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Where should my wife and I move? (1 Viewer)
- Thread starter ZenMaster
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NutterButter
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McGarnicle
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I read this and thought you meant one place for him and one for the wife.eoMMan said:
jamny
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so did I.Many years ago I was in Phoenix for two weeks - last week of June and first week of July. 115 during the day and yeah, it's a dry heat but when the wind was blowing it felt like a giant hair dryer was on. It was 85 at night. Dry heat or not, 115 was HOT.
McGarnicle
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Yeah, I don't understand how people live there. I was there in May and it was 105 every day. Someone said it's fun to hike Camelback mountain and I wasn't sure if they were serious. I would've died.
Captain Quinoa
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I hiked it in November a few years ago. Can't imagine doing it in summer.
Then we went up to the Grand Canyon and it snowed. Had no idea it ever snowed there.
Quez
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Rhythmdoctor
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The murders happen in the really bad neighborhoods which are in an isolated part of the city.
Zow
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99 degrees in Arizona is just way more tolerable than 99 in, say, Minnesota or Pennsylvania where the humidity would be up too.
Im not saying it isn't hot. The sun is still very strong and the dryness can get you dehydrated if you're not careful. But I wouldn't blink about playing a sport outside here at 99. Generally I don't get too concerned until it gets above 110. Then you just get in a lake or a pool.
Totally agree with this - Dallas is sort of like that where 90 isn't too bad outside most of the time. I think we might be over-estimating our aversion to heat after being in Dallas for so long and the summers just seem to go on forever. We could also be romanticizing the appeal of the Midwest and our desire for 4 seasons since we haven't really had a winter since being in Dallas, at least not one that lasted more than a week.
Spent my time off last week in Asheville. Just always love that city. Go for a nice hike in the morning then brewery hop for hours.
Never actually made it out to Cherokee. Planned to on this trip but decided another day in Asheville would be more fun.
wikkidpissah
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I didnt bring it up to ZenMaster cuz he's lived in Texas so he probably knows, but i implore any northerner eyeing low-cost retirement below the Mason-Dixon line to be sure to consider the cracker factor. The Appalachies & N Alabam are real perty places, but there aint no way quicker way to get head cancer than having to negotiate pig####in bibsters w Li'l Debbie crumbs on their protudin'### lips (and the men are even worse) everywhere you go. It will wear you out, particularly if you run afoul of some ol'boys club in your hamlet or sum'n.
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Zow
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Yeah there are no winters. Winters are just beautiful weather.
I'll admit, the summers can be a bit long at point. July, August, and much of September are going to be 100 plus everyday and that can be long. However, I generally just adapt and do athletic stuff outside (golf, paddle boarding, softball, running) in the early morning hours or after the sun is down. I still don't see this as being much different than a place with a winter and, compared to having to bundle up, shovel, get salt all my car, etc., I'd prefer the blistering heat without having to put on 10 layers or scrape ice off my car.
Of course, the above is simply why San Diego is just the top notch choice of anywhere to live in the U.S. It's just expensive.
BassNBrew
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Osaurus
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Wingnut
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Thats just so the horse sized mosquitos dont carry you off while lounging. It wont stop gators from taking a dip, though.
Osaurus
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jamny
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We're actually spending the first couple of days near Charlottesville so we can check out Skyline Dr. and continue down through Blue Ridge Pkwy.
Chapelboy
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lots of paupers there, under the overpasses. but at least the weather's good.
ffldrew
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Colorado is your answer - world class golf in the mountains and the city. Casinos in the mountains about 40 mins from Denver. Maybe faster depending on where you live. Best weather - especially in the summer. And you get some surprisingly good days in winter to play golf as well. January especially. Your only issue is cost of living - it's up there and climbing. The snow is not that bad - you only hear about it when it's crazy - sun is out the next day and it can be 60+. Learn how to ski and do it vs golf - or get on plane to Palm Springs or elsewhere to handle golf Jones during winter.
ragincajun
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Captiva is my vote
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ragincajun
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Cause I am here
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ragincajun
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If I could figure out the pics I would insert my toes here
ragincajun
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I am in a similar situation. Starting to look at switching companies, and looking at areas more than I have in the past. My field, Procurement/Supply Chain, pays better in certain markets, but many many of those markets are better than Louisiana. I love where I grew up but it's not the best for raising a family.
ragincajun
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If I find something remote then I would love to live in Sanibel/Captiva. Laid back almost Caribbean feeling to it. The only pain is having. To drive 20-30 minutes to Fort Meyers for any substantial purchases / stuff to do.
UncleZen
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If you are seriously considering Florida, I would suggest Melbourne. It's on the Atlantic ocean so plenty of beaches and it's far enough away from the major tourist areas. Greyhound park for poker, about an hour away from all of the tourist crap in Orlando, and a lot of technology in the area for work.
ragincajun
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Updates? I am on the fence between mountains and coast.....
We're currently leaning towards St. Petersburg, FL. We're likely to semi-retire and work part-time or in less demanding jobs, and someplace like Tahoe doesn't have as much opportunity as a larger city. San Diego gets kicked out due to cost of living.
We're planning to visit some friends in Orlando over Thanksgiving and take a look around. We could move as early as next year depending on $$. We'll likely rent for 6 months or so to figure out if we really like it before deciding to buy.
We're planning to visit some friends in Orlando over Thanksgiving and take a look around. We could move as early as next year depending on $$. We'll likely rent for 6 months or so to figure out if we really like it before deciding to buy.
Osaurus
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St. Pete is awesome. I live across the water and I'd move there if it were realistic. I spend many weekends over there. Such a chill place (the good parts).
ragincajun
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St. Pete is on my list also.
Swing 51
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These and Fort Myers are where my parents are looking. They've been vacationing in Sanibel for +20 years.
The only problem with Sanibel an Captiva, imo, is traffic and how much more popular it is now versus 10 years ago. The main road down Sanibel...Periwinkle Way...is one lane. It's very common for that road to be stop and go. And it seems to be worse in recent years.
What's it going to be like in 10 years?
Osaurus
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Most likely gone if another hurricane goes through there. Hopefully not. It's getting pretty crowded down there these days.
ragincajun
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We should come up with a code name for the islands so nobody else can find out about them.
Johnny Rock
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Considering a similar move but with 3 kids still at home ages 9 - 14...and thus not retiring yet. Thinking of keeping my job but moving south. Family in FL in Orlando and Tampa.
How are the schools in Captiva/Sanibel/St. Pete/New Smyrna/St. Augustine?
How are the schools in Captiva/Sanibel/St. Pete/New Smyrna/St. Augustine?
