Originally Posted by DebMil (Post 2314674)

I left Michigan with my parents at age 15. 1969.

In a bikini on the beach or pool as a kid, I was ecstatic! We had Thanksgiving around a BBQ grill.

Many people don't believe in climate change, but, I have lived thru it here in FL.

It is horribly hot for about 4 months even reaching 100 many days with heat index at108.
It is muggy, stormy, and tons of mosquitos. In Central Florida, the lightning reminds me of Michigan storms. It's serious. Unlike S.Florida.
Many plan their day very early so they can be done by 1 ish.
The summer storms do keep you indoors.
The Winters are colder in Central Florida than we expected. 50 or60 in the day with many very windy days. Our 60 is colder because of humidity. And, here, we do have 2 or 3 days in a row with gloom.
We are subtropical. South of Lake Okeechobee is tropical.

Many folks are pretty happy in North Carolina as a suggestion.

Also, we have allergies that are quite bad 9 months of the year as everything blooms.

Keep a watch on Pollen.com

The main zip code is 32162 and 32163.

Originally Posted by frayedends (Post 2314654)

This is ice. It is impossible to use the snow blower as it won't pick it up. Shovel won't get through it. Luckily we both have good 4 wheel drive vehicles and can drive over this in the driveway. I've dropped 50 lb of salt on it already. It is just now getting above freezing so hopefully this won't be too bad for too long. But in the argument about northern winter over southern summer: I can go out in both. I can do things in both. I will be uncomfortable in both, perhaps. But in Florida I put on my shorts and go out. Here I snowblow for an hour, shovel, spread 50-100 lb of salt, drive 3 mph and risk lots of accidents to go out. I can't wait to move south for good.

We are on Wachusett Mountain and this isn't helping their skiing. People prefer powder to ice sheets.

Originally Posted by Shipping up to Boston (Post 2314684)

Guarantee the Crowley’s have chalked up the ‘23/‘24 ski season as a dud. Pretty sure they’re planning and preparing for Beer Festivals and the summer ahead at this point

Originally Posted by frayedends (Post 2314690)

Yeah they do a good job making snow but definitely not a great season for them.

And we just lost power. Luckily I have a whole house generator.

Originally Posted by Dusty_Star (Post 2314692)

Hopefully it comes back on soon. When I lose power in the northern winter I also lose the heat, even though it is an oil furnace, it needs the electricity to turn on. The generator sounds useful.

Originally Posted by jimjamuser (Post 2314497)

Be careful what you wish for. The Gulf water temperatures are at record levels and could spawn hurricanes.

Originally Posted by jimjamuser (Post 2314576)

If you have a dark painted vehicle, you can BURN your hand touching the body in the summer. Also there is this little thing called HURRICANES.

Originally Posted by DebMil (Post 2314674)

I left Michigan with my parents at age 15. 1969.

In a bikini on the beach or pool as a kid, I was ecstatic! We had Thanksgiving around a BBQ grill.

Many people don't believe in climate change, but, I have lived thru it here in FL.

It is horribly hot for about 4 months even reaching 100 many days with heat index at108.
It is muggy, stormy, and tons of mosquitos. In Central Florida, the lightning reminds me of Michigan storms. It's serious. Unlike S.Florida.
Many plan their day very early so they can be done by 1 ish.
The summer storms do keep you indoors.
The Winters are colder in Central Florida than we expected. 50 or60 in the day with many very windy days. Our 60 is colder because of humidity. And, here, we do have 2 or 3 days in a row with gloom.
We are subtropical. South of Lake Okeechobee is tropical.

Many folks are pretty happy in North Carolina as a suggestion.

Also, we have allergies that are quite bad 9 months of the year as everything blooms.

Keep a watch on Pollen.com

The main zip code is 32162 and 32163.

Originally Posted by frayedends (Post 2314695)

Power is back on already. But the generator living on a ski mountain was a great investment. We usually lose power for only a few hours. But it’s nice not worrying about it.

Originally Posted by Dusty_Star (Post 2314773)

Great to hear. Where I am, just got a lot of rain. (Coastal).

Originally Posted by frayedends (Post 2314774)

Apple weather said I was getting 7 inches. Local weather channel said a dusting to 1". We got about 2" of nasty icy crap.

I was finally able to use the snow blower to push the slush off the driveway. It's gonna be cold tonight and I didn't want an ice sheet so we are now good. All rain now.

But again, I'll take the swamp ass over this. As a younger man I could deal with this but I'm over it.

Originally Posted by Karmanng (Post 2314059)

IF florida is that bad then you all need to try ARizona in the dead heat of 118 plus for days on end! Oh ya its a dry heat sure HOT IS HOT I have been here for 122........degrees that is......not days ! It truly is living in hell.........

Originally Posted by frayedends (Post 2314774)

Apple weather said I was getting 7 inches. Local weather channel said a dusting to 1". We got about 2" of nasty icy crap.

I was finally able to use the snow blower to push the slush off the driveway. It's gonna be cold tonight and I didn't want an ice sheet so we are now good. All rain now.

But again, I'll take the swamp ass over this. As a younger man I could deal with this but I'm over it.

Originally Posted by JMintzer (Post 2314698)

Which tend to dissipate when they travel 70 miles inland...

Originally Posted by frayedends (Post 2314690)

Yeah they do a good job making snow but definitely not a great season for them.

And we just lost power. Luckily I have a whole house generator.

Originally Posted by frayedends (Post 2314654)

This is ice. It is impossible to use the snow blower as it won't pick it up. Shovel won't get through it. Luckily we both have good 4 wheel drive vehicles and can drive over this in the driveway. I've dropped 50 lb of salt on it already. It is just now getting above freezing so hopefully this won't be too bad for too long. But in the argument about northern winter over southern summer: I can go out in both. I can do things in both. I will be uncomfortable in both, perhaps. But in Florida I put on my shorts and go out. Here I snowblow for an hour, shovel, spread 50-100 lb of salt, drive 3 mph and risk lots of accidents to go out. I can't wait to move south for good.

We are on Wachusett Mountain and this isn't helping their skiing. People prefer powder to ice sheets.