I’m sorry, I just cannot get into the holiday spirit when it’s 80 degrees out with high humidity. OK, I haven’t had a White Christmas since I was a kid in New Jersey, but if I want one this year I’ll have to go to the beach. The white sand is the closest we’ll be getting to snow this year.

But, since it is Christmas Eve after all, here’s our little tropical holiday greeting from the Sunshine State …

Where I come from Fireworks are for the Fourth of July! But here in Florida, they get all pyrotechnic for the Holiday Winter Fest. Hell, why not? It sure feels like July … Merry Christmas to all, and to all Bah Humbug!

Ah, sunny Florida. The state name alone conjures up images of white sand beaches, sun baked old farts, golf carts, and tropical umbrella drinks.

But there’s one unique aspect of Florida that the tourism guides fail to mention. Bugs! Mean bugs. Flying bugs. Stinging bugs. You name it, this state has some of the nastiest insects that we’ve encountered on our entire trip. Pest control is big business in this state, but as usual, nature bats last.

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