GogglesnTeeth 6 #1 January 1, 2008 Ok, so the forecast for tomorrow (in the Fort Myers Florida area) is for a high in the mid to upper 50's with a low around 27. I'll believe it when I see it.... At last, a day when I won't be sweating!!!!Goggles and Teeth "You fall like a greased safe!!!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mamajumps 0 #2 January 1, 2008 I have lived in Florida 26 of my 32 years of life. Mostly in Central Florida. I have seen snow flurries here (I live way out in the country, where its a lot colder). In 1977 in St Augustine there was actual snow acumulation at the Castillo Fort. I have seen it on several occasions with the temp at 9 degrees early in the morning. I don't think this year will be nearly as cold as last, but just because we live in Florida, don't let that fool ya! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irisheyes 0 #3 January 1, 2008 I've lived in both North Florida (Gainesville) and Southwest Florida (Naples) and there is definitely a difference in winter weather within the state. When I lived in Gainesville, it was not unusual to see frost or even ice early in the morning, we even got the occasional snow flurry. There was a clear change in seasons that I really miss!!! But, here in Southwest Florida, even though we are not that far from Central Florida, we very rarely see cold weather you do. I, sadly, had my A/C on up until about an hour ago. To answer Corey's question though, I vote for a low in the 30's for those of us by the coast and upper 20's only for those inland, like Immokalee and LaBelle. To bad it is only going to last a day or two!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #4 January 2, 2008 I heard on tv that it hasn't been this cold in 5 years! I'll believe it when I see it tomorrow, right now I'm still in shorts. It's only going to last for 1 day though, so it's nothing to get too excited about. Darn it. I do feel sorry for the people tenting it at the boogies tonight. Everyone should sleep with someone to stay warm. Share the love! She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 622 #5 January 2, 2008 it's our week for "winter" or whatever you call that shit you yankees have to tolerate for SIX MONTHS!!!! 80's by the weekend....and I'm still riding the sled. (that's the Harley to those not in the know...) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiverbrian 0 #6 January 2, 2008 They say it's 55 in Orlando right now. That's unholy! In a world full of people, only some want to fly... isn't that crazy! --Seal Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #7 January 2, 2008 I just switched the heater on, just in case it dips below 70 in the house! She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matt1215 0 #8 January 2, 2008 I like 20's!! Especially with a negative-sign in front . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #9 January 2, 2008 One of the coldest winters I ever spent was in FL.. at the USAF Sea Survival School south of Miami...then again.. we were actually IN and OUT of the freaking water continuously all week long... when the air is 50 and you are soaking wet all day and ther e is a wind... BRRRR I also saw snow flurries there one night... that was SO not cool... since the barracks were not set up for that much cold. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dannydan 0 #10 January 2, 2008 Quote I do feel sorry for the people tenting it at the boogies tonight. DONT!!! there are a few that have come down from the GREAT WHITE North... They can handle it! Arf Arf arf... "rough in it" !! I know of ONE particular person whom can! she sleept out in an igloo we built after an overnite 16" snowfall with her sister and her Papa for three nights once! These girls were 5 and 4 at the time!! somewhere there are pics I need to get and show Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PsychoBob 0 #11 January 2, 2008 It was 28 in Pensacola this morning. "I'm not a gynecologist but I will take a look at it" RB #1295, Smokey Sister #1, HellFish #658, Dirty Sanchez #194, Muff Brothers #3834, POPS #9614, Orfun Foster-Parent?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
point_code 0 #12 January 3, 2008 I'm coming to Fla tomorrow. if it's over 50 I may wear a speedo! I have 6 inches of frozen snow in my yard that has been there a month now. I can't wait to see some warm weather and check out the Florida DZs. Any recommendations for Sat and Sun? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #13 January 3, 2008 Quote if it's over 50 I may wear a speedo! Well, I just told you in a pm that Palatka would be a good choice for you, but I don't think they'd appreciate you in a Speedo there. Try to force yourself to wear some shorts.She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
point_code 0 #14 January 3, 2008 It sounds like it may be to hot for shorts! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PsychoBob 0 #15 January 3, 2008 ***Try to force yourself to wear some shorts. Quote Please trust Skymama! She has impeccable taste plus she doesn't want to see Art and Chad have heart attacks when you walk up to manifest wearing a banana hammock. "I'm not a gynecologist but I will take a look at it" RB #1295, Smokey Sister #1, HellFish #658, Dirty Sanchez #194, Muff Brothers #3834, POPS #9614, Orfun Foster-Parent?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mamajumps 0 #16 January 3, 2008 Quote ***Try to force yourself to wear some shorts. Quote Please trust Skymama! She has impeccable taste plus she doesn't want to see Art and Chad have heart attacks when you walk up to manifest wearing a banana hammock. That so just made me spray my drink out of my nose... banana hammock... thats awesome!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #17 January 3, 2008 Ohh, 29 degrees this morning when I got up! I covered my plants yesterday but the sheets came off during the night. I hope the plants will survive. She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 622 #18 January 3, 2008 don't your sheets usually come off during the night anyway???? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #19 January 3, 2008 Depends on who is with me. She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mamajumps 0 #20 January 3, 2008 I woke up to 20 degrees at 6 this morning. (reminder, I live way out in the country) I was doctoring my horses leg this morning, my hands were stinging by the time I was done washing her wound out. DAMN it was cold!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grannyinthesky 0 #21 January 3, 2008 Sorry you guys are having such chilly weather. I've got that cold stuff every day \right now. It was only in the mid-20's on the ground the other day when I jumped. I'm not about to wait until spring, but damned, 20 degrees is COLD "safety first... and What the hell..... safety second, Too!!! " ~~jmy POPS #10490 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
point_code 0 #22 January 8, 2008 Thanks for the tip skymamma! Palatka was great and the temp was a blazing 75 degrees. If you're up in the north country and jonesin for a jump, Florida is the place to be. Just bring plenty of beer to fight off heatstroke. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
