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Originally Posted by jimjamuser
That's interesting to me - love bugs. They don't bother me at all. In the summer the HEAT bothers me a lot. And the fire ants bother me a little bit.
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Try a couple years in central Illinois's corn country as we did for a few years during our careers ! As Florida natives of SOUTH Florida, we didn't realize that the midwest is much more uncomfortable than any Florida summer. Should have been able to figure out that a completely land locked state, with that many acres of unbelievably humid land (corn, soybeans, and other plants that produce a jungle like humidity) with temps in the 100's, something we never experienced growing up on this LONG, slim, Florida peninsula that benefits from the trade winds nearly always moving the air from one side to the other. In such midwest states the hear is so intense and there is no escape to the beaches, to natural springs, or even evening breezes for relief. Different strokes for different folks I guess, but it sure was not for us. And never ever growing up in Florida had the number and size of mosquitoes they have in Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin ! All places we lived for a short time. Experiences elsewhere sure helped us see "love bugs" and "no see 'ums" as "nothing burgers"....LOL ! But, everyone has their own perspectives and opinions. That such a great thing about a HUGE country, plenty of choices to suit everyone !