neverseasick Posted September 24, 2022 #1126 Share Posted September 24, 2022 1 hour ago, Baynanno1 said: Lovely area where you live. We stayed overnight there on a drive over several days, through much of California and Nevada on our first visit to USA back in 1991. It is, thanks. We feel very lucky to live near Lake Tahoe and feel it should have been a national park. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandma Cruising Posted September 24, 2022 Author #1127 Share Posted September 24, 2022 Went to Aysgarth Falls today. We were surprised how much water there was, given how dry a summer we have had in the UK. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KY Deb Posted September 25, 2022 #1128 Share Posted September 25, 2022 Lovely photos! Alas, we are preparing to be hit by hurricane Ian here on the west coast of Florida!! It’s the price you pay for living in paradise the rest of the time. It’s been 5 years since the last one. 🙏 🤞 the worst misses us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackdogmolly Posted September 25, 2022 #1129 Share Posted September 25, 2022 59 minutes ago, KY Deb said: Lovely photos! Alas, we are preparing to be hit by hurricane Ian here on the west coast of Florida!! It’s the price you pay for living in paradise the rest of the time. It’s been 5 years since the last one. 🙏 🤞 the worst misses us. @KY DebBatten down the hatches!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverseasick Posted September 25, 2022 #1130 Share Posted September 25, 2022 6 hours ago, KY Deb said: Alas, we are preparing to be hit by hurricane Ian here on the west coast of Florida!! We are really hoping Florida isn't hit too hard. We cherish our memories of bringing our kids down to Captiva when we lived in Massachusetts. We still dream of the wonderful shelling there and remember what Charley did to the island. Fingers crossed for you all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom47 Posted September 25, 2022 #1131 Share Posted September 25, 2022 I think that we have a different definition of paradise. Mine does not include hurricanes. Snow and cold winters are tolerated in return for no hurricanes. I hope that Florida escapes the worst. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom47 Posted September 26, 2022 #1132 Share Posted September 26, 2022 In the winter, visiting Niagara Falls is magical. The mist freezes on the trees and when the wind blows, the icicles break off with tinkling sounds. I took my then girlfriend there , now my wife, 53 years ago and she said it was magic and like nothing that she had ever seen before. I don;t have pictures from then. Below picture is of a bush in front of our house. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DS Posted September 26, 2022 #1133 Share Posted September 26, 2022 1 hour ago, Tom47 said: I think that we have a different definition of paradise. Mine does not include hurricanes. Snow and cold winters are tolerated in return for no hurricanes. I hope that Florida escapes the worst. In my view, a chance of a liittle rain and wind every 15 years or so, sure beats sub zero weather and snow every single year... from N West PA, ( where we expected snow from Halloween to Easter...) to Fla... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Jazzbeau Posted September 26, 2022 #1134 Share Posted September 26, 2022 21 minutes ago, DS said: In my view, a chance of a liittle rain and wind every 15 years or so, sure beats sub zero weather and snow every single year... from N West PA, ( where we expected snow from Halloween to Easter...) to Fla... I agree. But the real 'paradise' is renting a place on the Gulf Coast for the winter (so someone else has to worry about hurricanes) and spending the rest of the year somewhere with moderate temps – and traveling as much as possible! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DS Posted September 26, 2022 #1135 Share Posted September 26, 2022 5 minutes ago, Host Jazzbeau said: I agree. But the real 'paradise' is renting a place on the Gulf Coast for the winter (so someone else has to worry about hurricanes) and spending the rest of the year somewhere with moderate temps – and traveling as much as possible! Ah so.... but the question is two homes or more cruises.... we've made our choice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Jazzbeau Posted September 26, 2022 #1136 Share Posted September 26, 2022 Just now, DS said: Ah so.... but the question is two homes or more cruises.... we've made our choice Having been seduced by the 'suite life,' renting a 3-bedroom house in Fairhope AL for 10 weeks costs less than a cruise. That's the beauty of renting the second home! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KY Deb Posted September 26, 2022 #1137 Share Posted September 26, 2022 I lived in upstate NY for 20yrs. I gladly exchanged the slush, cold, snow, shoveling and gloomy weather for sunshine. Even KY, which we loved, had gloomy dank winters. We did the back and forth for a while, but one home made more sense. I do wish we didn’t have the hurricanes to worry about, So today involves applying metal storm shutters to the windows and being glued to The Weather Channel! I’ll let you know how we made out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nordski Posted September 26, 2022 #1138 Share Posted September 26, 2022 This post will convince no one but I think “winter weather” is a variable concept. If one is going to experience it, certainly it is best not to live where it is damp and dark with long periods of slush. That is depressing. A better choice is where the temps are consistently below freezing, the snow remains firm and skiable, and hockey ponds remain frozen. Sure there is shovelling, but there are lots of the young and able-bodied who will take care of accumulations. And those frequent high pressure days of brilliant sun are priceless. We also love the noticeable transition of seasons. There are lots of resorts in Canada that attract visitors with a “real” winter. 😄 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackdogmolly Posted September 26, 2022 #1139 Share Posted September 26, 2022 2 hours ago, nordski said: A better choice is where the temps are consistently below freezing, the snow remains firm and skiable, and hockey ponds remain frozen. Sure there is shovelling, but there are lots of the young and able-bodied who will take care of accumulations. And those frequent high pressure days of brilliant sun are priceless. We also love the noticeable transition of seasons Sigh… I guess we are with you there. At least my DH is DECIDEDLY with you! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nordski Posted September 26, 2022 #1140 Share Posted September 26, 2022 8 minutes ago, Mackdogmolly said: Sigh… I guess we are with you there. At least my DH is DECIDEDLY with you! You will have to agree that in all of life’s most important decisions, who to propose to, where to live, he is a man of wisdom and good judgement. 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackdogmolly Posted September 26, 2022 #1141 Share Posted September 26, 2022 And here in Vermont 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruizer Bill Posted September 28, 2022 #1142 Share Posted September 28, 2022 We have had perfect weather in Seville, Gibraltar, Malaga and now in Cartagena. This current cruise on the Pursuit has gone perfectly! Only two days left. White night and the Dstination Event we’re terrific! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy The Wanderer Posted September 28, 2022 #1143 Share Posted September 28, 2022 On 9/26/2022 at 6:35 PM, Mackdogmolly said: And here in Vermont Same in Ontario, ha ha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
takemewithyou Posted September 28, 2022 #1144 Share Posted September 28, 2022 On 9/26/2022 at 4:15 AM, KY Deb said: I lived in upstate NY for 20yrs. I gladly exchanged the slush, cold, snow, shoveling and gloomy weather for sunshine. Even KY, which we loved, had gloomy dank winters. We did the back and forth for a while, but one home made more sense. I do wish we didn’t have the hurricanes to worry about, So today involves applying metal storm shutters to the windows and being glued to The Weather Channel! I’ll let you know how we made out! Prayers for all our Florida Friends!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackdogmolly Posted September 28, 2022 #1145 Share Posted September 28, 2022 20 minutes ago, takemewithyou said: Prayers for all our Florida Friends!! Amen to that! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverseasick Posted September 28, 2022 #1146 Share Posted September 28, 2022 41 minutes ago, Mackdogmolly said: Prayers for all our Florida Friends!! Ours as well. My heart breaks for lovely Sanibel and Captiva Islands where Ian is approaching just now. The damage will be devastating. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent4489 Posted September 28, 2022 #1147 Share Posted September 28, 2022 We’re in Bonita Springs, Fl, just north of Naples. We are one mile to the beach. The very worst is past, but the wind is still howling and strong. Earlier, we had a gutter come off and it went flying somewhere. The street is filled with horticulture debris. Our electricity has been off for 7 hours now and most likely will be out for several days, hopefully not longer. However, there is still a concern for rising water. Only a half mile away, cars are floating down the street. Still very worried here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
takemewithyou Posted September 28, 2022 #1148 Share Posted September 28, 2022 36 minutes ago, kent4489 said: We’re in Bonita Springs, Fl, just north of Naples. We are one mile to the beach. The very worst is past, but the wind is still howling and strong. Earlier, we had a gutter come off and it went flying somewhere. The street is filled with horticulture debris. Our electricity has been off for 7 hours now and most likely will be out for several days, hopefully not longer. However, there is still a concern for rising water. Only a half mile away, cars are floating down the street. Still very worried here. Wow! Thanks for the report. Stay safe! I hope you get your power back as quickly as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverseasick Posted September 28, 2022 #1149 Share Posted September 28, 2022 48 minutes ago, kent4489 said: We’re in Bonita Springs, Fl, just north of Naples. We are one mile to the beach. The very worst is past, but the wind is still howling and strong. Earlier, we had a gutter come off and it went flying somewhere. The street is filled with horticulture debris. Our electricity has been off for 7 hours now and most likely will be out for several days, hopefully not longer. However, there is still a concern for rising water. Only a half mile away, cars are floating down the street. Still very worried here. Hopefully the worst is over for you and your home. News is reporting that it's the strongest hurricane your area has ever experienced? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackdogmolly Posted September 29, 2022 #1150 Share Posted September 29, 2022 15 hours ago, kent4489 said: We’re in Bonita Springs, Fl, just north of Naples. We are one mile to the beach. The very worst is past, but the wind is still howling and strong. Earlier, we had a gutter come off and it went flying somewhere. The street is filled with horticulture debris. Our electricity has been off for 7 hours now and most likely will be out for several days, hopefully not longer. However, there is still a concern for rising water. Only a half mile away, cars are floating down the street. Still very worried here. Glad you didn’t sustain more damage and hope you continue to remain safe!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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