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Miami's Chilly January Weather

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Magdalena Dokic BK 3126272

Having grown up in New York, I find it funny that when the weather drops to the 50's in Miami, people start bundling up!

On my way to drop the kids off at school yesterday I looked over to the driver beside me and chuckled when I saw that he had a knit hat and gloves on.  It was only 57 degrees for Pete's sake!  I can't imagine what he'd wear in Alaska.

I admit, the main reason I don't live in New York anymore is the cold winters.  I am a chicken when it comes to the cold weather.  My body has betrayed me and acclimated quite nicely to the lovely weather here in Miami.  The balmy climate in South Florida suits me to a T but even I was airing my toes yesterday!

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Maggie Dokic - Broker/Owner - Special Miami Homes

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Comments (18)

Lenn Harley
Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Homes and Real Estate - Leesburg, VA
Real Estate Broker - Virginia & Maryland

A cold snap in Miami.  Must be Global Warming or something.

I recall being in Key West on a fishing trip some years ago when the folks in the area were sitting outside the hotel shivering. 

"It's enough to freeze a person", one shivering resident said.

It was 67 degrees. 

Jan 14, 2009 09:36 PM
Maureen McCabe
HER Realtors - Columbus, OH
Columbus Ohio Real Estate

great photo how funny... we are in the single digits. 

I had a buyer from California worrying about snow a number of years ago....  college educated young fella from the Tahoe area so they get snow.  It was in the mid 40's... we have a raw cold here in the midwest in the winter.

Jan 14, 2009 11:02 PM
Gary L. Waters Broker Associate, Bucci Realty
Bucci Realty, Inc. - Melbourne, FL
Eighteen Years Experience in Brevard County

We are so spoiled here! Give me a sweat shirt!

Jan 14, 2009 11:35 PM
Neal Bloom
Brokered by eXp Realty LLC - Weston, FL
Realtor CRS-Weston FL Real Estate

Maggie,

My wife and daughter are on the way to NY to see family...she was getting sick of hearing how cold it will be...like we didn't live there for 35 yrs...we still have clothing left that we can wear for the cold weather...I'm glad to be staying here....this cold is nothing to me.....I might even crank up the jacuzzi heat tonight and go for the bath!

Jan 14, 2009 11:53 PM
Maggie Dokic /Indialantic | 321-252-8696
Magdalena Dokic - Indialantic, FL
Selling the beach in Florida's space coast

Lenn, that's a funny story.  67 degrees indeed!  =)

Maureen, I guess he forgot it had to be 32 degrees for it to be even possible.  he he

Gary, we are though, aren't we?  The only reason I don't crank on the electric heat is because it smells like something burning.  Can't stand it!

Neal, so nice that we only have to visit though, right? ;-)

Jan 15, 2009 09:03 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Maggie the temperature was 19 degrees during the day today and it is expected to drop to -4 degrees tomorrow night :) :)

Jan 15, 2009 09:51 AM
Jennifer Fivelsdal
JFIVE Home Realty LLC | 845-758-6842|162 Deer Run Rd Red Hook NY 12571 - Rhinebeck, NY
Mid Hudson Valley real estate connection

Maggie - Good to see you.  My husband was on a business trip in Orlando and he did remark that it was rather cool Wednesday morning.  Here it is frigid so you were wise to get away.

Jan 15, 2009 05:09 PM
Maggie Dokic /Indialantic | 321-252-8696
Magdalena Dokic - Indialantic, FL
Selling the beach in Florida's space coast

George, I know where you can find warmer weather.  Head on down here!

Jennifer, hi!  Orlando is usually 2 or 3 degrees cooler than Miami, so I say BRRR. =)  And XTRA BRRRRR to Rhinebeck.  LOL  I do miss pretty sweaters though.  I think it's time for a little shopping trip.  One good cotton sweater should do it.

Jan 15, 2009 11:55 PM
Terry Miller
Miller Homes Group - Tyler, TX
Miller Homes Group and Tyler Apartment Locator

Love the photo. Now thats a fashion statement. Have a great 2009.

Terry Miller

Jan 16, 2009 04:31 AM
Maggie Dokic /Indialantic | 321-252-8696
Magdalena Dokic - Indialantic, FL
Selling the beach in Florida's space coast

Terry, thanks!  I've actually always had a pet peeve about sandals and socks, especially sweatsocks!  LOL

Here's wishing you a fab 2009 as well!

Jan 16, 2009 02:23 PM
Dena Stevens
Rocky Mountain Realty - Canon City, CO
Putting The Real Into Realtor Since 2004

The morning news today said Pueblo was the same temp as Orlando. We know it's warm here but that's cool for Florida.

Jan 16, 2009 02:32 PM
Maggie Dokic /Indialantic | 321-252-8696
Magdalena Dokic - Indialantic, FL
Selling the beach in Florida's space coast

Hi Dena!  Today was a gorgeous day here but it's pretty nippy out there now.  I hear the wind howling and when I opened the door, I quickly shut it!  You'd think I had been snowed in or something. =)

Jan 16, 2009 03:00 PM
Sheldon Neal
Bergen County, NJ - RE/MAX Real Estate Limited - Maywood, NJ
That British Agent Bergen County NJ

... well, it was 9 DEGREES up here in NY today !!! ... I'll take your chilly 57 degrees in a heartbeat !

lol ...

Jan 17, 2009 01:59 PM
Maggie Dokic /Indialantic | 321-252-8696
Magdalena Dokic - Indialantic, FL
Selling the beach in Florida's space coast

Sheldon, I lived in NYC for 30 years.  I love the place, but hate the cold winters.  9 degrees?  It hurts to even think about it.  Pass me some hot chocolate please!

Jan 18, 2009 06:30 AM
Sheldon Neal
Bergen County, NJ - RE/MAX Real Estate Limited - Maywood, NJ
That British Agent Bergen County NJ

... it hurt to go out and and clear the snow off my car this morning too !

Anyway ... I just boiled the kettle .... here's your hot chocolate ...

Jan 18, 2009 06:57 AM
Maggie Dokic /Indialantic | 321-252-8696
Magdalena Dokic - Indialantic, FL
Selling the beach in Florida's space coast

Mmmm.... you even remembered the little marshmallows.  Nicely done!

Jan 18, 2009 07:37 AM
Anonymous
Anonymous

Maggie....Glad that you recognized the name.  That means that you haven't "unsubscribed" :) 

I appreciate the kudos on the marketing.  Hopefully we will all be fine in 2009!!

Jan 18, 2009 08:51 AM
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Maggie Dokic /Indialantic | 321-252-8696
Magdalena Dokic - Indialantic, FL
Selling the beach in Florida's space coast

OK, I am not sure who that is.  Where's your name?  I can't see it.  Is AR experiencing server 'burps' again?  =)

Jan 18, 2009 09:50 AM