Men and Women retiring alone to a new city/state -- where will you go and why? (weather, moving)
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Hi, sweepea. As soon as I moved to ND last summer, I realized my mistake, so I don't miss it at all. You're right. It is difficult to know what's realistic and what's fantasy.
Have a safe trip to DEN, SR.
mlb, I agree your friend is brave to move back to KS to help her mother. Wow.
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I really like this forum - it sounds like what I am going through as a single "baby boomer," and not knowing exactly where to land. I've lived in Boulder CO - and it is a great place, except rather expensive, not a lot of greenery (but a good place to meet people); sort of wish I had never left. Now I am in Columbia SC - and, it is very hot and humid, conservative, and difficult to meet people with similar interests. Asheville NC is close, and I have considered moving there; since it is a small town, it is easier to meet people, politically not so conservative as the south. Also, I am considering someone in Europe, not sure where - but would need to be able to set up my research business. So much to consider.
I'm glad you mentioned PODS. I've moved around quite a bit, in the past few years, and most of my belongings are in a storage unit in FL - now, I need a way to get that stuff where I am now without having to do the U-Haul thing.
I really like this forum - it sounds like what I am going through as a single "baby boomer," and not knowing exactly where to land.
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Asheville NC is close, and I have considered moving there; since it is a small town, it is easier to meet people, politically not so conservative as the south.
I considered it before coming here to Winston-Salem and found some other nice things... as being near the Parkway was a major consideration but I found the RE prices to be absurd. The Trustafarian aspect applies too. I can get past most of the other stuff but I still doubt I'd want to winter there...
I'm figuring that beginning next year (after some work is done here) the hot summers will become my traveling time again.
Where do you want to go?
I'm having a hard time choosing what area to retire because I feel torn about "lifestyles". One part of me thinks it would be best to live in or around a larger city/suburb because of the "ammenities", more things to do and good health care facilities, etc., although these areas tend to be more expensive (scenario #1). Then another part of me says live in a somewhat smaller, quieter area (not rural) because the traffic will be less and it will be an easier life in alot of ways (scenario #2). Does it make sense to do scenario #1 say from age 66-75 (at best) and then move again to a smaller location say from 75 to whenever.
I really was convinced that scenario #1 was the best option when I retire, but I had a minor fender bender a few weeks ago and that kind of freaked me out about driving here and there when I'm older. I live where there is ALOT of traffic. I'm a good driver, 1st accident in 16 years, but it did make me think a bit about getting around in my later years.
Most of the older people I know say they love living in this larger, more populated area, but then when I really think about it, they don't venture much outside of our own suburb...so is there really much advantage to it?
Anybody have any thoughts or experience with this?
I'm having a hard time choosing what area to retire because I feel torn about "lifestyles". One part of me thinks it would be best to live in or around a larger city/suburb because of the "ammenities", more things to do and good health care facilities, etc., although these areas tend to be more expensive (scenario #1). Then another part of me says live in a somewhat smaller, quieter area (not rural) because the traffic will be less and it will be an easier life in alot of ways (scenario #2). Does it make sense to do scenario #1 say from age 66-75 (at best) and then move again to a smaller location say from 75 to whenever.
I really was convinced that scenario #1 was the best option when I retire, but I had a minor fender bender a few weeks ago and that kind of freaked me out about driving here and there when I'm older. I live where there is ALOT of traffic. I'm a good driver, 1st accident in 16 years, but it did make me think a bit about getting around in my later years.
Most of the older people I know say they love living in this larger, more populated area, but then when I really think about it, they don't venture much outside of our own suburb...so is there really much advantage to it?
Anybody have any thoughts or experience with this?
You bring up some very good points ! My "plan" is to keep control of my vehicle for as long as I can safely drive it, and when the day comes when I simply cannot drive anymore, I'll consider renting a unit in an "assisted living" facility where everything is provided ~~ 3 meals a day, recreation, social activities, transportation to shopping & doctors & field trips, etc. etc. etc. But. the big question is where ????
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Food for thought !
But. the big question is where ????