Nov 25th to 27th - Ft Lauderdale FL

Nov 25th - Tues - Ft Lauderdale FL
We were going to leave here tomorrow but decided to stay and rest to try to get rid of our colds before we move to Naples on Dec 1st. We finally decided to buy an air card for internet access for our computer. We found a new Verizon store with nice owners and signed up for a couple of years. Had some trouble setting it up but a very apologetic and helpful tech support guy was able to get us going. I think we are really going to enjoy having internet access any time that we have a cell signal as that is most of the time. We won’t have to pick an RV park based on wifi availability or get a park with wifi and then not be able to receive a signal at our site.
We got some “drugs” for Terry’s drippy nose, got out the lounge chairs and enjoyed the sun.

Nov 26th - Wed - Ft Lauderdale FL
Vicki wanted to check out the harness racing track and casino - didn’t take much to get us to go. But the racing didn’t start until 7:25 so we decided to go to the Hard Rock Casino in Hollywood (just south of here) first. It is more than just a casino with a large hotel and a shopping mall as well. The outside mall is beautifully done with landscaping and fountains. When Paul & Vicki signed up for a player card, they received $20 in slot play. We did not get the $20 as we had signed up for the card previously at a Hard Rock Casino on our way to the keys. I introduced Paul to a couple of machines that ate up his money while Vicki walked away with a few dollars. Terry & I continued our casino losing streak!
The traffic was very heavy on the way back. The opposite side of the freeway was crawling. We exited just before our side came to a crawl. We stopped at a grocery store to get some items for Thanksgiving dinner tomorrow and returned to the RV park to drop off the groceries and have something to eat.
Just after 5 we headed for the race track which is in Pompano Beach - a short distance north. We all signed up for a player card and received $25 in slot play. We swiped our cards for a drawing entry and Vicki and I received $5 & $10 respectively in additional credit. But it didn’t do me any good!! Vicki managed again to nurse hers into $25 to take home (you can tell who the gamblers are!) and I actually found a couple of machines for Paul that allowed him to take some money home. We watched the horses warming up for a race, watched the race and decided that it was too slow and unexciting to stay longer.
I spoke briefly with Marg (sister) and found out that my Dad’s second cataract surgery went very well.

Nov 27th - HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
We had a lovely Thanksgiving day. I made most of a turkey dinner for us and Paul & Vicki. The weather was wonderful and we had dinner early enough that we could eat outside. Terry, Paul & Vicki put on their suits to take a swim and then we discovered that the park thanksgiving dinner was being held in the pool area and it was closed. Later we lit a buddy burner and enjoyed a fire.
Before dinner, Terry & Paul wired up a light to illuminate our outside steps. Our porch light is cleverly located behind the door so the steps are dark when you open the door to enter or exit.