Florida Roll call

[FSUCLASSOF1971]

Hello folks. I'm new to the forum, and I'm really liking it. I'm up in Madison, Florida, home of the FHSAA Class 2A State Football Champions, the Madison County Cowboys!!!!!

 

[birdofthunder]

nice to see you around!!

 

[FSUCLASSOF1971]

Thanks birdofthunder. What part of the state are you in? And good morning!!

 

[birdofthunder]

'morning yourself! Orlando area. (Safer I say that, 'cause unless you know the area around that city, ya'd be like, "Huh?")

 

[FSUCLASSOF1971]

I was in your area about 2 weeks ago, at the Citrus Bowl watching our local high school football team in the State Championship Game against Tampa Catholic. Orlando is a bit too busy for me. But it has a lot of beautiful areas.

 

[Torah]

Shalom FSUCLASSOF1971.

You must have kids going to that High School, and maybe playing football there?
One does not see someone keeping up on High School Football unless they are a Teacher there or have a Child going to School there.
Ether way, glad to hear from you.

 

[FSUCLASSOF1971]

Shalom FSUCLASSOF1971.

You must have kids going to that High School, and maybe playing football there?
One does not see someone keeping up on High School Football unless they are a Teacher there or have a Child going to School there.
Ether way, glad to hear from you.

And Shalom to you and your family Torah. Actually Torah, all of my children attended MCHS but have long ago graduated. I am the PA announcer for the Cowboys and assisted our local radio station with the broadcast from the Citrus Bowl in Orlando. I'm a fan and volunteer my time. My wife is employed by the District School Board and has taught many of the players, so we go to all of the home games. Which team is your local high school?

 

[Torah]

Well then. Go Cowboys!
Got to run Sabbath is about to start. Have a blessed Holiday.
Shalom

 

[birdofthunder]

Wow! You announce the games? Hmm, yeah, Orlando's ok, but it's too busy for me too!

 

[FSUCLASSOF1971]

Yep. Give me the slow life these days.

 

[birdofthunder]

Definitely! I'm just waiting for the day I can get out of the area!! Not too happy about big cities anymore....

 

[rebecca45]

Boy this thread doesn't get visited all that often does it? Hey everyone from FL... just thought i would add my name to the list. Lived here27 yrs now. LOVE IT!

 

[llghoney]

 

[birdofthunder]

lol We're slow at the moment in here! Glad to see ya!

 

[hopeinGod]

Most of my life has been spent in Florida. Born in PA, my Dad moved us here in the early 60s for a few years while he helped to construct bridges. We returned north for several years; then, in 1969, I came back to serve as a Navy seaman aboard the USS Noa stationed in Mayport, Florida (near Jacksonville).

After my discharge, I remained in the Jax Beach area. The reason was, I got saved three months prior to my discharge and wanted to hang out with the "Jesus freaks" on the beach. I remained living among them for eight years, bouncing around from one extremist camp to another.

I left again, for six years, after graduating from UNF in Jacksonville, then returned in 1986 to live in Tampa, where I now reside and work at a VA hospital.

Florida isn't what it once was when I was younger. At one time, I was able to tolerate the worst heat and humidity while I ran my own landscape company on Jax Beach. Today, I prefer milder climates, away from the tropical madness this state transforms into during the spring and summer months. It is simply nothing short of misery when the 90s continue day in and day out.

Dave

 

[ScottBot]

Most of my life has been spent in Florida. Born in PA, my Dad moved us here in the early 60s for a few years while he helped to construct bridges. We returned north for several years; then, in 1969, I came back to serve as a Navy seaman aboard the USS Noa stationed in Mayport, Florida (near Jacksonville).

After my discharge, I remained in the Jax Beach area. The reason was, I got saved three months prior to my discharge and wanted to hang out with the "Jesus freaks" on the beach. I remained living among them for eight years, bouncing around from one extremist camp to another.

I left again, for six years, after graduating from UNF in Jacksonville, then returned in 1986 to live in Tampa, where I now reside and work at a VA hospital.

Florida isn't what it once was when I was younger. At one time, I was able to tolerate the worst heat and humidity while I ran my own landscape company on Jax Beach. Today, I prefer milder climates, away from the tropical madness this state transforms into during the spring and summer months. It is simply nothing short of misery when the 90s continue day in and day out.

Dave

I live just south of Tampa and I used to work at the VA facility at Bay Pines in Pinellas County.

 

[birdofthunder]

The heat isn't a joy for anyone. I'm wanting out of here, but money and jobs being what they are, that's a bit hard to do.

 

[hopeinGod]

I live just south of Tampa and I used to work at the VA facility at Bay Pines in Pinellas County.

Hi neighbor. Small world, huh? Bay Pines, I know well, as my brother worked there for seven years. He now works alongside me here, in Tampa.

Dave

 

[ScottBot]

Hi neighbor. Small world, huh? Bay Pines, I know well, as my brother worked there for seven years. He now works alongside me here, in Tampa.

Dave

So, you are up by the facility near USF?

 

[PattyOfurniture]

Hoey Guys....
Just wondering if anyone else in the thread is Born and lives in South Florida(PB,Brwd or Mia-Dade county) and really,really wants to move North as I do?....looool