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

[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.