some notes on FL trip

[anotheranon]

• Much, much more casual than DC - more flip flops and shorts than I could count. But, lots more makeup (?)
  
• The Gulf coast was the perfect re-entry beach for me, considering I've not been to one in ~10 years (!) - shallow, warm, and not too many/high waves.
  
  • Of course, we had to wait for the Gustav tails to pass over - damn!
    
  • Also, much prettier/less crowded in the early morning :)
  
  
• Long bridges are long.
  
• Nieces are cute, hyper, and talented as all get out!
  
• I can function at posh parties without freaking out: sip wine, ask questions, and listen.
  
• McDonalds' orange juice is acceptable in a pinch.
  

Comments

[dustdaughter.livejournal.com]

But, lots more makeup (?)

Ah, yes that and big hair were the mainstays of Florida fashion when I was growing up.

Was the pace slower there than in DC or were you not there long enough to tell?

Of course, we had to wait for the Gustav tails to pass over - damn!

I've lived through more than one FL hurricane and I wouldn't wish that on anyone! Glad you got out okay!

[anotheranon.livejournal.com]

Ah, yes that and big hair were the mainstays of Florida fashion when I was growing up.

Really? Same thing in GA, though for all these years I chalked it up to being a symptom of time (the '80's) rather than place. When were you living there?

I couldn't tell you about the pace - we had parties Saturday and Sunday and family activities all 4 days. Busy, but a different kind of busy where I didn't have to keep up with stuff - other people were making the plans, I just had to show up.

We didn't really get Gustav in Tampa as such - just the edges of it. Lots of wind and rain though!

[dustdaughter.livejournal.com]

When were you living there?

I'm from FL, so I was living there in the 70's (as a baby), 80's and 90's.

We didn't really get Gustav in Tampa as such - just the edges of it. Lots of wind and rain though!

Good, I'm glad. Hurricanes are not fun.