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[pertnear09]

Yes, they can fish, go on canoe rides, learn to light a fire, roast marshmallows and hot dogs, feed the animals, plant seeds go for walks etc. They are going to get their exercise!

That's good. The good ol' out doors life. Are they used to that?

 

[Beer can]

Everything's going to be OK!

 

[CapricornFarm]

That's good. The good ol' out doors life. Are they used to that?

Not at all. We built a big playground in their back yard and supplied two big gates to finish fencing in their yard. This is at least a year or more ago. Never did get done. Sadly, the spend most of their lives indoors. They used to come visit us and swim in the pool in FL. They love that.

 

[CapricornFarm]

Everything's going to be OK!

I just keep hoping they are not hung up in traffic with 4 kids!

 

[Beer can]

 

[Alaskan]

Alaskan is your firewood on fire?

nope...the fireweed. uh.... (Internet photo, not mine)

I hear the rides that take forever (hr+) to get on at Disney are no wait right now. Lol.
I have a few friends and family down there. One friend lives near Tallahassee (was a neighbor but got himself a 'mail order bride' from the Philippines and she didn't like our cold winters Lol) , I figured he'd not get much but the way it's looking the whole state's going to get walloped.

That is a popular thing up here... I know 3 people personally that got wives from over there. ... but one is from the Philippines, one is from Taiwan...and the third? I can't remember where the 3rd is from.

 

[Latestarter]

Well, just to throw it out there, I met a woman over in Russia, brought her here and married her. Only lasted ~5 years as the cultural differences were just too big to handle. Women over 25-30 that are unmarried are considered spinsters and those over 40-50 outnumber available like aged men like 3 to one. In Russia, a woman (40+ age group) who is not married is considered "sub-human"... like there's obviously something wrong with them. Otherwise, why would a man not have married them?

Personally, I'm not going that route again... Mail order or marriage in general.

 

[CapricornFarm]

The son and DIL and grandkids made it as far as NC in heavy traffic.

 

[CapricornFarm]

Husband and i met on a blind date in September of 1974. Been together ever since. He is a good man.

 

[chickisoup]

Got this from a friend:
For my friends who can't get out of Florida -
For those of us sheltering in our homes:
Message "FLPrepares" to 888777. You will get a text response that you are registered with the State Registered Response Team. It will keep you informed and provide updates throughout the storm.
Also, message your zip code to 888777. You will receive updates specific to your zip code.
Stay safe