Monday, February 16, 2009

Lars and the Cat Man

Hello, readers! I hope I still have readers left - I hardly blog anymore these days. I've been really busy and blah, blah, blah... It's the same old song and dance, I'm afraid, but at least it's true. I've had very little time to relax, but this weekend has been great. I slept until 11:00, which is a rare treat indeed when you have three kids.

So, I have to apologize in advance (before you keep reading), because I have nothing really of any significance to say, nothing poignant or even substantial. But keep reading anyway, if you want.

I was driving down the street the other day, and I saw this man walking (this is the second time I have seen him). He's probably in his early 50's, and he is built like one of those former strongest man champions - very broad shoulders, and he walks with his arms out in that "strong guy" posture. He has a big mustache, the kind where the sides curl up like a smile, and he wears lumberjack boots, shorts and suspenders. No shirt. When I see him, I always wave hello, and I've secretly named him Lars. He's a very interesting character.

There's also a guy out here who rides a bicycle, usually with no shirt (what's with no-shirt guys out here?), and he has a rubber ball that he bounces waaaay high while he rides. Bounce. Catch. Bounce. Catch. He never misses a beat as he rides his bicycle. I've seen him quite a bit, and I always wave, but I don't think he'll ever wave back. That might be a bit much to ask with all the riding and bouncing and catching.

But neither one of those guys even comes close to the most unusual person I've ever seen walking down the street here in Florida. That title belongs to the Cat, uh, Person in Miami South Beach. He dresses in a tight spandex-type suit and wears a cat mask. Then he slinks up and down Ocean Ave at night, among all the South Beach night-lifers. He's totally bizarre but very nice. People are fabulous with all their eccentricities.

Here's an actual video I found of him, the Cat Man:

Cat Man...South Beach


That's really all I have on the table for you today. Now I'm going to go fold laundry and watch Wall-E with the kids. Take care and everything!

Friday, January 23, 2009

Wind Mitigation Inspections save you money!

I know, this is a shameless plug of my company.  But you know you would do it too.  Besides, it really will save you money (but only if you live in Florida).

Why Are You Still Paying High Rates? 

It’s no secret that Florida homeowners pay a high premium for their homeowner’s insurance. What many people don’t know is that a quick home inspection, called a Wind Mitigation Inspection, can save you 40% on your yearly premium, and you don’t even have to switch insurance companies. 

You’ll be amazed by how easy it is – And by how much you’ll save! 

How can we save homeowners so much money? 
It’s simple – low risk homes deserve lower rates. The state of Florida has mandated that insurers offer premium discounts for certain hurricane readiness features, already in place on most Florida homes. Most insurers, however, require a home’s hurricane readiness to be verified by a licensed, certified inspector. This is true of newer homes as well. 

TC Home Inspections, Inc. is licensed, certified and highly qualified to help you get the discounts you deserve. And since we’re Florida based, you can expect responsive service from a company that’s close to home. 

What happens when you call TC Home Inspections, Inc.? 
One of our friendly operators will schedule your inspection and answer any questions you might have. Inspection appointments are generally available within two to three days of your call, but rush service and same-day appointments may be available upon request – at no extra charge! Inspections take about 30 minutes, and reports are transmitted to both you and your insurance company within 24 hours. 

The cost of an inspection is $150, and it is backed by our 100% Money Back Guarantee. If you don’t save at least the cost of your inspection on your annual premium, we will gladly refund the difference. 

What’s more, your savings are effective for 5 years from the date of your inspection (an average savings of over $2000), and you don’t have to wait until your policy renews. You can start saving right away! 

In addition to Wind Mitigation Inspections, TC Home Inspections, Inc. also offers 4 Point Inspections, Roof Inspections and Roof Strap Verifications 


Call TC Home Inspections TODAY to 
schedule your wind mitigation inspection. 

(321) 723-7322 

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