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Apr 21: Fort Antonio
Posted On: April 21, 2008 10:52 PM
Posted By: LauderBLOGGER
Related Subjects: Greater Fort Lauderdale
Ok, now I know this may sound like I’m exaggerating. And maybe I’m the only one who has noticed this curious phenomenon anyway. Or perhaps I’m just nuts and seeing things that aren’t really there, which no doubt is a distinct possibility. But the following statement is based on days of fact-gathering by me – a former investigative reporter, remember, which is a background that probably makes me a highly trained professional observer or something. Don’t try this at home, kids. All right, so here is that statement of fact, offered for your consideration: Half the state of Texas is visiting Fort Lauderdale this month. Like I said, it may sound extreme at first. But hear me out.
Honestly, I have noticed more vehicles with Texas license plates driving around greater Fort Lauderdale in April than I can ever recall seeing here before. Lots and lots of vehicles. The eyes of Texas are upon us bigtime. There are red pickups with Texas plates and blue sedans with Texas plates and silver convertibles with Texas plates. I’ve driven behind Texas Chevys and Texas BMWs and Texas Fords and other makes too, though no Texas Cadillacs so far with longhorns across the front grill. But what is going on here? I have to wonder.
Are they handing out Jungle Queen discount cards in downtown Dallas? Have we developed some kind of sister city exchange program with San Antonio? Or maybe all those folks in Galveston just want to see a real ocean for a change. I’m not sure. But whatever it is, they seem to be here in droves right now. Driving their Texas Chevys and BMWs and Fords and all, no doubt ordering their huge steaks rare at places such as Jackson’s Steakhouse or Timpano on Las Olas. I don’t blame the Texans who are part of this sudden influx. If I were them, I’d rather be here too. Not that there’s anything wrong with the Lone Star State, mind you. I’ve traveled across it by car a few times and spent several nights in various parts of Texas. It’s a perfectly fine place, especially if you like cactus and dust. As for me, well, I prefer coconut palms and a soft sandy beach. So I’m happy to welcome my southern neighbors from Texas to Fort Lauderdale’s lovely shores. Stay as long and spend as much money as you like. Just don’t expect a lot of us here to return the favor by vacationing for a week in Lubbock.
Honestly, I have noticed more vehicles with Texas license plates driving around greater Fort Lauderdale in April than I can ever recall seeing here before. Lots and lots of vehicles. The eyes of Texas are upon us bigtime. There are red pickups with Texas plates and blue sedans with Texas plates and silver convertibles with Texas plates. I’ve driven behind Texas Chevys and Texas BMWs and Texas Fords and other makes too, though no Texas Cadillacs so far with longhorns across the front grill. But what is going on here? I have to wonder.
Are they handing out Jungle Queen discount cards in downtown Dallas? Have we developed some kind of sister city exchange program with San Antonio? Or maybe all those folks in Galveston just want to see a real ocean for a change. I’m not sure. But whatever it is, they seem to be here in droves right now. Driving their Texas Chevys and BMWs and Fords and all, no doubt ordering their huge steaks rare at places such as Jackson’s Steakhouse or Timpano on Las Olas. I don’t blame the Texans who are part of this sudden influx. If I were them, I’d rather be here too. Not that there’s anything wrong with the Lone Star State, mind you. I’ve traveled across it by car a few times and spent several nights in various parts of Texas. It’s a perfectly fine place, especially if you like cactus and dust. As for me, well, I prefer coconut palms and a soft sandy beach. So I’m happy to welcome my southern neighbors from Texas to Fort Lauderdale’s lovely shores. Stay as long and spend as much money as you like. Just don’t expect a lot of us here to return the favor by vacationing for a week in Lubbock.
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