This message is from: "JANINNE JUVE" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> FL has its good points, no state tax, for example. but you will want to check out the increase in your auto ins for sure, rents are higher, as is elec (A/C). The ins will be higher because of the tourists who drive around not knowing where they are going (if you think midwesterners forget how to drive every winter, tourists are worse) and the demand for apts drives up the prices. During peak vacation times you can pay up to $5 for a McD hamburger if you are on a beach area compared to regular price 1 mile inland. They have different insects there and the Palmetto bugs fly. Seems like everywhere is infested with roaches, and what we call crab grass is their normal grass. Plus, check out any information you can find on fire ants, as they are EVERYWHERE. Not trying to put a damper on your wishes to move to a warmer climate, but like I said - FL has it's good points also. The weather is amazing if you can get around the hurricanes. I could never get used to seeing a Santa figurine on someone's lawn in shorts, or a sleigh on a roof and it's 90 degrees outside. I also really missed the change of seasons. But that was just me. I think it is a great place to visit, but I didn't like living there. ----- Original Message ----- From: Gina Larson<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com<mailto:fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 1:53 PM Subject: Florida Fjordies?
This message is from: Gina Larson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>> Hello Fjord Friends! Someone recently wrote to the list looking for fjord people in Florida. A few weeks ago I was in Edgewater visiting relatives. I am seriously considering relocating to the Volusia county area in the fall from the arctic Midwest. I know there would be lots of logistics to work out (apt/rent, job and accomodations for my fjord, and possibly my tb gelding). As a certified Pharmacy tech I dont think I'd have trouble finding a job, but it does seem the cost of living is a bit higher there. I did visit a couple boarding stables while on my vacay. Ideally I would hope to work off part of my boarding/training expenses. I just can't see myself surviving another winter here! Any thoughts? Gina L. Menominee, MI _____________________________________________________________________ _______________ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ<http://mobile.yaho o.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ> The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw<http://tinyurl.com/rcepw> The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
