tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post4645196525649426494..comments2024-03-25T16:44:35.555-04:00Comments on Sixbears in the Woods: Frozen in FloridaSixbearshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15572224383041421400noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-71880826046553300852012-07-08T19:44:21.073-04:002012-07-08T19:44:21.073-04:00I like the way you think.I like the way you think.Sixbearshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15572224383041421400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-14602844335889409512012-07-08T19:32:52.961-04:002012-07-08T19:32:52.961-04:00I live without AC in N. FLA -- it can be done! Li...I live without AC in N. FLA -- it can be done! Like you say, you adapt. Most people are horrified by it, but there was a time when people were not so reliant on AC and all the modern "necessities".<br /><br />I consider people to be enslaved to these things, and slavery is not conducive to free thinking.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08839236994990699117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-57674478333270913902012-07-08T12:27:39.778-04:002012-07-08T12:27:39.778-04:00We moved to Florida April 2 this year & we'...We moved to Florida April 2 this year & we're still "acclimating." Me because I've never done well in humidity no matter where I lived and him because of the emphazema/COPD. Have discovered that running the de-humidifier helps cut down on AC usage but still, it's a grid tied device.<br /><br />Living in a "tin can" small mobile home doesn't help but we've plans to add insulation and awnings - after the mortgage is paid Dec. 3rd.<br /><br />So, we'll get through our first summer here and add to the 'what we need to do' list.<br /><br />Wish you had a blog Spud because it'd be interesting to read.treesonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09364847483878018809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-22351759408632690592012-07-08T11:27:23.471-04:002012-07-08T11:27:23.471-04:00Thanks Craig. I bet you work circles around your ...Thanks Craig. I bet you work circles around your AC adapted neighbors. <br /><br />My dad in FL gets up early and does his outdoor chores before 9 AM. He's learned.Sixbearshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15572224383041421400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-56410918768961303952012-07-08T11:25:44.268-04:002012-07-08T11:25:44.268-04:00Just remember to take it easy and you can adapt.Just remember to take it easy and you can adapt.Sixbearshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15572224383041421400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-59664480001291974792012-07-08T11:24:59.328-04:002012-07-08T11:24:59.328-04:00My lake had a big ice house on it. I remember the...My lake had a big ice house on it. I remember the building when I was kid, but even that's gone now.Sixbearshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15572224383041421400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-55292818808178500292012-07-08T11:24:03.535-04:002012-07-08T11:24:03.535-04:00If I'm stuck here in the winter, the cold and ...If I'm stuck here in the winter, the cold and snow will keep the golden horde away. There's enough firewood to keep it liveable here. <br /><br />I think there might be a role for shallow draft boats among all the little FL islands. <br /><br />Friends of mine live in the FL outback. He showed me a few things. The guy put together a wild salad for 4 people and only walked about 150 yards. Even in the summer here, it would take a lot longer. <br /><br />I've poked around the interior waters in a canoe and did some hiking in the bush. Got the ticks to prove it. <br /><br />Your hunting camp sounds wonderful.Sixbearshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15572224383041421400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-90805075300605889632012-07-08T11:13:36.108-04:002012-07-08T11:13:36.108-04:00Living on the sunny (humid!) south Texas coast, he...Living on the sunny (humid!) south Texas coast, heat doesn't really bother me much until the heat index goes over 110 degrees. Actual temps are irrelevant : ) It becomes natural to do strenuous outdoor stuff in the morning or late evening, and save things that can be done in a shady spot or indoors for the afternoon when the sea breeze really kicks in. Or just take a siesta! Excellent post Sixbears, this is the kind of stuff most folks don't think about.Mayberryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07664966137470121099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-20763223860239248672012-07-08T09:43:31.175-04:002012-07-08T09:43:31.175-04:00I meant to say, I don't like furnace forced ai...I meant to say, I don't like furnace forced air heat, that dries the air out. Prefer wood burning stoves.Dizzy-Dickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14150939928800538404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-74940121777138316702012-07-08T09:42:03.067-04:002012-07-08T09:42:03.067-04:00I am one of the spoiled ones who like AC. Don'...I am one of the spoiled ones who like AC. Don't like heated places because of the dry air. It did surprise me that after a day of 100 degree heat and no AC (when it was broken), my body actually started to adapt to it. But I am still spoiled (grin).Dizzy-Dickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14150939928800538404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-4403111760796946662012-07-08T09:17:35.991-04:002012-07-08T09:17:35.991-04:00When we were kids, the ice house was around the co...When we were kids, the ice house was around the corner. The owner used to shave the big blocks of ice and put the chips in folded paper cones for us. That was how we kept cool!<br />I agree with Momlady, have a/c now, but I really don't like to use it.Phyllis (N/W Jersey)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-68096172582588598952012-07-08T09:02:34.947-04:002012-07-08T09:02:34.947-04:00Strange, we had a bought and paid for place out in...Strange, we had a bought and paid for place out in Idaho just south of where Rawles has his place. We too were set up nice with our own well, wood heat ,solar and lot's of other nice things. Been at this prepping stuff a lot of years lol.<br />Yet ya know what, got to thinking about the cold north and how without oil life is going to become extreme. Sooo...we sold it all to buy a sailboat and became cruisers around the islands off Florida "Bahamas" for 7 yrs.<br />Another real eye opener on when SHTF. Now that lil Bush boy has done pissed the whole world off, a sailboat is not a good thing away from US waters. Hmmm, what to do now ?<br /><br />Have since spent the last 6 yrs, learning to survive in the Florida outback. (yes there is an outback here) Have learned that not only can you survive. One might very well thrive ! With more than fresh water every where there also is a whole jungle full of wild edibles. Filled with all kinds of game.<br />Even better, everyone lives on the coast and are just plain scared shitless to venture out in the bush. In the big one they will all head north to get out of the heat leaving the whole interior to the local rednecks, most of whom are good honest folk.<br />My wife and I set up a nice hunt camp with wall tent,screen room and outdoor kitchen every September and leave it set up until March. This being the hunting season in Florida. We on average spend the first month hunting deer with bows. No AC ! Only field showers and latrine for that 30 days.<br />We have found that living and camping without the grid can actually be pleasant for the most part here. It is just a matter of acclimation.<br />Friends come out to hunt with us for the weekends straight from the AC. Guess what , them poor souls are miserable in the 90 degree heat. Some come close to having heat strokes !<br />The human body will tolerate and adapt to many extremes. The key being equipment and adaptation to the environment.<br /><br />Too bad ya ain't ever here during Bow season Six Bears. Could show ya a side of Florida you've probably never seen. Hell, I'd bet that 95% of the natives don't even know exists.Spudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00689059709873763146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-25689813769820157262012-07-08T07:44:04.345-04:002012-07-08T07:44:04.345-04:00Good to know how to survive. You got to see the w...Good to know how to survive. You got to see the world that was and sometimes returns unexpectedly.Sixbearshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15572224383041421400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-67383046281434340592012-07-08T07:11:21.040-04:002012-07-08T07:11:21.040-04:00I lived in FL when there was no AC and did fine. ...I lived in FL when there was no AC and did fine. Hated it when AC was introduced 'cause the restaurants, etc. became ice boxes. I'd rather have windows open and fans going but have relented as I've aged. Luckily I know how to survive without electricity no matter the weather.Momladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11511742074910407321noreply@blogger.com