Apparently on Facebook groups of snowbirds there are all kind of schemes to go back south for the winter such as flying there and sending their car by van. Even my neighbour is considering that! The only thing I would like to tell them is don't come crying if the government doesn't help you if you cannot get proper healthcare while in FL and you want to come back to Canada.
Buying a winter coat and boots - then staying home.
I saw a story on our local news last night that a lot of CDN snowbirds will be coming west here to Vancouver and Victoria for the winter for the 'mild' climate. Well, we DO get snow sometimes too ya know....and a ton of rain. I don't know about you,but given the option of being in a cozy house in the snow, with heat and a fireplace vs an rv in the rain and 3C, I think I'd choose the house. Camping in November in BC is NOT my idea of fun.
I think that is one of the biggest misconceptions about BC (the south coast) and the mild winters. Today it's raining, 15C where I am but 'feels like 17C' so yes, VERY mild. But if we ff a couple of months. Say it's December 15th and raining. More than likely it's now about 4C and 'feels like 1C". Most definitely NOT mild If I'm going to be cold I'd rather it be snowy and sunny so we can bundle up, not pouring and WET, struggling to get our car keys out of our purse while making sure the brolly doesn't blow away, meanwhile my fingers are so cold I can't get the darn keys out Did I mention I've been camping in the rain in mid November (in an rv?) It was NOT fun.Agreed (I'm in Victoria).
I was in Vancouver one New Year's... +4C, rain, felt like +1C. Well, no. I was chilled to the bone in my long underwear. I was happy to land back on the prairie, even though it was -20C. At least it was a dry cold, lol.I think that is one of the biggest misconceptions about BC (the south coast) and the mild winters. Today it's raining, 15C where I am but 'feels like 17C' so yes, VERY mild. But if we ff a couple of months. Say it's December 15th and raining. More than likely it's now about 4C and 'feels like 1C". Most definitely NOT mild If I'm going to be cold I'd rather it be snowy and sunny so we can bundle up, not pouring and WET, struggling to get our car keys out of our purse while making sure the brolly doesn't blow away, meanwhile my fingers are so cold I can't get the darn keys out Did I mention I've been camping in the rain in mid November (in an rv?) It was NOT fun.
I saw a story on our local news last night that a lot of CDN snowbirds will be coming west here to Vancouver and Victoria for the winter for the 'mild' climate. Well, we DO get snow sometimes too ya know....and a ton of rain. I don't know about you, but given the option of being in a cozy house in the snow, with heat and a fireplace vs an rv in the rain and 3C, I think I'd choose the house. Camping in November in BC is NOT my idea of fun.
I saw a story on our local news last night that a lot of CDN snowbirds will be coming west here to Vancouver and Victoria for the winter for the 'mild' climate. Well, we DO get snow sometimes too ya know....and a ton of rain. I don't know about you,but given the option of being in a cozy house in the snow, with heat and a fireplace vs an rv in the rain and 3C, I think I'd choose the house. Camping in November in BC is NOT my idea of fun.
I guess we’re considered mild compared to the -30 some provinces get! I’m looking at you Winterpeg!I think that is one of the biggest misconceptions about BC (the south coast) and the mild winters. Today it's raining, 15C where I am but 'feels like 17C' so yes, VERY mild. But if we ff a couple of months. Say it's December 15th and raining. More than likely it's now about 4C and 'feels like 1C". Most definitely NOT mild If I'm going to be cold I'd rather it be snowy and sunny so we can bundle up, not pouring and WET, struggling to get our car keys out of our purse while making sure the brolly doesn't blow away, meanwhile my fingers are so cold I can't get the darn keys out Did I mention I've been camping in the rain in mid November (in an rv?) It was NOT fun.
I’ve been looking at travel insurance, and Medi Pac covers Covid, 2 mil coverage, but for an extra $50 can upgrade to plus and have 5 Million coverage. And this company is endorsed by the Canadian Snowbird Assoc.My parents are snowbirds, they own a condo in Ft Lauderdale. Last time I talked to my dad, they are staying in Canada at least until January. They will re-analyzed the question over the Holidays but he's ready to stay the whole winter this year, even if his insurance policy becomes available again (would need to be covered for 5 millions and would have to include Covid-19). Instead, they are planning on visiting in May and driving down with friends with their motorcycle using roads such as the Blue Ridge Parkway instead of interstates.
My dad is a nurse by training and administered an emergency department for many years before retiring so he knows what can happen when a hospital gets overwhelmed with cases. As an retiree you might not need an ICU bed for Covid-19 but what if you have an accident, stroke or heart attack that do but the beds are all full with Covid patients?!? That is a big worry, here but even more in states that have decided to abandon their fight against Covid-19 such as Florida. And with elderly residents flocking back to FL, Texas and Arizona from the northern states in the coming weeks, who knows what the stats will look like?!?! That is if we get access to the real stats...
Apparently on Facebook groups of snowbirds there are all kind of schemes to go back south for the winter such as flying there and sending their car by van. Even my neighbour is considering that! The only thing I would like to tell them is don't come crying if the government doesn't help you if you cannot get proper healthcare while in FL and you want to come back to Canada.
I really appreciate hearing about this company. Not a snowbird, but I’ll be looking at them for future trips. We have travel insurance with our credit card, but I’m looking to top up.I’ve been looking at travel insurance, and Medi Pac covers Covid, 2 mil coverage, but for an extra $50 can upgrade to plus and have 5 Million coverage. And this company is endorsed by the Canadian Snowbird Assoc.
For some reason I never trusted CC insurance. Always bought Blue Cross. So many insur companies aren’t 1st payer and will try to recoup costs from your extended benefits.I really appreciate hearing about this company. Not a snowbird, but I’ll be looking at them for future trips. We have travel insurance with our credit card, but I’m looking to top up.