Life in Florida? - Page 2

rockin'robin · 06-23-2011, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by JoeyDeafNinja

FSDB is on water...

St. Augustine, Fla....one of my favorite places to go and love the beach there....also those quaint, old pubs and restaurants and those cobblestone streets. And the fishing and seafood there is excellent....

**Bottesini** · 06-23-2011, 09:25 PM

I love cold weather! I spent many years in El Paso, and that is hot. I never want to live in hot conditions again.

**sequoias** · 06-23-2011, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Bottesini

I love cold weather! I spent many years in El Paso, and that is hot. I never want to live in hot conditions again.

I'm sure more people prefer warmer climates over cold climates....look at the growth in south states.

**Smithtr** · 06-23-2011, 09:27 PM

I wish be on florida

**Bottesini** · 06-23-2011, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by sequoias

I'm sure more people prefer warmer climates over cold climates....look at the growth in south states.

True. I am an anomaly.

**shel90** · 06-23-2011, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by sequoias

I'm sure more people prefer warmer climates over cold climates....look at the growth in south states.

double post...sorry.

**shel90** · 06-23-2011, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by sequoias

I'm sure more people prefer warmer climates over cold climates....look at the growth in south states.

Warmer climates....more prone to diseases from mosquitos. No thanks for me. I like the balance.

**Jiro** · 06-23-2011, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by shel90

Warmer climates....more prone to diseases from mosquitos. No thanks for me. I like the balance.

Tropical diseases scare me

**sequoias** · 06-23-2011, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by shel90

Warmer climates....more prone to diseases from mosquitos. No thanks for me. I like the balance.

not in North California. I don't really see many mosquitoes there. There are too many here. :-( The weather in North Bay (North of San Francisco) tend to be a little extreme...with highs in the 80's and 90's and low in the 40's and 50s in summer months.

CrzyMeg · 06-23-2011, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by amandaraemay

Hey everyone

Just wondering how many AD members are currently living in Florida, or have lived there before. I'm thinking about making the move there from NY within the next year or so. I know the changes are going to be pretty drastic, and take lots of getting used to.

What are some pros and cons of living in Florida? What are your favorite/least favorite things? Thanks!

-Amanda

Cons is Hurricanes/ occasional tornadoes along with hurricane.

I live here for almost 12 year on july 10th

Heat is gonna be expected. I love going to beach. on east side of florida there is a lot of places to go and fun to do. on Panhandle of Florida, is more of well, fun places but not much.

just saying

amandaraemay · 06-24-2011, 12:00 PM

Thanks for the input, everyone! If I did move to Florida, it would be unfortunatly, May of next year. Right when summer kicks in. Great! Haha. I'm not looking forward to the immense heat and enormous bugs (yikes

) but I am looking forward to working with the Deaf in an agency that's hopefully air conditioned hehe

Liza · 06-28-2011, 07:37 PM

I have been living in Jacksonville (Jax as we call it here) for a few years. If you have pets -- better make sure you give 'em heartworm preventatives and something like Comfortis (anti-flea). It is very common to see dogs having heartworm in Florida, unfortunately.

You also better be sure that you have a job waiting for you in Florida -- because quite frankly, the economy and the resources in Florida aren't that terrific for the Deaf. VR sucks in my general area and businesses generally get away with blatant discrimination -- although there is some accountability being slowly coming our way here on their parts. You have to know someone to be able to get something that faintly resembles a semi-decent job. If I say anything more here, I will get into a fair amount of trouble myself, being uh, fairly well known in this local community

Ha ha.

I can't wait to move out west in a few months.

JoeyDeafNinja · 06-28-2011, 07:38 PM

Why am I afraid of beach but not pool?

**Smithtr** · 06-28-2011, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by rockin'robin

It does get 'HOT' here....but it's better than freezing ur arse off...we did have some snow back in 1989...and of course, just some flurries thruout the years....and that old saying...."If ya can't take the heat, baby....stay outta' the kitchen"....Palm trees abound and Bamboo furniture is popular here.

that is true change environmental because warm on change worlds not perfect because reason lots of climate fool on worlds weather! depend your city area, If supposed hot sweat , my father touch first time Lag Vega, but my uncle together went to Las Vage

he didn't not afraid! I am surprised my uncle is very rich work job! he good wage invest work!

skygazer1230 · 06-28-2011, 07:53 PM

I like in south west florida and the farthest north i've been is clearwater,fl....I don't know what where you are moving to but generally this is what i've found: Coastal cities = little pricey, but right by the beach. Inland: rednecky, farmland, but nice towns usually. Everywhere: old people.
Some tips: Black snakes are good, they keep the poisonous snakes away. Lizards are everywhere so shoo them away but don't kill them that's mean. Summer usually means rain at least once a day usually in the afternoons. As a florida native hurricanes aren't a big deal to me, it usually just means days off school and hurricane party! lol

**TinCanSailor** · 08-07-2011, 11:24 PM

Reba and I met while stationed at Naval Air Station, Pensacola, FL back in the mid to late 1970's. The weather was nice. Beaches are great. Typical hot summers, cool winters. A couple of minor hurricanes. We loved it there.

We live in the Charleston, SC area now and have higher humidity, more alligators, more snakes, hurricanes. Still good beaches. There is good and bad everywhere. Go for it!

CC9920 · 08-11-2011, 11:22 AM

Hey Amandaraemay! I am from the Emerald Coast and I really think you will like it there. Our beaches are like NY's snow.

Good luck on your move. Let me know if you have any questions.

DeafTim · 08-20-2011, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Bottesini

I love cold weather! I spent many years in El Paso, and that is hot. I never want to live in hot conditions again.

Cold weather rocks.

It is my favorite weather. No bugs, no cutting grass,leaves are gone.Just beautiful. I grew up in North all my life. Im not very fond of beaches in FL. I was in Cocoa Beach for 2 weeks and couldnt wait to go back to Ohio. I find beach life very boring.

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Originally Posted by shel90

Warmer climates....more prone to diseases from mosquitos. No thanks for me. I like the balance.

Same here, tired of hot weather,fall comes..just awesome. During winter times, I let my beard grow out more.

diehardbiker · 08-20-2011, 06:50 PM

Born and raise and still livin in Nor'Easter.
I STILL love cold weather and yes it rocks because one could wrap around with warm clothes and stay warm while in the heat wave, get naked and still be hot (Yike). And yes your right, no bugs no pest no whatever during fall to spring. I rather deal with blizzard than hurricane. Why? With blizzard, just plow the road and get back to normal while with Hurricane, depends on how bad it is and can take months. Forget it.

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Originally Posted by DeafTim

Cold weather rocks.

It is my favorite weather. No bugs, no cutting grass,leaves are gone.Just beautiful. I grew up in North all my life.

**Jiro** · 08-20-2011, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by diehardbiker

Born and raise and still livin in Nor'Easter.
I STILL love cold weather and yes it rocks because one could wrap around with warm clothes and stay warm while in the heat wave, get naked and still be hot (Yike). And yes your right, no bugs no pest no whatever during fall to spring. I rather deal with blizzard than hurricane. Why? With blizzard, just plow the road and get back to normal while with Hurricane, depends on how bad it is and can take months. Forget it.

just FYI - "Nor'Easter" is not a term for "North Eastern" home area. It's term for a massive storm that only occurs in Eastern area usually during late fall to winter.

posts from hell · 08-20-2011, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by diehardbiker

Born and raise and still livin in Nor'Easter.
I STILL love cold weather and yes it rocks because one could wrap around with warm clothes and stay warm while in the heat wave, get naked and still be hot (Yike). And yes your right, no bugs no pest no whatever during fall to spring. I rather deal with blizzard than hurricane. Why? With blizzard, just plow the road and get back to normal while with Hurricane, depends on how bad it is and can take months. Forget it.

Some blizzards takes a while to recover from. Fort Collins is still recovering from the blizzard from 8 years ago...

**KristinaB** · 08-20-2011, 07:54 PM

Well - at age 3 I moved to Florida, at age 33 I moved to Missouri and at 46 I came back to Florida. I will take Florida over any other state I have ever lived in. That includes, Georgia, Tennessee, Missouri, Indiana, Delaware and possibly Arkansas. I don't remember enough of Arkansas since I left at age 3.

rockin'robin · 08-20-2011, 09:45 PM

Blizzards....snow storms....brrrrr...having to dig ur car out before going to work and having snow tires with chains to drive and all that skidding and sliding on the roads....almost like "bumper cars."...

And when ur heat goes out, you're liable to freeze to death...here in Florida, when ur A/C goes out, you can jump into the pool, river or the Beach and still keep cool....wear ur bathing suit and have a cool drink in ur hand...even a Hurricane Party (they are fun!) when living at the Beach.

Oceanbreeze · 08-20-2011, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Bottesini

Florida is very, very hot and they have giant roaches. Although they call them coconut bugs.

We call them palamino bugs, but, yes they are huge.

Oceanbreeze · 08-20-2011, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by CrzyMeg

Cons is Hurricanes/ occasional tornadoes along with hurricane.

I live here for almost 12 year on july 10th

Heat is gonna be expected. I love going to beach. on east side of florida there is a lot of places to go and fun to do. on Panhandle of Florida, is more of well, fun places but not much.

just saying

She's right. One of the cons is the heat and the hurricanes. The panhandle also seems to get nailed quite a bit. So, I'd consider things very carefully before making your decision.

Oceanbreeze · 08-20-2011, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by rockin'robin

Blizzards....snow storms....brrrrr...having to dig ur car out before going to work and having snow tires with chains to drive and all that skidding and sliding on the roads....almost like "bumper cars."...

And when ur heat goes out, you're liable to freeze to death...here in Florida, when ur A/C goes out, you can jump into the pool, river or the Beach and still keep cool....wear ur bathing suit and have a cool drink in ur hand...even a Hurricane Party (they are fun!) when living at the Beach.

I've seen a few of those! All I can say is we have some crazy fools down here!

**Jiro** · 08-20-2011, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Oceanbreeze

We call them palamino bugs, but, yes they are huge.

I just googled it.

oh my god!

Oceanbreeze · 08-20-2011, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Jiro

I just googled it.

oh my god!

Ahhh, yeah!

DeafTim · 08-21-2011, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by diehardbiker

Born and raise and still livin in Nor'Easter.
I STILL love cold weather and yes it rocks because one could wrap around with warm clothes and stay warm while in the heat wave, get naked and still be hot (Yike). And yes your right, no bugs no pest no whatever during fall to spring. I rather deal with blizzard than hurricane. Why? With blizzard, just plow the road and get back to normal while with Hurricane, depends on how bad it is and can take months. Forget it.

I love snow and cannot live without snow.

My home has a fire place

Too cold can be dangerous, ya know and Im glad I dont live by the great lakes in Cleveland and Chicago. BrrrrrrrRRRrrrrrrr

To Beach lovers, Nothing personal, beach is not for everybody.

davethedude01 · 07-16-2012, 02:14 PM

hi my name is dave and i'm from minnesota. my brother and i are going to miami for an inhibitor summit. we have a blood disorder called hemophilia(christmas disease). its means that if we get an injury to our bodies, it takes longer for us to heal.

06-23-2011, 09:25 PM	#32 (permalink)
Bottesini Joe's Friend Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: With Owl Sock Posts: 37,645 Blog Entries: 1	I love cold weather! I spent many years in El Paso, and that is hot. I never want to live in hot conditions again. __________________

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TinCanSailor Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: South Carolina Posts: 461	Reba and I met while stationed at Naval Air Station, Pensacola, FL back in the mid to late 1970's. The weather was nice. Beaches are great. Typical hot summers, cool winters. A couple of minor hurricanes. We loved it there. We live in the Charleston, SC area now and have higher humidity, more alligators, more snakes, hurricanes. Still good beaches. There is good and bad everywhere. Go for it! __________________ Obama, Clinton & Rice - BENGHAZI-GATE!

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KristinaB New SDIT Deacon Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Land of the backstroke Posts: 13,856	Well - at age 3 I moved to Florida, at age 33 I moved to Missouri and at 46 I came back to Florida. I will take Florida over any other state I have ever lived in. That includes, Georgia, Tennessee, Missouri, Indiana, Delaware and possibly Arkansas. I don't remember enough of Arkansas since I left at age 3. __________________ Taking life one day at a time.

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06-23-2011, 09:27 PM	#34 (permalink)
Smithtr Siberian Husky Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 14,809	I wish be on florida

06-24-2011, 12:00 PM	#41 (permalink)
amandaraemay Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 60	Thanks for the input, everyone! If I did move to Florida, it would be unfortunatly, May of next year. Right when summer kicks in. Great! Haha. I'm not looking forward to the immense heat and enormous bugs (yikes ) but I am looking forward to working with the Deaf in an agency that's hopefully air conditioned hehe

06-28-2011, 07:37 PM	#42 (permalink)
Liza Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Jacksonville Posts: 4,367 Blog Entries: 2	I have been living in Jacksonville (Jax as we call it here) for a few years. If you have pets -- better make sure you give 'em heartworm preventatives and something like Comfortis (anti-flea). It is very common to see dogs having heartworm in Florida, unfortunately. You also better be sure that you have a job waiting for you in Florida -- because quite frankly, the economy and the resources in Florida aren't that terrific for the Deaf. VR sucks in my general area and businesses generally get away with blatant discrimination -- although there is some accountability being slowly coming our way here on their parts. You have to know someone to be able to get something that faintly resembles a semi-decent job. If I say anything more here, I will get into a fair amount of trouble myself, being uh, fairly well known in this local community Ha ha. I can't wait to move out west in a few months.

06-28-2011, 07:38 PM	#43 (permalink)
JoeyDeafNinja Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Travelers Rest, SC Posts: 1,281	Why am I afraid of beach but not pool?

06-28-2011, 07:53 PM	#45 (permalink)
skygazer1230 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Naples, Florida/Lakeland, FL Posts: 15	I like in south west florida and the farthest north i've been is clearwater,fl....I don't know what where you are moving to but generally this is what i've found: Coastal cities = little pricey, but right by the beach. Inland: rednecky, farmland, but nice towns usually. Everywhere: old people. Some tips: Black snakes are good, they keep the poisonous snakes away. Lizards are everywhere so shoo them away but don't kill them that's mean. Summer usually means rain at least once a day usually in the afternoons. As a florida native hurricanes aren't a big deal to me, it usually just means days off school and hurricane party! lol

08-11-2011, 11:22 AM	#47 (permalink)
CC9920 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 41	Hey Amandaraemay! I am from the Emerald Coast and I really think you will like it there. Our beaches are like NY's snow. Good luck on your move. Let me know if you have any questions.

08-20-2011, 09:45 PM	#53 (permalink)
rockin'robin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 15,667	Blizzards....snow storms....brrrrr...having to dig ur car out before going to work and having snow tires with chains to drive and all that skidding and sliding on the roads....almost like "bumper cars."... And when ur heat goes out, you're liable to freeze to death...here in Florida, when ur A/C goes out, you can jump into the pool, river or the Beach and still keep cool....wear ur bathing suit and have a cool drink in ur hand...even a Hurricane Party (they are fun!) when living at the Beach.

07-16-2012, 02:14 PM	#60 (permalink)
davethedude01 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 3	hi my name is dave and i'm from minnesota. my brother and i are going to miami for an inhibitor summit. we have a blood disorder called hemophilia(christmas disease). its means that if we get an injury to our bodies, it takes longer for us to heal.