Comments on: FORGOTTEN FLORIDA IS UNFORGETTABLE

By: Jannie Funster

Jannie Funster — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:19:46 +0000

Pete, as always has captured some amazing shots. I think the fishing boats are my favorite, reminding me of my home and native land where all the salty characters ramble and roam the high seas.

It is special isn’t it to get off the really beaten tourist trails.

I have been to East and West Florida but not the Panhandle.

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By: Betsy Wuebker

Betsy Wuebker — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 17:07:50 +0000

Hi Cath – It’s a shame we can’t spend extended stays in places to get to know them other than the more well-known attractions, isn’t it? I know I kind of cringe when people say, “Oh, Minnesota! I know all about it – I’ve been to the Mall of America! Loved it!” And I’m sure I’ve made remarks that have clued locals in on how much I don’t know about where they live. Hoping to change that! Thanks.

Hi Barb – Welcome! The little out of the way places seem to have the most charm, don’t they? I’m glad you enjoyed this piece, and that it evoked a similar memory for you! Thank you.

Hi Auntie Jay – I wouldn’t be much of a writer without Mom having taught me to read long before kindergarten. Readers make writers, I think. I hope John gets to go all along the coast while he’s close. And, after a long winter, doesn’t even the least bit of that sound heavenly? Thanks.

Hi Debbie – I love Key West, too, although it’s an entirely different vibe. My parents wintered in Florida for years, but it’s only after they’ve been gone that I really got to know what it must’ve been like earlier than our time. We’re lucky we can still ferret out these quirky places. Thanks!

By: Debbie

Debbie — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 14:17:07 +0000

Wow what a great article, pictures and trips. I have family living in Florida, and we still don’t visit there very often. Shame on us. I know it will probably sounds nuts, but I loved visiting the Florida Keys, especially Key West. I love the architecture, the temps and weather (except for hurricanes of course), the food, walking everywhere.

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By: Jay

Jay — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 03:57:29 +0000

You made us want to pack up and be there tomorrow! John is working in Alabama and I’m sure he will want to visit Forgotten Florida–he’s been to the Disney things. By the way, I’m sure your mother would be very pleased to see how well you write, Betsy. Jay

By: Barb Hartsook @ Over Coffee

Barb Hartsook @ Over Coffee — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 19:20:50 +0000

This tugged such a gentle memory of our family vacations when I was a little girl. I grew up in southern Ohio — cold and slushy in the winter — and at Christmas time we packed up and left the last day of school before Christmas vacation. We went further south than St. George Island, but we stayed in off-the-beaten-path places, still on the Gulf beach, but not in the more touristy spots. Our favorite spot has long been torn down and built over, but my memories are fresh as the warm salty air we cherished. (Yes! The salt-air smelled fresh to our shivering souls. )

I visited the gallery on PBase from your link and have thoroughly delighted in this little treasure-chest memory. Thank you.

By: Cath Lawson

Cath Lawson — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 15:37:46 +0000

Hi Betsy – It sounds like you had an awesome time. I would love to see more of Florida – I’ve been a few times but I’m ashamed to admit that most of my trips have been to the Disney parks.

By: Betsy Wuebker

Betsy Wuebker — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 01:21:13 +0000

Hi Sara – We love your backyard! How fun to know where you live – I just fell in love with the entire area. How about that row of old trucks along the highway down from Tallahassee? It’s like Car-henge! Thanks so much, we hope to return really soon!

By: Sara

Sara — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 19:41:46 +0000

Betsy,

You were in my back yard a year ago! The beach you visited is one I’ve been to many times. I now go mostly to Cape San Blas, which up the street from St. George. I’ve lived in Florida my whole life and my grandparents came to the state in the late 1800s and so I’ve seen lots of beaches, but the ones in North Florida on the gulf are the most beautiful. I even saw a beach deer one day…they are tiny little things and very hard to see! I felt lucky. Well, I could on and on….

I loved your pictures and hope both of you will return soon:~)

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By: Betsy Wuebker

Betsy Wuebker — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 14:38:49 +0000

Hi Robin – Thanks! Yeah, those pesky species that ruin everything! Lucky they haven’t advanced to this part of the world.

By: Betsy Wuebker

Betsy Wuebker — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 12:57:59 +0000

Hi Elam – It’s our pleasure. We join you in revering this special part of the world. Thanks for coming by.