I have had enough winter and snow in N J.

Lou C

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A few Times we have had Xmas with NO Snow, it was Beautiful. If I NEVER saw Snow, or Rain again in my Life, it would be what I consider Heaven
you know there are parts of the USA with exactly that weather.
if I ever can get out of New York, that's where I want to land
Southwest! Nothing rusts, cars/trucks last decades, and wood cores in boats don't rot, no moisture!
 

Chris1956

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Gee Lou, I live on the Jersey shore, not far from you climate-wise. The 6" of snow we received a few days ago was the most in 4 years. In years past, we had weeks of slush and cold rains here, but it has been less and less over the years. Heck, we hardly even get rain in the summer, and not a lot in the fall and winter.

I have some neighbors that move to Florida from Jan thru April. The weather is nice there during that time. However, it gets pretty hot and nasty by June.

For me the best thing is to stay in jersey, and have some hobbies slated for winter. At the rate it seems to be headed, cold weather will lessen each year, and the heat will ramp up. I do need to wear 2 sweatshirts to work outside in the winter, but it is a small deprivation.

Now, if you live in Montana, your analysis could be different.
 

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I will NEVER Travel to the US. Once back in 1983 was more than enough
Really? I’m curious why you say that. The United States has a lot to offer. Not sure where you were, but I’ve traveled extensively in the states and there is something for everyone here. Not only climate, scenery, and terrain, but cultural as well.
 

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Really? I’m curious why you say that. The United States has a lot to offer. Not sure where you were, but I’ve traveled extensively in the states and there is something for everyone here. Not only climate, scenery, and terrain, but cultural as well.
Yes ,there does appear to be a lot of something for everyone in the US.......but I would not set foot in the place .
 

Lou C

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Gee Lou, I live on the Jersey shore, not far from you climate-wise. The 6" of snow we received a few days ago was the most in 4 years. In years past, we had weeks of slush and cold rains here, but it has been less and less over the years. Heck, we hardly even get rain in the summer, and not a lot in the fall and winter.

I have some neighbors that move to Florida from Jan thru April. The weather is nice there during that time. However, it gets pretty hot and nasty by June.

For me the best thing is to stay in jersey, and have some hobbies slated for winter. At the rate it seems to be headed, cold weather will lessen each year, and the heat will ramp up. I do need to wear 2 sweatshirts to work outside in the winter, but it is a small deprivation.

Now, if you live in Montana, your analysis could be different.
I could not live in Fla year round, too hot but I have had it with NY:
property taxes ($13,000+ for a small house)
unaffordable housing market for youngsters--bad for a generation of young people
high cost for fuel, electricity and insurance (although not as bad as Fla and Cali)
4 months of lousy weather
constant moisture rots vehicles and old school wood/glass boats
My cousins all moved from Brooklyn to NJ, they are generally happy there although I could see them leaving when all are retired as well.
My aunt (94 years young) wishes she never sold her house in Brooklyn, it's now about a million lol.
 
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