[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by Fraugoofy

I have called and talked to you twice in person about the heat. At that time you stated you had also talked to several other members from TOTV. Exactly how much more info do you need?

Sounds like Marvin is really on the fence about the hot summers in Florida.
A solution may be a small house in TV for winters plus a condo somewhere cool for the summer months.

[Fraugoofy]

Originally Posted by Barefoot

Sounds like Marvin is really on the fence about the hot summers in Florida.
A solution may be a small house in TV for winters plus a condo somewhere cool for the summer months.

Whatever he chooses, I wish him only the best!

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[asianthree]

We leave for the summer, for up north home, of course it was 44 degrees when I got up Thursday morning. I am not a fan of extreme heat.

[OCsun]

Originally Posted by Barefoot

A solution may be a small house in TV for winters plus a condo somewhere cool for the summer months.

We stay in our courtyard villa for 9 months and our ocean condo in the summer months. Which works great!

[RickeyD]

Not everyone can afford to own two homes. Hard choices must be made [emoji848]

[rubicon]

Originally Posted by bluedivergirl

DH and I moved here from Minnesota, just over a year ago. We both acclimated very easily. You walk in the shade when possible, take water everywhere you go, and slow down a bit.

We used to heat our house to 66 degrees all winter ~ Now if it is 66, I'm looking for a sweater and a jacket.

bluedivergirl: I moved down from Minneapolis area going on 10 years. First five summers were a breeze. However from that point on I found myself praying for a breeze. For my wife its even worse.

I hope you and yours do not experience the same ...Loved the Minneapolis area

[RickeyD]

I'm use to working outdoors year round. Based on my experience hot is much better than cold. Trust me, much much better.

[jnieman]

Originally Posted by Jima64

Which is worse, shoveling snow or coolong off in the pool?

I love that. This is so true. There are plenty benefits to being here in the summer. It's more peaceful and less crowded. I don't go out in the heat of the hottest days except to duck in and out of air conditioning or to go soak in the pool. On the other hand my husband plays golf in it most every day and it doesn't seem to bother him at all. Just be sure to wear your sun screen as the dermatologists here make a mint.

[Pointer]

It's cheeper to cool a home here then to heat one in brutal winters up north if that helps. Also everyone here is a transplant and pretty much very supportive. You can be as involved or as little as you'd like to be. Personally I've had enough snow to last a lifetime. Oh and we do get seasons here just not as extreme as up north. The birds fly north in the summer and winter here. I personally love the sound of the breeze in the palm trees. Find it can be as relaxing as the sounds of the Ocean. It does get a bit more crowded in winter and they're still building so more people for sure. Good luck with your decision.

[2BNTV]

Marvin:

You have received good advice.
1. Do things first thing in the morning or later at night.
2. Stay hydrated by drinking 8 to 10 8 Oz glasses of water.
3. Spending a month or two in TV, July and August.
4. Do things indoors at the hottest time, of the day.
5. Beats dealing with the snow.

Only you can decide what you tolerate. All in all, the living here, is a lot easier here, than in Long Island. IMHO

Only you can decide if the heat is too much for you. Your valid concern, is over three months, or so. The other nine months, it's beautiful.

A friend of mine asked, "why do want to live in Florida, the summers are too hot". I replied, "I never seen you having coffee and donuts on your porch in the dead of winter". Nuff said.

Originally from NY, I've been here for 3 years and never want to be in the cold and snow belt again, but that's me.

[ljlnc]

Good point!!

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by RickeyD

Not everyone can afford to own two homes. Hard choices must be made [emoji848]

It's true RickeyD, not everyone can afford to own two homes.
But I know many people who own mansions in TV, yet complain bitterly about the summer heat.
For them, the solution might be a modest home in TV.
That could possibly allow the purchase of a condo in cooler climes (or a summer rental).

[RickeyD]

Originally Posted by Barefoot

It's true RickeyD, not everyone can afford to own two homes.
But I know many people who own mansions in TV, yet complain bitterly about the summer heat.
For them, the solution might be a modest home in TV.
That could possibly allow the purchase of a condo in cooler climes (or a summer rental).

I do get it. For me a condo wouldn't work. I'm very task oriented, there wouldn't be enough for me to do in a condo to keep me sane. Don't know the OP's situation, just tossing in my 2 cents.

[patfla06]

I grew up on Long Island and moved to Tampa in 1997, and moved to T.V. 2 years ago.

So having lived in FLA going on 19 years I have NEVER
gotten used to Florida summers.

What really keeps me here is the quality of life you don't have up in NY.

[Buffalo Jim]

I just spent a month back in Buffalo over the past 10 days ! I found it to be freezing except for a couple of days .
I was never so happy to board a plane bound for Orlando .