Need a break from winter!

[sarcasticgirl]

I just couldn't deal anymore...  Polar Vortex, subzero temps, insane wind chills.
I found a deal on airfare and booked 2 flights to the Caribbean for the end of Feb. 

I figured it was either this... or lose my sanity. 

Anyone else flying south to get a break from winter?

[Rocky Mtn Saver]

My friend is currently posting pics to Facebook showing enjoying Mexico...  I'm going to hurt her if I see any more!!

[swamp]

I'm not going away until april.

I'm about ready to stab someone. I am so sick of snow, below zero temps, and howling winds.

[Deleted]

Normally, we look to travel to the South, to warm up in the Winter. However, we have been so warm and dry here in N. Ca. that we haven't felt the need to leave.

[giramomma]

We can't get away. I just wish it would stop snowing like 3x a week.

[wvugurl26]

I keep eyeing up flights to Vegas. Despite the fact Vegas is evil for my allergies and immune system. It's nowhere near Chicago cold but its much colder than it has been the last couple winters. Single digit temperatures are not my idea of a good time.

[The Walk of the Penguin Mich]

Today is the first day we have had double digit temps.  Yesterday was the first day we went over 0.  I am sooooo done with winter.  Mexico sounds really good about now.

[Anne_in_VA]

Yeah, I'm ready for the Caribbean, but I don't have enough vacation time saved up yet. I'm sick of the snow and cold! We got 10 inches this week and everything has been closed for almost 3 days. Ugh!

[Deleted]

The constant winds are what really suck for me this year.  I'm so sick of bajah-ing through drifts every day.  I must be getting old because I used to think that was fun...of course I used to drive a 3/4 ton truck and not a minivan.

[Cass]

I'm so jealous of those of you going away!

Winter can kiss my azz already

[Cookies Galore]

We delayed our honeymoon to Aruba until the end of March so we could save up enough money to actually enjoy our trip. I am so glad we are going to get the chance to escape winter, I just wish we were there now! I look at pictures to tide me over.

[bookkeeper]

We slipped a way to Arizona for 10 days in January. We managed to miss some really horrible plains weather as we sipped cocktails on the 75 degree patio. I can't wait for the floors to warm up here in Nebraska.

[sarcasticgirl]

Jan 30, 2014 12:37:39 GMT -5 wvugurl26 said:

I keep eyeing up flights to Vegas. Despite the fact Vegas is evil for my allergies and immune system. It's nowhere near Chicago cold but its much colder than it has been the last couple winters. Single digit temperatures are not my idea of a good time.

I had been eyeing up trips to Vegas as well... I'm not really a huge fan of the city, but I didn't care. I wanted WARMTH and SUNSHINE!  Hell, I wanted to go outside without an extra 23940239480 layers of clothes.

When I stumbled on the tickets to St. Croix at nearly half of what we paid last year, I booked. It will use ALL the vacation time I've got accumulated, but whatever. I NEED OUT!

as i say this... it is snowing like crazy outside 

[sarcasticgirl]

Jan 30, 2014 15:10:56 GMT -5 Cookies Galore said:

We delayed our honeymoon to Aruba until the end of March so we could save up enough money to actually enjoy our trip. I am so glad we are going to get the chance to escape winter, I just wish we were there now! I look at pictures to tide me over.

I've got a photo of the beach in St. Croix as my desktop image. I keep minimizing work and staring. My boss just came to my desk and "caught me" so she stood here and stared for a while too.

it does help! 

[Peace Of Mind]

Jan 30, 2014 16:14:21 GMT -5 sarcasticgirl said:

Jan 30, 2014 15:10:56 GMT -5 Cookies Galore said:

We delayed our honeymoon to Aruba until the end of March so we could save up enough money to actually enjoy our trip. I am so glad we are going to get the chance to escape winter, I just wish we were there now! I look at pictures to tide me over.

I've got a photo of the beach in St. Croix as my desktop image. I keep minimizing work and staring. My boss just came to my desk and "caught me" so she stood here and stared for a while too.

She's probably wondering if she's paying you too much. 

[Bonny]

Jan 30, 2014 12:32:56 GMT -5 @lonewolf said:

Normally, we look to travel to the South, to warm up in the Winter. However, we have been so warm and dry here in N. Ca. that we haven't felt the need to leave.

Yeah, come to the SF Bay Area in January and get a sunburn!

[Bonny]

Jan 30, 2014 15:19:25 GMT -5 bookkeeper said:

We slipped a way to Arizona for 10 days in January. We managed to miss some really horrible plains weather as we sipped cocktails on the 75 degree patio. I can't wait for the floors to warm up here in Nebraska.

LOL, I was actually a little cold! But our house is at the far north end of Maricopa Co and at 2500' vs central Phoenix at 700'. We were dipping down to 40 at night which was a lot colder than the SF Bay Area. About every 10 years we get snow flurries at our AZ house. It never lasts more than a few hours but the mountains around us pop up to 4000' and 5000'. That snow will last for a few days and everyone down south comes up to rubberneck!

ETA: bookkeeper, that trip was your annual inspection for your rental property, right and not a vacation?

[gacpa]

Yep, tired of winter already...and it is not even February yet.

[marvholly]

I, too being in metro Chicago, have WAAAAAY had it with winter and we expect a major snow fall tonight into Sat and another on Tue. However, I KNOW that if I booked a warm vacation for late Feb that is when we would get an early spring. That is just my luck so I am toughing it out & staying home - a LOT.

[weltschmerz]

I was making plans to go to Cuba around the middle of February, until I got hit with an $800 car repair bill. That would have paid for the entire trip with money left over.

[sapphire12]

This winter has NOT been fun. Enjoy your trip!

[Malarky]

I just got back to MA from Dallas. My flight was delayed on the way down for a day because of snow. And except for one afternoon, I froze my ass off. Just like home.

[wvugurl26]

Jan 30, 2014 16:12:53 GMT -5 sarcasticgirl said:

Jan 30, 2014 12:37:39 GMT -5 wvugurl26 said:

I keep eyeing up flights to Vegas. Despite the fact Vegas is evil for my allergies and immune system. It's nowhere near Chicago cold but its much colder than it has been the last couple winters. Single digit temperatures are not my idea of a good time.

I had been eyeing up trips to Vegas as well... I'm not really a huge fan of the city, but I didn't care. I wanted WARMTH and SUNSHINE!  Hell, I wanted to go outside without an extra 23940239480 layers of clothes.

When I stumbled on the tickets to St. Croix at nearly half of what we paid last year, I booked. It will use ALL the vacation time I've got accumulated, but whatever. I NEED OUT!

as i say this... it is snowing like crazy outside 

That was my idea that it was warm! And not snowing and windy.

I went to Dallas last March, it was 80, I was in heaven. We dined outside all week.

I keep looking at my vacation balance. So far I have nothing planned for 2014 but several things are floating around in my head. When I'm driving to work and planes fly over, I cuss the lucky people leaving.

[marvholly]

Rukh
I would LOVE to go to New Orleans – prob not on a business trip though unless I could also pull a few vacation days.

[ՏՇԾԵԵʅՏɧ_LԹՏՏʅҼ]

Feb 1, 2014 7:21:00 GMT -5 marvholly said:

Rukh
I would LOVE to go to New Orleans – prob not on a business trip though unless I could also pull a few vacation days.

I've been 4 times - twice in Oct and twice in April.

Spring & Autumn are the best seasons for N.O. Not too hot or humid - just perfect for climate.

I love that city - we usually stay in the French Quarter (Royal Sonesta Hotel on Bourbon St).

So much art, music & culture. And the Food!

Love the place. Also the River Walk plaza/canals - and restaurants!

[Nazgul Girl]

We just got back from Marco Island in Fla. It was a week of pure heaven, even with two days of solid, tropical-type rain.  The regular snowbirds and residents were bellyaching because the temp got down to 68 and the sun wasn't shining, but we thought that the weather was great compared to blizzards and polar vortexes.  

We're going to try to rent the condo we stayed in for Jan/Feb next year, after I most likely retire. 

[ՏՇԾԵԵʅՏɧ_LԹՏՏʅҼ]

Sounds like heaven right about now, Nazgul Girl - even with the rain - at least the temps were tolerable. And rain beats frigid temps and snow drifts any day.

[milee]

Feb 1, 2014 20:41:18 GMT -5 Nazgul Girl said:

We just got back from Marco Island in Fla. It was a week of pure heaven, even with two days of solid, tropical-type rain.  The regular snowbirds and residents were bellyaching because the temp got down to 68 and the sun wasn't shining, but we thought that the weather was great compared to blizzards and polar vortexes.  

We're going to try to rent the condo we stayed in for Jan/Feb next year, after I most likely retire. 

Did you check out Ocala? Curious to hear what you found.

[zibazinski]

I'm in Clearwater. The weather stunk yesterday so we house hunted. Today it was gorgeous and we golfed and saw DS and latest GF. Tomorrow we see DD and then golf some more before our Super Bowl Party! Monday more golf. Tuesday back to the frigid north.

[justme]

Feb 1, 2014 22:04:24 GMT -5 zibazinski said:

I'm in Clearwater. The weather stunk yesterday so we house hunted. Today it was gorgeous and we golfed and saw DS and latest GF. Tomorrow we see DD and then golf some more before our Super Bowl Party! Monday more golf. Tuesday back to the frigid north.

Grrrr....the weather sucked on the east cost. Should have visited a friend in St Pete.