[HeatherRenee04]

Originally Posted by bradjl2009

It is; I love it here in Pittsburgh and don't want to live anywhere else. I'm confused whether the OP is crying about Pittsburgh or if he's having issues with the wife.

Why are you even responding to this. I am his wife and were not crying about Pittsburgh or having marriage issues (FYI). We want to relocate to somewhere that our children are not trapped in our house for 6 months a year due to snow. Our boys love playing sports, being outside enjoying the warm weather. We are looking for a decent area in Florida to raise our children. That is great that you are "loyal" to your city. I was born and raised here. I just want to give my children an enjoyable childhood with more opportunities. I feel like somewhere south could make that possible due to the huge weather difference. The fact that they can play baseball all year long. We dont have to be couped up in our house due to ****ty weather. So before you make assumptions of why someone wants to move (which is really none of your buisness if we prefer to leave this city) How about you comment when you have some helpful insight on the situation. I would suggest you stick to the Pittsburgh forum and praise your wonderful city on there.

[Mugatu]

I grew up in FL and moved to Pittsburgh in 2006. Trust me, after the honeymoon phase wears off you'll probably spend 6 months of the year indoors in FL too, just in the opposite season. The summers are brutal and neverending. 90+ degrees every day with high humidity, plus daily afternoon thunderstorms gets old just as quickly as a Pittsburgh winter. Have you looked at a more moderate climate like the Carolinas or maybe even out west? Florida is also is a very tough place to make a living, there is very high competition for jobs, and the pay can be lower than what you might be used to.

Just my .02 cents from someone that did the opposite move.

[airwave09]

Originally Posted by HeatherRenee04

Why are you even responding to this. I am his wife and were not crying about Pittsburgh or having marriage issues (FYI). We want to relocate to somewhere that our children are not trapped in our house for 6 months a year due to snow. Our boys love playing sports, being outside enjoying the warm weather. We are looking for a decent area in Florida to raise our children. That is great that you are "loyal" to your city. I was born and raised here. I just want to give my children an enjoyable childhood with more opportunities. I feel like somewhere south could make that possible due to the huge weather difference. The fact that they can play baseball all year long. We dont have to be couped up in our house due to ****ty weather. So before you make assumptions of why someone wants to move (which is really none of your buisness if we prefer to leave this city) How about you comment when you have some helpful insight on the situation. I would suggest you stick to the Pittsburgh forum and praise your wonderful city on there.

It was a legitimate question, no need for the attitude. Just keep in mind that moving to Florida means that you may be spending 6 months indoors during the other half of the year. It's not exactly a year round weather paradise down there.

And March, October, and November are usually pretty mild so I don't know where you are getting these six month winters from. Try living in North Dakota!

[nphomeowner]

I am also in the Pittsburgh area and moving to FL in May. We bought a home in December. Yes FL has heat and humidity in the summer, so we go to the BEACH or go do things early in the morning or late afternoon if it's too hot for us. Certainly we won't be cooped up because the roads are icy or because it's just to darned cold to go out. We figure it's a trade off but you don't have to shovel humidity!

The Pittsburgh area is wonderful, I've lived here my whole life but it's time to go. I too am sick of the dreary sky day after day after day.....

[vaughanwilliams]

Originally Posted by BorninPittsburgh

It is dreary in Pgh because the sun doesn't shine from the beginning of November until sometime in April.

I'll take dreary any day. I pray for dreary.

[nphomeowner]

Originally Posted by vaughanwilliams

I'll take dreary any day. I pray for dreary.

Move to Pittsburgh!

[vaughanwilliams]

Not a bad idea, and it's one area I'm thinking about. I've heard Pittsburgh is retiree friendly. Good luck on your move to Florida.

[vaughanwilliams]

Originally Posted by JahshBless

im a married father of 4 and want to get the hell out of pittsburgh... thinking of florida gulf coast... any thoughts????

Try the Tampa Bay area-lots of folks love it.

[nphomeowner]

Originally Posted by vaughanwilliams

Not a bad idea, and it's one area I'm thinking about. I've heard Pittsburgh is retiree friendly. Good luck on your move to Florida.

The Pittsburgh area is friendly, VERY friendly. I don't live in the city but in the South Hills. If you are considering a move I would recommend the South Hills, super nice people and neigborhoods.

Too bad I already sold my snowblower and snow shovels, I'd make ya a deal!

[bradjl2009]

Originally Posted by BorninPittsburgh

It is dreary in Pgh because the sun doesn't shine from the beginning of November until sometime in April.

I love cloudy days. I couldn't stand the heat, humidity, and sprawl of Florida. The Everglades and beaches are really nice though.