The Downside of Florida Living
@BelleStarr (61047)
United States
February 9, 2019 9:43am CST
As many of you know, my husband and I winter in Florida. He has Parkinson's and the cold of Connecticut really was not good for him. We are however northerners at heart and we really aren't always the brightest stars in the sky.
Thursday at 11:30 we went to the indoor pool which is heated to do some walking. When we arrived the pool was closed for some maintenance so we decided to head to the Island club where they have a large hot tub since we were already in our bathing suits.
Only two other people were in the hot tub and we had a great time, they were particularly friendly and before we knew it, we had spent at least 45 minutes in the sun. My husband is Portuguese, it takes a lot for him to get a sunburn and it usually just turns tan in a day. I, on the other hand, looked pretty much like a lobster when I finally sat in the shade.
When we got home I put some boo boo stick from Pure Haven on my face but I didn't notice the rest of the burn until the next day when I put on my bathing suit again to go to exercise. Oh baby, I am pretty darn red. I don't think I burned enough to blister but just barely.
Anyway, I have learned my lesson, I will wear sunscreen and a hat the next time I decide to visit the hot tub in the daytime.
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@Happy2BeMe (99399)
• Canada
9 Feb 19
Sorry you got burned so badly. Lesson learned for next time.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
10 Feb 19
Oh yes, the Florida sun is very strong even in February. I've learned my lesson.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
10 Feb 19
It is a necessity here if you are spending any time outside. the thing is, I Wasnt planning to be outside, our pool where we walk is indoors. Enjoy your trip to Florida, where are you going?
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@paigea (35678)
• Canada
10 Feb 19
@BelleStarr Tampa to watch the Montreal Canadiens play hockey. And for a few days of warm.
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@rebelann (111164)
• El Paso, Texas
10 Feb 19
That's good then @BelleStarr at least you didn't burn that badly. Will it turn to a tan or do you just burn?
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
11 Feb 19
@rebelann I think it will turn to a tan eventually at least I hope so
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
10 Feb 19
no it doesn't hurt to wear a shirt, but the outline of my bathing suit is very clear lol
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
10 Feb 19
No I didn't even think about it until I realized it was too late, even my hair hurts, I burned my scalp lol
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@Fleura (29129)
• United Kingdom
10 Feb 19
@BelleStarr That happens to me now too. I keep forgetting because I always had dark hair!
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
10 Feb 19
That is so true but I have had this pale skin all my life, you would think I would know better, dah....
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@JudyEv (325755)
• Rockingham, Australia
10 Feb 19
@BelleStarr Vince has pale, slightly freckled skin too whereas I tan much more easily.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
11 Feb 19
I have never heard about that we used noxema
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
11 Feb 19
I would have used sunscreen if I thought I would be outside without a covering but I wasn't planning to be outside. I guess I should carry it in the car.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
12 Feb 19
It takes me all summer and low exposure to get a little but of tan lol
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@RasmaSandra (73408)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
10 Feb 19
I am in Daytona Beach and right now our weather is too cool for the beach. However, I am not one for sitting in the broiling sun. So to be able to enjoy the beach which is walking the distance I have purchased a beach chair for myself with an umbrella to keep the sun at bay. Yes, I shall also make sure I have plenty of sunscreen as well.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
11 Feb 19
Yes I was not prepared for the time in the sun but I did enjoy the hot tub
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
12 Feb 19
No, it has actually just started to fad so no pain involved.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
12 Feb 19
Yes when we were kids we used Noxema too, I haven't had any in years/
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@Courtlynn (66921)
• United States
9 Feb 19
It's weird how some burn easily and others dont, and some not at all. I'm part Portuguese, but burn pretty easily, though mine does turn into a tan within a day or two too.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
12 Feb 19
It is the cells in our skin, I freckle which is when my skin tans in some spots only lol
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
11 Feb 19
Thank you Manuela, Al does burn but it doesn't last. Our daughter Kasey has golden skin that almost never burns, lucky girl. The boys are pale like me. Al's father is from the north of Portugal but his mother is from much farther south.
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@nela13 (55698)
• Portugal
13 Feb 19
@BelleStarr I wish I get I tan easily, but I don't 
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
12 Feb 19
I usually don't sit in the sun without being covered.
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@Tina30219 (81540)
• Onaway, Michigan
9 Feb 19
Sunscreen is very important can’t do anything outside without it.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
11 Feb 19
I usually would use it but I hadn't planned to be outdoors.
@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
11 Feb 19
the responses here are so interesting. it seems there are other factors at play on whether you burn or tan.
i guess you'll have to keep a hat and sunscreen in the car while you're down there.
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@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
13 Feb 19
@BelleStarr they can be handy even if you're out of the pool
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
12 Feb 19
Yes it was careless of me to let the sun damage my skin.
@Marilynda1225 (79708)
• United States
9 Feb 19
I've gotten some pretty bad sunburns in my life and they are painful. Hope your burn doesn't blister.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
12 Feb 19
So fat not a blister in sight, I think I got out of the sun just in time.
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@MarshaMusselman (38652)
• Midland, Michigan
13 Feb 19
I almost had to ask what that downside was again? But, it's getting sunburn. Unfortunately, Florida isn't the only place where we can get sunburned if we're not dressed properly in the warmer months, but I agree it would be a nicer place to be during these colder months especially this year. I didn't realize your husband had Parkinson's. I hope that the disease doesn't progress very quickly for him.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
13 Feb 19
He has been diagnosed about 7 years and so far so good
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
14 Feb 19
@MarshaMusselman Every case is so different but the exercise program we follow is probably the best thing we could possibly do.
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@MarshaMusselman (38652)
• Midland, Michigan
13 Feb 19
@BelleStarr That's good to hear. Maybe by now they have more preventative things that can be done to stave it off longer?
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@didinedhia (8475)
• Algeria
9 Feb 19
loooool, youare exactly like me,, i get burns from the sun easly
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
12 Feb 19
Yes it is a curse isn't it, I envy people who tan. lol
