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Anyone here actually prefer colder climates?

 
black 2019-03-06 13:05:46 

I asked this because I see some people on here have finally had it with cold temperatures and are thinking of migrating to warmer climates. lol

 
Tryangle 2019-03-06 14:04:46 

In reply to black

If I could find some place where it's perpetually mid to upper 70s all year round, I'd be all in. Bermuda's not bad but the summers are brutal with the humidity factor and we have dipped into the 50s at times. #FirstWorldProblems

 
RemainsUnknown 2019-03-06 14:06:38 

In reply to black

All aspects [extremes] considered, If I had to choose bet. WINTER & SUMMER, it would be SUMMER. However, thankfully, it's never always WINTER here in NY and actually I do love the CHANGE in climates.

SPRING: Trees springing back to life; flowers blooming etc and the temps in low 70's and sunny is almost perfect.

SUMMER: Don't have to bundle up, therefore, not thinking twice to leave the house in whatever little you have on. Can enjoy the outdoors almost always. Only when I'm in the pool or beach I want the temps in 90's..... but even then, it's too hot.

AUTUMN: Not dissimilar to Spring-like temps, but the opposite to life blooming, is equally rewarding in the fall-foliage & scenic landscape.

WINTER: Contrary to popular opinion, I do love the snow, even when I have to shovel. I'm up at 6 am shoveling. I see it as exercise (as of now). Been doing it for 22 years. I also would shovel my neighbor's and then my parents' house from time to time. I most like looking at snow fall and then doing some doughnuts in the parking lot. cool Anyway, the bitter COLD is what I dislike. And because of that... I do not like [care for] winter, as a whole. I do plan to move south as I edge closer to retirement.

After all, I can't play golf, go boating/fishing, gardening, lay in my hammock outside sipping a beer, go swimming at the beach, etc, here in NY year-round. wink wink wink wink

 
StumpCam 2019-03-06 14:16:09 

In reply to black

What the temperature like in Texas??? lol lol

 
black 2019-03-06 14:18:38 

In reply to RemainsUnknown

What I like about Texas is, in the winter it's cold in the morning but warms up by 11am. Occasionally, it will stay cold all day. The summer here is brutal though.

 
black 2019-03-06 14:19:47 

In reply to StumpCam

What the temperature like in Texas???


In the 60s.

 
goofballs 2019-03-06 14:23:55 

In reply to black

If I could afford to live in my car and have family nearby, San Francisco would be my ideal place.

Otherwise I am fine where I am.

Exploring Florida to relocate to but don't know if I can live without the variations of the seasons.

Well, they have rain/tropical storm and heat to burn in. smile

Opps, hurricanes and floods too!

 
StumpCam 2019-03-06 14:34:09 

In reply to black

Thought I saw 30s in Houston and San Antonio a few days ago!

 
black 2019-03-06 14:36:55 

In reply to StumpCam

I am in Central Texas (close to Austin). It was in the mid 30s this morning, right now it's moving towards the 70s.

I stand corrected. It's 58 degrees here right now.

 
Dukes 2019-03-06 14:46:21 

In reply to black

Indeed!!!!

 
CITYBOY 2019-03-06 14:53:03 

Hola....I was born in Guyana...lived in England for a couple of years and ran from there because I could not handle the damp cold..
I came to Canada been here a long long time and love the seasons..
I enjoy the cold..I embrace it..It never bothers me...that is not to say that maybe down the road who knows???
With cold there are no mosquitos,sandflies,malaria blah blah blah..
Put me down..I love the cold and hopefully for a bit longer.
Adios
cb

 
SnoopDog 2019-03-06 14:56:26 

In reply to black

Anyone here actually prefer colder climates?


I have some White friends who go winter camping. That's right. When it's -20 degrees Celsius outside and 10 feet of snow on the ground these bannas find it ideal weather to head off into the wilderness, set up camp, hunt rabbit, and pee and poo in snow and ice for 7 days.

I like to go winter camping here.

 
maj 2019-03-06 15:05:20 

In reply to black

San Diego..the best weather destination!!

 
black 2019-03-06 15:06:22 

In reply to SnoopDog

Where is that? Bora Bora? lol

 
XFactor 2019-03-06 15:06:44 

In reply to black

I grew-up in the snowbelt region and I was responsible to clear the driveway. The snow banks on both sides of the driveway would be taller than me after a heavy snowfall. I loved winters when I was younger, not so much now.

The cold is a good reason to stay indoors and snuggle up with someone. lol

 
RemainsUnknown 2019-03-06 15:10:45 

In reply to SnoopDog

I too have a buddy [for the sake of this convo, white, as well] who goes ice-fishing on some [frozen] lake up in Maine every year.

After several years, I heard this chap bought several acres of land out there with a cabin by the lake.... I might check him in the summer, not winter. wink wink wink

 
RemainsUnknown 2019-03-06 15:11:21 

In reply to black

Where is that? Bora Bora? lol
From that link... I can decipher Nassau, Paradise Island, Bahamas.

Which is an awesome spot, btw. I can personally attest to the beaches there.

 
SnoopDog 2019-03-06 15:14:25 

In reply to RemainsUnknown

I might check him in the summer, not winter.


May I suggest this method of checking him out in the winter?

 
StumpCam 2019-03-06 15:16:17 

In reply to maj

San Diego..the best weather destination!!


You’ll be closer to your Illegal border crossing friends! lol lol

 
RemainsUnknown 2019-03-06 15:17:22 

In reply to maj

San Diego..the best weather destination!!
I was there for a week last month. In the nights it got to low 40's... and in the day, mid to high 60's at best & 1/2 of the time, sunny. There was rain here and there & other times, just cloudy..... but maybe it was one of those weeks.... who knows.

 
RemainsUnknown 2019-03-06 15:19:11 

In reply to SnoopDog

I might check him in the summer, not winter.



May I suggest this method of checking him out in the winter?
WTF...... hahahaha

 
SnoopDog 2019-03-06 15:27:19 

In reply to RemainsUnknown

WTF...... hahahaha


lol lol lol

You'll definitely get his attention. lol

More here from the brilliant "World Shut Your Mouth" UK series. Also, check out "Trigger Happy TV" - same guys.

 
black 2019-03-06 15:44:55 

In reply to Dukes

Where you moving to? Bora Bora? lol

 
maj 2019-03-06 16:00:42 

In reply to StumpCam

You’ll be closer to your Illegal border crossing friends! lol lol


Dude im in NYC..cant get any closer..they cant afford San Diego big grin big grin

 
maj 2019-03-06 16:06:03 

In reply to RemainsUnknown

I was there for a week last month. In the nights it got to low 40's... and in the day, mid to high 60's at best & 1/2 of the time, sunny. There was rain here and there & other times, just cloudy..... but maybe it was one of those weeks.... who knows.


spent 2 weeks there for business it was mid 70s all day.rain a few days but thats ok. absolutely perfect.

 
StumpCam 2019-03-06 16:10:45 

In reply to maj

San Diego is one of favorite places! Been there numerous times for work and play! I have actually driven across the border into Mexico at different locations.

 
maj 2019-03-06 16:12:31 

In reply to StumpCam

yep.

 
SnoopDog 2019-03-06 16:49:28 

In reply to maj the vaj

Dude im in NYC..cant get any closer..they cant afford San Diego


I know you're too dumb and stupid to care but the thing about the Mexicans is that they were there before White people. Hence why the name is "San Diego" instead of "Jonestown".

 
maj 2019-03-06 23:52:58 

In reply to SnoopDog

Gentrification.

 
Norm 2019-03-07 05:37:27 

In reply to maj

San Diego..the best weather destination!!

As far as the mainland US goes, I agree. I remember experiencing very cold weather one summer day near San Diego, however, right on the US-Mexico border.

In general I strongly dislike the cold, but have had to put up with it for 2 extended periods in life. Nothing beats the warm Caribbean.

 
black 2019-03-07 06:54:06 

In reply to Norm

I don't mind the cold, if it's not below zero or doesn't feel below zero.

I once suffered from frostbite, wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy. The pain was excruciating when my fingers started to defrost.

 
Tryangle 2019-03-07 11:46:21 

In reply to StumpCam

San Diego's on my Places to Visit list, I've heard great things about the place with regard to temperatures and attractions.

 
granite 2019-03-08 12:07:29 

If ever I have to leave England the country for me would be New Zealand,not that nasty heat and not too cold in their so called Winter.

 
black 2019-03-08 12:13:11 

In reply to granite

You plan on getting some sheep? lol

 
Tryangle 2019-03-08 12:13:49 

In reply to granite

New Zealand seems to be that kind of place that offers a bit of everything in one (relatively small) package. That and sheep by the truckload.

 
Runs 2019-03-08 12:37:04 

In reply to granite

In Ring of Fire, beware of the earthquakes cool

 
XFactor 2019-03-08 12:48:28 

In reply to Runs

Weather and geographical diversity is great in Bolivia, but they too are in the ring of fire.

Great place for retirement - Safe, low cost of living and perfect weather.

 
Casper 2019-03-08 13:09:24 

I used to like the Cold, that is until this Winter. I like Winter, even when there is lots of snow. I'd dress up warmly and go for long 1-2hr. walks, even if it's in the minus 20s. But this winter is different, Climate Change, I guess. The temperature is all over the place, with great variations within a week, often within a day and jumping from freezing to -20s in a matter of hours. The result is lots of ice on the road and sidewalks.

My driveway is like a hockey ice rink; worst, it slopes down to the road. I can't buy enough salt to deice it. New Year's Eve, I slipped stepping out of my garage and wrecked my left rotator cuff. Pain galore, especially at night. I'll be making my second winter get away next week. I need some hot sun on my back and a warmer breeze in my face.

If this kind of Winter is what Climate Change is about and becomes the new normal, I'd say, To Hell with Winter.

 
black 2019-03-08 13:15:09 

In reply to Casper

The ghost of ProWI is haunting you. lol

 
Casper 2019-03-08 13:51:19 

In reply to black

Damn, I would like to meet this ProWI. Ask him/her to get off my back.

 
mikesiva 2019-03-10 14:37:28 

I hate the rainy cold English weather.

I miss the Caribbean beaches, where the water is not icy cold.

 
imusic 2019-03-10 15:44:12 

In reply to black

Redduppy and openning prefer cold weather climates

 
Oilah 2019-03-10 17:23:37 

50s at night and 60-70s during the day would be perfection

 
powen001 2019-03-10 17:29:56 

In reply to black

For a few weeks of the year with a nice snow fall and I’m happy as ever. .i get on the plane and head back home to sunny Barbados when I have had my fill.

I love winter. ..in small doses lol.

 
Dan_De_Lyan 2019-03-10 18:20:29 

In reply to Casper

I slipped stepping out of my garage and wrecked my left rotator cuff.


So, you are a car? Left hand drive.

 
Dan_De_Lyan 2019-03-10 18:22:00 

In reply to powen001

Wher do you go? The snow must not get to fence level big grin

 
Priapus 2019-03-10 19:07:50 

I lived in London for 4 years. Absolutely hated the winter season there. NY is not as bad but there are days when the temperature has me thinking it's deja Vu all over again.
There is a reason why the NFL held the SB quite regularly in San Diego. Alas with no longer having an NFL franchise we may no longer see a SB in that City for some time to come.

If I had a choice and my employer would allow it, I would live in the North East USA from April-October and relocate to a tropical climate from November-March big grin