#228: Doctales with Cocktails - The Quirks of Florida Winter

This episode is sponsored by Farewell Coffee Roasters. Add BSFREEMD15 to your cart for 15% off your first order. Your first cup awaits! May and Tim start the episode with Tim sharing his skiing adventures in Utah while May paints at home. They discuss Tim's purchase of retro goggles and hats and humorously reference bringing back more wives as a business expense. They introduce the topic of wacky cold weather in Florida and its effects on people and animals. Tim presents a disturbing news story about a former Mayo Clinic doctor accused of fatally poisoning his wife with Colchicine. They discuss the suspicious circumstances surrounding the case and highlight the doctor's background in pharmacology and poison control. May teases their cocktail of the week and mentions upcoming shows. They delve into the effects of cold weather on Floridians, including myths and unusual animal behavior. Tim shares a fascinating story about alligators in brumation and how they adapt to freezing temperatures, while May talks about iguanas falling from trees due to the cold. Looking for something specific? Here you go! 00:00:00 - Introduction and Theme Discussion 00:03:15 - Cold Snap in Florida 00:05:30 - Unusual Weather Events in Florida History 00:08:00 - How Floridians React to Cold Weather 00:09:45 - List of Common Winter Gear in Florida 00:11:00 - Listener Mail and Comments 00:12:30 - Cocktail of the Week 00:14:00 - Cold Weather Myths and Survival Tips 00:15:30 - Animal Behavior in Cold Weather 00:17:00 - Tim's Personal Encounter with a Frozen Alligator 00:18:30 - May's Iguana Rescue Mission 00:20:00 - Wildlife Conservation and Cold Weather Research 00:21:30 - Tim and May's Favorite Winter Activities 00:23:00 - Listener Suggestions and Episode Teasers Our Advice! Everything in this podcast is for educational purposes only. It does not constitute the practice of medicine and we are not providing medical advice. No Physician-patient relationship is formed and anything discussed in this podcast does not represent the views of our employers.  The Fine Print! All opinions expressed by the hosts or  guests in this episode are solely their opinion and are not to be used as specific medical advice.  The hosts,  May and Tim Hindmarsh MD, BS Free MD LLC, or any affiliates thereof are not under any obligation to update or correct any information provided in this episode. The guest's statements and opinions are subject to change without notice. Thanks for joining us! You are the reason we are here.  If you have questions, reach out to us at [email protected] or find Tim and I on Facebook and IG. Please check out our every growing website as well at  bsfreemd.com (no www) GET SOCIAL WITH US! www.withkoji.com/@bsfreemd Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.