Re: Fwd: This is Florida

[Guest guest]

So true! So true! My other observations about Florida ( besides the fact the my favorite princess resides there)-

It is a rather "sticky" state in the summer

The Walmarts are bigger and better

The golf carts are fancier

Other coastal states sell sea shell souvenirs-Florida specializes in creative use of gator body parts

There is no such thing as "fast food" -you have to takes your time when ordering

And did I mention-it is a rather sticky state in the summer

Sarcoid/PF 3/2006 California

This is Florida

THE FLORIDA CODE When giving directions in South Florida , you should always start with the words, take I-95 or take I-75 .. . . If you're a snowbird or a non-working retiree, you absolutely cannot drive between the hours of 6am and 10am and 4pm and 7pm. This is considered to be rush hour and you're not in any rush. No exceptions. Some roads just stop for no reason and then start again: Get over it. Congress Avenue , Lyons Road, Jog Road. Two freeways go north and south. One east and west.. A1A and ALT A1A are the same streets. Traffic Lights aren't timed and never will be. We measure the distance you travel in time not miles. If you travel more than 5-10 miles on any road in South Florida without seeing an orange Bob's Barricade, you're lost! If you miss your

exit on I-75 or I-95, it's perfectly acceptable to back up. Once the light turns green, only 3 cars can go through the intersection. Eight more go through on yellow and 4 on red. Know the difference between Sun Pass, Sun Fest, Sun-Sentinel, and Sun Trust.. Flip flops, tank tops and baggy shorts are also known as business casual. Your blinker means nothing. English is our second language. It is perfectly acceptable to brag about the size of your generator. It is totally acceptable to be living in South Florida but not root for The Dolphins, The Marlins, The Heat or The Panthers. We have alligators here in South Florida and they WILL bite you. Don't be stupid and try to feed or pet one. Clematis is a street and a flower not a disease. When a hurricane is headed our way, even though you have advance warning and you are told to be prepared,

you're not a true Floridian unless you wait until the absolute last minute to go to Home Depot to pick up plywood or to Publix to stock up water, ice, beer, and potato chips. You know how to spell Okeechobee. Do NOT buy a boat. Make friends with someone who already owns a boat. That way you don't have to deal with the headaches. There is an Okeechobee blvd, street, avenue, town, lake and county. You weren't born here. If you were, you're angry that everyone else moved here. There's always a Walgreens across the street from a CVS on almost every corner - with more being built every day. When picking up a woman on South Beach, always look for an apple. It's normal to sweat when you are putting up your holiday decorations. Jupiter is a city, not a planet. Seniors have to do their errands during the weekdays. Not weeknights or weekends -

that's for the working folks. There are three types of dolphins: Mahi-mahi, flipper, and also one called a football team. You can't say; 'this is how we did it up north', if you think that way, then go back. No matter what they decide in Tallahassee you will never ever be able to figure out your property taxes. Learn how to dress in layers. It will be 95 degrees outside but inside any restaurant or business it's 65 degrees. There are three things you will need to survive a south Florida winter: A long sleeved T-shirt, sunscreen and restaurant reservations that you make at least three weeks in advance. The same neighbor who smiles at you every day will be the first one to rat you out if you are violating water restrictions.

[Guest guest]

you are so right But out here in the forest we drive 4X4's. before I was put on 02 and I would go ridingOh I did love that. My son wanted to get me a golf cart to go for the mail but I used the 4X4. I told him I wasn't THAT old.. The sticky thing--when a hurricane blows through the stickies leave.. ( sometimes a house or two too)Been busy making Bibles today. bought some of the prettiest fabric. I think I am going to stop for a whileI can always pick it up again.. break time. Have a great one. Love and Prayers, Peggy   IPF  2004,  Florida"Worry looks around, Sorry looks back,  Faith looks up."

[Guest guest]

Oh, I miss riding! I suppose that's something that I'm not going to be able to do while I'm on O2. I don't fancy the idea of falling with the jet pack on.>> you are so right But out here in the forest we drive 4X4's. > before I was put on 02 and I would go riding> Oh I did love that. My son wanted to get me a golf cart to go for the > mail but I used the 4X4. I told him I wasn't THAT old..> The sticky thing--when a hurricane blows through the stickies > leave.. ( sometimes a house or two too)> > Been busy making Bibles today. bought some of the prettiest > fabric. I think I am going to stop for a while> I can always pick it up again.. break time.> > Have a great one.> > > > > > > Love and Prayers, Peggy> IPF 2004, Florida> > "Worry looks around,> Sorry looks back,> Faith looks up.">

[Guest guest]

Hi

We are also having a very "sticky, humid, hot" summer. Most of all severe rain storms,

with thunderstorms/lightning and sometimes flooding. I know some people there basement

or appartment got flooded.

Hi Peggy,

So true...What can I say about Florida lol! Everytime we've been down too Florida, there's

been a hurricane...

At the hotel we were staying at either we would go down to the beach early in the morning or

when the sun would set just to avoid the hot sun.

-In Sept/01, we were staying in ville for a week hurricane la and our hotel room

got flooded

-In Aug/96, we were staying Downtown Miami, there was another hurricane

-In Dec/95 I was in Fort-Lauderdale heavy rain and flooding...my cousin told me we were having

a hurricane, it was the first time...I heard of hurricanes

IrenePF 03/07 Raynaud's Disease 09/07Crohn's Disease 03/95 Asthma 02/92

This is Florida

THE FLORIDA CODE When giving directions in South Florida , you should always start with the words, take I-95 or take I-75 .. . . If you're a snowbird or a non-working retiree, you absolutely cannot drive between the hours of 6am and 10am and 4pm and 7pm. This is considered to be rush hour and you're not in any rush. No exceptions. Some roads just stop for no reason and then start again: Get over it. Congress Avenue , Lyons Road, Jog Road. Two freeways go north and south. One east and west.. A1A and ALT A1A are the same streets. Traffic Lights aren't timed and never will be. We measure the distance you travel in time not miles. If you travel more than 5-10 miles on any road in South Florida without seeing an orange Bob's Barricade, you're lost! If you miss your

exit on I-75 or I-95, it's perfectly acceptable to back up. Once the light turns green, only 3 cars can go through the intersection. Eight more go through on yellow and 4 on red. Know the difference between Sun Pass, Sun Fest, Sun-Sentinel, and Sun Trust.. Flip flops, tank tops and baggy shorts are also known as business casual. Your blinker means nothing. English is our second language. It is perfectly acceptable to brag about the size of your generator. It is totally acceptable to be living in South Florida but not root for The Dolphins, The Marlins, The Heat or The Panthers. We have alligators here in South Florida and they WILL bite you. Don't be stupid and try to feed or pet one. Clematis is a street and a flower not a disease. When a hurricane is headed our way, even though you have advance warning and you are told to be prepared,

you're not a true Floridian unless you wait until the absolute last minute to go to Home Depot to pick up plywood or to Publix to stock up water, ice, beer, and potato chips. You know how to spell Okeechobee. Do NOT buy a boat. Make friends with someone who already owns a boat. That way you don't have to deal with the headaches. There is an Okeechobee blvd, street, avenue, town, lake and county. You weren't born here. If you were, you're angry that everyone else moved here. There's always a Walgreens across the street from a CVS on almost every corner - with more being built every day. When picking up a woman on South Beach, always look for an apple. It's normal to sweat when you are putting up your holiday decorations. Jupiter is a city, not a planet. Seniors have to do their errands during the weekdays. Not weeknights or weekends -

that's for the working folks. There are three types of dolphins: Mahi-mahi, flipper, and also one called a football team. You can't say; 'this is how we did it up north', if you think that way, then go back. No matter what they decide in Tallahassee you will never ever be able to figure out your property taxes. Learn how to dress in layers. It will be 95 degrees outside but inside any restaurant or business it's 65 degrees. There are three things you will need to survive a south Florida winter: A long sleeved T-shirt, sunscreen and restaurant reservations that you make at least three weeks in advance. The same neighbor who smiles at you every day will be the first one to rat you out if you are violating water restrictions.

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