Saturday, May 05, 2012

It’s Cheaper in the Florida Keys

We really need to go back to the Keys where it’s cheaper to live!

Since we’ve been back to the “mainland”, we’ve spent a ton of money.  We’ve been to Sam’s club a few times and found a few must have’s, including a nice beach umbrella like.  Jeanne and Eldy told us about the one they got and when we found one at Sam’s Club for $38, we decided to get one.

Sport Brella

It has stakes to keep it from blowing away, and two nice side windows to allow a breeze.  We’re not real big on going to the beach just to sit, but we do like to go watch the sunset or sunrise and occasionally sit and read.  There is usually a nice sea breeze, so it might be the place to be for a while.  It folds up nicely and comes with a carrying case. 

We both got new shoes and a few items of clothing.   We got our new dash cover.   I think I need to hide the debit card from both of us!

When we were in the Keys, we didn’t need to drive very far to have fun, so we saved money on fuel.  There was no Walmart or Sam’s club in the Keys, so we saved there.  Yeah, we really need to go back to the Keys….for financial reasons.  Smile

We found a very nice gym right across the street.  We can join for $30 a month, so I guess we’re going to do that since we’ll be here at least a month.  It sure is an easy way to get a full body work out and firm up those muscles.

There is a lot to do in the Tampa area, but it’s been so darn hot this week that we haven’t felt like doing anything outdoors.  We’re hoping it will cool down a bit and we’ll be able to get to the zoo and Busch Gardens before summer officially arrives.  We really need to get out and do something fun!

17 comments:

  1. Nice umbrella. i think right now the keys would be much warmer thou. Keep busy and have fun at the gym.

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  2. Love your header picture and your reasoning for why you need to go back to the Keys. :-))

    I'm happy to hear you say that you are hoping it will cool off in Tampa. I didn't know that was even a possibility and I'd sure like it too.

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  3. I am with Sherry....lovely header picture. Makes me feel so relaxed.
    I miss going to the gym. We are now in travel/sightseeing mode. Very difficult to fit it in. Enjoy the gym!

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  4. Karen thanks for sharing about the umbrella. That looks like a must have for us.

    I agree...hide the card....lol

    Have fun.

    Hugs Cindy and Walker

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  5. When you feel like doing something, check out Big Cat Rescue in Tampa. A nice tour of the facility, and a wonderful organization dedicated to saving the big cats from idiots that hurt them.

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  6. Neat looking umbrella - hope you get lots of use out of it watching those beautiful sunrise and sunsets.

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  7. Neat umbrella...great price!

    BTW, is that a local only gym? $30/mon for two is an great price. We're trying to find something but have been finding $70+ a month. Ugh!!

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  8. I found a post office in Monroeville this morning, so you should get the book by about Tuesday. I forgot to add my name to the front cover. Could you do that for me?

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  9. Sounds like a good enough reason to return to the Keys to me. :)

    Love the beach umbrella too.

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  10. I agree with John & Carol. Sounds like a good enough reason to return to the Keys!!

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  11. I think one of those umbrellas will be on our shopping list too. I don't like the sun much, but can enjoy the beach, and have some infant grandkiddos under there with me!

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  12. Make sure your AC is working good if you head back to the Keys!

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  13. We agree even if the park is more expensive if you are somewhere you don't have to drive and the things you do are free it is a lot cheaper than when we are near stores and restaurants or places we have to drive everywhere we go. Just saw one of those umbrellas for the first time this week. They are really cool.

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  14. Thanks Karen. Now its official because I read it on the internet! Its the only reason we need...its cheaper in the Keys.

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  15. Thanks Karen. Now its official because I read it on the internet! Its the only reason we need...its cheaper in the Keys.

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  16. we leave in 3 weeks!! so excited

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  17. What holds the umbrella down? I saw one online thru the RV Bookstore link - it is more like a half-size tent and is held down by bags of sand. It was $25 but about $25 more for shipping.

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