Growing up in Florida I believed this, always thought of Bok Tower and the area as mountainous.Did you know there is a mountain in Florida?
After walking up to the top of Bok tower mountain and looking down at the citrus tree growing on the rolling farms below, it certainly looks like Italy. Only in Italy it would be olive trees.Growing up in Florida I believed this, always thought of Bok Tower and the area as mountainous.
However after seeing real mountains I now know better, LOL
And likely less humid!Only in Italy it would be olive trees.
I so hear you! Researching to do the same as you. Give yourself lots of time - good luck to youIm tired of fearing. I cant do that anymore.
You forgot to mention the cockroaches that are as big as Volkswagons.Old thread but, thought I'd update everyone:
Caution in regards to all the people wanting to move here from New York and California as well other heavily populated cities across the country, as well as those wanting to visit.
Before you come to Florida to visit, you must be aware of what is happening here, especially around the St Johns River! There's a housing shortage, rent has tripled, and folks are vacationing here in record numbers.
So if you plan on moving here, or just plan on vacationing in our woods, river bottoms, or lakes this summer, I think you should know that wolf spiders, fire ants and bedbugs have infested hotels and motels across the area due to dryer than usual weather.
Our lakes are full of gators, fresh water sharks, and creepy old guys wearing speedos
Our rivers are full of drunks in tubes peeing themselves while the banjo players lay waiting in the bushes.
Panthers have eaten many domesticated animals and possibly some small children.
The local bear and coyote population are all 'in heat' and think your wife/girlfriend is hot.
Snakes... don’t even get me started on the copper headed rattle moccasins here and the diamond back water Cobras.
The poison ivy has overtaken all other vegetation.
We have had bear sightings at every park and town! They are after your picnic baskets….and some cougars have been spotted in motel rooms.
Watch out for the trash pandas and possums; they have been extremely aggressive this season.
We have Bigfoot invading our parks and it’s their mating season.
Porcupines are "stabbing" small children should they dare to utilize the local playground equipment.
Skunks have made their way over and multiplied at unprecedented rates and wander the local campgrounds in packs looking for beer.
Murder hornets!?! We’ve got great black clouds of murder hornets, and swarms of giant crickets and even some of the biggest mosquitos known to man.
Scorpions have been congregating in massive quantities under rocks, logs, wooden steps, automobiles, and tarantulas are now stealing peoples food and biting like crazy.
Head lice now fly and we have vampire bats.
Driving is different here too! Right lane is for the speed limit if you must, middle is for people in a rush typically 70-85, and the left lane is for people running from the police, seriously trying to break the law or driving a minimum of 90 MPH. (Mustang owners, just do the best you can, it’s ok).
Oh and no one is vaccinated! Come at your own risk!
I hear North Dakota and Iowa are really nice though...
After walking up to the top of Bok tower mountain and looking down at the citrus tree growing on the rolling farms below, it certainly looks like Italy. Only in Italy it would be olive trees.
welcome to the South of England for the last couple of months ...and NO AC
They'll still come, like ants to a picnic.Old thread but, thought I'd update everyone:
Caution in regards to all the people wanting to move here from New York and California as well other heavily populated cities across the country, as well as those wanting to visit.
Before you come to Florida to visit, you must be aware of what is happening here, especially around the St Johns River! There's a housing shortage, rent has tripled, and folks are vacationing here in record numbers.
So if you plan on moving here, or just plan on vacationing in our woods, river bottoms, or lakes this summer, I think you should know that wolf spiders, fire ants and bedbugs have infested hotels and motels across the area due to dryer than usual weather.
Our lakes are full of gators, fresh water sharks, and creepy old guys wearing speedos
Our rivers are full of drunks in tubes peeing themselves while the banjo players lay waiting in the bushes.
Panthers have eaten many domesticated animals and possibly some small children.
The local bear and coyote population are all 'in heat' and think your wife/girlfriend is hot.
Snakes... don’t even get me started on the copper headed rattle moccasins here and the diamond back water Cobras.
The poison ivy has overtaken all other vegetation.
We have had bear sightings at every park and town! They are after your picnic baskets….and some cougars have been spotted in motel rooms.
Watch out for the trash pandas and possums; they have been extremely aggressive this season.
We have Bigfoot invading our parks and it’s their mating season.
Porcupines are "stabbing" small children should they dare to utilize the local playground equipment.
Skunks have made their way over and multiplied at unprecedented rates and wander the local campgrounds in packs looking for beer.
Murder hornets!?! We’ve got great black clouds of murder hornets, and swarms of giant crickets and even some of the biggest mosquitos known to man.
Scorpions have been congregating in massive quantities under rocks, logs, wooden steps, automobiles, and tarantulas are now stealing peoples food and biting like crazy.
Head lice now fly and we have vampire bats.
Driving is different here too! Right lane is for the speed limit if you must, middle is for people in a rush typically 70-85, and the left lane is for people running from the police, seriously trying to break the law or driving a minimum of 90 MPH. (Mustang owners, just do the best you can, it’s ok).
Oh and no one is vaccinated! Come at your own risk!
I hear North Dakota and Iowa are really nice though...
Why don't they (mods) take these old-dated threads down?
I think this one may still be of interest to some people. Lots of folks thinking of moving to Florida.Why don't they (mods) take these old-dated threads down?