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10-27-2014, 01:08 PM
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Retired Folks Why don't you go South for the winter?
Was wondering why retired folks don't go south for the winter.
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10-27-2014, 01:25 PM
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$$$$$$$ is probably reason #1
Not every retired person has lots of it 😄
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10-27-2014, 01:26 PM
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Well OC, that's sorta our plan within the next 5 or so years. I have to keep a home base in CT due to my clients up here but I'm looking toward Dixie for a perch all winter long (6 months and a day) and snow-bird it.
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10-27-2014, 01:32 PM
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OC, if you come down around the Gulf coast in Jan, you can't get a parking spot. License plates from every state and every province
The only retired person I know that won't go south in the winter is addicted to snowmobiling.
Bill
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10-27-2014, 01:36 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OldCoot
Was wondering why retired folks don't go south for the winter.
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You trying to get rid of us or something ??
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10-27-2014, 01:49 PM
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I love toooo much using my snowblower.....
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10-27-2014, 02:01 PM
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Our winters are fairly mild in NW Washington, rarely going below 25F overnight or staying below freezing during the day. We're quite comfortable with that. Of course, the 4 months of "1000 broken, 1800 overcast 3/4 mile vis., rain & fog", as our local airport weather report often describes it, can get a bit on one's nerves!
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10-27-2014, 02:23 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by F and E Damp
Our winters are fairly mild in NW Washington, rarely going below 25F overnight or staying below freezing during the day. We're quite comfortable with that. Of course, the 4 months of "1000 broken, 1800 overcast 3/4 mile vis., rain & fog", as our local airport weather report often describes it, can get a bit on one's nerves!
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That's HILARIOUS!! Mild...25F.....WHAT??
Dude, when it drops below 70 here, we bring out the sweats! (What is wrong with you people? )
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10-27-2014, 02:24 PM
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It's cold but it's a dry cold...so not too bad...
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10-27-2014, 03:04 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bend302
OC, if you come down around the Gulf coast in Jan, you can't get a parking spot. License plates from every state and every province
The only retired person I know that won't go south in the winter is addicted to snowmobiling.
Bill
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Hey Now,that is hitting close to Home! Hi Bill! Youroo!! We are going up to Conn.next week,could we visit your friends and get a (Free Drink?
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10-27-2014, 03:23 PM
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We have a few more years till retirement and hope to spent some time as snowbirds.
This pic was taken last March from our TV.
And I like using my snowblower too. NOT
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10-27-2014, 03:33 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bend302
OC, if you come down around the Gulf coast in Jan, you can't get a parking spot. License plates from every state and every province
The only retired person I know that won't go south in the winter is addicted to snowmobiling.
Bill
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What he said^^^^. We have several RV parks(nicer ones) in our area(Pcola, Florida), and as the temps drop up north, the spaces fill around here. This time of year, they'll be packed out at night, and alot of regulars who will stay a month or so.
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10-27-2014, 03:56 PM
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What about you OC are you heading south again? I recall you were considering that option...if you do not what the heck are you going to do all winter?
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10-27-2014, 04:03 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OldCoot
Was wondering why retired folks don't go south for the winter.
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LOL - Doctor's Appointments...
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10-27-2014, 04:29 PM
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Going south
OC by of standards you already live in the Deep South!
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10-27-2014, 04:31 PM
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Can't go for more then 30days The PO will only hold our mail for that long.
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10-27-2014, 04:49 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MeepMeep
That's HILARIOUS!! Mild...25F.....WHAT??
Dude, when it drops below 70 here, we bring out the sweats! (What is wrong with you people? )
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What did you do in January of 2014 when the night temp dropped to 28 degrees. I was there when they closed Pensacola NAS base for 2 days. I bet you didn't wear sweats then. Same temp in Jacksonville..... BEEP, BEEP
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10-27-2014, 04:52 PM
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When it gets below 0 here, we think about taking out the sweaters!
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10-27-2014, 04:57 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by yworrydog
Can't go for more then 30days The PO will only hold our mail for that long.
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Why is your (Parole Officer) holding your mail? Youroo!!
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10-27-2014, 04:58 PM
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We don't go South for the Winter because we already live in the Southwest and that's close enought for us.
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