Let's see winter!

[Coffinhunter]

Originally Posted by Joe B

I don't get it. Do all you people in LA really want those of us who live where it snows to move there ? Don't you have enough people there already?! And did it ever occur to you California and Florida folks that many of us actually like living in climates with 4 seasons and snow? I've skied 6 times in the last 7 days within a 15 minute drive (in the Boxster of course ) of my house! And in the summer I have hiking, climbing, motorcycle riding, mountain and road biking, fishing, kayaking, rafting, sailing, and of course great twisty traffic-free Boxster roads within 5 minutes of my front door. And no, it's not -20° F here all winter . So please let us brag about how hardy we think we are when it gets cold without feeling too sorry for us.

P.S. I'd insert a picture of Boxy in my snowy driveway but I didn't take one yet.

Just keep telling yourself that

When I lived in California I could surf in the morning, drive for an hour and a half or so to go skiing that night. Had mountains to go 4wheling in, desert to ride dirt bikes. Could SEE all of the seasons without actually having to live in them.

But I think there is a reason that FLorida has all of those "snow birds". If I never have to shovel a drive, I will be OK

[Nine8Six]

The boyz in the south don't get the privilege to go out "slowly & smoothly" drifting a rwd car on fresh fallen snow mouhahah

I really hope you southern car guys could give this snow & car drifting game a try at least 'once' in your life. Try, you'll see what I mean

[Jager]

80 degrees again today, air conditioning kicked-in at my office. The forecast is 81 tomorrow, 82 on Thursday, and 80 on Friday. I drove home from work with the top down this evening… I will probably have to do it again tomorrow. I sure wish it would snow soon.

[Joe B]

Originally Posted by Coffinhunter

Just keep telling yourself that

When I lived in California I could surf in the morning, drive for an hour and a half or so to go skiing that night. Had mountains to go 4wheling in, desert to ride dirt bikes. Could SEE all of the seasons without actually having to live in them.

But I think there is a reason that FLorida has all of those "snow birds". If I never have to shovel a drive, I will be OK

I don't envy you that hour and a half drive with 100,000 other people on a crowded freeway! I love living in the 4 seasons. Summers are 85 degrees with really long days. Autumn is cool but beautiful with the trees changing color, and elk, deer and bird hunting seasons. Winter: I love it too. I can keep in shape shoveling snow (when it snows, which certainly isn't every day) and splitting firewood. And of course there are downhill, Randonee (backcountry) and cross country skiing. My gym is outdoors :dance:!! Spring is corn snow skiing and of course the beginning of hiking and climbing season.

Many years ago I moved from Tucson where I was born. Here in Wyoming I can always put on more clothes when it gets cold, but I could only (legally) take off so much in Tucson. Highs over 100 degrees for months; you can have it !!

[Coffinhunter]

Originally Posted by Joe B

I don't envy you that hour and a half drive with 100,000 other people on a crowded freeway! I love living in the 4 seasons. Summers are 85 degrees with really long days. Autumn is cool but beautiful with the trees changing color, and elk, deer and bird hunting seasons. Winter: I love it too. I can keep in shape shoveling snow (when it snows, which certainly isn't every day) and splitting firewood. And of course there are downhill, Randonee (backcountry) and cross country skiing. My gym is outdoors :dance:!! Spring is corn snow skiing and of course the beginning of hiking and climbing season.

Many years ago I moved from Tucson where I was born. Here in Wyoming I can always put on more clothes when it gets cold, but I could only (legally) take off so much in Tucson. Highs over 100 degrees for months; you can have it !!

That's why I wouldn't live in L.A. again. But up on the Central Coast of California (Santa Maria, San Luis Obispo) you don't have the traffic. Same thing where I am in Florida. I wouldn't live in Orlando, the roads would make me crazy.

I also agree that Autumn is beautiful with the changind colors, and it would be nice to have more of that, but not at the expense of those dang winters.

As for Tucson, or any "desert" place, I also agree. I couldn't deal with months of that heat. It is a dry heat, but still......dayum. The humidy can be a beast in Florida too.

It is a good thing we don't all agree on the best place to live. Can you imagine THAT traffick?!