Today was the first morning that Janet and I parked our truck at Publix Market on Sheridan Street for our weekend long run/walk along Hollywood Beach’s boardwalk.
Arriving at the Publix strip mall at 4:50 AM, we were predictably greeted by friendly, early-morning Publix employees, not the creepy degenerates and late-night party goers that frequent Hollywood Beach’s bandshell area where we used to park.
It was a welcome relief to feel relatively safe and secure when parking our vehicle in the dark of night. And never once did we smell the putrid odor of human urine.
Janet liked parking at Publix much better than the Johnson Street bandshell. I did as well!
Janet liked parking at Publix much better than the Johnson Street bandshell. I did as well!
Because Janet was testing out her new Nike running shoes, we agreed to maintain a walk pace no faster than 4 mph. We also agreed to not run, just walk.
The no running idea was not just for Janet's sake, though. Walking only was agreed upon to prevent my spinal stenosis from worsening. We both would prefer to mix it up by running and walking, but nearly every time I attempt to run I can count on my lower back aching for the remainder of the day – and sometimes into the next day. It’s not worth the faster time.
Regarding Janet’s new shoes, she still ended up with a couple of small blisters at the end of our eight-mile walk. She reasons that it was the socks and not the shoes.
Janet will eventually find the right combination. She must! We have too many running/walking events coming up for her to be held back by agonizing blisters.
And what breakfast nook did we choose directly after our muggy morning walk? None other than Bagel Palace in Pembroke Pines, a neighborhood eatery that we've been going to for many years! The waitress was friendly, prompt, and she delivered us exactly what we ordered. The food portions were much larger than what you get on the boardwalk and the coffee cups always full. And the total cost of our breakfast, including tip, was half of what we would have paid at the rip-off Broadwalk Café or most other boardwalk restaurants.
We did miss having breakfast with our friends, though. But everyone needs to understand that Janet must report to work nearly every Sunday afternoon, typically between 1 and 2 PM. And it’s because of her work schedule that we do not have the time to wait around for everyone to complete their individual runs, take a dip in the ocean, shower off and change shirts, put additional money in the parking meters, and then come together as a group inside a boardwalk restaurant. The situation is what it is.
In summary, monetarily speaking, by parking at Publix and eating at Bagel Palace we spent $20.00 less than what we would have spent had we parked at the bandshell and eaten breakfast at a boardwalk cafe. To us, that's a significant savings.
We're pleased with our decision to no longer park on the beach.
And what breakfast nook did we choose directly after our muggy morning walk? None other than Bagel Palace in Pembroke Pines, a neighborhood eatery that we've been going to for many years! The waitress was friendly, prompt, and she delivered us exactly what we ordered. The food portions were much larger than what you get on the boardwalk and the coffee cups always full. And the total cost of our breakfast, including tip, was half of what we would have paid at the rip-off Broadwalk Café or most other boardwalk restaurants.
In summary, monetarily speaking, by parking at Publix and eating at Bagel Palace we spent $20.00 less than what we would have spent had we parked at the bandshell and eaten breakfast at a boardwalk cafe. To us, that's a significant savings.
We're pleased with our decision to no longer park on the beach.
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