Dave Smith wrote:

> On 2018-03-11 12:34 PM, Gary wrote:
> > Dave Smith wrote:
> > >
> > > It was funny talking to a guy in Tybee Island who couldn't
> > > understand why anyone would live in a place where it gets cold
> > > enough to snow. I liked the weather we had there in late
> > > Frebruary, but I don't think I could stand 100F and 100% humidity.
> >
> > I live in a fairly mild area (coast of Virginia). We rarely get
> > snow and when we do, it doesn't last long. For that reason, I
> > love to see the snow and cheer it on. I do like season changes. I
> > would not like living in a place where it's always warm and
> > doesn't snow. I enjoy being inside on a nice cold day. Change
> > can be a good thing.
>
> I like having the four seasons. It is great to see a nice blanket of
> snow on the ground. It is great to have a good dump of snow and then
> have the sky clear up and make everything bright and cherry. The
> change, or lack thereof, it is the problem. My birthday is in mid
> November and we can count on snow on or before it. The motorcycle,
> kayak and bicycles will have been put away for the season. We may or
> may not have snow on the ground until the end of March, but is likely
> to be damp and/or cold until the end of March..... 4 1/2 months of
> it. A week of winter and snow would satisfy me.
>
> >
> > A typical summer scenario here is days and days of morning temps
> > of 85F and 94% humidity. That's bad but what makes it worse is
> > that early mornings, there is no wind. No breeze at all. I go
> > out of my house and opening my front door feels like I am walking
> > into a steamy bathroom where someone just took a long hot shower.
> > Just walking maybe 40 steps to my van and I'm already sweating.
> > Now imagine going to work outside in those conditions. It's not
> > a good thing to do.
>
> That would be a hot spell for us. Heat warnings are issued when he
> get into the high 80s.

It has a lot to do with what you are acclimated to. At 80F here, we
might turn on a fan.