When I Get Older, Losing My Hair, Many Years From Now

Greetings:

Charles Poitras, a Newfound graduate who has lived in Miami Beach for some time, says that the Flamingo South Beach is referred to as the South Beach Dorm. Eighty percent of the people here are under thirty five. The phrase ‘eye candy’ is bandied about…especially by those over thirty. Hot tubs are especially soothing…and the articles are great too.

Here is the view as you approach from the south:



There are those moments, especially in the elevator where age is the elephant in the middle of the room. Upon being given a casual greeting, one young woman gave that look similar to when you had to take some yucky medicine and there was no way out. Others have been very cordial but think either we are their parents in disguise or have been sent by them. French, Spanish, Italian are more common than English.

As for the apartment itself, it is wonderful. The management is another issue. For example, where are more keys for the apartment and a mail box key? We are now in day 6. To make matters even more ‘fun’, our arrangement with our local post office in New Hampshire has created a ‘button, button, who’s got the button’ game where we may or may not be allowed to play. If you mail us please use carrier pigeon.

To be in sympathy with northern climes the hallways are frigid. A heavy towel is needed at the bottom of the hallway door so as not to foster precipitation. We had, at one time, looked at this building as a possible site of purchase. As a rental it is great, but not so much for ownership. Maintenance and management are arbitrary. No one really knows what is going on.

So here is the good stuff. When you walk in you see:



That’s the internet router on the floor since there is no WiFi. The kitchen is not particularly well supplied and is basically equipped for a runway model. We are glad to have glasses, dishes and a few cooking implements. The layout is good though:



Master bedroom does have a bathroom:











There is a second bedroom (and a hallway bathroom):



But then there is the balcony; this we like very much. Here is Val at leisure:






Looking directly below at the ‘bra’ or ‘moustache’ pool (take your pick):




Sunset is always special:




Val’s arrival has given other purposes to walking. Her expertise from having researched and written their book ‘Discovering South Beach Deco’ with her husband Richie has been a real treat. The next posting will show some of the places seen along the walks.

Meanwhile Gini and Julia say ‘Bon Appetit’ (‘Runway model at work’ says Val):




Val, Chris’ sister Eileen, Greg and Paul admire the kitchen creations:



Ciao.