Cold weather does it suck? (Denver, Gunnison: activities, office, health)
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I wouldn't doubt if that was one of the reasons why people moved to Denver. If it wasn't worth mentioning, then why does the Denver Chamber spew that lie? They mention it because it appeals to those looking to move to Denver.
The reason is simple, it draws on people moving to the city and it draws on visitors.
Chuckle away. The Chamber knows its propaganda and many Denver residents have been duped. Why is the "300 days of sunshines" mantra repeated by many Denver residents? They actually believe it is a true fact. I've heard long time residents repeat that as if it was true.
When you repeat a lie long enough, people accept it as truth. Just like the lie that Denver's winter is mild.
Sunshine wasn't on my list of reasons to move to Colorado at all. A new job and proximity to family were my only reasons for moving here. Sunshine never even entered the picture, although I'll admit it's a nice benefit. In fact, I hadn't heard "300 days of sunshine" until I it was mentioned earlier in this thread.
BTW, what is your problem with Denver and its residents? And, why does it matter whether it's 300 or only 245 days of sunshine? It's still quite a bit of sunshine. Frankly, I don't understand your constant need to correct people. It's a supreme waste of your energy, and the truth is: nobody enjoys a Know-It-All. Furthermore, from my perspective, Denver's winters are perfectly tolerable. If you feel differently, then state your opinion succinctly and move on. It's pointless to keep haranguing and chiding people for subjective statements about the weather.
Last edited by formercalifornian; 12-10-2008 at 08:39 PM..
Denver and the state of Colorado does not have to beg people to live here--"ya it gets cold here, really cold, so what." I am a native who has lived in warm climates---I know what mild is." Many of my family and friends retreat to their vacation homes during the winter months...Arizona, California,Florida, South Utah, most of those people I know always return to Colorado very glad to be back....We don't need to be all chamber of commerce....people are coming here for a variety of reasons...Does the cold suck? " I guess to me ya sometimes, than it jumps back to 60 degrees a week later."
people are coming here for a variety of reasons...Does the cold suck? " I guess to me ya sometimes, than it jumps back to 60 degrees a week later."
I think that's the key to tolerating it. The monotony of knowing the next 4-5 months are going to be cold, wet, and sunless would probably really wear on me. Just like living in Texas or Arizona I'd know in the spring that I was in for 6 months of hell without relief. But knowing that even though its 22 and snowing today, it will probably be sunny and 50 tomorrow will help.
Sunshine wasn't on my list of reasons to move to Colorado at all. A new job and proximity to family were my only reasons for moving here. Sunshine never even entered the picture, although I'll admit it's a nice benefit. In fact, I hadn't heard "300 days of sunshine" until I it was mentioned earlier in this thread.
BTW, what is your problem with Denver and its residents? And, why does it matter whether it's 300 or only 245 days of sunshine? It's still quite a bit of sunshine. Frankly, I don't understand your constant need to correct people. It's a supreme waste of your energy, and the truth is: nobody enjoys a Know-It-All. Furthermore, from my perspective, Denver's winters are perfectly tolerable. If you feel differently, then state your opinion succinctly and move on. It's pointless to keep haranguing and chiding people for subjective statements about the weather.
It is important to wear Sunblock all of the time, I know as my father died very young because of skin cancer. It is important even in less sunny places. For example, the place I love, Seattle, has high skin cancer rates even though the sunny days are less than other places.
Im sorry to hear that. One thing I learned about living in CO is the sun is no joke. I read in the early 90's is if there is enough light outside to read than you need to wear sunscreen.
I wouldn't doubt if that was one of the reasons why people moved to Denver. If it wasn't worth mentioning, then why does the Denver Chamber spew that lie? They mention it because it appeals to those looking to move to Denver.
The reason is simple, it draws on people moving to the city and it draws on visitors.
Chuckle away. The Chamber knows its propaganda and many Denver residents have been duped. Why is the "300 days of sunshines" mantra repeated by many Denver residents? They actually believe it is a true fact. I've heard long time residents repeat that as if it was true.
When you repeat a lie long enough, people accept it as truth. Just like the lie that Denver's winter is mild.
Are you bitter because so many of us actually like Denver? To hear you tell it, we're all near death here - if not from skin cancer, then tornadoes or frostbite.
I've moved here twice, and neither time did the Chamber of Commerce have anything to do with it. Get over yourself!
nice post! also, when I travel and tell people I am from CO, they always ask "Isn't it so cold there?" I say, sure-in the winter. (they seem to think it snows all year-round!)
I'm not sure what LB's problem with CO is, he/she can just move IMO. Every state isn't going to have everything for everybody, there is good and bad in all areas, it's just a matter of choice and what you're willing to give up, deal wtih, etc.
For me, I could never live in a hot (Vegas, AZ) place or a humid (FL, the south) place, I prefer the dry climate of CO, since I grew up here, I have acclimated (been spoiled on it) nicely to it!
But I have a friend who grew up in MN, got tired of the winters, cold, ice, etc and moved to FL, she's happy with the heat and humidity. So everyone has their own preferences.
Let's all chip in and get LB a plane ticket to his perfect weather, climate oasis!!
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Originally Posted by denverian
Are you bitter because so many of us actually like Denver? To hear you tell it, we're all near death here - if not from skin cancer, then tornadoes or frostbite.
I've moved here twice, and neither time did the Chamber of Commerce have anything to do with it. Get over yourself!
Are you bitter because so many of us actually like Denver? To hear you tell it, we're all near death here - if not from skin cancer, then tornadoes or frostbite.
I've moved here twice, and neither time did the Chamber of Commerce have anything to do with it. Get over yourself!
It has to do with telling the TRUTH and not lying. People sometimes paint a picture of the the area that is not based in reality or truth. You, along with some others, are guilty of that.
People will ask how the weather in Denver is and the reply they get is that the winters are very mild, it's mostly sunny (300 days of sunshine), temps are always in the 60's and 70's and that people wear shorts for the greater part of the winter. We all know that is a lie.
You see, you are like NBC news, you have an agenda and you only give one side of the story and manipulate the facts. I am here to give the other side and balance this out.
Also, I did not bring up the "skin cancer" part, go back and read. It was brought-up by one of your Denverites. I actually replied in favor of the sun exposure. They were arguing the negative side.
I don't really sugar-coat the weather situation of Denver or CO for that matter. IMO, when people say "mild" they are probably saying "mild" compared to a place like Alaska, Minnesota, Buffalo, Chicago, places like that where the winters are notoriuosly brutal.
When I think of mild, that doesn't translate to "sunny, warm winters with no snow and it's 50-60 degrees all winter long!" (that might be FL or Vegas, not CO!!) To me, it means tolerable cold, sure a few 0 or below 0 nights, maybe a day or two of road closures, power outages, etc- but all things we are used to. It's not the norm. I'm sure people in the mountain communities have tougher times in winter.
maybe some people that aren't familiar with CO assume that it is snow covered and blizzards everyday, so when they find out its "mild" (which is not to say warm and sunny) they are pleasantly surprised, because they probably imagined the worst.
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Originally Posted by LBear
It has to do with telling the TRUTH and not lying. People sometimes paint a picture of the the area that is not based in reality or truth. You, along with some others, are guilty of that.
People will ask how the weather in Denver is and the reply they get is that the winters are very mild, it's mostly sunny (300 days of sunshine), temps are always in the 60's and 70's and that people wear shorts for the greater part of the winter. We all know that is a lie.
You see, you are like NBC news, you have an agenda and you only give one side of the story and manipulate the facts. I am here to give the other side and balance this out.
Also, I did not bring up the "skin cancer" part, go back and read. It was brought-up by one of your Denverites. I actually replied in favor of the sun exposure. They were arguing the negative side.
It has to do with telling the TRUTH and not lying. People sometimes paint a picture of the the area that is not based in reality or truth. You, along with some others, are guilty of that.
You see, you are like NBC news, you have an agenda and you only give one side of the story and manipulate the facts. I am here to give the other side and balance this out..
Ive never seen anyone take Denver's weather so seriously.
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