What’s missing?

Florida has beautiful weather but there are some things missing that we take for granted in Michigan:

  • Koegel Viennas (the best hot dogs around)
  • Vernors Ginger ale (occasionally we can find it, but not all the time)
  • Mosquitos, ticks, or black flies
  • Dandelions or ragweed
  • Birch trees, maple trees, white pines
  • Good vine-grown tomatoes (they’re harder and just not as sweet in Florida)
  • Wonderful corn on the cob
  • Super sweet muskmelons (aka cantaloupe)
  • Michigan apples and sweet cherries
  • My mom (who lived in Florida from the early 1980’s) would to annually spend several weeks in Michigan. She always planned her trips in late July and August so she could bring back fruits and vegetables. Now I understand why.

    Of course Florida’s citrus fruits are totally awesome! And some of the strawberries are as good as Michigan’s.

    Obviously I’m not really complaining. I love the weather and understand that harder tomatoes ship better. It balances out. And I sure don’t complain about the lack of mosquitoes!!

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