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10-27-2014, 05:32 PM
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Some funny people in here!
Colorado is the highest state in the Union which means we are closest to God...so who would want to leave? ;-)
(I've spent a few years in the south Pacific, the Philippines, and 90 degrees and going to the beach is exciting the first Christmas but Christmas isn't really Christmas without the snow and ice!!)
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10-27-2014, 05:36 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Franklin County, MO
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DW's parents are in their 80's and she's an only child, so we feel kind of compelled to stay close to Missouri in the winter, in case they need our help. There will come a time, though...
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10-27-2014, 05:48 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
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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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I already did. I like the four distinct seasons we have here in the Piedmont with generally mild winters.
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10-27-2014, 05:58 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Keller, Texas
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ColoradoRick
Some funny people in here!
Colorado is the highest state in the Union which means we are closest to God...so who would want to leave? ;-)
(I've spent a few years in the south Pacific, the Philippines, and 90 degrees and going to the beach is exciting the first Christmas but Christmas isn't really Christmas without the snow and ice!!)
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Sounds like you have caught the "Rocky Mountain High" fever. 
Colorado is a beautiful state - we stayed at the Air Force Acedemy camp ground 2 years ago and Colorado Springs is beautiful.
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10-27-2014, 06:30 PM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: South West PA
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Originally Posted by Herk7769
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10-27-2014, 06:32 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Mohawk Valley of NY
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I love to go ice fishing, easier to find frozen lakes around here than in the south. By mid March, I had enough, and the south is warming up, that's when I head down for a few weeks.
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10-27-2014, 06:37 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Komoka Ontario
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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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Is this an open invitation to your place in the south?  
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10-27-2014, 06:43 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2013
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gljurczyk
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 |
We began our 1st extended time away from Michigan last year in Apalachicola, Florida (east of Panama City) when the temperatures plummeted like you noted in your post. The first morning I was greeted with icicles hanging off my trailer. Didn't mind at all because I knew it was going to be a lot warmer later in the day than at home!
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10-27-2014, 06:52 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Ohio North Coast
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I hate ice fishing, tried it once. By the time I cut a hole in the ice big enough for the boat, I was too tired to fish!
Bob
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10-27-2014, 06:53 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Lexington, NC
Posts: 2,621
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Quote:
Originally Posted by keith_h
I already did. I like the four distinct seasons we have here in the Piedmont with generally mild winters.
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Well said. I camp here all winter long in North Carolina.
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10-27-2014, 06:58 PM
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Mod free 5er
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Concord, NC
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We use to snowmobile a lot when we lived in Moline, but after you get wiser, you learn to let the young pups deal with the cold and snow. We will head to FL the Fri after Thanksgiving or the day after the high is only in the 30's here in Concord, whichever occurs first.
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10-27-2014, 07:00 PM
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Mod free 5er
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Concord, NC
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Originally Posted by DDC
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You can camp in our front yard, no hookups and we'll be in FL.
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10-27-2014, 07:01 PM
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Dazed & Confused
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: NW PA
Posts: 380
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ColoradoRick
Colorado is the highest state in the Union
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Come now, Oregon is a close second.....
Back to OP: Wife is still working! 
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10-27-2014, 07:05 PM
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Mod free 5er
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Concord, NC
Posts: 24,702
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Quote:
Originally Posted by katkt
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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Pcola is still too far north. Have to be close to I4 or south of I4!
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10-27-2014, 07:11 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Northeast Louisiana
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I think a better question would be "why do retired people go back north in the spring?"
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10-27-2014, 09:08 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Idaho
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Why does everyone think retirees are supposed to head south in the winter? I just retired and moved NORTH and have no plans on heading south for the winter. I'm looking forward to a nice cold winter and hopefully, lots of snow.
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10-27-2014, 09:16 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Wisconsin
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Quote:
Originally Posted by f5moab
Why does everyone think retirees are supposed to head south in the winter? I just retired and moved NORTH and have no plans on heading south for the winter. I'm looking forward to a nice cold winter and hopefully, lots of snow.
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My huskies don't like hot weather! Do yours?
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10-27-2014, 09:29 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2011
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Retired Folks Why don't you go South for the winter?
I already live as far south as you can travel so when I retire in 6 years I will be a "sunbird." I'll travel north in the summer months to escape the hot temps of Texas.
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10-27-2014, 09:34 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: SW Idaho
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I agree with Moab & Grumpyer, just retired and happy to stay in Idaho and enjoy the cold and snow knowing I don't have drive in it during the rush hour.
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10-28-2014, 07:02 AM
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Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 61
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Quote:
Originally Posted by youroo
Why is your (Parole Officer) holding your mail? Youroo!!  |
LOL
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