It has finally warmed up from our little cold snap. I didnt think Florida would ever see the snow again. But here we are on day 2 of over 70 degree weather and I could not be happier. I seriously couldnt handle living up north where you are snowed in your home. It put me in such a funk to not be able to leave for the week. I was lucky to have Steve taking Trevor to school so I didnt have to get Emelyn out in the cold and frost.
I do have to admit that I was not aware how used to the climate the plants, animals and people are in Florida. Every yard has brown grass and trees are bare. Iguanas in south Florida were falling out of tree because they were going into hibernation mode. The manatees were all trying to find the warmest water which led to baby manatees being seperated from their mommas and manatees huddling in to canals for warmth. Logerhead turtles were found on the beach with their body temperatures seriously low and Sea World was at capacity for animals. I never looked at Sea World as a place that would put up a No Vacancy sign, but I guess that is what happens when it gets cold for too long. Needless to say, Florida hit record lows and we saw some temperatures that were super low. It was nice for 2 weeks, but let me tell you, I am so relieved it is over.
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