[P Andrews]

Originally Posted by ipoetry

We lived there for 6 years and now we're back north and we've got nothing good to say about year-round living in FL. It's a great place to visit, use, abuse, and then leave. Rick Scott was the last straw for us. High insurance rates, smarmy summers, love bugs, fire ants, daily electrical storms, etc. I don't think we realized how miserable we were there until we moved away and re-experienced forsythia, daffodils, hills, walking trails, etc. And yes, SNOW!!! Also the zombie-like neighbors, people who won't let themselves get too close or talk about their feelings because if they did then they'd realize their dreams haven't been met, their house is worth nil, and how unhappy they were in their decision to move to FL.

Remember this Post:
It's a tremendous place to live year round. It just takes some time to grow into. It's been three years for us, coming from Massachusetts, and finally this is home. We love it! If I can say this in August then imagine January and February.
This was you in Aug. 2008
And you were here 3 years,
then you had this post:
ipoetry 3 times?!? Did you think it...
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To Each Their Own
All your concerns being duly noted, I hope your happy now.
We hope that every one that feels the way you do, packs up and leaves.
We also feel that, to come here to visit, use, and abuse, is not what our state is about. It's part of the reason there maybe some of those "unfriendly zombie-like people" you refer about. People like yourselves, created that atmosphere.
We are a state of generally open-minded people that enjoy other people, and like the ability to have year round weather that allows you to enjoy the outdoors. Walks on the beach, bike rides, cook outs, are pretty much things we can do with our families and friends year-round, amongst many other out-door activities. Florida is a "state of mind", you have to create your own happiness. The state can only provide you a place to build it.

[P Andrews]

[seeriously]

Originally Posted by P Andrews

Remember this Post:
It's a tremendous place to live year round. It just takes some time to grow into. It's been three years for us, coming from Massachusetts, and finally this is home. We love it! If I can say this in August then imagine January and February.
This was you in Aug. 2008
And you were here 3 years,
then you had this post:
ipoetry

Yes, it's part of the dance new Floridians do in their heads to convince themselves that they made the right choice. Thankfully, some of us come out of our trance and forge back into real life! But thank you for researching my older posts. Must be too hot to go outside and live your own life, aye?!

[blakesq]

People are allowed to change their minds.

Originally Posted by ipoetry

Yes, it's part of the dance new Floridians do in their heads to convince themselves that they made the right choice. Thankfully, some of us come out of our trance and forge back into real life! But thank you for researching my older posts. Must be too hot to go outside and live your own life, aye?!

[gypsychic]

Originally Posted by P Andrews

Remember this Post:
It's a tremendous place to live year round. It just takes some time to grow into. It's been three years for us, coming from Massachusetts, and finally this is home. We love it! If I can say this in August then imagine January and February.
This was you in Aug. 2008
And you were here 3 years,
then you had this post:
ipoetry 3 times?!? Did you think it...
__________________________________________________ _____________
To Each Their Own
All your concerns being duly noted, I hope your happy now.
We hope that every one that feels the way you do, packs up and leaves.
We also feel that, to come here to visit, use, and abuse, is not what our state is about. It's part of the reason there maybe some of those "unfriendly zombie-like people" you refer about. People like yourselves, created that atmosphere.
We are a state of generally open-minded people that enjoy other people, and like the ability to have year round weather that allows you to enjoy the outdoors. Walks on the beach, bike rides, cook outs, are pretty much things we can do with our families and friends year-round, amongst many other out-door activities. Florida is a "state of mind", you have to create your own happiness. The state can only provide you a place to build it.

Couldn't rep you....

[boston904]

Originally Posted by gypsychic

Couldn't rep you....

Don't worry in a few years she will be bashing her mass neighbors too

[seeriously]

Dear boston904, I am from Boston, born, bred and raised and I won't be bashing my Mass. neighbors any time too soon as you wisecracked. Why can't you get it through your head? Florida isn't for everyone. Some of us just don't like it there. In return for warm winters I got nothing, absolutely nothing back. Right now I'm looking out of my opened windows (yup, we can open windows here) at the wide expanse of the Atlantic Ocean, Spring is budding all around, my belly is full of lobster roll and all is right with the world. I'll save bashing Mass to you.

[TriMT7]

Originally Posted by ipoetry

Right now I'm looking out of my opened windows (yup, we can open windows here) at the wide expanse of the Atlantic Ocean, Spring is budding all around, my belly is full of lobster roll and all is right with the world. I'll save bashing Mass to you.

Yeah, but you could also be doing the same in Florida (fresher lobster notwithstanding)...... especially if you live close enough to the ocean you will still be getting sea breezes that would allow you to have no air conditioning for most - if not all - of the day.

Don't know where you lived in Florida, but if you got "nothing back," then you did not "give" enough to Florida. It's a different lifestyle than most anywhere else in the United States ... not one less fulfilling, but different.

[gypsychic]

Originally Posted by TriMT7

Yeah, but you could also be doing the same in Florida (fresher lobster notwithstanding)...... especially if you live close enough to the ocean you will still be getting sea breezes that would allow you to have no air conditioning for most - if not all - of the day.

Don't know where you lived in Florida, but if you got "nothing back," then you did not "give" enough to Florida. It's a different lifestyle than most anywhere else in the United States ... not one less fulfilling, but different.

Totally agree, those who do not "get anything back" don't give anything in the first place. I have always said one gets as good as one gives.

I have my windows open right now, and have been outside on this beautiful breezy day watching the butterflies in my butterfly garden. - last weekend filled my belly with local crab. for me, as good as it gets!

[carolyninfl]

Originally Posted by P Andrews

Remember this Post:
It's a tremendous place to live year round. It just takes some time to grow into. It's been three years for us, coming from Massachusetts, and finally this is home. We love it! If I can say this in August then imagine January and February.
This was you in Aug. 2008
And you were here 3 years,
then you had this post:
ipoetry 3 times?!? Did you think it...
__________________________________________________ _____________
To Each Their Own
All your concerns being duly noted, I hope your happy now.
We hope that every one that feels the way you do, packs up and leaves.
We also feel that, to come here to visit, use, and abuse, is not what our state is about. It's part of the reason there maybe some of those "unfriendly zombie-like people" you refer about. People like yourselves, created that atmosphere.
We are a state of generally open-minded people that enjoy other people, and like the ability to have year round weather that allows you to enjoy the outdoors. Walks on the beach, bike rides, cook outs, are pretty much things we can do with our families and friends year-round, amongst many other out-door activities. Florida is a "state of mind", you have to create your own happiness. The state can only provide you a place to build it.

right on honey!!