November, the Perfect Month in Florida

ORIGINALLY WRITTEN NOVEMBER 3, 2012

For all the times I have been coming to Florida I always feel that November is the perfect month. The days are hot and we have many evenings and nights that you are able to open the windows and have a good sleep. This year so far is no exception. We have 80 degree days and 60 degrees nights, perfect.

The seeds I planted two weeks ago are now plants. The beans and tomatoes are doing well and the other vegetables are fine. It feels like our spring in Ontario and I am able to experience that feeling of procreation all over again.

Most people here in Florida close their pools and go into that winter mode but Theresa and I swim every day during the winter because the water is warm but the air is cool. We have a big towel ready when we come out and that is it. Some days people around us think we are rather unusual but we don't mind.

Tomorrow we are going to lay golf again and the course will be almost free of people because of the cool weather. From now to February the courses are trying to get customers and are waiting for the snowbirds who make the economy really get into action. Everywhere we go around the city we hear about the snowbirds. Some people complain because we drive too slowly but remember we are older.

The locals realize that we put millions of dollars into their economy so they put up with us. Actually the locals are friendly and try to understand us and in many times feel we add much to their economy.

Theresa and I love to explore the area we live in and are amazed at the diversity of the area and what it offers to people from the north. When we have friends visiting this area we are pleased to help them experience the beauty of the south.