Nice to meet you Sherri!

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My name is Sherri. I am a native Floridian even though I've lived other places since my father was in the military. He retired here to FL so now I'm back home. I live in Polk county with my husband, step-son and my fur-babies. We live by a lake so I get to see all of the water birds and other lake life when I walk the lake. I love it here. I travel for work and have seen more cold weather and snow than I ever wanted.

I just wanted to say hi and introduce myself.

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Good morning all! Let's see....Well, I was born in Hollywood, Florida and my parents moved here to Central Florida when I was young. I've been here ever since. I currently own a home in South Daytona with my husband of 11 years. I am 33 and I've known my husband since I was 14. I was in banking for 13 years and left a couple years ago to help the hubby with our business we bought. We have 3 dogs, 1 cat and 1 bird. I don't have any kiddies, but would very much love to have one. Speaking of, I posted a link to a petition that I started in another discussion. I'll post it here too in case you can't find it...

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/make-invitro-fertilization-a-procedure-covered-by-all-health-insurance-companies-in-florida

Anyway, I think I covered most things. If you would like to know anything else, just ask

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ok, I am originally from ohio, moved to orange city 2 years ago but I now live in Jacksonville, with my man and our furry son, Gizmo, who btw is a pegingnese..........I always said I should have been born a southern girl, I LOVE florida and will never go back to ohio, I hate snow, love the beach.  My man is a Jacksonville native, been here all his life and wouldn't live any place else. 

anyone else in Jax?

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Hello friends! I can't believe I hadn't seen this group before (LARRY)! I was born and raised in Miami, back when a lot of Miami was still Everglades , and I love my state. Glad to have found this group, I'll be checkin' in once in a while !

I invite you all (some of you I already know!) to visit my Florida Panther group:

http://www.care2.com/c2c/group/FloridaPanthers !

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Hello,

 I am a native Floridian. Most of my family arrived in Key West,from the Canary Islands in the 1800's. I was born in Ybor City, and grew up in Tampa.For the past 16 years I lived on the beach,on the Pinellas  beachside of the bay. Now, I live in New Port Richey, where it is less crowded.

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HELLO, MY NAME IS ESTHER. I AM A NATIVE OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA, BEING BORN HERE IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY, PUNTA GORDA. I HAVE LIVED HERE ALL MY LIFE AND LOVE FLORIDA WILL ALL MY HEART.                I AM SO HAPPY TO BE A MEMBER OF THIS AWESOME GROUP!   TO YOU ALL!!

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Hi

Just moved back to Fl. after living in Ga. for 30 yrs. I live in the Dade City area and have not had the oppurtunity yet to find  things to do that would interest me. I am definately more the outdoors type and would love to find a wildlife center or nature groups. My special interest would be wild plants, edible and medicinal useage. I was a instructor at Wildlife Center as well as one for Ga. Women In The Outdoors.

Look Forward to meeting ya'll

Linda

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Love Florida!  After my youngest got married in 2002, I sold every thing I owned, including my car...loaded a rental with the rest and headed for sunny Florida!  Loved it, stayed!

However, the next year....Hurricanes, in bunches!  My oldest daughter lives here (for 12 years).  She says I made the hurricanes come!!  Well, this year it got quiet again.  I wonder what she will blame on me now????

I used to laugh, the first year.  It was November and her kids were leaving for school.  She was yelling at them not to forget their winter coats!  It was 70 degrees!!!  Well, in 2006, I now have a coat!

OH!  Another thing I have noticed.  The official Florida Winter Wear!!  A heavy coat (like a varsity jacket), a hat or scarf, with......shorts and tennis shoes!  Works for Floridians!!!

I love this state!!!               Andi

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  Let me know what info you need on apts or condos. Will try to help the best I can.

My email is estrellita34746@yahoo.com    Hope to hear from you soon. Hugs.

Estrellita    nickname Essie

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Hi

My name is Vanessa I was born in Florida.

I now live in Ohio.

I am planning to move back to Florida.

Does anyone know how I can get information on Apartment complexes or condos in the area.

I have gathered allot of information off the net but I need specific information and help.

Its info on Orlando and Kissimee.

If anyone can offer help to me

Please email me and I will get in contact with you.

Vanessa

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Thank you for that warm huggy welcome heeee

Serena~~

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Hello fellow floridians! My name is Roe, pagan name is Serena MysticLuna and I live in Pasco County!  So happy there is a Florida group and I am looking forward to meeting everyone. Please, read my profile to learn about me and I LOVE making friends! I am available to talk anytime I am on here heee.. Peace, Light and Blessings to u all

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from me too Catherine.  I live in Orange City, Central Florida, and am originally from Philly.  Move to Jersey for a little while, and then on to Florida. I've been here since 1979. 

Denise Jo

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So glad you have joined us here.Essie

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Hello, My name is Al. I am a native to Florida and was raised in Volusia County. I have lived in Deltona my whole life, but in a few weeks I will be moving to Tallahassee to attend Florida State. Just a question: How many Carl Hiaasen fans are out there?

Amani

-Al

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Hi, I'm Debby, 48 for 6 more days, divorced, living in St. Petersburg with my 16 y/o daughter and lots of pets!

I've been down here for 20+ years, but grew up in Philadelphia, so that makes me a "kinda-native", right?

I have lots of interests and support lots of causes - check out my profile if you'd like to find out more about me. I'm always looking to meet new friends!

Thanks for having me!

Hope to meet some of you soon!

~~ Debby

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I'm sooo happy that I found your group!! Hello to Everyone!!  

My name is Janet, I'm 40 (when did that happen??) and a mother of two (17 and 15). I am 5th generation Native Floridian, and terribly proud of that fact. :o) I was born, and grew up, in St. Petersburg  (my kids too), though I reside in Tampa at the moment.  I love Tampa...but do miss St. Pete. Chris, my hubby, and I are in apt. maintenance and we move alot (transfer)... I look forward to when we can transfer back across the bridge. :o)

I look forward to getting to know everyone!! ~Janet     

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Hello my name is Zissy pronounced Sissy and I come to you from Arlington, MA. I was born in Okeechobee Florida and raised mostly in the Brevard County area but I lived all over Floirda. I didn't leave physically until '98 but I will always be a Floridian and I'm proud to say that.

Hugs, Zissy

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Greeting all....

New to this site, live 3 years in Boynton and

Florida is starting to settle in....I'm Honest,single, straight....illustrator/tech pubs.

Who like to me people with character.

Dino

Hi,

Thought I should introduce myself.  No sense belonging to anything and not participating.  I am new to this and not quite sure how it all works, but I will figure it out.  It will just take me some time.

Anyway, I live in Orange City, and just waiting to see what this tropical storm will do. 

I am married, have 2 grown daughters who are both married, 3 grandbabies, a hubby, and a fur baby, Beulah Mae.....  She is a beagle and the love of our lives.  She rules the roost.  We are just her humble servants.  HA HA..

Anyway, anything else you want to know, just ask me.  I'm an open book.

Glad to be part of this group and this care2 community.  There is so much we can do, and some things we are not even aware of.  I love animals, care about people, and so much more.

Thanks for having me.  Just wish this had spell check.  HA HA

Whinendine (Denise)

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Hi Group,

I live in Oklahoma now but grew up IN Lake Wales FLorida and I sure miss the orange blossoms, fresh citrus and boiled peanuts.

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I love living in California & have been here for two years. My career as I know it is apparently over though secondary to a work related injury. Very sad to hear about that. I'm not sure what I will do.

I grew up in Massachusetts & initially moved to Florida, Port Charlotte in June of 2002. We were only there for 6 weeks when our in-laws needed assistance in WA state. So, off to WA state we went. They live in a very moderate climate there about an hour west of Seattle. Well, I still wanted the warmer climate for my health & we came south to California as soon as we were able. All of my siblings & my two married sons & only grandchild are in New England. My body has not yet acclimated to Pacific Standard Time! What is w/that? I used to be asleep between 9-10 PM but can't fall asleep before midnight in almost 4 years!

Well, we rent an apartment for $1200/mo, a one bedroom apartment. On the news last night it said the cost of housing here is about to skyrocket again! I can't believe it's even possible! I said to my husband that when we retire we should go to Florida. He agrees. I'm not sure where we might land @ that time or sooner. But, I don't think I can tolerate the cost of living here much longer. With my income shot to hell in handbasket, I really wonder how we will ever make it here.

Any suggestions for locations? Cost of living? Areas where employment is possible?

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Myla for joining......

Many Blessings,

Waya Yonega

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Good Evening!  I live in Caldwell, Texas but was born in Miami, Florida in the old Mercy Hospital. 

I have 3 children, my daughter Luana is married with twin boys, my oldest son is going into the Marines soon and my youngest son is 15 and will still be at home with me.   I also have a hugh family on my ranch, 2 Arabian mares (Shula Mia & Dark Mune), 4 Arabian fillies (Domino, Bonita, Mia & Falene), a Donkey (Bobby), 6 Dogs (Kuros, Mena, Mayie, Venus, Lil Bit & Rosco). 

My husband has a stroke last year (at age 42), so I now work 2 jobs.  I work full time has a Coporate Accounting Assistant/Secretary for some bakeries and I work part-time has a merchandiser. 

I have lived in Miami, Sweetwater, Carol City, Opa-Locka and Hollywood (on the reservation with my father) in Florida. I intend on going to visit this year, has I have about 80 relatives there and my husband and I own some properties in Port Charlotte and Port Malabar. 

Thanks for letting me join this great group.  Also thanks for the post about Florida cities.

My name is Myla, but my father calls me Wind Horse, so either is fine by me.  Again thanks and I hope everyone has an awesome 2006 year!

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Everyone and for joining....

Many Blessings,

Waya Yonega

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Just wanted to say hi to Lisa. She is a great lady!!!!!!!!!   Be nice to her, she bites - LOL.

Not really, just playing Lisa.

Amanda, Jason, and Lisa glad you joined us....

Many Blessings,

Waya Yonega

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Hi everyone, I used live in Ft. Myers and have moved away to a much warmer state (minnesota).  Have missed Florida and can't wait for that next moment I get come back.  Hope to meet others.

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My name is Lisa, I'm a 47 year old female & I live in Orange City Florida.  Just found this group & wanted to intro myself....

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everyone...... All is welcome to post whatever they wish here just so long as we respect everyone's opinion. It would be good to post on some of Florida's issues and to discuss how we might be able to better improve. I have nothing against posting things that are not so sunny because we can discuss how to get the clouds to move so we can see the sun.....

Many Blessings,

Waya Yonega

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I am a new member here and at the whole site. As you might suspect from my photo, I am a bit old-fashioned in my values.  Click on it and you will see, I am a bit rigid in expectations.

But I am aware that sunny may be how the weather must be here and if so far be it for me to cast a cloud much rain in the Sunshine State group, but it does say "all things Florida" and as someone who has basically been there for half a century and is a graduate of elementary, junior high, and high school all in Florida and three of its major universities, it can honestly be said that much more rain and other nasty weather exists below the horizon.

Would it be wrong to bring up some of the less pleasant items of Florida primarily for educational purposes as well as for exposure, which in combatting all powerful things evil is the best remedy.

For honesty, it must be conceded most would prefer to believe that we live in a florida fantasyland without failures and falsehoods.  If okayed, I will set up a new thread on my current most compelling interest of over a full decade now.  If not okayed, I will just glory in the wonderful winterland Florida is with snow arriving no more often than once or twice in the longest memories of those north of Orange County and our state can retain its lustrous veneer, here.

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Yes, it is that time again folks. Starting January 1, 2006 the race for Governor is back on. The reason I am here was due to an invite from a member. I do have a basic website up but I am asking those in Florida to help make it a better website. I have been asked to run many times for a state office and that many people here would vote for me based on our conversations. I want the website to reflect the needs of Florida and not the wants of the others who just place up a website and say "Pick me." Win or loose this will place pressure on those elected to do what us in Florida respond to best.

I do have several ideas which reflect several care2 petitions I have put my name to and now I am taking a firm stand by placing my name out there. Help me help you, www.yarrowgovernor.org together we can make Florida a better place in many ways.  

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I'm Monica, currently live in Jacksonville. I moved to Gainesville in 1983 from Birmingham, AL. In between Gainesville and Jax I lived in South Florida, mostly in Fort Lauderdale (and I may be about to move back down there - the job in Jacksonville is not panning out as it was portrayed to me). I have 2 mini dachshunds and a cat.

I Florida, and I would never want to live anywhere else.

Monica

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I'm Tracie S. I live in the Centeral Florida. That is with my two and a-half year old daughter and her father. She's the center of my life.

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"Tawbutni", Chief for the invite:  Clearwater Beach, here folks; happy to be here!!  I'm Roz, short for Rosalind, a/k/a Feather Made Of Stick.  I live with my doggie, "Luca Brazzi", and kitty, "Lucky Luciano".  Gee, I bet you can't guess what Nationality I am!! ???   I am a Native American, in Spirit; a Wiccan, Tarot Card Reader, and a collector of rare shells, (Starfish are out, now, folks!!), that I find here at the beach!  I love to craft Native American Primitive Art, such as Catchers, Rattles, Paintings, and "Yes", even a "Feather Made of Stick!!

"Aquine"   To All

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This is a great group!  My son and I live in Ft. Lauderdale and I am relatively new to Care2Care. 

My passion is to Promote Peace.  As a result, I am hosting the South Florida Peace Alliance.  Please do not hesitate to add yourself to our group if you believe that together we can "Create a Culture of Peace!"  My group is local to South Florida (Broward/Dade/PalmBeach Counties), but I am in contact with coordinators throughout Florida if you would like to join the effort in other areas of Florida.

We are affiliated and organizing on behalf of the Peace Alliance: http://www.thePeaceAlliance.org.

Thanks so much for organizing this All Things Florida Group.  I am proud to be a citizen of this amazingly beautiful state!

Cynthia Seymour

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Hello. My name is Raquel. I'm 20 and I've been living in Miami for about 12 years now.

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Edward, I don't dive anywhere except in my Jacuzi!

I love everything about the ocean and wild life, but... I'm afraid of the ocean! I've always wanted to (or wished to) see what it was like... at what mother nature put there for all to see! We moved down here to Florida... it will be going on 5 years now. I was born in Maine and lived in NY (up state) since 1965! I loved Maine, New York and now that I am here...I love Florida!

I wrote this poem for this wonderful lady at "THE SEASIDE R.V GROUNDS" in Ormond Beach Florida ( Irene Comtois ). Who now has passed on ! 


THE SOUNDS OF THE OCEAN
AND THE WAVES SPLASHING ON THE BEACH
THE GENTLE BREEZE AT OUR FEET
THE TASTE OF THE SALT
FROM THE MISTY OCEAN AIR
THE SAND ON THE BEACH
AS WE WALK IN THE HEAT
THE SHRIMP BOATS ALL IN A ROW
WITH ALL THE NETS IN A TOW

THE SURFERS AND TH SAIL BOATS
ALL RIDING THE SURF
THE BEACH FILLED WITH PEOPLE
ALL YOUNG AND OLD
LOVING THIS WONDERFUL EARTH
THE KIDS HAVE THEIR PAILS
AND LOOKING FOR SHELLS
WHILE THE MOTHERS AND FATHERS
ARE TRYING TO UNWIND

THE OSPREYS AND THE PELICANS
ALL FLYING BELOW
THE TURTLES ARE HATCHED
FROM THEIR NESTS
ARE NOW JOINING THE REST

WE LOOKED UP TO THE SKY
AND WAS AMAZED
TO SEE THE SHUTTLE
GO UP INTO SPACE

AND TO THE HORIZON
THE MOON WAS RISING
THE STARS SHINING BRIGHT
OH WHAT A WONDERFUL SIGHT

Lavina

Thanks for the green star!

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Hi Lavina!  Please excuse our delay in recognizing your visit to our group. We're glad to have you join us and invite you to explore the archived messages for an idea of the kinds of topics we explore.

I loved the poem. Is diving something you've done in Florida?

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By: Lavina Burgess

Ancient rivers, running beneath our divers feet
Through unseen, rocky caverns
Only divers know where
Along their way...
These life-giving flows, mighty spring boils

The worrisome impact...
On our marine life below
That depends on the strong, warm springs...
That flow, to endure cold spills

Millions and millions, of gallons of water
Moving in timeless currents
Right there beneath their feet
As the divers, dive so deep

They look closely all around
They see fossilized shells...
Still ribbed like a cockle, or round like a clam
Welded , by the dust
A collection of calcium
That turned white as bone

 Plants, algae and bacteria
 Are chocking the fish
The reefs are ailing, and the springs are declining
The coastal, are becoming cloudy
With sediment, that settles to the bottom

Save our oceans so blue, from all the waste
Of humans, such as me and you
Lets keep our lakes, brooks and streams
Fresh, clean and clear
For all our children's, children...
In this great world , everywhere!

Lavina

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Hello, I'm new here, I live in Florida and love it! I found this place, and wanted to check it out!

This picture... we are in New Smyrna Beach and this is where we take our Jimmy-dog to take walks on the beach and in the water!

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Thank you, John A. for inviting me.

Just last October, we took a trip form South Florida  through the panhandle.

I have been from Key West to Georgia on the east cost.

Florida is a many varied Thing!

Thank you!

Mo M!

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Hello all!  I was born and raised in MA, about 25 miles north of Boston.  I've also lived in New Hampshire and Virginia, but always ended up going back to MA.

I moved to Daytona Beach two years ago and absolutely love it here.  I feel I've finally found my true home.  This is where I should have been all along. 

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My name is Lorie and I live in Central Brevard County on the East Coast.  I've lived here my whole life and wouldn't have it any other way.  My family has been here since the late 1800s (in Brevard County/Merritt Island) and I'm very proud of that fact.  Not too many true "natives" around here anymore.

I live on an acre of land in West Melbourne and have many trees on my property (probably my biggest cause here is for the trees).  I have two dogs, a retired racing greyhound named Sushi and an italian greyhound named Kiwi.  I love nothing better than to be out in my back yard tooling around in my garden.

So glad there is a group here for us Floridians.  Happy to have found it!

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everyone we are glad to see you here....

                   SilverWolf and RunningFox

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Hello, my name is Cougardawn and I live in New Port Richey, FL(West Pasco County). I am owned by 3 felines and 2 chihuahuas. I have a grown son age 25, a beautiful dtr-in-law who is 23, a 3 1/2 yr old grandson and a granddaughter who is due to make her grand entrance any day! I look forward to learning and sharing much in this wonderful group.

In Love and Light,

Cougardawn

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Man I havent been online in forever...sorry guys.

My name is Tory I like in Lake County Florida. My dad is in the Army and he lives in Oklahoma...just got back from Iraq. I love animals and am very involved with helping protect them. I love the Florida Panther and am also interested in them...Oh pets...I have five tarantulas, one cat, on dog, two pet rats, I just lost my snake..., two Bettas, a rabit, one cockatie, a bearded dragon, and a leopard Gecko.

Welcome weveryone by the way...

Tory

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More info on me:

Yeah I have had a lot of moving also...(not as far as you though). I was born in Colorado Springs because my mom wwas in the army. I was born at Fort Carson I believe?...(not sure LOL) Then we moved to Michigan, California, Florida, California, and then BACK to Florida...CRAZY. That's where we are NOW. My dad is a CW2 in the army, and works in the communications department. He JUST got back from Iraq. Right now he is getting settled in a base in Oklahoma...

All of my pets are rescues, our dog was rescued from an abused home, same with one of our snakes. Just last week our gecko died. We now have two baby PET rats: Hermes and Possum. They are EXCELLANT pets...

Tory

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Hello my name is Rebecca. I have lived in FL. for nearly 37 years. Mostly in a small conutry town called Brooksville which is about an hour North of Tampa for those of you who didn't already know that. I have spent a year or two in other places but I always end up coming home to FL. I love it here. I'm looking forward to making new friends............

Rebecca

Welcome, Austin.  13 years makes you practically a native.

Ev

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Welcome Tory and Kim.  I'm sorry I'm late in greeting you, but I've been having a battle with the flu.

Good to meet you and I look forward to getting to know you better.

Ev

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O'siyo Graywolf and thank you for the invitation.  This looks to be a great group.  My name is Kim, I live in Jacksonville, FL but was raised in Orlando.  I was born in upstate New York.  I am Irish, Scot, Lenape Indian and Dutch.  I have three dog companions Shadow, Mooshka and Diamond, (there are pics in my album) and one human companion, Robert.

As far as I have been able to research, I am of the Muncee Tribe, Wolf Clan.  Sadly, my Nation is small and much of the traditions and language are not practiced.  They do have some online information and are trying their best to revive their traditions and language.

I look forward to meeting all of you and feel very honored to be here.

^..^  Kim

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Tory

                      Graywolf

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Hi my name is Tory, I am 13 years old and I live in Sorrento, FL. I live in Lake County...HORSE COUNTRY.

I own TONS of pets, all of them are rescues. I dont have any pics of them online yet, but I will definately be doing that soon. I have three tarantulas, a Siberian Husky, two cats, a cockatiel, a gecko, a few baby rats are coming soon from a  friend, a rabbit, two Beta fish (in seperate tanks I promise). I think I remembered every one...

I enjoy horseback riding and just being around animals.

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    Everyone!!  Hope you'll have a great time here with us.

Ev

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Julie come on in and make your self at home.

                        Graywolf

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Hi!  My name is Julie and I live in central FL.  I moved here a year and a half ago and love it, despite the hurricanes.  I'm enjoying the nice weather and laughing at all my friends buried in snow!!

I have three dogs and two cats. 

Thanks for inviting me to join!!

Julie

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Everyone make yourselves at home.

                   Graywolf

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Hello!  I am a 31 year old Independent Consultant for a company called Arbonne International-( all natural bath and body products), and a happy homemaker. I have 1 dog, Miko who is a Coyote and Akita Mix, and 3 cats, Meowlarie, Cassi, and Frankee Blue.

I spend a lot of time in the yard- this past week I have dug 2 Koi ponds and 1 frog/turtle pond, and have countless other landscaping activities going on in the yard!

Nice to meet ya'll

Karri

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Welcome!!

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I'm an OH native, but that isn't my fault, so please don't blame it on me.     I'm 58 yoa and living in Putnam County in the forest by the St Johns River and loving it.  I have a hawk who visits me almost everyday and leaves me gifts of feathers.  He also saved me from a snake one day. He must have decided it would make him a much tastier meal than I would have made it.

Anyway, I first came to this area as a teenager in the  60's and finally moved here permanently in 1991.  So I feel I have the sun in my face as I should now.

Some of the things I love best about this area is - no one knows where it is, the large community of Native Americans who present powwows several times during the year, and the fact that it is easier to be closer to Mother Earth.  I don't live in Mickey land for sure!  There isn't even an interstate in my county!!

I look forward to getting to know everyone much better.

Ev Medicine Cloud Dancing Cruze

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Hi all I am Daphne and live in Hernando Co. My family has been in florida since the mid 1800's, my folks actually live on the family farm that has been in the family since then. Married with 2 younguns a dobie named Alexis and a kitty named Kira.  Hoping to move from suburbia within the next couple of years to a few acres somewhere.  I need the trees! not to mention the quiet and privacy.  Not a big fan of city living. 

I love our state, our weather (even the hurricanes, at least we can see them coming) What I don't like is the Jeb , but this is not the place for that conversation.  Thanks for the invitation to the group, looks to be a lot of fun.

Namaste, Daphne

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Hi Everyone!

I am a native Floridian, born in St. Pete.  I currently live in Sanford and work at a the Central Florida Zoo on Lake Monroe.  I am a lover of swamps and scrubs (and everything in-between).  I am a naturalist with a strong Florida bias.  It is a pleasure to meet all of you!

Take care, Steve

Everyone

                  Graywolf

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Hey ... I'm Diane. I am a native florida cracker. I live in Trenton now but I am planning to move to the panhandle soon. 

I went up there and fell in love with it. Problem is... I don't know where to start.

I have 3 kids(Rachael, Sunny, and Eve), 2 dogs (Laila and Waffles), 2 cats (Alfie and Fairie). Wheww!

Anywho, this seems like a great group and I look forward to it.

-Diane 

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Hello All!!

Thankyou for allowing an outsider like me to join you good people of Florida in this group! I have the misfortune to reside in the UK - I love America and Americans and appreciate all the natural wonders of this great country and I'm eager to find out as much as I can!  

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come on in and make your self at home.

              Graywolf

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Hi All,

Thanks for the invite.  I live in the Tampa Bay area with my husband, two boys and kitty cat Tigger.  Have lived in FL for 12 1/2 years, coming from the NE.  Never want to leave.

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Hello!! My name is Raechel and I live in Lake County Florida. I work in a library, have no children or pets, but do have a bf so I'm not sure if that counts   Oh, and I am 36yrs old, looking forward to owning my own home in the next year and life is pretty good

Hope everyone has a great day/afternoon/evening

  Rae

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I have been in FL for 14 years after living in AZ for 16 years and growing up in NY for 19 years.

I love to live in different places but FL has got to be the best for weather, water & people!

Me & my 3 furkids enjoy hanging out in the backyard watching the tweets, squirrels & possums roam around.

Everyone have a great sunny weekend! 

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                   Graywolf

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From the looks of things, I've found a group of folks that feel the way I do about Florida and the environment in general!  I'm trying as hard as possible to get back there very quickly!

Hugs,

Rae

P.S.  I soooo miss the sunshine and all that comes with it!

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Neal

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  to our group((((((Barbara)))))))))

          Graywolf

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Please do not change your avatar every time I see it I smile I actually do enlarge it welcome to our group.

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I'm 43, married and we have a 15 year old daughter.  We also have a calico cat and a pomeranian dog.  I was born in upstate NY but moved to Sarasota, FL when I was ten and have lived in FL ever since (except a 4 year stint in the Air Force in Omaha, Nebraska).  I now live in Port Charlotte (East Englewood).  I love living in the wilds of Port Charlotte.  We have an occasional fox and bobcat that visits along with racoons and rabbits.  We have a resident gopher tortoise that lives in the woods next to us that we have named Touche'.

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Hi I'm a 26 year old living in Gainesville.  I'm originally from PA, but have lived in Florida most of my life.  I've lived in Hobe Sound and Tampa and my boyfriend is from Jupiter. 

I received my BS in Environmental Science and minored in Writing.  I love animals and plants alike.  I've also been to Costa Rica... loved it and love to share stories.  Beyond that I am a bellydancer and I adore Sarah Brightman (I'll explain who she is if you don't know).

Glad to meet everyone!

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Verry happy to meet you all!

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I am honored to see everyone here.

Graywolf

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Good evening all, my name is Joseph and I am a 26 yr old of whom is originally from Miami, now living in Broward county. 

 I work for a printshop of which allows those who are disabled in one way or another to work in an environment with people who are also disabled. I also do alot of volunteer work and right now am involved in a project aptly named christmas smile, of which will benefit one of our local pediatric wards here in broward county. I am happy to be included in this group and i thank the hosts for the invite.

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Thank you for the kynd invite!  My name is Libby and I moved to Florida almost 7 years ago for colleg.  I got sucked into Tampa Bay and fell in love with the Florida wilderness & sunshine!

  My boyfriend and I live across from the Hillsborough River among the live oaks and spanish moss, and I work for a consumer & environmental right's organization called Florida Consumer Action Network.  (www.fcan.org) 

I am proud to meet you all and be included in this Florida Group. 

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To our group glad to see both of you here and Jim you know that if you are ever in Florida I will be honored to meet you and your Family.

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Hi I am Jim Running Fox Moss I don't live in Florida I live just a lttle piece up the road from it in North Carolina but I do travel to Florida several times a year to visit family members and friends who live there.. I am 64 years old and retired and loving every minute..I have four grown children two Boys and Two girls my eldest two are in their 40's and my youngest two are in their early 30's..I have seven grand children and one Great Grand son.. I am the Chief of The Eastern Sand Hills Band Association of Cherokees and even my own kids call me chief they call me daddy chief and my grandkids call me grandfather Chief..You can drive within five miles of where I live and ask for directions to Chief Running Fox here in the Fayeteville NC area and you will be given directions..

I am a retired Army Major and after retiring from the Army I worked in the mental health center as a psychologist until I retired from there..I am now retired and work more than I did before retirement but I don't have schedules and I live on what I call Indian time..I do what I want to do when I want to do something, if I want to do something..I have many watches but have not worn one for more than three years now and lots of days I have no idea what day of the week it is or what time other than it is day time or night time..I still get up at 0500 and sometimes even earlier..I never wear socks unless it gets down into the 20's which is seldom ever here in the part of North Carolina I live ..Every day I always stand outside on the ground barefooted even if there is snow on the ground..My kids used to think the old man was crazy but when I was camping up in the mountains near my daughters house I saw that she does the same thing..I am a tree hugger and proud of it..

I do a lot of volunteer work and I am a volunteer at the VA Medical Center here in my area.. I devote a lot of time to tribal activities and environmental issues that I am interested in..Twenty four hours in a day are not long enongh for me..

I am in excellent health and most folks who meet me don't believe I am in my mid 60's..A fellow the other day told me his bones were hurting and he hurt all over and he looked at me and said just wait until you get into your mid fifties and I told him I was almost ten years past that and he said you are kidding aren't you and I showed him my Army Retirement ID card..

If I am ever in your area of Florida drop by and say hello to me but be prepared to spend some time because I will talk your head off... I love Mother Earth and all that exists upon her and I would rather have friends than any money or other riches..

Bye for now and try to find a way to walk in balance here on Mother Earth.. 

May the best of the best always be yours,

Love To You and Yours

Jim Running Fox Moss

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Hi my name is graywolf I am a 34 year old mother of 2 daughters I live in Lake county I am owned by 3 cats Lucky, Sasha, and Ebony also a turtle named Frances and a Betta fish named Bubbles.

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