one winter and done!

When you have grown up in the cold north, you know what to expect. Coming from NC, where the winters are mild, it could be tough to adjust. This winter has been colder and longer than most. Its 3F outside now for March 23, i agree that winter needs to be over.

mark cline said:

When you have grown up in the cold north, you know what to expect. Coming from NC, where the winters are mild, it could be tough to adjust. This winter has been colder and longer than most. Its 3F outside now for March 23, i agree that winter needs to be over.

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3F out? That has to be from the banks thermometer!

mark cline said:

When you have grown up in the cold north, you know what to expect. Coming from NC, where the winters are mild, it could be tough to adjust.

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Yep, I spent my first thirty years in WI so I know better than to move north.

Rode to the grocery store yesterday evening to pick up a pizza dough, pineapple and cheesy puffs ... on the sled ... bet you can't do that in North Carolina in late March.

It was probably a bad winter for a Southerner to move north.

I'd hazard a bet that he doesn't have a sled, doesn't snowshoe, ski (X country or alpine)/board, or ice fish. Winter is long and dreary if you don't have an outdoor interest that involves snow and cold.

Don't get me wrong, I'm ready to see the end of it, too. (heard the first Red Wing Blackbird the other day!)

We plan to buy a Winter place in the Carolinas in 8 years or so......for some reason, my Wife is hot on that area (Myrtle Beach, Greer, Greenville or Ashville)......I wouldn't mind Georgia, or even Florida, but in 8 years I'm done with these winters

WiscWoody said:

3F out? That has to be from the banks thermometer!View attachment 130399

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I'm not in Orchard Park , right now, I'm 50 miles south at my cabin. Clear, star lit sky , no wind and the thermometer outside the cabin says 3F

For me NC is not far enough South. Naples, FL is where I want to be when I retire if it is not underwater. This is only for the winters, not sure were we would spend the summers.

When my wife and I visited VT/NH/ME last summer I said that I would love to retire in VT. However, I also told her we would have to spend a winter there before we made the move. We've had our share of cold this winter but I know it pales in comparison to what you guys have had. I also grew up in the snow belt outside of Cleveland but common sense says before you move somewhere learn what every season brings. I don't want anything to do with NC/SC/GA summers either!

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firefighterjake said:

Rode to the grocery store yesterday evening to pick up a pizza dough, pineapple and cheesy puffs ... on the sled ... bet you can't do that in North Carolina in late March.

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So you made a pineapple/cheesy puff pizza?? I gotta see some pics and a recipe please

firefighterjake said:

Rode to the grocery store yesterday evening to pick up a pizza dough, pineapple and cheesy puffs ... on the sled ... bet you can't do that in North Carolina in late March.

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You can't do that here in NC in the dead of winter. In fact, you would be hard pressed just to find a sled...much less the snow to use it on.

ryjen said:

You can't do that here in NC in the dead of winter. In fact, you would be hard pressed just to find a sled...much less the snow to use it on.

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My buddy's daughter is going to college at Wesleyan in Rocky Mount.....they had 4 inches of snow and closed school for 4 days.....she was laughin' her butt off....you know, being from Connecticut, 4 inches is like a dusting

Beer Belly said:

My buddy's daughter is going to college at Wesleyan in Rocky Mount.....they had 4 inches of snow and closed school for 4 days.....she was laughin' her butt off....you know, being from Connecticut, 4 inches is like a dusting

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That's nothing, in our school district, they closed or opened late 5 days due to......wait for it..........wait for it..........cold temperatures.
Reason given: "Not all students waiting at bus stops, have coats for the sub 20 degree weather".


Sad.

grew up on Long Island, New York, now reside in Ohio, relocating to St. Croix in the next 2 years. I have had enough of winter, miss the water might as well go back to the water where it is warm. 77-87 year round. todays forecast low of 74 high of 77. 1/2 acre beach front, I will send pictures during the winter to help keep your spirits up.

STIHLY DAN said:

Found a great deal on a 4 yr old new generator that has never seen gas. When picking it up I got to talking to the guy. He moved to NH in june from NC and is now moving back to NC. He said the winters here suck can't stand it, he is leaving May 1st. I know it's been a long winter but wow. I was a little insulted that he said quality of life was so much better in NC as a lifetime New hampshirite, But I totally understand.

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I think I could paint a pretty accurate personality and financial profile for this guy, but it's not pretty. Anyone who moves their entire existence north and then back south by a thousand plus miles so impulsively has probably not been without trouble in most other aspects of life.

Clyde S. Dale said:

So you made a pineapple/cheesy puff pizza?? I gotta see some pics and a recipe please

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Cheesy puffs were on the side . . . actual pizza was thick slab bacon and pine apple.

Joful said:

I think I could paint a pretty accurate personality and financial profile for this guy, but it's not pretty. Anyone who moves their entire existence north and then back south by a thousand plus miles so impulsively has probably not been without trouble in most other aspects of life.

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agreed I know a guy who moved here from Cali. and only stayed one winter also. Had some construction dealings with him and you are correct as to his profile.

firefighterjake said:

Rode to the grocery store yesterday evening to pick up a pizza dough, pineapple and cheesy puffs ... on the sled ... bet you can't do that in North Carolina in late March.

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Great combination of snacks. How far for cheesy puffs are you willing to go?

I dunno , as i get older im gettin tired of sweatin every day from may till october. Dont think i can bear a longer summer than i already get in Pa.
Im stayin. Winter dont bother me much anymore ,not even this one.

Seasoned Oak said:

I dunno , as i get older im gettin tired of sweatin every day from may till october. Dont think i can bear a longer summer than i already get in Pa.
Im stayin. Winter dont bother me much anymore ,not even this one.

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Ditto... all except the, "as I get older," part.

STIHLY DAN said:

He lives in a brand new huge house with all new toys/tools. He is a suit and tie kind of guy. I think money is not short for him.

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