Everybody talks about the weather but nobody ever does anything about it.

[SW_PA_Couple 4,019]

This is the second year that my wife and I have spend our winter months living at a Florida clothing-optional resort. I am receiving a string impression that the other residents of this resort talk a lot about the weather. They seem much more sensitive to small day-to-day changes than people who live in places full-clothed. I find this interesting. Could this be, possibly, that when you are walking around or riding around in your birthday suit, small changes are more noticeable? In my mind, the residents and visitors are inclined to remarking on the obvious -- sunny today; OK, so it was sunny yesterday and it was the same the day before. Warm today; OK but it's exactly one degree warmer today than yesterday.

[padoc 1,696]

In most respects, weather, especially in the winter, is just about the only really good thing about Florida. Its buggy, full of lizards, the woods are harsh, never change colors and are full of nasty things that bite and the land is flatter than my ex-wife and just about as hospitable.

 

There are alligators in the lakes and rivers, sharks close to the beach, 8 foot pythons and iguanas falling from the trees when the temp hits 45 (weather).

 

The West coast is a breeding ground for red tide which will ruin even the nicest beach day(weather again) and recently, something called blue green algae filled canals and marinas with goop that had an indescribable feted ordor and hung around for months. Jobs pay a lot less than many of the rust belt states and while there is no state income tax residents are nickel and dimed to death with hidden fees, move here and register your car and you'll see what I mean.

Oh, and speaking of weather, there are hurricanes, sometimes several in a summer. Florida is somewhat narrow but is loooooong, portions of the state are closer to Havana than to the state capitol. Many places between I-75 and I-95 are akin to a 3rd world country or a scene from Deliverance without the hills.

 

All in all, there are some fun places to visit, some great hotels, and some beautiful beaches (weather permitting). Its great for vacation but not so great if you have to work here, raise a family, or commute to work. If you like Publix or Walgreens, you're in luck because there seems to be one of each every 3 blocks and if you like 8 minute traffic lights, we have them too, damned near every block. The upside is you don't have to shovel sunshine!

[GoldCoCouple 4,014]

The weather is the one topic and anyone can discuss without too much danger. Can talk about clothes when you aren't wearing any. Don't even START talking about politics these days. Religion: nope, immigration: don't think so, for that matter, just about everything in the news is out. That pretty much leaves the weather...

[SW_PA_Couple 4,019]

In most respects, weather, especially in the winter, is just about the only really good thing about Florida. ....There are alligators in the lakes and rivers, sharks close to the beach, 8 foot pythons and iguanas falling from the trees when the temp hits 45 (weather).....

 

This warning sign is near the bike trail.

[cplnuswing 4,711]

So I guess they are pet alligators?

[GoldCoCouple 4,014]

How does one 'molest' an alligator...?

[cplnuswing 4,711]

How does one 'molest' an alligator...?

 

Very carefully

[Alura 2,766]

I was warned on a recent trip to Boynton Beach that is not good to pet an alligator forward of his eyes. I saw a baby alligator crawling through my friend's back yard, along the lake. I decided not to pet him at all. I went inside and had another cup of coffee. It took him an hour to finish crossing the lawn.

 

I think it's the weather, SW_PA_Couple. It's becoming quite remarkable. This weekend, Tulsa is going to have temperatures higher than Miami. On Monday, the high here will be in the thirties.

[George1029 16]

I understand your point about everyone talking about the weather. I noticed the same thing at a nudist park I frequent also. it is wonderful either way. Private message me to have more detailed chat about it

[padoc 1,696]

Gators are not known for their parenting skills so even babies are armed with teeth and can defend themselves.

[Alura 2,766]

Thanks for the addition, Padoc. I suspected as much. Hense, the coffee instead of petting.

[adamgunn 1,456]

SW_PA, I just got back from a week in Naples. When I got there, the high temperature was in the low 70s, whereas the week before it was up in the 80s. Yeah, all the folk were complaining about how cold it was.

 

Since the place I was at wasn't a nudist resort (unfortunately) it's not just the absence of clothes that makes people less comfortable in the 'cool' range.

[let's do it again 380]

Maybe it's a Florida thing about talking weather. When I go to nude beaches in Mexico or Jamaica the conversation begins about where are you from? But soon it turns to sex and how many nude beaches that you have been to.