Yes the cold is a matter of perspective i remember my family complaining about the cold winter days when I grew up and the worse it ever got where we iced in NZ was down to Freezing point overnight, so I guess its all a matter of perspective
I dont blame you not wanting to come back to April, I would do the same if I could, I was seriously thinking about moving somewhere warmer when I retire, but then we would not see the kids and Grandkids much, so I think we have just about decided to stay in NEw England close to the kids, but these last few days I have bene rethinking that LOL