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I'm already committed, but I will probably find a way to go someplace else in the summer- at least for a little while.
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The usual advice applies. Do things early in the morning or later at night. Midday should be activities indoors like a movie or a rec center. Drink plenty of fluids to keep hydrated.
Last summer was brutal but I survived nicely. There are pros and cons in every climate. I like the heat and adjust accordingly. |
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This blog scares me, we are actively looking for full time residency in TV and we are from San Diego.
Are we crazy or what? In addition, it will cost us more money in taxes and fees to reside in TV believe it or not. But its your life style we are buying into, not your weather. Accuweather said it would 'feel like' 102 today--scary. |
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You could feel the mucus freezing in your nose. A JOKE-a kid comes home form school in fla and complains about how hot it is. His father says, yo have no idea, When I was a kid we used to walk ten miles to school in ten feet of snow AND THE KID REPLIED-DAD DID IT SNOW IN FLORIDA IN THOSE DAYS? Or, the joke was something like that and when I heard it, it was funny as we lived in NY and had 3-4 feet of snow at the time |
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A perfect alternative
We love TV. Also love Where I lived, New England. So we downsized twice, up north and down here. The two bedroom villa FOR US is perfect (cut our village cost in half too). There is no place like home and we are lucky that old saying applies to two places.
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You will adapt to it (hopefully); just do it with "baby steps" by limiting outdoor activities to early morning or late afternoon and gradually venturing out more during the midday, stay hydrated and enjoy The Villages. |
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My husband has no problem with the heat and is very active. As I get older, the heat bothers me more and more. But, I hate the cold more, so here I am for the long haul. I have a southern born friend who said "cold hurts, heat is uncomfortable". You, however, are not leaving unbearable cold or unbearable heat. I am at a loss to understand why you would move to this climate for a life style. So, if I may, I would suggest you come here in July or August, rent for a month and see what it is like before you sell up and move, because you will not be able to buy back what you are leaving. |
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I have been a Floridian most of my life. I still hate summer in Fla (growing up in key west was the exception because it rarely goes above 90). We go to the mountains in July. Stay in AC and wait for our 8 months of beautiful weather.
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I have a southern born friend who said "cold hurts, heat is uncomfortable" [/QUOTE] Cold hurts but heat KILLS. More people die from heat than any other weather phenomena |
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I agree. To me San Diego weather is close to perfection. Best of luck. I hope you're happy with your decision. |
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There is just one other place with that perfect climate and that is the Island of Madeira, situated off the coast of Africa in the Azores. |
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Coastal San Diego has one of the best if not the best climate in the world IMHO. It even beats neighboring coastal Orange County. Gray May and June Gloom take some adjustment however. During this time of the year most days the marine layer hovers over the coastal towns until mid afternoon.
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Thank you soooo much to everyone who replied to my Villages dilemma moving from San Diego. Just yesterday, we made airline and car rental reservations for 2 weeks beginning July 11 and will next find a 2 week rental. This will be our 5th visit but previously those have always been in the 'good' months.
Our San Diego friends have also advised us to visit in the summer but I think that's because they don't want us to leave! |
Whatever you decide, you won't be leaving SD for better weather, given that it has been voted the best climate in the United States (if not the world)...many times.
And while there are more golf holes and activities within a golf cart ride here than anywhere in the world...within an hour drive of SD has a plethora of world class golfing itsownself. :thumbup: Hope you enjoy your stay here. :ho: |
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Our agent was Angie Taylor she was from San Diego and was very helpful in how to transition from California to Florida. The summer is different than the season and if you are worried about it should visit during the summer. There is a California Club that meets the first Thursday of the month about 1700 Californians in the Villages, you will adapt. |
In Highlands, NC for a couple of months--all I can say is GREAT, restaurants, walking, neat downtown, 78 degrees high, 58 low-zilch humidity-a real learning experience with these twist turn mountain roads
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The cost of living is far lower here than in San Diego where the average rent is 2K a month and taxes are very high. The Villages is the fastest growing area in the U.S.according to Forbes, and with ten thousand boomers retiring every day for the next 19 years, I see ample reason why it will continue to be sought after. |
Luvdancin, I see you once lived in Houston. From a perspective of 35 years myself in Houston, this part of Florida is just not as bad.
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I've lived in Florida since 1970 in Central FL. No air at my schools, they actually could open windows. No air at home either. Yes, there were some sweaty nights, but I love Florida mornings! I really think it was cooler here with much less concrete and more trees back then. I love being able to leave the house in shorts and sandals almost every day of the year. I love the humidity, believe it or not. I go up north and my hair and skin dries out and looks terrible. Adapt! Don't go from 72 degree house to 72 degree car, get used to higher temps, it'll save on power too. And paddle fans are your friend, most "natives" have one in every room.
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California: In 1974 Howard Jarvis lead Proposition 13 which froze property taxes with a limit of 2% per year increase with certain stipulations attached. A whole lot of us still pay 1974 property tax. You can imagine the savings! That's why moving will cost us a whole lot more plus the annual maintenance fee and bond, etc. I'm not complaining just making a true statement. |
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I did as you suggest and looked it up. I found, "According to Dr. McQuillan, arthritis patients feel an uncomfortable pressure in their joints on days of high humidity and low barometric pressure, especially just before a storm. A drier climate means a minimum of pressure." Now, first, it is arguable that it is the barometric pressure change which causes the pain, not the humidity. And, second, the reference is to patients who already have arthritis; it doesn't suggest that humidity causes arthritis. In any event, you have gone a bit too far in asserting that the OP will be "limping around by the first month." Personally, I feel that the heat and humidity tend to keep me flexible. The only pain I have is related to an injury, with no other joint pain. Genetics may also be involved. |
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That's good to know. I just remember never being able to take my babies for walks in the stroller. Two were born in April and one in March. I had to take them to the mall if I wanted to walk. I'm not sure if MS heat and humidity was worse than Houston, but it was pretty close if not. I think I'll be wearing one of those wet scarves with some ice cubes inside for awhile. Ha!
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Even though Temecula gets really hot in the summer, I think the weather is even better than San Diego. Almost every day is sunny. At night and in the morning it is cool (because it's desert weather). So, you can save on air conditioning by opening windows to cool the house down. I keep a jacket in my car, because it can go from 90 to 50 in no time. It's not good when you want to swim after 4pm, though, because it can get cold. And, the pool water doesn't stay warm. So, I will love the pool water being warmer in Florida! It will just be an adjustment to go from dry heat to moist heat. And, I never got use to hearing thunder and lightning even growing up with it. Some people say it calms them. I'm still afraid of it! And, knowing that TV gets hit with lightning is a little scary.
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I've been researching online for best places to retire for over two years. I looked at areas that didn't have snow or that had milder winters- also places that were rated best places to retire. Florida rates really high for places to retire. As far as cost of living, I couldn't find any place that was as affordable as Florida. At least if you're looking for communities that have a lot of recreation, clubs, etc. Arizona, Texas, etc. were more expensive if the community had anything close to what The Villages offers. So, I think I am making a fairly educated decision. Overall, I couldn't find anything comparable to The Villages at least for what I was looking for.
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On my many visits to my buddy in Newport Beach, we would often play two rounds at some of the many great golf courses in that area. It was always amazing though, to see the amount of traffic headed to the beach on the 91 and the 55...even at 5:00 AM! :oops: I am also proud to say, that I did my part in helping Pechanga grow from the oversized quonset hut it was back in the day...to what it is now. :D |
I am from Ca and love it here
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