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To all Floridians!!

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  • Started 4 years ago by 2bpurring
  • Latest reply from Arcalian

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  1. What it's like to be a Floridian

    Socks are only for bowling.
    You never use an umbrella because you know the rain will be over in five minutes.
    A good parking place has nothing to do with distance from the store, but everything to do with shade.
    Your winter coat is made of denim.
    You can tell the difference between fire ant bites and mosquito bites.
    You're younger than thirty but some of your friends are over 65.
    Anything under 70 is chilly.
    You've driven through Yeehaw Junction.
    You could swim before you could read.
    You have to drive north to get to The South.
    You know that no other grocery store can compare to Publix.
    Every other house in your neighborhood had blue roofs in 2004-2005.
    You've gotten out of school early on Halloween to trick or treat before it got dark
    You know that anything under a Category 3 just isn't worth waking up for.
    You dread love bug season.
    You are on a first name basis with the Hurricane list.
    They aren't Hurricane Charley, Hurricane Frances..but Charley , Frances , Ivan and Jeanne.
    You know what a snowbird is and when they'll leave.
    You think a six-foot alligator is actually pretty average.
    You were twelve before you ever saw snow, or you still haven't.
    'Down South' means Key West
    You think New York drivers licenses should only be valid in New York .
    Flip-flops are everyday wear
    Shoes are for business meetings and church, but you HAVE worn flip flops to church before.
    Sweet tea can be served at any meal.
    An alligator once walked through your neighborhood.
    You smirk when a game shows 'Grand Prize' is a trip or cruise to Florida
    You measure distance in minutes.
    You have a drawer full of bathing suits, and one sweatshirt.
    You get annoyed at the tourists who feed seagulls.
    A mountain is any hill 100 feet above sea level.
    You think everyone from a bigger city has a northern accent.
    You know the four seasons really are: hurricane season, love bug season, tourist season and summer
    It's not soda, cola, or pop. it's Coke, regardless of brand or flavor, 'What kinda Coke you want?'
    Anything under 95 is just warm.
    You've hosted a hurricane party.
    You go to a theme park for an afternoon, and know when to get on the best rides. ( Space Mountain during the Electric Light Parade!).
    You understand the futility of exterminating cockroaches.
    You can pronounce Okeechobee, Kissimmee, Ichnatucknee, Withlacoochee and Micanopy.
    You understand why it's better to have a friend with a boat, than have a boat yourself.
    Bumper stickers on the pickup in front of you include: various fish, NRA, NASCAR, GO GATORS and a confederate flag.
    You were 5 before you realized they made houses without pools.
    You were 25 when you first met someone who couldn't swim.
    You've worn shorts and used the A/C on Christmas.
    You recognize Miami-Dade as ' Northern Cuba '.
    You not only forward this but you understand
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    Posted 4 years ago by 2bpurring #

  2. Oh, man - that's so true!!!
    I especially love the part about how NY driver licences should only be allowed in NY!!!!!!!

    Posted 4 years ago by GreatDane #

  3. Yessss, to all and here's another:

    We drive Granada Ave, across the bridge to the ocean, and when getting to the top of the bridge esclaim,

    "My God, can you believe we live here?????????????????????"

    Posted 4 years ago by HootiesMama #

  4. Ha, yep!

    Posted 4 years ago by GreatDane #

  5. The one that stands out to me....Well...once while visiting family, I reserved a convertible rent-a-car...Did not realize it was in the heart of "lovebug season" YUCK!!

    Posted 4 years ago by 2bpurring #

  6. I was surprised how many of these also apply to Southern California. As in doesn't everyone have a pool? Flips flops or go barefoot. A/C inside and burgers on the oakpit outside at Christmas. Chilly is anything under 72 degrees. We have SLObirds. Oh how I could go on...

    Posted 4 years ago by Mittens #

  7. Yep.. many of these apply to AZ as well... my favorite - Anything under 95 is just warm... and we're headed that direction on the thermometer today!

    Posted 4 years ago by 2 Popoki #

  8. I'm just happy we don't have lovebug season...

    Posted 4 years ago by 2bpurring #

  9. My mom bought me a beautiful suede jacket a few years ago and the only time I get to wear it is when I visit her in Indiana! LOL!

    Posted 4 years ago by Ouize in Central FL (6/19) #

  10. Had to google love bugs to understand.. in a word - ICK !

    Posted 4 years ago by 2 Popoki #

  11. LOL,I think I've done all of these except flip flops to church.
    That's great,thank you 2b!

    Posted 4 years ago by Buttercup #

  12. Obviously this was written by someone on the Atlantic Coast--there was no mention of Perry, the Crimi-noles, the Sanibel Stoop or Useless 19!

    2P, we get lovebugs in Texas, too. This year is the worst since 2004 and, in fact, this week I saw something I have never seen before. My RaggTopp was parked in my driveway, and the little buggers (sorry, Brit Kits) were swarming so thick on my car that I couldn't see the headlights! Just crawling and teeming all over each other--THAT'S ick!

    Posted 4 years ago by gatakitty #

  13. Another thing for the list: you can get a suntan just by walking next door.

    Posted 4 years ago by MoochFan #

  14. MoochFan, if your not careful that can be a sunburn!!LOL

    Posted 4 years ago by 2bpurring #

  15. Every bit of that is true i am from the south. I lived in florida for three years. I wasborn in Alabama. I was glad to leave. The only thing I do miss though is being able to order sweet tea in restraunts. The drivers in Nevada are worse. I still do not know how to swim . I am learning . My husband is teaching me.

    Posted 4 years ago by cynthia #

  16. cynthia, thats amazing..you lived in Al and FL and never had to jump in water to cool off?? How long have you been in Nevada?? I can tell you going back to visit, the humidity is a killer

    Posted 4 years ago by 2bpurring #

  17. I have been in the water when i was a child i did not learn to swim. I am a litle afraid of the water now. Yes the humidity is a killer. I have been jet sking and been on a boat. My husband wants me to learn to swim. I am trying to learn. Before we do any water sports together.

    Posted 4 years ago by cynthia #

  18. cynthia, just always wear a life vest (the full vest kind) and you will be just fine!! It's just too darn hot out west not to play in the water!!!

    Posted 4 years ago by 2bpurring #

  19. "Winter" is the three months you don't mow the lawn.

    Despite where you live, your mom and step dad STILL won't take you to @#%@#%#$ disneyland more than twice in your entire life.

    All those lovely beaches are so near...but you're stuck in horse-breeder land.

    (Lived in florida for three years.)

    Posted 4 years ago by Arcalian #


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