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Originally Posted by kristy979
hey I am another FL that wants out we are thinking of the tri citys also how did you decide where to go .? anyone know where auto tech work around there . I don't want to go to another city where no one speaks ENGLISH.
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Actually, I'm kidding.
Hope you don't mind.
The way we found Tri Cities was to give the decision much consideration and prayer, and waited on some confirmations from the Lord.
The main one was my mom, who lives with us, and my sister, living in Asheville. We want mom to be able to visit back and forth as often as she wishes. Difficult to do from here, as she doesn't handle flying as well as before she turned 80.
In light of my opening remark about the darts and map, another method was to use a map of all areas within a three hour radius of Asheville. With an old fashioned compass, I drew a circle, and began eliminating cities we just didn't want to live in based on high crime rates, negative reputations, experiences we had when living in them (I'm originally from SC, better half is from NC), rumors from family members who've lived in them, and so on.
Also ran the roads to and from for time. After six months, we narrowed it down to a two hour circle, then later, to one hour. That way, mom could drive if she wanted...still does...during the day.
Then we made a list of other reasons for the move. One of those was medical. With the VA being there, (which I may need one day), Johnson City came on the list of "keepers" rather quickly.
Through a lengthy process, it remained 'til the end.
We also did a lot of silent watching on various forums around those areas, and finally made our decision. You'd be surprised how much one can learn quietly listening (actually reading, but you catch my drift) to the chatter of others...
We feel the proof in the pudding that our move to Tri Cities is right, will be when the buyer shows up here in Southern California to purchase our Ranch!
Of course, we have to do our part...prep the place, clean it up, put it on the market, etceteras....and we're doing that, less the 'on the market' part. I've placed some ads, but they're just feelers...have one on craigslist.org in Tri Cities, in fact.
The recent down turn in prices doesn't seem to effect "one of a kind" properties as much, particularly with the accompanying amenities (working worm farm, nursery, dog kennel).
We feel it will be sellable, at a fair price to us and a buyer, whom we're eagerly awaiting. Besides, the kid doesn't graduate until next summer (2008), so we do have time.
I'm visiting in late Oct - early Nov to take a peek, look at some land, meet some folks...just scout the area out.
So, I don't think everyone has to be as complicated as I think I made this decision, but "that's our story, and we're stickin' to it!"
Good luck on your decision matrix.
Wherever you choose to live, be thankful that you live in a country where you can make the choice to move when you want.
Most of the world cannot.
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