You might be a Floridian if
Down South means Key West
Panhandling means going to Pensacola.
You think no-one over 70 should be allowed to drive.
Flip-flops are everyday wear.
Shoes are for business meetings and church.
No, wait, flip flops are good for church too, unless its Easter or
Christmas.
Sweet tea can be served at any meal.
An alligator once walked through your neighborhood.
You smirk when a game shows Grand Prize is a trip or cruise to Florida.
You measure distance in minutes.
You have a drawer full of bathing suits, and one sweatshirt.
You get annoyed at the tourists who feed seagulls.
All the local festivals are named after a fruit.
A mountain is any hill 100 feet above sea level.
You think everyone from a bigger city has a northern accent.
You know the four seasons really are: almost summer, summer,
not summer but really hot, and Christmas.
Its not soda, cola, or pop
its coke, regardless of brand or flavor, What kinda coke you want?
Anything under 95 is just warm.
Youve hosted a hurricane party.
You go to a theme park for an afternoon, and know when to get on the best rides.
You pass on the right and honk at the elderly.
You understand the futility of exterminating cockroaches.
You can pronounce Okeechobee, Kissimmee and Withlacoochee.
You understand why its better to have a friend with a boat, than have a boat yourself.
Bumperstickers on the pickup in front of you include: various fish, NRA, and a confederate flag.
You were 8 before you realized they made houses without pools.
You were 12 when you first met someone who couldnt swim.
You get angry when people say Florida isnt really part of the SOUTH
Youve worn shorts and used the A/C on Christmas.
You know what the stingray shuffle is, and why its important!
I'm a Native Floridian born and raised on the Gulf of Mexico...
I've worn sandals everywhere including church and weddings (dont forget the tank top)
alligators have walked through my neighborhood countless times
feeding seagulls on the beach should carry a 3,000 dollar fine LOL
It takes two minutes to get to the beach... and 3 minutes to get to the store
Ive owned more swim trunks ( bathing suits ) then any man she be alloted in a lifetime.
'almost summer' is one of my favorite times of year
one of my favorite cokes... is sprite
We go to the beach as a hurricane is coming in then leave right before the real damage starts
Ive been to more them parks more times then I could possibly count (the lines are shortest at lunch time & dinner time)
I been doing the 'sting ray' shuffle since I was 5 years old (it works!)
attempting to fully exterminate cockroaches is an ongoing job the never ends
our houses always had pools...doesnt everybodies?
Ive been to Okachobee, visited Kissimee and camped next to the Withlacoochee.... countless times
having a friend with a boat is priceless...owning your own is expensive
I didnt realize people couldnt swim when I found this out I was in shock
we always have the AC on during christmas...
Youre making me homesick man...thanks for the memories Im moving back home this summer....cant wait!
great post