Even though the video was just a guy telling stories about his past, I thought it was very interesting and informative. There are many things that I didn't know on how different Florida was back then. The story of where his family went on a vacation around the coast of the state with only $100 was kind of a shock. That would not even cover the cost of gas now. It shows how much more respect they had for the land, when he was saying that there were fruit trees on the side of the road that anyone could take a couple. That would never be possible now, because everyone would take advantage of it. I also thought that the part of him explaining the wooden house to the old man was pretty cool. It would be nice to experience how life was back then, when the earth was shared by everyone instead of abused. Since that is not possible we all have to try and do what we can to help restore the earth. - John DeBlasio
I was very intrigued by the video we watched in class last week. The stories and video clips that were shown were absolutely amazing. Seeing Florida like that was impressive. I found myself wishing I could have been around back then to see it like that. The road trip that he went on with his friends sounded like a ton of fun. It makes you wonder what happened. Why is it not possible to be that friendly and open to other people. It makes me kind of sad that I have to live in this world, that I wasn't around when it seemed that the world was a much better place. I would much prefer to live in a time of peace, freedom, and natural beauty than the world that we live in which consists of technology, pollution, and crime. It makes me sad. Colin Baesler
I enjoyed the film we watched in class on older Florida. I wasn't aware Florida soil was good for growing so many fruits, such as blueberries or strawberries. learning this makes me more interested in learning how to grow my own food. it was interesting to hear the author talk about Florida during a time when it was much less populated and developed. i also liked the first-person accounts from the people living in old log houses because it's just a different way of life from what most of us nowadays are used to. - Lauren Tozzi
The video we watch in class told us many great things I didn't know about Florida. That we had so many types of fruit production like strawberries and oranges. Back then you could travel with 100 dollars in your pocket and now with a 100 dollars you just pay for food expenses in the trip. I enjoy watching the video even though it was just a guy telling the whole story. -Yissel Ortega
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