Sunday, July 8, 2007
Well I settled on my new diggs. I am moving to the Grand at Kennedy. Great view and the area seems to be eclectic and vibrant. I seriously scored with Diamond Furniture going out of business, I am totally decorated in retro neat-o.

Living in downtown somehow brings me closer to the happenings and I am looking forward to moving in a few weeks. The best part? I only have to write 2 checks. Almost everything is included except electric. Telephone is included and cable. The state of the art kitchen sold me, I love to cook and entertain.

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posted by Nite Cricket at 1:06 PM | 3 comments
Saturday, July 7, 2007
The fourth was very hazy for me. The weather sucked, the parade in Brandon was hot, and the neighbors rocked my house until 1:39 a.m. until I went outside in my pj's and convinced them the visual would only get worse if they continued.

It was amazing to hear about the mishaps with the fireworks over at the step-families (Pinellas County). I am very nervous about fireworks and try to stay away from the actual area of explosion.

Tampa did us proud with Channelside having a show that was really neat. I would have liked to be on StarShip dinner boat, but at $70.00 a person, that was a little steep for even a big spender like myself (haha).

The let down of the holiday has been very blah. The EPC Director is getting the boot for blogging, and quite frankly it sucks. But that is the price you pay for having an opinion.

Makes you wonder... I was asked to join Sticks of Fire blog (best blog on the blog network I might add) but due to the professional and personal not crossing for me, it was a sad point in my life to say "thanks, but I have to stay chirping over here"

Please visit Sticks of Fire http://www.sticksoffire.com it's the blog of blogs!

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posted by Nite Cricket at 9:09 PM | 0 comments
Tuesday, July 3, 2007
The great political leaders say cut the fat from the budget and the first thing to roll; employees. Let's talk about the pork that is in the budget. For instance, why do the municipalities own so much land? Or let's talk about really cutting back and making sacrifices.

At home when the belt needs to be tightened do you cut out what you might buy in the future? No. You cut out what is a luxury and not a necessity and you make sacrifices. For instance the Mayor seems unaffected by the crunch, cut out the perks of company cars. That's right, cut the executives car allowances, and company cars. That would save on liability, car insurance, and maintenance of vehicles, as well as the purchase of vehicles. Further, why does the Mayor need a driver? Take a look around other suffering municipalities in the state and see how many are driving themselves.

I am not just picking on the Mayor, but I think cutting comes from the top and should follow with the unnecessary luxuries that are costing working people their jobs.

I applaud Charlie Miranda and I don't really know him, he willfully gave back his travel allowances. Did the others? No.

As the city decapitates the employees and next the services it provides to the community, why would anyone want to come here and live, work, and or visit?

The City needs to stop using the city coffers as a slush fund and start making money instead of depending on taxes to constantly fund the City. Get creative, use the over-paid, over-inflated staff to make money.

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posted by Nite Cricket at 7:29 PM | 0 comments
Let's start off with Independence Day 2007 and the happenings around town.

If fireworks are what you are looking for, have we got plenty to keep you busy.

Channelside is having their annual celebration. Hosted by 93.3 FLZ and 95.7 The beat and 98 Rock.
4-6 p Dj's will be performing, and from 6-9 p Live entertainment. It's free and it's fun!!Fireworks at 9:00 p to 9:20 p.
Stick around afterward for a fun time of music!

The Aquarium not be forgotten. They have extended hours and you can see the fireworks from there happening at Channelside.

Brandon Mall is hosting their annual fireworks display. Really a great treat for all. Also, during the day the annual Brandon parade on Lumsden ending up on Robertson near publix. Traffic alert!!!!

Across the bay St Pete is gearing up for a fun time too. The Mahaffey Theater is hosting a community concert where you can view the fireworks from Straub park.

Straub Park Bayshore and 5th Avenue NE St. Pete. 4 pm until the bang stops... Check it out!

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posted by Nite Cricket at 7:20 PM | 0 comments
Sorry for the pause, I had business and travel to attend to.. But Tampa is certainly hopping and I intend to discuss it all right here.

Stay tuned for the night churping...

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posted by Nite Cricket at 7:19 PM | 0 comments