My Clavering: List of things I will miss in (out of season) Naples

Even I get sick of hearing myself moaning about this and that when I have such a wonderful life. Why do some of us live in glass half-full land instead of the overflowing pint we really have? So, besides a recorded thank you for my relative good health at nearly seventy, two kids that turned out just fine, two grandchildren that are an ongoing amusement, husband that puts up with me, a best friend who is like a sister to me.... not to mention a sister, and, and, and.... here's a simple record of the things I will miss when we leave 'paradise'.

twenty-seven miles of pristine near empty beaches
back to back sunshine
Mels Diner's ribs
the all round 'customer is king' attitude
shopping bargains galore
polite drivers
US eBay for miniatures
the notion of being neighbourly (difficult fit for an English person but a good thing)
Bone Fish Grill's Bang Bang shrimp
good manners from strangers - saying good morning, calling you ma'am or sir
views from our windows
pedestrians having right of way at all times in car parks (and elsewhere to some extent)
huge washing machine and dryer
quiet
long straight wide traffic-free roads
lights not roundabouts
Cracker Barrel's Homestyle Sunday Chicken
our lovely Lincoln car
a postal system that keeps a parcel for you from June and delivers it on day one of your return in September
free mail (letters) forwarding to the UK
free movies and lectures and performances at the most beautiful library I have ever used
Publix fish in a bag
limitless number of books
self checkout at the library
24 hours automated postal service for outgoing mail
the Apple store
gorgeous Silverspot cinema (with restaurant)
free concerts in the park
celebrating rain instead of hating it
heated outdoor pool (even if I can't be bothered to use it!)
geckos skittering across your path at all times
the sound of tree frogs at night
huge washing machine and dryer