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by FloydFreak from Rural North Florida

Last Post 3 days, 11 hours Ago


Last year, we couldn't BUY a drop of rain and we were choking on smoke from rampant forest fires in neighboring counties. The drought was worse up here in North Florida than it was in the Bay Area (although we were kind enough to share our smoke with Bay Area residents).

This year, we have been blessed by a reasonably (if not terribly) wet late-winter/early-spring. and I DO mean BLESSED. The only thing worse than watching your landscaping get parched in the relentless heat is watching forest fires burn and seeing your rivers, streams, and ponds dry up.

Now we have swapped the smoke for mosquitoes. In five years of living in Alachua County, the mosquitoes are the worst that I have seen them. But it is a small price to pay. Hey, that's what Cutter is for.

Here's another side benefit of the rain...go to Publix and get yourself some fresh corn. It is the BEST that I've tasted in years. I'm no expert but I'd be willing to bet money that the rain is at least part of the reason why the corn is so good.
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mmustangg read my blog view my photos
Apr 8, 2008 | 5:07 PM

I'll take the mosquitoes and a greener lawn!
Holy crap!
Does this mean I'll be mowing more this year? **shutters at the thought**

Jumpy983 read my blog view my photos
Apr 9, 2008 | 9:34 AM

publix? nooo i buy my corn from walmart! it tastes like smog..i mean dirt so i know it's fresh from china. it even has the little stamp on the kernels 'made in china' yum!

Georgenfla read my blog view my photos
Apr 21, 2008 | 7:57 PM

Yes, Publix has the best corn. YOu may quote me.

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I am your normal, middle-class, "working Joe". But I am also a capitalist and believe that nothing good comes from socialistic entitlement programs. I believe in hunting down and killing terrorists like the little rats that they are (except that that statement is denigrating to rats). I grew up in a very conservative household and was fortunate enough to have had a conservative American Government teacher (a retired US Army colonel) who helped to show me the "right" way. Are there things that I would like to change? Absolutely. But NOT the kind of "change" being espoused by Hillarock Obaminton. I have lived in Florida for forty of my forty-eight years. I've been a big Pink Floyd fan since my teen years hence the moniker, FloydFreak. My friends call me Freak, Floyd, and FF. The libs call me a neocon. I wear that badge proudly. Please note that I enjoy engaging in spirited discussion - even with those with whom I disagree. There are a number of individuals on these boards whom I respect even if I DO think that they're out of touch with reality. Please note also that I do not tolerate personal attacks on my character. If you think that I'm full of BLEEP, you have the right to say so. But drag my character into the gutter and expect retaliation in kind with FloydFreak's own brand of sarcasm. Keep it civil and we'll get along fine. To those of you that see good in America and want the OPPORTUNITY for prosperity for all - and do not just seek to soak it to "the rich", I say God bless you. And God bless America!

Member Since: 7/19/2006