Thinking of moving to Florida. Need to know everything!
Jul 8th 2006, 6:29 pm
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Re: Thinking of moving to Florida. Need to know everything!
Originally Posted by AvromShalom
We'll probably head elsewhere, possibly Mexico , possibly Bangkok , Florida was a mistake made in haste ,With regards to what is bad, where do I start ?The things you stated in your list esp Medical insurance, The humidity is killing me, How transient the state is and how Dumb the Yanks are, The fact that therethere is more culture in the Yoghurt in my Fridge. I could go on and on. I'd seriously warn anyone off moving to Florida.
Is there any chance you could relocate within the US? the upper East coast has a much better offering, even some towns and cities with a bit more in the way of History, real working centre etc
I have spent time in Bangkok and Mexico city with work and it can be a bit mental, of course tons and tons of culture and history, only in Bangkok can you sit in a bar with a live boxing match placed in the middle of the bar, chat with 14 year old transvestite boys and watch them stick a live snake down your coworkers shorts at half time. second thoughts that could happen in New York or California!
Jul 8th 2006, 6:34 pm
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Re: Thinking of moving to Florida. Need to know everything!
Originally Posted by Tbag
Got to take my hat off to you for the "more culture in my yoghurt" comment, that is one of the best ones I have heard in a while. You should make it into a bumper sticker or badges and sell them to fellow countrymen, considering the move to Florida!
Is there any chance you could relocate within the US? the upper East coast has a much better offering, even some towns and cities with a bit more in the way of History, real working centre etc
I have spent time in Bangkok and Mexico city with work and it can be a bit mental, of course tons and tons of culture and history, only in Bangkok can you sit in a bar with a live boxing match placed in the middle of the bar, chat with 14 year old transvestite boys and watch them stick a live snake down your coworkers shorts at half time. second thoughts that could happen in New York or California!
Is there any chance you could relocate within the US? the upper East coast has a much better offering, even some towns and cities with a bit more in the way of History, real working centre etc
I have spent time in Bangkok and Mexico city with work and it can be a bit mental, of course tons and tons of culture and history, only in Bangkok can you sit in a bar with a live boxing match placed in the middle of the bar, chat with 14 year old transvestite boys and watch them stick a live snake down your coworkers shorts at half time. second thoughts that could happen in New York or California!
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Jul 8th 2006, 6:36 pm
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Re: Thinking of moving to Florida. Need to know everything!
Originally Posted by TRPardoe
Because they have been to Fantasy Island aka Orlando a couple of times, where they were surrounded by chavs just like themselves and the rain was warm.
Jul 8th 2006, 6:49 pm
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Re: Thinking of moving to Florida. Need to know everything!
Originally Posted by AvromShalom
We'll probably head elsewhere, possibly Mexico , possibly Bangkok , Florida was a mistake made in haste ,With regards to what is bad, where do I start ?The things you stated in your list esp Medical insurance, The humidity is killing me, How transient the state is and how Dumb the Yanks are, The fact that there is more culture in the Yoghurt in my Fridge. I could go on and on. I'd seriously warn anyone off moving to Florida.
Everywhere has something to offer, even Stoke (although am hard pressed to remember it).The trick is to focus on the good stuff and let the bad pass you by.
Mexico and Bangkok both have a higher crime rate (sfaik) worse medical care, language issues, Hurricanes/Typhoons....the list goes on if you want to be negative about it (and I love Thailand).
The worst thing in Fort Myers is/are the Snowbirds, but they have all gone home to one of the vowel-states. Of course we now have red tide so the beaches are unuseable and it's raining like kingdom come at the moment.
All my neighbours are Bible-Bashing-Baptists but it doesn't stop them being good neghbours.
However FtM generally still beats living in most other places I have rested my head at night.
Jul 8th 2006, 6:54 pm
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Re: Thinking of moving to Florida. Need to know everything!
Originally Posted by TRPardoe
. Of course we now have red tide so the beaches are unuseable and it's raining like kingdom come at the moment.
Red tide? is that due to animals having been killed
Jul 8th 2006, 6:59 pm
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Re: Thinking of moving to Florida. Need to know everything!
Originally Posted by TRPardoe
All my neighbours are Bible-Bashing-Baptists but it doesn't stop them being good neghbours.
Jul 8th 2006, 7:00 pm
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Re: Thinking of moving to Florida. Need to know everything!
Originally Posted by TRPardoe
I have been to lots and lots of places and have lived in Manchester UK, Peak District, Stoke-on-Trent, Manhattan NY and Fort Myers FL.
Everywhere has something to offer, even Stoke (although am hard pressed to remember it).The trick is to focus on the good stuff and let the bad pass you by.
Mexico and Bangkok both have a higher crime rate (sfaik) worse medical care, language issues, Hurricanes/Typhoons....the list goes on if you want to be negative about it (and I love Thailand).
The worst thing in Fort Myers is/are the Snowbirds, but they have all gone home to one of the vowel-states. Of course we now have red tide so the beaches are unuseable and it's raining like kingdom come at the moment.
All my neighbours are Bible-Bashing-Baptists but it doesn't stop them being good neghbours.
However FtM generally still beats living in most other places I have rested my head at night.
Everywhere has something to offer, even Stoke (although am hard pressed to remember it).The trick is to focus on the good stuff and let the bad pass you by.
Mexico and Bangkok both have a higher crime rate (sfaik) worse medical care, language issues, Hurricanes/Typhoons....the list goes on if you want to be negative about it (and I love Thailand).
The worst thing in Fort Myers is/are the Snowbirds, but they have all gone home to one of the vowel-states. Of course we now have red tide so the beaches are unuseable and it's raining like kingdom come at the moment.
All my neighbours are Bible-Bashing-Baptists but it doesn't stop them being good neghbours.
However FtM generally still beats living in most other places I have rested my head at night.
Jul 8th 2006, 7:02 pm
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Re: Thinking of moving to Florida. Need to know everything!
Originally Posted by Ozzidoc
Red tide? is that due to animals having been killed
The stench of the dead fish and the algae stings your eyes and affects your breathing, particularly if you have Asthma or some other similar problem.
Jul 8th 2006, 7:09 pm
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Re: Thinking of moving to Florida. Need to know everything!
Originally Posted by Ozzidoc
Red tide? is that due to animals having been killed
Jul 8th 2006, 7:19 pm
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Re: Thinking of moving to Florida. Need to know everything!
Originally Posted by Ray
No!!! its from the sacrificial virgins ..we feed to the sharks ....
Loadabollox - there aren't any virgins left over the age of 16, so my younger 8-ball buddies tell me.
Jul 8th 2006, 7:26 pm
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Re: Thinking of moving to Florida. Need to know everything!
Originally Posted by TRPardoe
Loadabollox - there aren't any virgins left over the age of 16, so my younger 8-ball buddies tell me.
Jul 8th 2006, 8:03 pm
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Re: Thinking of moving to Florida. Need to know everything!
Originally Posted by Ray
I do hope there is a few ..age of consent is 18 ....
Jul 8th 2006, 8:35 pm
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Re: Thinking of moving to Florida. Need to know everything!
Originally Posted by TRPardoe
Tell that to the 20 year old in our office who has a 5-year old.
Jul 8th 2006, 9:01 pm
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Re: Thinking of moving to Florida. Need to know everything!
The grass isnt any greener on this side of the pond!!! It would be almost impossible for you to get here and earn a living. You have the whole of Europe to consider?? Why Florida???
Jul 8th 2006, 9:04 pm
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Re: Thinking of moving to Florida. Need to know everything!
Originally Posted by Vikki66
The grass isnt any greener on this side of the pond!!! It would be almost impossible for you to get here and earn a living. You have the whole of Europe to consider?? Why Florida???