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Originally Posted by terrieb
For people who live up North - (and are retired) - normally stay indoors during the cold months (Dec - Mar) and only going out when they have to. Why? Because it is too cold. In the spring, summer and fall months, (April - October/November), there are all kinds of activity going on in some of the Northern states where the temperatures are manageable. People come outside for these months.
In Florida, most people (who are retired), stay inside during the hot months - (usually July - August - September) and only come out when they have to. Why? Because it is too hot and muggy. The rest of the months are usually either bearable or very comfortable. So most people come outside when it is a comfortable temperature. Just like the Northern states, you adjust for the temperature and if you want to mess with the snow and ick.
So it is a matter of location and preference what people do during certain months of the year because of the weather. If you are fully retired, then you don't really need a "daily planner" of your things to do. You let the weather decide for you. At least that is how I see it. Go with the flow.
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You are way off with your assumption of "staying indoors in the summer in Florida". We go out every day, we swim, we walk, ride bikes, go out in the evening, go to the movies, play golf, pickleball, tennis, dance, attend club meetings or even just sit and visit with neighbors on their porch, etc. etc. Whereas, in NH where we are from, you could never ride a bike, swim, walk, go out in the evening, and certainly not visit someone on their porch. No comparison whatsoever. Plus, winter in NH usually lasts from late November to April or even May.
There is absolutely no comparison between Florida living and Northern living.