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>I've missed checking in with the forum - and hope >others haven't given up on it altogether. This was my >first winter being retired and living in northeastern >Pennsylvania. I always assumed that I really didn't >mind the winter - having grown up in Syracuse. I >learned to drive on snow and the weather rarely >stopped me from doing what I wanted. I always made it >to work, enjoyed the occasional snow day, and dealt >with the elements. Now, however, being retired, I've >changed my tune. While I still get around and keep >busy, I resent having to spend six months with mainly >indoor activities. All winter long I looked out the >window waiting for spring. I want to putter around in >the yard, sit on the deck and read a book, and play >golf. I don't want to spend half of the rest of my >life waiting for good weather. Looks like it's time to >become a snowbird - or else relocate to a more >moderate climate permanently. I don't think I'd want >to live in Florida year round, but how far south do I >have to go to escape the long bleak winter?

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