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[Spring Hillian]

Originally Posted by PDF

Retirees or people looking for a low COL?

If they know they dont like hot temps I dont see why the southern US would be considered in someones relocation plans. Its like someone who dislikes cold considering Alaska, Michigan, Maine etc.

[moviefan]

Originally Posted by Spring Hillian

On the other hand, I dont think its a lot of fun having to go outdoors when its +20f, or less on a daily basis with wind, snow measured in feet, ice covered everything, roofs collapsing from the weight of snow/ice, potholes that develop after the thaw, layers of clothing to go to work or anywhere. In northern Maine winter starts in late August and ends in May. Being outside in the cold of the northern states in winter can kill you. Your car breaks down out there somewhere, your cell phone is out of range or dead battery. You freeze to death.

I'll take 92, 94 with the tropical humidity in the summer and also get to enjoy the cooler temps of the November-March period.

However, millions of people live in the northern US.

I get a laugh when they complain about winter crying out for spring to come.

Amen.

[vaughanwilliams]

Originally Posted by leftee

Another exaggeration ....

Caribou, Maine - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

That's for sure...

[Spring Hillian]

Originally Posted by vaughanwilliams

That's for sure...

Where is exaggeration?


Hey, if u like 4 degrees on a February morning - having coffee while you vehicle oil defrosts and hopes that the battery didnt freeze - then heading out for work - go for it. If u like highs in the 20's-50's from fall to summer so be it. Those types are people who should have the common sense not to move to a southern state.


Oh, I know about the electric dip sticks and taking the battery inside the house. More hassles.

[Soup Not See]

Originally Posted by vaughanwilliams

That's for sure...

In northern Maine winter starts in late August and ends in May .... hysterical.

Talk about dip sticks ....

[Ken E]

Originally Posted by Spring Hillian

On the other hand, I dont think its a lot of fun having to go outdoors when its +20f, or less on a daily basis with wind, snow measured in feet, ice covered everything, roofs collapsing from the weight of snow/ice, potholes that develop after the thaw, layers of clothing to go to work or anywhere. In northern Maine winter starts in late August and ends in May. Being outside in the cold of the northern states in winter can kill you. Your car breaks down out there somewhere, your cell phone is out of range or dead battery. You freeze to death.

I'll take 92, 94 with the tropical humidity in the summer and also get to enjoy the cooler temps of the November-March period.

However, millions of people live in the northern US.

I get a laugh when they complain about winter crying out for spring to come.

Its rather obvious that you really don't have a clue what your talking about.

[Not_liking_FL]

Originally Posted by Spring Hillian

Where is exaggeration?


Hey, if u like 4 degrees on a February morning - having coffee while you vehicle oil defrosts and hopes that the battery didnt freeze - then heading out for work - go for it. If u like highs in the 20's-50's from fall to summer so be it. Those types are people who should have the common sense not to move to a southern state.


Oh, I know about the electric dip sticks and taking the battery inside the house. More hassles.

LOL.

I've experienced some dangerously cold weather before, and never even considered taking my battery in the house. Was this in the 70's, or do you just buy cheap batteries? I also don't know anyone who uses an electric dipstick.

[boston904]

Enough of this I'm going to the beach

[Spring Hillian]

Another hassle of living in the cold.......

"In cold temperatures, engine oil thickens causing hard cold starts and potential internal engine damage".

A mechanic says "Cold temperatures wreak havoc on batteries because they slow the chemical reaction inside of the battery. Though batteries can function under myriad conditions, the cold weather tends to degrade high-quality batteries and may render subpar batteries useless."

Thus a battery blanket or find another way to keep the battery out of freezing weather.

Oil heaters can be a electric dip stick or a magnetically attached oil pan heater.

"Even with a Block heater our vehicles sometimes refuse to start. With a pan heater,your warming the oil which flows much better warm then very cold and its much easier on parts. Plus heat rises helping warm the engine. On top of things, I use battery blankets I also plug in."

Stay in denial.

[Spring Hillian]

Originally Posted by Ken E

Its rather obvious that you really don't have a clue what your talking about.

Really? You're just in denial. Keep convincing yourself that winter is the north is such a treat.