little moments 
that make life a big adventure...

Our brief stay here was quite enjoyable, and it is
 difficult to say goodbye (once again) to the place I call

 home.  It will always be home, no matter where life takes us.  

I know it's where I want to grow old with Arvid and Sniff.

We've been fortunate to enjoy beach walks and a few of our

 favorite beach places.  There is always something going on.

Evenings you see the boats and all the lights.

Mornings.  Can't decide which is more beautiful.  I'll go for both.

Sunsets are stunning.  I will say no matter where we are 

the sunrises and the sunsets have been always amazing.

In between of all the work, packing and unpacking, we have

 been to a few of our favorite restaurants.  I sure was happy.  

We also enjoyed the company of good friends while here, 

and look forward to being back for more soon.

We have been fortunate that we saw Nina, David, 

Max, Kelsey and Rogue.  Nina and David are also preparing

 for a move at the end of December, but family is important and 

I was not going to leave without seeing them.  It was strange not

 to see Texie, their doggie.  I loved Texie so very much.

I have been at the Galleria Mall a few times, Target, 

had a mani-pedicure and done some shopping.  Arvid

 and I have also eaten at the food court at the mall

 a couple of times.  Simple, but so so good.

Christmas is in full swing everywhere.  When we left 

PR it was already party time.  Here the decorations are 

also out and just like that the festive season is here.

I really enjoyed browsing around 

and checking out all things Christmas.

Sniff has had some good times here, he's had his own private 

suite and has enjoyed the beautiful water views from it.

He has checked out every spot and found a few that 

he likes, of course Arvid would disagree with this.

Although we only had a month in Fort Lauderdale, 

 we did quite a few things, been to a few favorite places

 (when it didn't rain), overall loved every moment, 

and looking forward to more soon.  Very soon.

One of the best moments for Arvid was meeting up 

again with his friend Jim.  They have had a few good

 times together and hopefully many more to come.

 

Being able to go to Monty's was top of the things I

 wanted to do, fortunately we did.  Even if it rained.

Always a good time and good food at Monty's.

Until next time.  Hopefully not too long.

 I made a new kitty friend in Fort Lauderdale.

  Her name is Snowflake.  A once feral kitty is now the 

sweetest little thing.  Loves to be touched and petted.

Thank you for the good times.  Looking forward to more soon.

There is always something to be grateful for...

~Nadiya~

Relaxation Time...

Welcome to today.  
Another chance to feel free to change..

  Being here is what we really needed right now.  Relaxation at its best.  No phone calls and
no running around.  For a few days it will be good.  Brutus is doing great with his new
 pet- sitter Wendy.  We Whats app daily and she sends us pictures of him.  She has already
 nicknamed him "the little prince". How cute is that?  As usual Arvid and I tend to see his
 shadow all the time.  That Brutus has forever touched us and has taken over our lives.
 No matter where we are and who we are with we always want to go back home to
"the little prince."  For now though, we are just enjoying ourselves.

One of the first things we did once we arrived, was to go to the different pubs and see who 

will be showing the soccer matches Arvid has to watch.  We came with a schedule of the 

different games and we now have locations where we can watch them.  More like Arvid 

will watch and I will walk around taking in the sights and getting pictures. 

 I love picture taking and now I am getting a little better at it.

As we were having lunch one day, one of the patrons doggie came up to us and snuggled 

up right next to Arvid.  Ever since we got Brutus Arvid has become an animal magnet. 

 They love him and all cozy up to him.  Now he's not that afraid of them.  Says Brutus cured

 him from his fears.  Telling you Brutus cures him from many things.  Made him a better person.  

We also became acquainted with a kitty that looks a little like Brutus, but as Arvid said,  "not as cute."

We are fortunate to be living in an area that has just about everything we need. 

 Every Wednesday and Saturday there is the fresh market to visit.  I stock up on all our 

favorite fruits and some vegetables.  For the next few days I will be eating healthy. 

 Can do the same back home, but don't always do.

So far so good.  Arvid had his soccer.  We have good food and drinks and best of all I do

 what I like to do best. I watch the dolphins swim, play and entertain.  Lots of pictures so 

I'm happy.  Perfect vacation.  What better way to end the evenings than by 

sitting on the balcony and hearing Bob Marley's music from the party boat?

Yes, we are doing good.  Relaxing and de-stressing ourselves.

Wising you all days of relaxation and harmony. 

Having a good time.
Into each day put: one teaspoon of good spirits.
A dash of fun.  A pinch of folly and a heap full of laughter...

~Nadiya~