I did end up buying a bathing suit after a long search I went into an additional which sells extra large sizes and I chose a bathing skort as well as a tankini. It worked very well. my upper legs and torso were covered and all of me was happier that way.

Unlike you I didn't have any other friends with me to laugh but I certainly laughed by myself. I'm still glad I found some kind of a suit as I definitely needed it at the cabin for the summer. :-)

Seemed to me that it must be warmer in Michigan than here, about 60 mi. east of Port Huron, for it's been about 0 degrees F., -18 degrees C, around here in recent days ... and we're expecting it to continue in that/similar vein for several more days,

Until I saw that your scenario was Florida, at a different time ... and with several friends, to make a party of checking them out (along with your bodies).

Thanks for sharing the fun with us.

ole joyfuelled ... along with a few "Brr-r-rs"

I've had quite a few spontaneously hilarious moments with gal pals when shopping, as well. Those times are precious. There was a time when a friend and I were shopping in a new boutique in Hilton Head and we headed to the dressing rooms with three or four garments each.

The mirrors were outside of the privacy drapes. We both exited our little cubicle at exactly the same time....wearing the exact top! We took one look at the other, the belly laughing commenced, and we ran back into our cubicles. It struck both of us as so hilarious (believe me, I appreciate that no one else gets it, lol) that we gasped in laughter, egged on by hearing each other on the other side of the curtain.

It took us a long time to get our act together. Stifling belly laughs only makes it worse.

That friend is my dearest; she and her husband have been staying with us for several days over the holidays. We are separated by distance now, but make a point to see each other several times a year.

I still remember that suit I got at Bealls Outlet that was so pretty and flattering! and I still remember it was only $12!! Loved that suit, but that was years ago.

Swimsuits are the worst! Best to find the humor ;)

I'm switching to board shorts and a bikini top, if I ever get to the beach again. Comfort over fashion.

Target has flattering mirrors in their dressing rooms, and kind lighting.

Brrrrr!!!

(We may get to 14F today. May.)

Good stories though.

I own an assortment of sarongs. lol

Attend water aerobics year round at our local Y. 6 months we have a bubble that keeps us warm and comfy during the cold months. I tend to slack off on the coldest mornings, cause I just don't like walking from my condo in the cold to get to my car and back home again. I do change at the Y, but I just don't like the cold.

Have 4 or 5 swim suits most of the time. Buy them on line, mainly when they are on sale. Loved Delta Burke, fit me every single time, but they no longer make swim suits. I'm down to one Delta Burke.

Son and I walked several blocks today.

The message board outside a church said 0 degrees (C.- about 32 degrees F.) and when we got to my car, at the garage, its thermometer said -8 degrees C. (about 20 degrees F.) ... and son said that thought the one in the car more believable.

We were clearing out the car, as its headed for the scrapyard (or a charitable agency that helps people cope with addictions, who offer charitable receipts, helpful at income tax time).

ole joyfuelled ... who feels a need, in this weather, to take advantage of whatever fuelling he can find

We are still in bitter cold Michigan, but remembering that incident sure made me smile!

One of my friends down there goes to water aerobics every day, and I do mean EVERY DAY! She went when the temps were 42f last year!

Can’t wait to get to the warmth. Celebrating Christmas tomorrow with family and grands! Then off we go.

Best wishes for a safe journey, happy times and a lot of fun, Kathy.

ole joyful