[EPutnam1863]

Originally Posted by Fast Freddy

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.

One's lifestyle can be affected a lot by the climate and weather.

[EPutnam1863]

Originally Posted by Madelaine Amee

Used to work in the Defense Industry, did lots of work in San Diego .......... loved it.

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.

One of my uncles lived in Brazil the last 30 years of his life. He said the climate there was perfect - but very boring in that the sun rose at 6:00 am and set at 6:00 pm every single day every single month every single year.

[Fast Freddy]

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!

[ColdNoMore]

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.

Hope you enjoy your stay here.

[crash]

Originally Posted by Fast Freddy

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.

We moved here last year in July the hottest summer ever in Florida. 2BNTV gave good advice and is how we got through the summer.

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.

[Chatbrat]

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

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Fast Freddy

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!

The summer is my favorite time. Not much honking from people, no lines at the restaurants, the pool water is deliciously warm, no fighting for parking spaces, not as many bad drivers.

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.

[Carla B]

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.

[aninjamom]

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.

[RedBaron]

Originally Posted by Fast Freddy

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.

I don't see how it is possible for it to cost you more to live here than CA. I'm a native Californian and the taxes there are sky high, along with gas and other things. There is no state tax in FL, our gas prices are lower than CA too. Don't rely on the weather forecasters, everyone can make what they want of it here. It's all a mindset and we love it here. There is "weather good or bad" anywhere you go. Adjust your mind and your days and you can be happy!

[Fast Freddy]

Originally Posted by RedBaron

I don't see how it is possible for it to cost you more to live here than CA. I'm a native Californian and the taxes there are sky high, along with gas and other things. There is no state tax in FL, our gas prices are lower than CA too. Don't rely on the weather forecasters, everyone can make what they want of it here. It's all a mindset and we love it here. There is "weather good or bad" anywhere you go. Adjust your mind and your days and you can be happy!

Good advice, thanks.
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.

[Carl in Tampa]

Originally Posted by joldnol

Cold hurts but heat KILLS. More people die from heat than any other weather phenomena

Well, no.

"Cold weather kills 20 times as many people as hot weather, according to an international study analyzing over 74 million deaths in 384 locations across 13 countries."

Cold weather kills far more people than hot weather -- ScienceDaily

[Carl in Tampa]

Originally Posted by courtyard

So far, no one has mentioned the problems you will have living in very humid conditions. Your joints will start to ache, and by the first month you will be limping around. In five years, you will not have the use of your hands either. After arriving here from California, I started limping right away, 2 people on my block had achilles tendon issues, and another needed a hip operation. What a coincidence! Could this be the weather? Look it up; humidity causes painful joint problems.

It is unlikely that joint aches are caused by heat and humidity, since these are recommended treatments for joint pain by such sources as the Mayo Clinic. They recommend hot baths or showers, and heating pads for joint pain.

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.

[pauld315]

Originally Posted by Chatbrat

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

Nice getaway if what you are trying to do is get away from the heat for a couple months. Did you find a home to rent there for a couple months ?

[pauld315]

Originally Posted by Carla B

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.

I agree, Houston is the hottest place I ever lived