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Started by Randy · 10 months ago

A facebook friend mentioned that she was hoping to move to Orando within the next few years.  She asks …
I have a couple of quick questions that I’ve been meaning to ask you: How long have you lived in Orlando? Which part of Orlando do you live in, and w ... Continue reading »

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  • Amy

    1 year ago

    I've only been to Orlando once but I loved it, the people I met were outstanding.
    My list of must do things when you visit this great city.
    1. Get up early, grab a coffee, and head to the beach to watch the sun rise. Fabulous!!
    2. Enjoy the beautiful scenery and alligators as you glide across the water on an air boat. This was a bit frightening, at times I was only about 3 feet from a 12ft gator... yikes... I was a bit whiney that day. :)
    3. Didn’t make it to Disney yet but I'm hoping I will soon.

    In my opinion Orlando is a lot like Northern California. Love the weather! Sure beats this Texas heat.
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  • Randy

    1 year ago

    You wanna' hear something scary? Trying sinking your kayak in the middle of a snake and alligator infested river ... I did. Click here to read the harrowing, yet oddly funny, journey.
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  • Amy

    1 year ago

    I've only been to Orlando once but I loved it, the people I met were outstanding.
    My list of must do things when you visit this great city.
    1. Get up early, grab a coffee, and head to the beach to watch the sun rise. Fabulous!!
    2. Enjoy the beautiful scenery and alligators as you glide across the water on an air boat. This was a bit frightening, at times I was only about 3 feet from a 12ft gator... yikes... I was a bit whiney that day. :)
    3. Didn’t make it to Disney yet but I'm hoping I will soon.
    In my opinion Orlando is a lot like Northern California. Love the weather! Sure beats this Texas heat.
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  • Randy

    1 year ago

    You wanna' hear something scary? Trying sinking your kayak in the middle of a snake and alligator infested river ... I did. Click here to read the harrowing, yet oddly funny, journey.
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  • Amy

    1 year ago

    Oh my goodness, laughing so hard... tears... lol... I have always wanted to go on a kayaking trip it looks fun and relaxing. I can say that I'm too much of a wimp to every attempt a journey like yours. When I went to Hawaii a few years ago, it took me a while to get the nerve up to even snorkel. The thought of anything larger than me creeping up on me is too scary. I at least need the option to run!
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  • Amy

    1 year ago

    Oh my goodness, laughing so hard... tears... lol... I have always wanted to go on a kayaking trip it looks fun and relaxing. I can say that I'm too much of a wimp to every attempt a journey like yours. When I went to Hawaii a few years ago, it took me a while to get the nerve up to even snorkel. The thought of anything larger than me creeping up on me is too scary. I at least need the option to run!
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  • Tino

    1 year ago

    Orlando has been my 2nd home for 16 years. My family comes up about 3 or 4 times a year. I think Orlando is nice to visit, but I'd still prefer my lovely South FL. You're right about outgrowing the road system, I think it's taking a toll on the Orlando driver's psyche. The Orlando area actually seems southern to me, especially Kissimmee. Maybe it's because of my Miami/NYC orientation.
    Toodles
    BTW, when are you coming back down to Fort L? Worthy Creations?
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  • Tino

    1 year ago

    I actually had a nightmare about that. I have a fear of swamps and dark water. A sinking airboat in the middle of the Everglades. ::shivers::
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  • Tino

    1 year ago

    Orlando has been my 2nd home for 16 years. My family comes up about 3 or 4 times a year. I think Orlando is nice to visit, but I'd still prefer my lovely South FL. You're right about outgrowing the road system, I think it's taking a toll on the Orlando driver's psyche. The Orlando area actually seems southern to me, especially Kissimmee. Maybe it's because of my Miami/NYC orientation.
    Toodles
    BTW, when are you coming back down to Fort L? Worthy Creations?
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  • Tino

    1 year ago

    I actually had a nightmare about that. I have a fear of swamps and dark water. A sinking airboat in the middle of the Everglades. ::shivers::
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  • Randy

    1 year ago

    I am glad you enjoyed it. I have the same fear but in clear water...I am happy as a clam.... well, a clam in clear water.
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  • Randy

    1 year ago

    I have taken vacations in Naples FL that past two years and have purposefully NOT done the airboat for exactly those reasons. I will NOT get in any water with that many gators OR (in that part of the state) giant pythons.

    No thank you.
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  • Randy

    1 year ago

    Well, South Florida is it's own universe so I can see why you think that about Orlando. Plus, Kissimmee down through Lakeland is like an island of the South.

    I assure you though... you want the "South" feel I am talking about... think Tallahassee.

    I would love to come back down to Ft. Lauderdale but don't have plans to at the moment. I love South Florida.
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  • Tino

    1 year ago

    Ha! Pythons...our illegal immigrants in the animal world. Naples is nice. I'll go ahead and say that about the entire sunshine state. Have you been to Everglades National Park?
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  • Randy

    1 year ago

    no... I haven't been there. Is it cool?
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  • Tino

    1 year ago

    I know what "southern" is. =) I've been to NC, SC, TN, GA, etc...
    Part of what I meant about the Orlando area seeming southern is the nature of its built environment.
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  • Tino

    1 year ago

    It's awesome! I went on a relaxing boat tour. I was surprised to see many dolphins there and no alligators. There's a quaint, pretty, isolated little town called Everglades City--very Key West-like.
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  • Randy

    1 year ago

    I am glad you enjoyed it. I have the same fear but in clear water...I am happy as a clam.... well, a clam in clear water.
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  • Randy

    1 year ago

    I have taken vacations in Naples FL that past two years and have purposefully NOT done the airboat for exactly those reasons. I will NOT get in any water with that many gators OR (in that part of the state) giant pythons.
    No thank you.
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  • Randy

    1 year ago

    Well, South Florida is it's own universe so I can see why you think that about Orlando. Plus, Kissimmee down through Lakeland is like an island of the South.
    I assure you though... you want the "South" feel I am talking about... think Tallahassee.
    I would love to come back down to Ft. Lauderdale but don't have plans to at the moment. I love South Florida.
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  • Tino

    1 year ago

    Ha! Pythons...our illegal immigrants in the animal world. Naples is nice. I'll go ahead and say that about the entire sunshine state. Have you been to Everglades National Park?
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  • Randy

    1 year ago

    no... I haven't been there. Is it cool?
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  • Tino

    1 year ago

    I know what "southern" is. =) I've been to NC, SC, TN, GA, etc...
    Part of what I meant about the Orlando area seeming southern is the nature of its built environment.
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  • Tino

    1 year ago

    It's awesome! I went on a relaxing boat tour. I was surprised to see many dolphins there and no alligators. There's a quaint, pretty, isolated little town called Everglades City--very Key West-like.
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  • Randy

    1 year ago

    ohhh... that sounds very nice. Every time I went to the beach in Naples I would see dolphins.
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  • Randy

    1 year ago

    oh, that makes sense.
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  • Randy

    1 year ago

    ohhh... that sounds very nice. Every time I went to the beach in Naples I would see dolphins.
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  • Randy

    1 year ago

    oh, that makes sense.
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