So, why is it, so many people have the moving bug lately?
Feb 21, 2021 07:31:32 #
I read this morning that Mauwehu's wife wants to move to FL. Plum moved, and a lot of other people have already sold their house, and are looking very seriously. I have considered it for over a year. Is it our age, the economy, the pandemic, what is it?
Feb 21, 2021 07:38:44 #
don't forget to throw in Politics, Homeless, Illegal Aliens (errr, non-citizens), Cost of Living... I read recently that 1000 people a day move to Florida.
Feb 21, 2021 08:50:16 #
I believe you guys have it covered.
I have yet to find the ideal place to retire to, though
I have yet to find the ideal place to retire to, though
Feb 21, 2021 10:39:30 #
It is amazing how many are leaving different states.
Google it
https://www.businessinsider.com/the-top-10-states-people-are-moving-out-of-us-2019-5
Google it
https://www.businessinsider.com/the-top-10-states-people-are-moving-out-of-us-2019-5
Feb 21, 2021 15:27:27 #
I've lived my whole life in Illinois. Told my kids when they left home they should get out of Illinois and set roots elsewhere. It's corrupt and expensive. One went to Milwaukee and one went to Denver. Three stayed in the Chicago area.
Feb 22, 2021 11:10:05 #
New Yorkers are leaving in droves. Unfortunately when they leave they want to bring the city with them.
Feb 22, 2021 14:44:35 #
DC
Loc: Washington state
I would consider it if it were not that all my kids and grandkids live close by. I love the weather, and the country side but hate the societal decay, politics, cost of living and taxes. That being said it is a lot easier to transplant a young tree than an old tree. the young tree has less roots is more resilient but old trees once you disturb and cut the root structure often don't far to well when they are moved. I think that is sort of how I see moving at my age with all the roots I have where I live. not sure I would far to well after the move. But I understand why so many are making the choice to move and do wish them well
Feb 22, 2021 15:10:17 #
My wife hates the cold. We got a home in Florida and the plan was to move there permanently in about two years. BUT, now grandkids have arrived and my mom is doing well at 94. Cassie wants to stay here now. I guess we'll be doing the snowbird thing instead of moving. Floridians hate snowbirds...so I'll be a snowbird that is stuck in crappy Illinois.
Feb 22, 2021 18:20:04 #
mistred64 wrote:
My wife hates the cold. We got a home in Florida and the plan was to move there permanently in about two years. BUT, now grandkids have arrived and my mom is doing well at 94. Cassie wants to stay here now. I guess we'll be doing the snowbird thing instead of moving. Floridians hate snowbirds...so I'll be a snowbird that is stuck in crappy Illinois.
I sure understand the grandkids thing. Mine live about three hundred yards down the road. Three on the right and two on the left side of the road. I have zero chance of getting my wife out of here. My one daughter moving 20 miles away in April is causing major trauma.
Feb 22, 2021 22:50:38 #
Here in California, a lot of us love the climate but just can't take the politics any more.
Feb 23, 2021 06:21:49 #
DC wrote:
I would consider it if it were not that all my kid... (show quote)
all understood DC, and well said.
Feb 23, 2021 06:23:20 #
Barnacles wrote:
Here in California, a lot of us love the climate but just can't take the politics any more.
I got out about a year ago after 35 years in CA, miss my friends and it ends there.
Feb 23, 2021 06:59:02 #
Barnacles wrote:
Here in California, a lot of us love the climate but just can't take the politics any more.
I thought that was a National issue.
Feb 23, 2021 08:18:25 #
Feb 23, 2021 10:26:23 #
Aside from the politics in California, I should have mentioned that it's a bloody expensive state to live in.
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