Dear Ms. Tampa:
I've said I'll miss your sunny days, blue skies, days on the beach in January, and my completely IRREPLACEABLE friends, but here are a few things I WON'T miss:
The chickens that lived behind us when we first moved in (and those that currently roam the schoolyard near the park).
The trash that constantly ends up in our yard because of the trafficy street we live on.
Caution tape just a block away. Still makes me uneasy.
The number of people who knock on my door and ask to mow my lawn.
Cat calls while getting the mail.
The heat. Heat as in standing behind an exhaust pipe, heat.
Rats. Whether in the attic, in the wall, in the garage, or on the back deck. Rats. I won't miss you.
Frogs. They like to mate, live, party (or whatever) in our pond in the backyard. They also like to drive the dogs CRAZY.
Speaking of driving the dogs crazy - the cats across the street. The 5 or 10 cats across the street. I like you, but the dogs don't and well...when they don't - they drive me crazy, so I now don't like you either.
The man who sells fishing poles and whatever else two doors down...I won't miss you.
The EXTENSIVE homeless population. Please know - I wish you well and hope you find homes (or jobs at McD's) but I won't miss you. You hurt my heart every single time I get in my car and see you on every street corner.
Palmetto bugs (i.e. LARGE roach like bugs). I will NOT miss you. Not ONE BIT!
And I won't miss having to take a plane to my most priceless friends in NC and close by. I'll enjoy the drive.
Oh yeah, and one more thing Tampa...I am THRILLED to be going back to a state that actually knows and demonstrates the 'courtesy wave' when driving. It feels good. You should try it.
Until next time Tampa lady - it's been a GREAT ride!!
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too funny baby!
ReplyDeleteWow, based on your description of your neighborhood (caution tape, rats, homeless people), I think Bill lives in a better neighborhood. I'm happy that you'll be closer to your family and friends in NC.
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