If You Could Live Anywhere...

[Irtwo]

bigvalboy, where is the inter-coastal? Are there some areas of Florida that are better weather-wise than others? Thanks.

[Okliehomo]

Wow....

 

I'm stunned. Haven't heard a word about Oklahoma? What's not to love? Hotter than Hell, then colder than a witch's tit and in a drought...

 

And the politics!! Even better... Red, Redder, REDDEST.... want to win here?? It's "God, Guns and Gays".... as in, God telling you to get a gun and kill a gay. Makes me so proud.

 

Don't also forget the Meth... yep. We's got that aplenty.

 

But back on point.. if I could live anywhere, it would be here. As fucked up as it is, it's home.

 

But if I was not me.... I would live in Palm Springs. Or Portland..... or ultimate fantasy.... Vancouver.

 

Juan and Thor...

 

Could die a happy and broke man there. Perhaps, smothered to death??

 

Mentally packing.

 

Okie

[bigvalboy]

bigvalboy, where is the inter-coastal? Are there some areas of Florida that are better weather-wise than others? Thanks.

 

The Inter-coastal is a body of water that runs parallel to the ocean and is separated by the Atlantic by a strip of land that is approx one to two blocks wide. It starts just north of the "Keys" and is almost continuous for about a thousand miles. Weather wise, I have found that Key West is hard to beat, but anything along the ocean seems a bit cooler and provides some relief from the hot humid summer days. Come winter however, and there is no place finer on the planet.

[buzz]

The correct word is "inTRA-coastal."

[+ Axiom2001]

What's the cost of living like in Palm Springs, compared to Las Vegas? What is Palm Springs like compared to Las Vegas?

 

Thx

 

Could you not do your own assessment by using google.com? Type in particulars; then if you're interested type in http://www.gaypalmsprings.com and http://www.gaylasvegas.com

to obtain another side of the coin. But please do not get me wrong. You're at liberty to ask any question which you deem necessary! - -

[bigvalboy]

The correct word is "inTRA-coastal."

 

I have several state maps that designate this body of water as the inTER-coastal waterway, including several real estate and official tour guides. I have also seen as many publications with the spelling inTRA-coastal. Whatever the spelling, I live on it, and it is damn near heaven.

[+ Charlie]

I have often heard it referred to as the IntERcoastal Waterway by people who lived near it, including my mother, but IntRAcoastal (between coasts) is more logical. The encylopedias I checked, Britannica and Columbia, both listed it only as IntRA-, as it is also labeled on the National Geographic and Rand McNally atlases. Whatever you say, enjoy it!

[operalover21]

bigvalboy, where is the inter-coastal? Are there some areas of Florida that are better weather-wise than others? Thanks.

 

I lived in South Florida for 3 years. The most I can say about it is that at least I know what it's like to live in hell.

[Xander]

I'm stunned. Haven't heard a word about Oklahoma? What's not to love? Hotter than Hell, then colder than a witch's tit and in a drought...

 

And the politics!! Even better... Red, Redder, REDDEST.... want to win here?? It's "God, Guns and Gays".... as in, God telling you to get a gun and kill a gay. Makes me so proud.

 

Don't also forget the Meth... yep. We's got that aplenty.

 

But back on point.. if I could live anywhere, it would be here. As fucked up as it is, it's home.

 

But if I was not me.... I would live in Palm Springs. Or Portland..... or ultimate fantasy.... Vancouver.

 

Juan and Thor...

 

Could die a happy and broke man there. Perhaps, smothered to death??

 

Mentally packing.

 

Okie

 

I got a $170 speeding ticket going through your state. I was going 2MPH over the speed limit.

 

There was some tollway I was on that gave me a toll every 2 miles which was $0.75 and did NOT take dollar bills and required EXACT change. There was also NO change machine. I do not support your state.

[EZEtoGRU]

I agree with BVB that winters in South Florida are truly as good as it gets. I'm pretty sure there is no better place to be in the wintertime than South Florida. Summers, however, can be vile. The heat. The humidity. The downpours. The flooding. The constant monitoring of hurricanes in the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico from July through October (and being ready to evacuate) does get old.

 

Snowbirds have it right. Winters in Florida and summers just about anywhere else but Florida (well not Arizona, Nevada, Texas, or anywhere else in the South either).

[bigvalboy]

I agree with BVB that winters in South Florida are truly as good as it gets. I'm pretty sure there is no better place to be in the wintertime than South Florida. Summers, however, can be vile. The heat. The humidity. The downpours. The flooding. The constant monitoring of hurricanes in the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico from July through October (and being ready to evacuate) does get old. Snowbirds have it right. Winters in Florida and summers just about anywhere else but Florida (well not Arizona, Nevada, Texas, or anywhere else in the South either).

 

 

I have only spent one summer there, but we were on the boat most every day. Since I love the heat, I didn't mind the humidity so much especially being on the water. Hell, I used to spend the summers in Lake Havasu, so heat is a non issue...lol There is no flooding as I am in a high rise, and the hurricanes, well they do give you like a three day notice. lol lol Just grab the boat and the dog and head north for a little R&R.....My family just re-bought in Annapolis, so I can easily move the boat north for the summer. Anyway, there are options....But as you say, the winters, ahhh the winters....

[EZEtoGRU]

I have only spent one summer there, but we were on the boat most every day. Since I love the heat, I didn't mind the humidity so much especially being on the water. Hell, I used to spend the summers in Lake Havasu, so heat is a non issue...lol There is no flooding as I am in a high rise, and the hurricanes, well they do give you like a three day notice. lol lol Just grab the boat and the dog and head north for a little R&R.....My family just re-bought in Annapolis, so I can easily move the boat north for the summer. Anyway, there are options....But as you say, the winters, ahhh the winters....

I lived in Miami from 1989 to 2002 and we always used to say that we put up with the summers in order to get the winters!! Boating in Florida is great any time of year....so that will help you. Don't think you are immune to flooding just cause you're in a high-rise. 2-3 years ago a series of thunderstorms passed through Dade County and Miami Beach took a major flooding hit. Many of the underground garages in the luxury condos filled with water and all the Porches, Benz', BMW's, etc were destroyed.....including at the Foutainbleu!

 

I lived through Hurricane Andrew in Miami and saw hell on earth for the only time in my life. My apartment saw little damage but I was without power and water for days. Others had their homes destroyed or were without power for 6-8 weeks. I felt like I lived in a war zone for the next 2 years.

 

Word to the wise: Get out early and make sure you have an alternate place to live for an extended period of time.

 

.....but yes. The winters are absolute heaven.

[bigvalboy]

Don't think you are immune to flooding just cause you're in a high-rise. 2-3 years ago a series of thunderstorms passed through Dade County and Miami Beach took a major flooding hit. Many of the underground garages in the luxury condos filled with water and all the Porches, Benz', BMW's, etc were destroyed.....including at the Foutainbleu!

 

Well I best up that insurance on the Benz then...lol Wasn't thinking about flooding in the underground.

 

 

I lived through Hurricane Andrew in Miami and saw hell on earth for the only time in my life. My apartment saw little damage but I was without power and water for days. Others had their homes destroyed or were without power for 6-8 weeks. I felt like I lived in a war zone for the next 2 years.

 

Hey, if I can survive the Northridge quake, where the house came off the foundation, well I say "bring it" to the hurricanes. At least with hurricanes you have time to run. Earthquakes...not so much.

 

Seriously, thanks for the heads up on the weather. Every place I looked to retire in this country and overseas had a down side. Sometimes you just have to take the good with the bad.

[EZEtoGRU]

Seriously, thanks for the heads up on the weather. Every place I looked to retire in this country and overseas had a down side. Sometimes you just have to take the good with the bad.

Of course you are totally right. There is no perfect place as everywhere has it's pros and cons. I've been retired since December 2009 and I still can't decide where to live. LOL. So you're ahead of me there. I did like Portland on my recent trip. Very affordable. Great restaurants. Very friendly people. Very liberal....but then there's that pesky rain. LOL.

[paulsf]

I retired to Ft.Lauderdale this summer after 30 years in San Francisco. I loved the Bay Area, but not on retirement funds. I didn't think I would handle the summer heat very well, but after a couple of months, you mentally adjust to it and it becomes a little easier to handle. Today I sat by the pool reading a book. 9pm tonight it's still 72 degrees. In San Francisco you were happy if it hit 72 during the day. I really enjoy the outdoor restaurants . The hot summer is a small price to pay for the winter weather. (Snowbirds bring a lot of traffic though)

[bigvalboy]

I did like Portland on my recent trip. Very affordable. Great restaurants. Very friendly people. Very liberal....but then there's that pesky rain. LOL.

 

Hey two thumbs up to Portland. What a great town. Yes the rain is pesky, which is why I won't venture that far north. You are right though, the people are friendly, liberal, and they know how to eat...lol I do watch HGTV from time to time, and when they feature Portland, there are some great properties for very reasonable prices. All in all, not a bad choice.

[bigvalboy]

I retired to Ft.Lauderdale this summer after 30 years in San Francisco. I loved the Bay Area, but not on retirement funds. I didn't think I would handle the summer heat very well, but after a couple of months, you mentally adjust to it and it becomes a little easier to handle. Today I sat by the pool reading a book. 9pm tonight it's still 72 degrees. In San Francisco you were happy if it hit 72 during the day. I really enjoy the outdoor restaurants . The hot summer is a small price to pay for the winter weather. (Snowbirds bring a lot of traffic though)

 

Wow trav I...you really left SF. I thought no one did that. I have friends there, and I still think it is hands down one of the best cities on the planet. SF is great, just not conducive to year round boating, and there is that little pesky thing called a "retirement fund" which is why Florida does well with no state income tax. FTL so far seens like it just might be the ticket.

 

Good luck to you.

[operalover21]

I agree with BVB that winters in South Florida are truly as good as it gets. I'm pretty sure there is no better place to be in the wintertime than South Florida. Summers, however, can be vile. The heat. The humidity. The downpours. The flooding. The constant monitoring of hurricanes in the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico from July through October (and being ready to evacuate) does get old.

 

Snowbirds have it right. Winters in Florida and summers just about anywhere else but Florida (well not Arizona, Nevada, Texas, or anywhere else in the South either).

 

Not to me. I find the humidity unbearable and the constant temperature of 85 degrees and sunny is exceedingly boring.

[+ WilliamM]

Not to me. I find the humidity unbearable and the constant temperature of 85 degrees and sunny is exceedingly boring.

 

Totally agree. I have lived in places where there's no change of seasons, and learned it's not for me.

[EZEtoGRU]

Not to me. I find the humidity unbearable and the constant temperature of 85 degrees and sunny is exceedingly boring.

One thing I have never bought into was that hot dry summers (think Phoenix or Las Vegas in July) are much better than hot humid summers (think Miami or Houston in July). I've been in Phoenix and Las Vegas in July and the heat is hellish. It felt like my skin was on fire it was so scorching hot. Comments like "oh....but it's dry heat" do not resonate with me at all.

[+ Charlie]

One thing I have never bought into was that hot dry summers (think Phoenix or Las Vegas in July) are much better than hot humid summers (think Miami or Houston in July). I've been in Phoenix and Las Vegas in July and the heat is hellish. It felt like my skin was on fire it was so scorching hot. Comments like "oh....but it's dry heat" do not resonate with me at all.

Someone in Portland commented to me, "Oh, but it's a dry rain here." Well, yes, in a way: it is rarely the heavy downpours that one gets in Florida. But unlike you, I really do find the dry heat of the desert different, and more bearable, than the heat of a humid place. In Philly, we thought it was really uncomfortable when it was over 90, but here I consider 90 a lovely, mild day; I don't notice the temperature until it is over 105.

[EZEtoGRU]

Someone in Portland commented to me, "Oh, but it's a dry rain here." Well, yes, in a way: it is rarely the heavy downpours that one gets in Florida. But unlike you, I really do find the dry heat of the desert different, and more bearable, than the heat of a humid place. In Philly, we thought it was really uncomfortable when it was over 90, but here I consider 90 a lovely, mild day; I don't notice the temperature until it is over 105.

 

I totally agree with you that 90 and dry is much more comfortable than 90 and humid. The problem with the desert (pick your place: Phoenix, LV, PS) is that its never 90 in the summer......its 100-115 or even higher. The honest comparison for July/August is 85-90 and humid in Miami vs 105-110 and dry in Phoenix/LV. A pretty lousy choice to make in my view. If forced, I think I would go with Miami......but then there's those pesky hurricanes to deal with. LOL. Back to square one.

[bigvalboy]

If forced, I think I would go with Miami......but then there's those pesky hurricanes to deal with. LOL. Back to square one

 

lol.... what to do? What is it they say, "Pick your poison"

[+ Axiom2001]

I applaud the inventor of this thread! It has made for the most interesting read. But men, please get back on topic {weather aside although I was the first to mention it}. I asked a query and bigvalboy responded. Thanks, man for your clarification.

 

Ok, gents, proceed in discussing what was initially posted, por favor! Thank you! Merci! Danke! Muito obrigado! Gracias! - -

[operalover21]

Someone in Portland commented to me, "Oh, but it's a dry rain here." Well, yes, in a way: it is rarely the heavy downpours that one gets in Florida. But unlike you, I really do find the dry heat of the desert different, and more bearable, than the heat of a humid place. In Philly, we thought it was really uncomfortable when it was over 90, but here I consider 90 a lovely, mild day; I don't notice the temperature until it is over 105.

 

Can I assume you mean Portland, OREGON? To those of us who live in the East, there is only one Portland, and it ain't in Oregon.