Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
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We lived in Melbourne FL three times, and trust me, it was totally uninhabitable for six months. It was so unbearable that I had to wait until 5:00 am to walk our dog and to the mail kiosk. Testing it in August is not enough...test it from April 1st to Nov 1st, and you will see how long you can bear it. |
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Coming in from 280, with a cool fog in the air and passing all of the farms with the plethora of displays of pumpkins...was truly magical. Back then there was only one 18 hole course and while the front nine looked a lot like Orange Blossom here, the 'new' (at that time) back nine along the ocean...was awesome. The last visit we stayed at the R-C for few nights and played all 36...and it just doesn't get much better than that. |
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I can't even imagine how much the housing prices jumped, even the old front 9 homes...after the R-C was built.
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I see it will be 90 degrees and rain in TV today (100% RH). Ever notice when the afternoon rains come in Florida at this time of year it feels hotter after it stops - like a sauna. Enjoy only 5 months left of utopia.
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IMO the angle of the sun lot more unbearable. I swear my neck feels like it's on fire. Like today 93 and feels like torch. Plus, by at 9am it's hot. Last night my porch temp was 79 at midnight. If this aug. was like the last two you will get good comparison.
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I've been in the backyard the last couple of hours working. My lanai thermometer in the shade right now is 98 degrees, that's on the SW side of the house in a CYV.
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Bring on the heat, I love hot. Why ? Cause I don’t have to work in it anymore. Nor do I have to work when it’s 9 degrees, or the rain when it’s 35 degrees. I suppose those who complain the most had desk jobs.
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The temperature today was a bit above typical - mid 90s. The dew point is typical for the summer - mid 70's.
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It also gets hot and humid up here in MN. The difference is that it is hot and humid from April to October in FL which was too long for us so we gave up living in FL. Winters up here are too long too. Sigh. |
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The hottest feeling I have ever experienced was in Needles, CA, 110 at midnight!
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Needles also has the dubious 'honor' of often having...the highest gasoline prices in the Lower 48. While it IS ways going west on I-40 before you see more than just a lone gas station, about 15 miles east on I-40 at the cutoff to Lake Havasu...are two truck stops with gas that is at least $1.00-$1.50 a gallon less (at least a few years ago). America’s most expensive gasoline Quote:
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Bingo, Topspinmo! Sun heats by radiation (rays). Closer to the equator, the closer to the sun and stronger the "rays". It feels hotter in FL (and our most southern states), not because of air temp, but due to the radiation from the sun striking our body. Move into the shade and you feel immediate difference. Thats way the cows are under trees in the afternoon. RH does play a part but only when it's too high to effectively evaporate our sweat. High RH can and does happens in all our states. Very low RH evaporates sweat faster and makes us feel "cooler". I try to keep my radiation sensor covered during mid-summer. I did stay in a Holiday Inn recently...... Don
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When it comes to heat I used to defend living here vs living in NC, my in-laws retirement choice. Then I looked at the big picture.
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Growing up in Central Florida, I can tell you that the secret to the heat is - get used to it! My high school did not have air in most of the buildings, they opened the windows. For many years we used paddle fans and open windows until July 4th, then put the air on because of the noise and left it on till fall. The air stayed on 80. Living in air-conditioning set at 72, and then going out into 95-degree weather isn't even good for you, and the contrast makes it seem even hotter! Yes, it's smart to stay indoors in the middle of the day, but mainly to avoid the radiation. I like it hot, and the humidity is good for my hair and skin. Who needs a sauna when you can sit in traffic?
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