[AMB444]

Originally Posted by Aces4

Did you live in the Upper Peninsula? Most snow in those states start in November and are gone by April 1 or earlier. There may be a rare spring snow which melts immediately.

Upper Peninsula? Do you mean Michigan? I lived in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Michigan winters can be a bit different due to the lake effect.

In Minnesota we'll get snow in late Sept some years. Most definitely will have snow on the ground mid October. We can frequently have snow on the ground into late April. And will get snow some years in May.

[AMB444]

Originally Posted by Aces4

There is no comparison between those mid-west states summers and Florida's

I lived in south FL for almost 5 years. I'm very familiar with summer in FL. Midwest summers on the great plains and upper Midwest can be extremely hot and stifling.

[Aces4]

Originally Posted by AMB444

I lived in south FL for almost 5 years. I'm very familiar with summer in FL. Midwest summers on the great plains and upper Midwest can be extremely hot and stifling.

That's crazy, there is no comparison in the heat of Florida vs an upper mid-west summer. None, nada...

If there is no discrepancy, why wouldn't you suggest the gentleman from Michigan rent one or two summers from April through September and then we could hear it from the horse's mouth.

[Aces4]

Originally Posted by AMB444

Upper Peninsula? Do you mean Michigan? I lived in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Michigan winters can be a bit different due to the lake effect.

In Minnesota we'll get snow in late Sept some years. Most definitely will have snow on the ground mid October. We can frequently have snow on the ground into late April. And will get snow some years in May.

Some years... like hardly ever.

The Lost Winter of 2023-24 | Minnesota DNR


I understand if you don't like the upper Midwest climate but the OP likes snow.

[MSchad]

Originally Posted by Coop63

For any of you who have lived through a few Florida summers, and northern winters (e.g. Michigan), how does it compare? Is it as grueling, do you get use to it, or make every attempt to escape north during the summer month?

This is my biggest concern moving to the TV. I have owned 2 properties in the past and not something I really want to do at this point in my life. I don't mind the snow, just the gray and lack of sun.

Grew up in South Dakota and lived most my adult life there to. Been full time in TV for 5 years now. Never regretted the move. Love the hot!

[AMB444]

Originally Posted by Aces4

That's crazy, there is no comparison in the heat of Florida vs an upper mid-west summer. None, nada...

T'okay whatever you say! This August y'all come up to Iowa and sit outside at sunset. And wait for the "corn sweats" to hit ya.

[Aces4]

Originally Posted by AMB444

T'okay whatever you say! This August y'all come up to Iowa and sit outside at sunset. And wait for the "corn sweats" to hit ya.

Or have the August sweats from 9:00 AM til 10:00 PM in The Villages.

[AMB444]

Originally Posted by Aces4

Some years... like hardly ever.
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With all due respect, you haven't a clue of what you are talking about.

[AMB444]

Originally Posted by Aces4

The Lost Winter of 2023-24 | Minnesota DNR

Not sure what you're trying to prove with the above link. But this winter has been an El Nino year. It's cyclical ... every 7 years or so. The farmers been talking about this for the last few years that 2024 was going to be El Nino. Seriously. You haven't a clue apparently about upper Midwest summers and it shows.

[Aces4]

Originally Posted by AMB444

Not sure what you're trying to prove with the above link. But this winter has been an El Nino year. It's cyclical ... every 7 years or so. The farmers been talking about this for the last few years that 2024 was going to be El Nino. Seriously. You haven't a clue apparently about upper Midwest summers and it shows.

Wow, this respect disappeared in a hurry and here I was going to say the same respect to you, lol.

Try 76 years of upper Midwest living and some part time living in Florida in those years. Florida is fine for many but this gentleman was asking for facts and not some skewed information stating Florida summers are far nicer than Minnesota's or Wisconsin's. Ever hear of the Great Lakes? He lives in Michigan.

[asianthree]

I love the snow, the silence of snow fall glitter at 4am in the moonlight. Since we had to always get out, 4x4s, (not just front wheel) was waiting in the garage. Snow was shoved every 3” so no worries there. I really love the cold, with wearing a light jacket until -0 temps arrive. Michigan snow has really not been in abundance for skiing, but as long as it’s cold snowmaking begins.

Last summer was our first and Only summer in TV. Do not do well in temps above 78. According to many it was a very hot summer here in long time. Why stay here confined to very early outdoors or jump AC to AC.

We have multiple residents and plan was to sell one northern home. Not going to happen after last summer we plan to escape TV shortly after May, head to family home then up to the Lake house until September.

[Shipping up to Boston]

Originally Posted by asianthree

I love the snow, the silence of snow fall glitter at 4am in the moonlight. Since we had to always get out, 4x4s, (not just front wheel) was waiting in the garage. Snow was shoved every 3” so no worries there. I really love the cold, with wearing a light jacket until -0 temps arrive. Michigan snow has really not been in abundance for skiing, but as long as it’s cold snowmaking begins.

Last summer was our first and Only summer in TV. Do not do well in temps above 78. According to many it was a very hot summer here in long time. Why stay here confined to very early outdoors or jump AC to AC.

We have multiple residents and plan was to sell one northern home. Not going to happen after last summer we plan to escape TV shortly after May, head to family home then up to the Lake house until September.

Nothing like a New England lake house summer...

[AMB444]

Originally Posted by Aces4

Or have the August sweats from 9:00 AM til 10:00 PM in The Villages.

Lol! That's when I head to the beach.

[AMB444]

Originally Posted by Aces4

...this gentleman was asking for facts ...

Sounds like he was asking for our opinions...

Originally Posted by Coop63

For any of you who have lived through a few Florida summers, and northern winters (e.g. Michigan), how does it compare? Is it as grueling, do you get use to it, or make every attempt to escape north during the summer month?

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Aces4

Then you must leave town during the hurricane hits. We have never been housebound for three days because of snow. This is the year of 2024, not 1950 anymore.

TV is where costal FL comes when the hurricanes hit!