[nomoresnow]

No problem, Shedav. From here, we have to go thru WV. Jammie...spouses and cats are always welcome. We have 4 kitties that will be making the move with us.

[Jammie]

Ok are we packed yet?

Hik~I'll try to get the info that I think they were talking about and I'll PM you about it. I know that bro and his wife always get year-round tickets and it's not that much more then when we pay for just our two days some place. I'll talk to them tomorrow so I know for sure what I'm talking about. I did find that the Silver Springs Theme Park will cost me $37 to go there for one day. When I'm a resident, it will cost me $55 for the entire year. It'll be cheaper yet for my husband for the season ticket since he's over 55. I think they all give breaks to the residents, but I'll find out for sure.

[Floridabound09]

Originally Posted by nomoresnow

No problem, Shedav. From here, we have to go thru WV. Jammie...spouses and cats are always welcome. We have 4 kitties that will be making the move with us.

NMS... You forgot something!!

Me and my family, since your doing the driving I will pay for the gas and all the food on the way!!

I am in Central Ohio, you have to go down Rt. 70 anyway might as well stop and pick us up too.....

[Floridabound09]

My 8 year old wants to join in too...

I ask her other then WDW, Sea World, the Ocean, Flowers etc what do you remember or like about Florida!

She said:

1. Learning how to body surf the waves in the ocean like my Daddy does!


2. She said you know your in Florida when you stop at the Welcome Center and get your first cup of OJ !

3. Playing on the only known playground ON THE BEACH in Destin Beach area, we all loved it ! Yes, I went down the slide and climbed in the tubes too!!

4. She said " Dad, where else can your drive MOMMYS new van on the beach and not get yelled at !!!" ( Daytona Beach )

5. Pulling over and looking at the orange groves!

My kids love Florida as much as we do!

[daniellefort]

Here are clips from the web sites for FL residents and theme parks.

Unlimited access to Busch Gardens from January 1 through December 31, 2007. Options are available that include Adventure Island and/or SeaWorld and/or Busch Gardens.
$61.95 adult $51.95 child for 1 park all year

$144 for 2 parks all year

$189 for 3 parks all year


Universal Studios offers:
You can enjoy one (1) year of park-to-park admission to both Universal Studios Florida & Islands of Adventure with limited blackout dates for the regular price of $119.95 plus tax, or for less than $11 a month using the Flexible Payment Option.

Walt Disney offers:
Enjoy all four Theme Parks 365 days a year. You can even go from Theme Park to Theme Park on the same day. It's a great value for enjoying our World.

Proof of Florida Residency for each adult is required for purchase and use (for details see More Info). $399 ages 10 and over.

[oceandreams94]

Originally Posted by Floridabound09

My 8 year old wants to join in too...

I ask her other then WDW, Sea World, the Ocean, Flowers etc what do you remember or like about Florida!

She said:

1. Learning how to body surf the waves in the ocean like my Daddy does!


2. She said you know your in Florida when you stop at the Welcome Center and get your first cup of OJ !

3. Playing on the only known playground ON THE BEACH in Destin Beach area, we all loved it ! Yes, I went down the slide and climbed in the tubes too!!

4. She said " Dad, where else can your drive MOMMYS new van on the beach and not get yelled at !!!" ( Daytona Beach )

5. Pulling over and looking at the orange groves!

My kids love Florida as much as we do!

O.k. everyone, our bags are packed as well. Be sure and make a detour over here to Illinois!

I wanted to add, FloridaBound, that your 8 year old is right! My favorite thing she said was that you know youare in Florida when you get to the welcome center and get a cup of OJ!

[pianogal]

Thanks Danielle for your detailed info!

[RedWingsFan]

I thought of some more things I like about Florida:

All the little anole lizards running around. They are so cool and cute!
I live on a small lake and there are SO many really cool birds that are out there each day (like cranes and such).
I also love Tijuana Flats!

Oh...and my new favorite store since moving here is Bealls. I absolutely LOVE that store, it's filled with palm tree things for the house, tropical style clothing, etc. I love that store!

[Floridabound09]

Originally Posted by VAFury

Fair enough.....

Okay, positives..... Well, my favorite:

That early morning feeling when the sun hasn't quite come up, the birds are chirping, there's dew on the grass and on the trees and there's a slight foggy haze that hovers above the ground a few feet up.... There's a feel and even a smell to those times that's indescribable and I probably am not doing it justice now. It's humid, but the sun hasn't turned up the heat on the day yet. That is when Florida is at it's best..... I'll miss that....

This is just a perfect positive !

Indescribable is the word I like, you can never know the feeling you get until you are there in that place, at that time and can soak those things you mentioned in.

[riverviewnative]

Paradise will be paradise lost soon enough. And what it is today is a far cry from a few years ago. Enjoy it while you can. After you all get here for a few years you will see first hand as it continues to disappear.