Snowflake Posted June 23, 2005 Share Posted June 23, 2005 A FLORIDA BLESSING Bless this house, oh Lord, we cry. Please keep it cool in mid-July. Bless the walls where termites dine, While ants and roaches march in time. Bless our yard where spiders pass Fire ant castles in the grass. Bless the garage, a home to please Carpenter beetles, ticks and fleas. Bless the love bugs, two by two, the gnats and mosquitoes that feed on you. Millions of creatures that fly or crawl, in FLORIDA, Lord, you've put them all!! But this is home, and here we'll stay, So thank you Lord, for insect spray. ==================================================== YOU KNOW YOU ARE IN FLORIDA IN JULY WHEN. . . . The birds have to use potholders to pull worms out of the ground. The trees are whistling for the dogs. The best parking place is determined by shade instead of distance. Hot water now comes out of both taps. You can make sun tea instantly. You learn that a seat belt buckle makes a pretty good branding iron. The temperature drops below 95 and you feel a little chilly. You discover that in July it only takes 2 fingers to steer your car. You discover that you can get sunburned through your car window. You actually burn your hand opening the car door. You break into a sweat the instant you step outside at 7:30 a.m. Your biggest motorcycle wreck fear is, "What if I get knocked out and end up lying on the pavement and I cook to death?" You realize that asphalt has a liquid state. The potatoes cook underground, so all you have to do is pull one out and add butter, salt and pepper. Farmers are feeding their chickens crushed ice to keep them from laying hard boiled eggs. The cows are giving evaporated milk. Ah, what a place to call home. . . God Bless Our State of Florida! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MurielK Posted June 23, 2005 Share Posted June 23, 2005 So true! Muriel K (in central FL) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerbil runner Posted June 23, 2005 Share Posted June 23, 2005 I gave birth to my first son on July 20th in FL. Was married to a guy who got his way with the AC by turning off the condensor at night (imagine trying to sleep in 90 degree, 90% humidity when you're 8-9 months pregnant) . And you learn to pay close attention to what the cat is watching . I love New England! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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