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puzzled wrote in message ... 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. You should probably review the specifics with more care. I lived in Florida for 25 years and endured only one hurricane - it was a Cat-1 wimp named "David" in 1979. Andrew was the only really devastating hurricane that came close to where I lived - and it was terrible. It was supposed to hit the Palm Beaches, but it never turned north and just went straight in - it actually "missed" the most major population areas of south Florida. Had it come in 50 miles further north, the damage could have easily been 10 times worse. This is the first hurricane in modern history to affect this extensive of a stretch of population. There have never been evacuations involving 2 million people. This storm is "raking" the coast starting just at Ft. Lauderdale all the way up to at least Melbourne. Nasty, nasty, nasty. Property values have gone ****house in Florida over the last four years. Maybe this will stop that madness. This season will clearly be a modern record for the number of people directly impacted by hurricanes. The bad news is that there are three months of hurricane season remaining - and there's another storm already out there - by the name of Ivan. You may marvel at the stupidity of Floridians as they hunker down during these storms. That's okay. They have all snickered at your expense as they sat on the porch, sipping coolers and watching the coverage of those relentless winter storms that bury the north every single year. The shots of people slowly sliding their cars into poles, walls or other vehicles was always my personal favorite. Ü |
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puzzled wrote in message ... 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. You should probably review the specifics with more care. I lived in Florida for 25 years and endured only one hurricane - it was a Cat-1 wimp named "David" in 1979. Andrew was the only really devastating hurricane that came close to where I lived - and it was terrible. It was supposed to hit the Palm Beaches, but it never turned north and just went straight in - it actually "missed" the most major population areas of south Florida. Had it come in 50 miles further north, the damage could have easily been 10 times worse. This is the first hurricane in modern history to affect this extensive of a stretch of population. There have never been evacuations involving 2 million people. This storm is "raking" the coast starting just at Ft. Lauderdale all the way up to at least Melbourne. Nasty, nasty, nasty. Property values have gone ****house in Florida over the last four years. Maybe this will stop that madness. This season will clearly be a modern record for the number of people directly impacted by hurricanes. The bad news is that there are three months of hurricane season remaining - and there's another storm already out there - by the name of Ivan. You may marvel at the stupidity of Floridians as they hunker down during these storms. That's okay. They have all snickered at your expense as they sat on the porch, sipping coolers and watching the coverage of those relentless winter storms that bury the north every single year. The shots of people slowly sliding their cars into poles, walls or other vehicles was always my personal favorite. Ü |
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Maybe bcause they have no other place to go,and cannot afford to
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Maybe bcause they have no other place to go,and cannot afford to
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"William Brackeen" wrote in message . com... "Pete Platis" wrote in message ink.net... puzzled wrote in message ... 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. |
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"William Brackeen" wrote in message . com... "Pete Platis" wrote in message ink.net... puzzled wrote in message ... 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. |
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"Louis Boyd" wrote in message ... puzzled wrote: 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. It's explained by warm weather, nice beaches, and senility. Also cheap hurricane insurance. The Bible also explains it. Something about fools building their homes on sand. That is not what the story means. When you find one about fools building their houses in swampland, you'll be getting closer. Ü |
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"Louis Boyd" wrote in message ... puzzled wrote: 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. It's explained by warm weather, nice beaches, and senility. Also cheap hurricane insurance. The Bible also explains it. Something about fools building their homes on sand. That is not what the story means. When you find one about fools building their houses in swampland, you'll be getting closer. Ü |
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puzzled wrote in message . ..
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. North Carolina has more hurricances hit than Florida most likely. Go ask them... |
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Amen to that. I don't care where you live, you have hazards. Umm, that's all
part of the wonderful world we live in. What's that old song, Your Blues Ain't Like Mine... A Happy Floridian "eüphemism" wrote in message ... puzzled wrote in message ... 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. You should probably review the specifics with more care. I lived in Florida for 25 years and endured only one hurricane - it was a Cat-1 wimp named "David" in 1979. Andrew was the only really devastating hurricane that came close to where I lived - and it was terrible. It was supposed to hit the Palm Beaches, but it never turned north and just went straight in - it actually "missed" the most major population areas of south Florida. Had it come in 50 miles further north, the damage could have easily been 10 times worse. This is the first hurricane in modern history to affect this extensive of a stretch of population. There have never been evacuations involving 2 million people. This storm is "raking" the coast starting just at Ft. Lauderdale all the way up to at least Melbourne. Nasty, nasty, nasty. Property values have gone ****house in Florida over the last four years. Maybe this will stop that madness. This season will clearly be a modern record for the number of people directly impacted by hurricanes. The bad news is that there are three months of hurricane season remaining - and there's another storm already out there - by the name of Ivan. You may marvel at the stupidity of Floridians as they hunker down during these storms. That's okay. They have all snickered at your expense as they sat on the porch, sipping coolers and watching the coverage of those relentless winter storms that bury the north every single year. The shots of people slowly sliding their cars into poles, walls or other vehicles was always my personal favorite. Ü |
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