Leaving "Paradise"

That's weird...my SIL lived in Wilton Manors for 10 years back in the mid 90's and I visited her many times. Never saw the first thing like that. It has changed.

 

Am I in the fucking dungeon?

 

You sound like you have mental issues more than anything else.

Two dudes kissing? So? Did they try to touch you inappropriately?

Or is it that they don’t want to touch you that’s causing you mental anguish??

 

It's the Dungeons Dungeon. I guess you didn't see the tread?

 

What, you get a lot of Michiganders there too? What a PITA they are.

 

I liked the gulf side of Florida but there are just too damn many people.

 

I admit, I couldn't wait to get out of there fast enough after going down there for a baseball tournament this past November. Leaving, filling up with gas, was a mix of comedy and horror. It wasn't a "shady" side of town. First, pull up and start filling up with gas. Guy next to us just starts talking to me about how he watched the hurricane destroy his house, now all that he owns is in his car. I stopped him and said I don't carry cash. Yes... from your car, in 130mph wind, you sat and WATCHED as your house was torn apart. And now you've driven down to southern Florida? Next, walking in to get drinks before we hit the road, I'm immediately accosted by an obvious strung out skinny white girl wanting cigarettes. Her boyfriend was passed out on the nearby table. A few tables back (Sheetz with all the tables outside) is what appears to be a drug dealer handing out his wares to folks with money in hand. As I walk in and stand in line, another person obviously not from this country starts yelling just saying he wants to pay for gas. Attendant says just wait your turn. Deflating any conflict, I just say go ahead in front of me. Meanwhile, passed out boyfriend is up and looking/reaching over the attendant's counter for something, I think cigarettes. Manager shoos him back outside. The best part, THE WHOLE TIME I'M SEEING ALL OF THIS, there's a cop filling up his car at one of the pumps, facing the building where all of this is taking place. I was uncomfy in south central LA while at the compton youth academy. Miami took that up to the next level. I couldn't put that place in my rearview mirror fast enough!!!!

 

Check out Woody Creek CO. They lost their rambling drunk writer a few years ago and could probably use a new one.

 

I live in the same area and I don't think I've seen any of the things he's talking about in the last 6 months? Yes, the occasional bums at the intersections can be annoying, but last I checked they are in every big city.

He's definitely right about the politicians, though. Either way, if you're that unhappy, moving is probably a good idea.

Now Miami is a whole other story, you couldn't pay me to live there. Well, maybe you could, but it would be alot!

 

I’ve said it a hundred times if I’ve said it once... Florida south of I-4 sucks.

 

I would add and north of I-10.

 

North of Spring Hill and west of I-75 is a great area of FL. You’re north of Tampa far enough, but, close enough for events. Ocala is fairly close for chain stores. Yet, there are still many of the affordable, old FL communities spread throughout the area.

 

I'll be 65 soon, I think I'm required to at least buy
a condo in Florida.

 

Then don't forget to move to myrtle.

 

I'm trying to talk the wife into dying her hair blue.
What's with that, anyway?

 

Nah.....leave it white.....Q-tips are easier to spot!

 

My mom, she's 70, she's died her hair blue. Like navy blue. And she's started edibles. And back to 70s disco. Lol she's like half my hipster friends.

 

Damn I guess I been down here too long it would seem. I cracked up reading this and then thought shit, I see this ALL the time played out. I guess I'm used to it. I just ignore all the stupid and press on with I need to get done. I'm nice the first time they ask and say nah I ain't got no money. They 99.9% move on to the next. If not, and it turns to shit, everyone is carrying and pretty much everyone I know has conceal carry license. Sign of the times I guess. But hey, we gots nice weather!!

 

Awesome. I love when older people get to the "give no fucks" stage. My 70yo dad acts like a 16 yo kid now, with no responsibility, a drivers license, and drawing a pension to fund whatever the fuck he wants to do. It's great. It pisses my Sister off though, which makes me love it even more lol.

 

That's f@ckin' cool. Not your hipster friends, they most likely suck as much as you do. Your mom part.