"William Brackeen" wrote in message
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"Pete Platis" wrote in message
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puzzled wrote in message
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A massive hurricane seems to hit Florida every few years. I really
don't
understand why people continue to live there. Don't they get tired of
having
to evacuate every summer, and having their houses destroyed? Someone
explain
this to me.


Well , hurricanes are one reason but Florida has a host of
others
to
stay away:

1. Cockroaches ......LOTS OF EM ( also known as "palmetto bugs" in
order
to
water down the icky factor, don't be fooled though, they are just larger
roaches......that fly........very well) and a plethora of other pests
that
you WILL come into contact with on a personal level whether you want to
or
not..........this includes scorpions and brown recluse spiders btw, both
poisonous.

Most of these insects can also be found in Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi,
and Louisiana. Scorpions and brown recluses are also native to Tennesse
and
Arkansas, probably Texas, the Carolinas, and Oklahoma. That covers most,
if
not all, of the Southern United States.

2. Staggering humidity ( well not all of florida but anything south of
the
tropical line is brutal)

Again, see most of the Southern US.


3. Job market isn't so great.

I'm sensing a theme here.


4. There ain't no mountains, not a one!. There has basically GOT to be
something wrong with that. In fact , the highest point in the state is
only
a measely *345* feet high!.



Ok, Florida takes the hit on this one. But I don't consider that a bad
thing. I live in Arkansas and every day I curse what these hills are
doing
to my gas mileage.



Consider yourself blessed. I think it's safe to say there are more
than a couple million Floridians who might want to trade in a few less extra
MPG for the safety of high-ground right now.















5. Swamps........hell most of the state is a swamp.

Ok, I'll give you swamps.


6. Highest percentage of over 80 year olds behind the wheel of a
car.......THAT can't be a good thing.

Ditto.

7. Alot of white trash, yeah I know that can be found in alot of states.
Just seems worse in Florida for some reason though.


See my answer to No. 1.

8. Basically Florida has one or 2 seasons, depending on where you live
in
the state. For a 4 season kinda guy like me , not a good thing.


Different strokes for different folks, I guess. I'd get rid of winter in
a
heartbeat if I could.


9. Alligators coming into contact with people in or near their homes,
killing or maiming them and/or their pets. It's not a good thing. Been
happening more frequently too.


10. FLORIDIANS ARE VOTING-MACHINE CHALLENGED.


In case any of you are wondering, yeah I spent a couple of years in that
awful state.


Enjoy the remainder of your evening.