[CURT]

my daughter was born here,,,,does that count?

[Mom2Feebs]

I think you can only call yourself a Floridian if the following list makes sense to you. (Some of it applies to we Texans as well )

You know you're a Floridian if...

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 pass on the right and honk at the elderly, but pull over for a funeral.
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 lovebug 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 you hate them.
You know why flamingos are pink.
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
"Panhandling" means going to Pensacola
You think no one over 70 should be allowed to drive.
Flip-flops are everyday wear.
Shoes are for business meetings and church.
No, wait, flip flops are good for church too, unless it's Easter or Christmas.
Sweet tea can be served at any meal.
An alligator once walked through your neighborhood.
You smirk when a game show's "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.
All the local festivals are named after a fruit.
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: almost summer, summer, not summer but really hot, and February.
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 and Withlacoochee
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 get angry when people say "Florida isn't really part of the SOUTH."
You've worn shorts and used the A/C on Christmas.
You know what the "stingray shuffle" is, and why it's important!
You recognize Miami-Dade as "Northern Cuba".

[sunrico90]

Floridian, originally from NY....

[HockeyMom72]

Originally Posted by sunrico90

Floridian, originally from NY....

and NEVER will be. I am a New Yorker who is living in Florida for the time being, however long that may be. As my Dad used to say, "You can take the boy out of New York, but you can NEVER take New York out of the boy."

Dad was right.

[sunrico90]

Originally Posted by HockeyMom72

and NEVER will be. I am a New Yorker who is living in Florida for the time being, however long that may be. As my Dad used to say, "You can take the boy out of New York, but you can NEVER take New York out of the boy."

Dad was right.

HockeyMom72,

Please remember that everyone has an opinion and just as I respect your opinion you need to do the same. As a person that have lived in the state for over 15 years, pay taxes, assist in the community, have a voice and vote in the elections and for 22 years defended this country. I can call my self a FLORIDIAN.


Thank you.

[HockeyMom72]

Originally Posted by sunrico90

HockeyMom72,

Please remember that everyone has an opinion and just as I respect your opinion you need to do the same. As a person that have lived in the state for over 15 years, pay taxes, assist in the community, have a voice and vote in the elections and for 22 years defended this country. I can call my self a FLORIDIAN.


Thank you.

Just don't like it when they "lump" everybody together. I was born and raised in Manhattan. Lived on LI for over 20 years, but I never considered myself a Long Islander either.

New York, New York City to be exact, is in my BLOOD and always will be. Just don't ever call me a Floridian just because I have a Florida driver's license, own property, or vote (nationally, not locally).

[hiknapster]

Mom2Feebs:

Wow, I "got" everyone of those, except for the Halloween reference. It stays light later in Florida so you don't have to start early.

However, to add to the Halloween one, you don't have to wear a coat or jacket over your costume!

You see, my daughter is a native Floridian!

[PBCboy]

I was born here but was raised mostly with people from northern states such as NY, not Florida crackers.

I'm one of the few natives in my area.

[macguy]

Originally Posted by PBCboy

I was born here but was raised mostly with people from northern states such as NY, not Florida crackers.

I'm one of the few natives in my area.

Thats funny, I have been here since I was like 2, but never got a southern accent. When I was young I lived in a motel we had and was always around people from the north. My family is from Italy and lived in New Jersey for years and you know what they sound like. I sound more like one of the Sopranos with an occasional "Y'all" thrown in.

[doggiebus]

Floridian here! Born and raised, but can't wait to get out of here.