Worst thing about NC... (Charlotte, High Point: construction, gated, compensation)

[mm34b]

Originally Posted by Hollywood

Having lived here my entire life, the weather is indeed the worst. We have only two seasons here, Summer and Winter. I suppose you could call the 1-2 week transition in between the two "Spring & Fall", but I certainly don't.

Where in NC is "here"?

Did you know that the average annual temperature at Southport, NC is nearly as high as that of interior northern Florida, while the average on the summit of Mount Mitchell near Burnsville, NC is lower than that of Buffalo, NY, according to the National Climatic Data Center? It just depends on where you live in North Carolina.

[a1m1700]

Originally Posted by CJF

Having been a Native NYer most of my life I have to say the HUMIDITY is by far the worst thing about NC.

Would you say the humidity in Nc is like the humidity in Florida?

I used to love the Florida humidity in Florida.

Weird I know.

[mtnlover]

Well I live in the Piedmont area, am about 3 hours from the coast and less than 3 hours from the mountains. I can't think of a thing bad about living here. I'd just like to be 30 minutes from the mountains. I think everyone should see the Blue Ridge Parkway and the Great Smoky Mountains.

[Cali]

My husband and I are looking into the Charlotte area. I hope is to live in a 'historical home'. I would really respect the community, but can a newcomer just barge into town and buy an old home? Ya'll have me worried about people accepting newbies. I understand - I live in the county that was the fastest growing in the country last year.

[VickiR]

My parents lived in Florida for about 10 years. We visited in July and I thought I would die just walking from their condo to the car! No way do we have that humidity in NC. Although...in August...there are days when you can just stand outside and SWEAT! And for you that don't know this...it isn't "ladylike" for a southern girl to sweat!!! I'd say the humidity in Raleigh in August is close to the humidity of Florida but not quite as bad. I guess its all in your perspective. We do have a saying in NC...if you don't like the weather...wait 15 minutes and it will change! Vicki

[a1m1700]

Originally Posted by Cali

My husband and I are looking into the Charlotte area. I hope is to live in a 'historical home'. I would really respect the community, but can a newcomer just barge into town and buy an old home? Ya'll have me worried about people accepting newbies. I understand - I live in the county that was the fastest growing in the country last year.

Check out Davidson they have some beautiful older homes there. Beautiful little town but close to everything.

[TornadoAlley]

Originally Posted by a1m1700

Check out Davidson they have some beautiful older homes there. Beautiful little town but close to everything.

A1m,
How far are you from the lake now?

[mm34b]

Originally Posted by a1m1700

Would you say the humidity in Nc is like the humidity in Florida?

I used to love the Florida humidity in Florida.

Weird I know.

This is what the National Climatic Data Center has to say about North Carolina's humidity - The average relative humidity does not vary greatly from season to season but is generally the highest in winter and lowest in spring. The lowest relative humidities are found over the southern Piedmont, where the year around average is about 65%. The highest are along the immediate coast, averaging around 75%. The least amount of actual moisture is found in the higher mountains. The lower temperatures, however, result in relative humidities that are about the same as elsewhere in the state.

[mhogan10010]

I lived in Western NC for 5 years and Eastern NC for 7 years. If you want any semblance of a winter, then go to Asheville. The major overcrowding and over development is really in the Piedmont area. I was in Greenville in the East, and while it is growing rapidly, they just keep turning old farmland in to subdivisions. It is flat as a pancake there, so the topography makes expansion fairly easy.
If I ever moved back to Carolina it would definitely be Asheville. While I have heard it described as a city of snobs surrounded by hillbillys, that would still be my choice.

[ArthursChoice]

Originally Posted by patty nj

Obviously, the worst thing about NC is "Corpral Punishment" in their schools.

hell then you have never lived in los angeles....THAT WOULD BE THE BEST THING! I'm shocked though, I had no clue they still do that and I'm 42! But I must say I am for it! These bad ass kids need it, it's for sure parents like you won't do it!