Orlando, (and other nearby Florida cities) get together

SpecialK

patoo - I'm with you, I don't think I could do it either - I am a picky shopper too! I grocery shopped during chemo, I usually waited to go until just before the next infusion, and cooked ahead, etc. I have a single friend locally whose co-workers chipped in and paid for a food prep service, so during chemo she had pre-made, healthy ingredient frozen dinners delivered. I also cooked for her after her surgeries.

Anonymous

Yes, we did similar for a friend in my NJ church. I cooked and delivered a meal for family of 6 every Thursday for about 6 months. Others also did the same, everyone taking or sharing a night.

Spookiesmom

We don't have it here in Pinellas. I did see where it would be in Tampa. They tried something similar a few years ago, didn't catch on. Their reason is Walmart is rolling out the same. Competition is fierce between the two. I doubt I'd ever use the service. I'm not that busy.

Anonymous

bump

HomeMom

Well after I take my vacay in December I plan to pull the plug on this life absorbing job. I will be going into general real estate again, so that is exciting! It served it's purpose, although I was hoping to stay another 5-10 years and simply retire. I haven't seen anything on the Publix delivery service. We do go online and do the digital coupons, so much easier!

lbrewer

It's a company called SHIPT. They shop at publix but are not affiliated. They have a deal for two weeks free trial. Once again for bc month I talked to the publix manager about doing something like if for patients but nothing.

HomeMom

You'd think they would like the publicity, like everyone else

jbokland

Hey Homemom...long time!

My wife is with Exit Realty in downtown and doing exceptionally well. I am taking the realtor course in Decrmber so I can join her.

We have moved to downtown Mount Dora to a house that is just so stinking cute! Very happy here

HomeMom

Hey Jbokland! That's great! I really can't wait to get back into general, I've sacrificed way too much for Lennar! Mt Dora is adorable, my son got married at the Lakeside Inn. Beautiful!

Spookiesmom

Oooooooh I love Mt Dora!!! Such a cute little town!!! All the shops...........

Anonymous

Maybe our next meetup can be in Mt Dora. Looks like a cute place to visit. I can at least look in the shops (just contracted today to build a house in The Villages).

Spookiesmom

Exciting Patoo!! Let's do a Jan lunch in Mt Dora?

Anonymous

One of my (our) BCo friends, mysunshine48, is moving here end-January so early February might be better. I know she will be thrilled.

Let's wait until after Christmas and pick a date?

auroaya200882

I would like to join you but I would need a ride from Orlando please let me know if anyone can

Spookiesmom

For sureafter the Christmas crazies!!!!

Orlandoan

Auroaya I can give you a ride

auroaya200882

thanks orlandoan

mysunshine48

I'm in!

Spookiesmom

I've been there twice, 5-6 years ago. Don't remember any of the restaurants. Just the doggy shop. Is it still there?

HomeMom

Love that place. My son was married at the Lakeside in - perfect idea!

jbokland

yeah! Lunch in Mount Dora! I would love to host at my home, if you'll allow me.

Anonymous

jbokland, that would be awesome but may I suggest we tour and have lunch in Mount Dora and then gather at your home for dessert and coffee/tea/water/... But, be careful as we may have so much fun and get so comfy that we end pulling up a piece of floor and staying overnight! (gonna pack my jammies just in case)

Spookiesmom

I'm up for anything!!

IrishEyes39

Greetings fellow Central Floridians

I live in downtown Orlando and would love to get together at some point.

Spookiesmom

There may be a lunch date, Jan in Mt Dora. Would love for you to join us!! 😍

auroaya200882

Hello IrishEyes! Welcome to the Orlando thread. Put this thread in your favs and stay in touch! I live in East Orlando by Valencia College.

Aurora

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mysunshine48

I would love to join. I am moving to The Villages at the end of January! Patoo lives there too! Fun!

Lynn

Anonymous

Hopefully we can do early-Feb after Lynn is settled in and I'm back from NC (end-Jan). Since jbokland offered to host we can let her pick the date and place for lunch.

Spookiesmom

sounds good!!

jbokland

Does everyone prefer a Saturday or Sunday?