Winter in Florida?

[DIANE W]

Hi Judy..... I have to agree with your friend, i totally believe that you must not put off doing things until later - Judy there are always going to be other things that need our money, time and attention etc.

I understand it is a scary prospect, but it will really break up the winter for you, and you will enjoy yourself - i am sure of it.

I am always saying to my friends, that i honestly believe life is too short, and it is only ourselves that can change/improve things. Why let life pass us by?
Dont put things off if you can help it.

I hope you have a fabulous time, i will keep my eye on this post - now dont be putting it off now will you!!!!!!!!!

[gja1000]

I don't know much about FL - I'll say that up front - but I have heard that the west coast is really nice - the beaches are nice and I don't think it is quite as heavily populated - which might make for lower rents. I also know that are lots of communities with park model homes - some for rent, some for sale. Janet might know a lot more since her mom has wintered there for quite a while now.

My sil's parents lived in FL for several years in a park model home park and really loved it there. They lived closer to the west coast, but not next to the beach though.

I really think you should plan to go down for a month this winter. I'd go in January or whenever the winter gets really rough in NY. Gary's aunt and uncle go to South Padre Island the day after Christmas with their family and they stay till spring break (when it gets crazy down there). In the summer when it gets really hot, they go to the mountains of New Mexico for a month or so. I'd try it if I were you!

[Janet]

Mom lives in Bradenton during the months of Jan, Feb, Mar and April, that's on the west coast just north of Sarasota. She lives in a mobile home park but has added on to the home. She is also in walking distance of the beach. It can't be too expensive there because Mom is tighter than bark on a tree...believe me..lol. Go for it Judy. I wish I wasn't such a big baby at driving very far.

[DianaB]

Judy, I think that's a great idea!!! I think that I'd wait until after the holidays to avoid some of the worst weather. Maybe you should ask Janet's Mom if she would like to rent out her mobile home for a month......it wouldn't hurt to ask!!! I hope that everything works out for you!!!

[paula1961]

Judy..that sounds wonderful! I lived in Fl for a few years but I lived in Gainesville which is in northern Fl so in the winter mths, we had to dress in layers. By noon you are down to your short sleeves but I wore a light jacket or a sweat shirt of the night and early morning. And the nearest beach was in St Augustine which is about an hour away. I was young then and there to work not vacation lol!! I have an aunt that lives in Tampa, she has been there ever since she graduated high school. She loves it there...she is in her 60's.
I really think you should go for it!! Hey..if you don't like it...you can just not go back next year lol!! I bet that you would love it!!
Diana had a great idea about Janet's Mom's place if she isn't going down this year. Keep us posted on your decision.

[Blueyes]

Around here everybody goes to Destin, Fla. during the summer. I don't know how populated it is in the winter, but the beaches are beautiful white sand. I think you are brave, Judy!!

[Janet]

Judy...I think you just need to stop by and pick Mom up and she'll show you the way....lol. I doubt very seriously if she'd let someone stay there without her. When she leaves she has to use this stuff to help keep moisture out. Not sure what all she has to do, but to me....sounds like a hassle.

Anyway...if you want to borrow Mom for a month....you're more than welcome. Boy would you have stories to tell.....LOLOL