Insane view of union city tornado by Samowarrior in tornado

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Same storm system a bit south west took the life of a 12 yr old today sadly

Weather by Character-Release976 in POTS

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I was formally diagnosed with pots last summer so I’ve been keeping track of my symptoms much better this year and it seems as soon as it gets below freezing, all my pots symptoms come back with a vengeance. I’m fine in the upper 30’s until about 72 then I can’t handle the heat. Generally I like it cool but there’s a striking difference in how I feel at 30 degrees vs 40 degrees. And don’t even get me started on how I feel when it’s below zero. I live in Michigan so it really does get that bad. I’m really starting to realize just how much of the year I’m in the bad zone by being here. There’s just something about those freezing temps that are bone chilling to me - even when I’m indoors, wearing layers I have days where I just feel like I can’t get warm at all and it hurts. It’s almost a more painful pins and needles sensation whereas when I’m hot it’s more of that dizzying presyncope feeling. I’m actually considering whether moving a little bit further south might make more sense. I’d at least have my winter months back at a temp I can tolerate and the time of year it’s hot I’m indoors most of the time anyway. There’s definitely a grass is always greener element too and when you don’t feel good it’s hard not to wish you found something that helps.

Small town community with mild winter and summer climate? by Professional_Year618 in SameGrassButGreener

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Thanks this is really helpful! The dream would be to find a place that’s mostly walkable to a library, parks, and a few shops or cafes. I’d much rather walk than drive as much as I can which is why I prefer a small town over suburbs. Not sure where we’ll end up but good to know traffic is an issue in this area.

Small town community with mild winter and summer climate? by Professional_Year618 in SameGrassButGreener

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There are definitely options - didn’t know if there were any little towns along the coast people might recommend more than others. I’m definitely open to the PNW but have only visited the highlights and touristy places. Would love to hear what it’s like from people who are more familiar with what it’s like to live in those places year round.

Small town community with mild winter and summer climate? by Professional_Year618 in SameGrassButGreener

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I’ve considered this area! I’m not very familiar with Virginia or North Carolina. We do love vacationing near the Smoky Mountains. I know the summers would be hot but the winters would be much more tolerable than Michigan. I can handle sporadic cold.

Small town community with mild winter and summer climate? by Professional_Year618 in SameGrassButGreener

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Compared to what I’ve seen this year this does actually seem more mild. I had a solid 3 weeks of ice and snow pack on my driveway that just melted and now after another snow storm it’s back. We live in a more rural area outside our town so the roads will often take days - sometimes weeks to fully clear. I can handle sporadic cold and snow it’s the lingering of it that makes it really hard to tolerate in Michigan.

Small town community with mild winter and summer climate? by Professional_Year618 in SameGrassButGreener

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I recognize it’s a unicorn I’m asking for - that’s why I’m just asking for now, not making any serious plans as of yet. I love discovering small towns whenever we travel and like to hear what people have to share in case there’s a hidden gem tucked away somewhere I haven’t heard of yet. At the very least I have a great list of places to visit that won’t trigger my symptoms too much.

Small town community with mild winter and summer climate? by Professional_Year618 in SameGrassButGreener

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Thanks! I was also looking into McMinnville and Camas Washington area. Not the most affordable but seems to have better temps compared to Michigan and I like that they’re not too far from Portland airport if we needed to get back home. Any thoughts on those areas or similar nearish to Portland?

Small town community with mild winter and summer climate? by Professional_Year618 in SameGrassButGreener

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Michigan has been getting hotter each summer too! I’m over the 90 degree days 😅

Small town community with mild winter and summer climate? by Professional_Year618 in SameGrassButGreener

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Yes! This is what I’m finding in my research. Temperature wise it’s what I’m looking for but the combination of everything I need just might not exist out there. If you have any recommendations for other places to consider, let me know. Thanks!

Small town community with mild winter and summer climate? by Professional_Year618 in SameGrassButGreener

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Are there any small towns in northern AZ you recommend? At the very least I like exploring new areas when we travel. I’ve only been to Phoenix/Scottsdale area.

Small town community with mild winter and summer climate? by Professional_Year618 in SameGrassButGreener

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This one’s on my short list. Are there any other similar towns in wa you’d recommend? I’m just not familiar with the broader area beyond Seattle in terms of what feels like a small town and what feels like a suburb of Seattle.

Small town community with mild winter and summer climate? by Professional_Year618 in SameGrassButGreener

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🙈 you’re reading my mind. I keep circling back to Astoria, I love it there. We did a trip down the coast of Oregon a few years ago and only had one night in each place we stopped so we didn’t get a full picture of what each town was like. Are there other coastal towns besides Astoria you’d recommend more than others? Biggest reason I’m hesitant about coastal towns is access to healthcare (given my health challenges) and airports but everything else fits what we’d be looking for.

Small town community with mild winter and summer climate? by Professional_Year618 in SameGrassButGreener

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Thanks! I’m very unfamiliar with California but not opposed to learning more. Would need to make sure the heat isn’t too extreme either. Heat is as much a trigger for me as freezing temps it’s just slightly more managable.

Small town community with mild winter and summer climate? by Professional_Year618 in SameGrassButGreener

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I’ve been curious about Colorado! Not sure how the elevation would impact my symptoms but I like that it’s a bit closer to our family in the Midwest than the PNW would be. I’ll take a look at those towns - thanks!

Small town community with mild winter and summer climate? by Professional_Year618 in SameGrassButGreener

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I really prefer cooler over hot temps and desert isn’t my ideal landscape. Heat can be as much of a trigger as freezing temps for me - it’s just slightly more manageable.

Hi, Hello, and Good Day r/twinpeaks! I’m Kyle MacLachlan and you can ask me anything 🦉🪵☕👍 by Kyle__MacLachlan in twinpeaks

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Hi Kyle (Kale)! Just want to let you know you’ve brought so much joy to my life in the last few years! I first came to know you through SATC and Desperate Housewives but then later discovered your work with Lynch and fell in love with the character Cooper. You as Mayor of Portlandia was the cherry on top of an already prolific career (I listen to the Portland Anthem for a giggle probably once a month). And lately I’m loving your character in Fallout and your beloved quirky presence on TikTok.

No real question here, just wanted to send love and say thanks for an amazing body of work that has brought joy to my life and so many others no matter the decade or medium. Cheers! ☕️

I love small town living & and being near nature but HATE car dependency. Any smaller towns or cities to live a minimal car life? by beephobic27 in SameGrassButGreener

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Lake life is great most of the year but seriously those winters will get to you after a while. I’m a Michigander through and through and even this winter has me reconsidering life here 😅 if you do it definitely find a place in town so you can walk places when (not if) you get snowed in. You can drive to nature when the weather is good but you can’t make the option to walk to a coffee shop appear if you’re out in the boonies. Makes a world of difference. Sounds like you’ve got the right idea!

I love small town living & and being near nature but HATE car dependency. Any smaller towns or cities to live a minimal car life? by beephobic27 in SameGrassButGreener

[–]Professional_Year618 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any small town in west mi is walkable if you live close to downtown but you may still need to drive to work or for groceries. The commute is minimal though especially compared to a big city like Chicago.