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Nice pics! I moved to Florida when the snow fell and covered everything! I had to work. I was used to roads being cleared. Well long story was we had no heat , fireplace with no wood. My kids went to our friends house. We had not met our neighbors yet..they had power and we did not want to ask if we could come over. We had a space heater. Used it. Put tons of clothes on.and blankets. Our pastor took me to work and bought me home. He was from up North and was so great driving in the snow. 1989 was truly a pain. It was beautiful. I remember tons of accidents everywhere!

I bet that had to be a shock moving to Florida just in time for the snow! That had to be challenging at the time but it certainly made for some interesting memories! As a northerner it is shocking to see how everything came to a screeching halt with a couple inches of snow last week. For us, that’s just another winter day. Do you kids remember the adventure?

@loribmt, and all... Yep... We Floridians have no idea what to do with snow! Ice is even more devastating to us poor novices... So, we just sit back and relax, enjoy the snow as best we can. We do have a lovely roaring fire and fireplace on YouTube, so we can enjoy the beauty. Put on special music, treat with a hot cocoa or even better and hot tottie with Southern Comfort!
Oh, stay off the roads for your own safety. We don't know how to drive in ice and snow! Lots of accidents, bridges closed due to wind and ice... pitiful, isn't it?

Most offices and all government buildings close, schools close, and we have a snow day! Walk to the grocery store or take a nice slow walk with friends, family to enjoy the day.

So, my dear northern friend, relax and enjoy with all your knowledge on hold. Just wait a day or two and it'll all be normal, temps in the 50s,60s,70s in no time. I had trouble this year covering my poor outside front plants as well as my patio pots. It was tough physically, but got it done. Now, all the filthy covers are piled at the front door waiting to be inside and laundered for use one more time this year or again next year. My patio babies are still covered, much to my horror. I haven't been able to do that yet, but may today before going to Mayo for tests. We'll see.

Enjoy your Florida experience, my friend. It's new and interesting. May cause a chuckle or two, but it is tough for we who have sand between our toes. Please understand and be kind to us... Blessings, Elizabeth

Snow in Florida!!!! 🌨️☃️

What's next?...a balmy 110 degrees in Alaska?!!!! 😂

Yes they were almost 12 and 16yo. They had fun! We did not. I think if I had it to do over maybe I would have sent our dog with them. He drove us nuts all night. Scared and unfamiliar surroundings. If my son was around he would quiet down and enjoy whatever came his way. We barely had a inch on the ground. But we have a long and winding driveway up a hill.
I sure was not driving on it. Some of our curtains had not been put up. We have over 20 windows. But we were young and adventurous.🙂

@my44 and others... Nope. A lovely week in Jacksonville, Florida in the 60s, 70s daytime temps and 40s, 50s night-time. Wonderful temps for all to enjoy after a winter week+ of cutting cold and snow, ice... everything closed. We bounce back quickly, but it is a shock to have such cold. This is fairly normal for Jan-Feb in northern Florida, not snow but temps.
Now, it's a lovely, cool walk on the beach or in your neighborhood. back to work and life as normal.
blessings, ess

Hi, Elizabeth.

Well, like you said, the good thing about Florida is that the snow and the cold don't stick around for long...unlike in the north where it can seem never-ending. I’m sure that you, @loribmt, and @sillyblone prefer a day or two of winter weather as opposed to four months of it! 😊

@my44, @loribmt and all... Absolutely! Why I am a Florida gal. Lived here since 1964, I was 18, just entering college...changed to attend Jacksonville University instead of William and Mary in Virginia... arrived in March surrounded with huge, hundreds of years old live oak trees with graceful Spanish moss flowing from each huge limb, beautiful azaleas in full bloom, redbud trees breaking out in hot pink blooms, green grass and birds, bright skies and sunny days... I stayed in Florida.

Now, that year, 1964, we had the worst hurricane hit the Jacksonville area directly, cat 3, we had in many years! My hurricane inauguration! To this day, I have serious hurricane terror, fears begin in September. I had a beautiful bedroom in our home and a huge limb from the nearby live oak landed on my bedroom roof! We had no electricity for 2 weeks. No water, many beach side homes were flattened. Today's hurricane season in Jacksonville is much improved, better coordinated, better preparation and generally far less frightening. Other than the last year, of course!

I lived in NC mountains for years as a child. My precious towns there are still destroyed by Helene's damage! So, there you go... I love my location and living in Fl is very good for me at this point in my life... Blessings, elizabeth

Yes,I used to live up North. I have been around snow all my life. I prefer not to drive in it. But, it can get in the 20's and it is very cold! We just had that during the snow that was just had in Florida. Where I used to live I took in stride and know how to prepare and get to work. Here is not the same. I agree it is short lived . But they close bridges here. We have so many and most of the people are transplants from other states. Secondary roads were not cleared. They had no clue on how to handle it in 1989. It was ridiculously dangerous on the roads. No snow plows..Nothing. Snow is fun to play in ..but not to drive in. Look it up and you will see what I mean!