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Tuesday, October 25, 2016

I want to win it but am probably NOT going to

While visiting my sister in Jacksonville FL - she got tickets to tour the HGTV Smart House as an early birthday present to me.

We first had a wonderfully delicious lunch at a well kept secret restaurant in Jacksonville, FL - The French Pantry. They are only open 11 am to 2 pm Mon-Fri

One of the interesting things that this restaurant does, is they seat you at tables, when there is an opening. So when we first were seated there were 3 other ladies who were just finishing their lunch. After they left - 2 ladies joined us for the rest of our lunch. They were cousins, one who lived in Jacksonville and one who was visiting from Sarasota (my side of the state). One of the cousins is an accomplished artist, and the other an accomplished author of pre-teen books. It all made for lively conversations. We talked about copyright issues, online piracy of artists works etc. And we talked about food too :).

Took home leftovers which were great the next day.

Now on to the tour of the HGTV Smart House. Have to admit, I loved the decor, but the house isnt as smart as Id like. An outdoor shower on side porch by drive way seems useless, no sink, or small fridge included in outdoor kitchen (or really just a gas grilling area), no awning over outdoor dining area or screened in areas. No home office. Im sure who ever wins it will take the cash alternative prize or rent it out to snowbirds ;) Ive always wanted to tour the HGTV Homes that they build and give away - so seeing this one is one more thing checked off my bucket list :)