[Tweety Bird]

Originally Posted by sbm

If you want to pm me when you are ready to make driving plans, I would be glad to give you some directions. Just another idea, we drove a U-haul truck purchashed a GPS from Wal Mart for $108 and they are great. We now use it on our golf cart not just for directions, but it has an odometer and compasss which comes in very handy.
We are moved in and just starting to be able to enjoy some of the goodies in TV. By the way I had a great aunt that lived in Santa Barbara which we visited several times. Beautiful place.
Steve

Thank you Steve! Never thought of a GPS. Brilliant suggestion! The investment might be worth it because we will be learning how to get to places when we get to TV. I still have to figure how much "stuff" I'll be hauling and if a UHaul or a private company will be best. We do have a car and I'm wondering if dragging it on/behind a Uhaul in the middle of winter OR a private company would be best or which would be most economical. Wondering if I should consider using the relocation people at TV to help with that decision. We are so remote, that a Pod or Door to Door won't even come up here. Getting ready for garage sale at this time.

[ssmith]

Of course it is hot in Florida at times. I think it also depends on what you are used to. Those from Minnesota will likely have a big adjustment at first. After awhile your body adjusts. Your blood thins (this is an actual medical truth) and you can get used to it. The heat is often secondary to all the positives of living in TV...and remember no snow. Susie

[Tweety Bird]

Originally Posted by ssmith

Of course it is hot in Florida at times. I think it also depends on what you are used to. Those from Minnesota will likely have a big adjustment at first. After awhile your body adjusts. Your blood thins (this is an actual medical truth) and you can get used to it. The heat is often secondary to all the positives of living in TV...and remember no snow. Susie

Oh man oh man...I hope this thick blood thins out big time with this heat!

[Hawkwind]

The biggest shock is getting out of an air conditioned car into the Florida heat. In July I drove down for a LSP. I drove all night and arrived about at 2:00 pm. I had been sitting in the air conditioned car for hours and it felt great until I opened the door. The 90+ temperature hit me like a ton of bricks. I though no way am I going to like this. Well that feeling lasted about a day and by that time I was somewhat use to the heat and humidity. I just planned my day and evening accordingly. By the end of the week it was not even noticeable but then again I was not jumping in and out of an air conditioned car and was using a cart. One will get use to the heat and all the other benefits of TV.