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Post by kooch on Jul 26, 2021 10:13:48 GMT -6
I could sell my Kooch County place and pick up 40 or so down in Oklahoma for Winters. It's not tropical, but it's also not Dakota cold in January. I'm just having a hard time thinking about parting ways with my swampland. 9 months of the year in SD, and three months in Oklahoma. Hell, even 10 acres would do. I just don't want to live in a townhouse, condo or apartment. Mrs Kooch's has family down there. It's not horrible.
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Post by Sandbur on Jul 26, 2021 10:13:51 GMT -6
One friend who has been retired a bit longer than me, says you have to have something to do everyday. At my present physical state, that something has to be outside, fishing, hunting, gardening, orchard, or habitat work.Winter time here isn't really conducive to outside activities. Having the best of both worlds is tempting to me. Summers here are usually pleasant (this one hasn't been great though) and fall is beautiful. Not sure I'd want to be in FL over the summer, but half the year seems doable at some point in the future. We may explore gulf coast TX at some point too. When I'm 70 (if I'm alive and well) I could certainly envision spending more time at the beach than shoveling snow and shivering my balls off. Winters get long. Ice fishing has gotten me through the last two winters.
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Post by nhmountains on Jul 26, 2021 10:18:50 GMT -6
We ain’t sure yet on anything. Just looking. Want to talk to a few people in the different areas. See if they like it or not. Hell, I am hearing parts of Montana are now the summer hotspots. I will more than likely be dead before we figure it out. Lol. I saw the mayor of Missoula, MT interviewed on Fox Business last week. Apparently, that area is "hot" right now for new residents. Libs from California moving in to escape the ratholes they live.
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Post by smsmith on Jul 26, 2021 10:20:15 GMT -6
I could sell my Kooch County place and pick up 40 or so down in Oklahoma for Winters. It's not tropical, but it's also not Dakota cold in January. I'm just having a hard time thinking about parting ways with my swampland. 9 months of the year in SD, and three months in Oklahoma. Hell, even 10 acres would do. I just don't want to live in a townhouse, condo or apartment. Mrs Kooch's has family down there. It's not horrible. I've been looking for 10-20 acre parcels with a 1200-1600 sq. ft. slab home in north central FL. Seems a guy can get something decent for $200-300K
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Post by Foggy on Jul 26, 2021 10:28:36 GMT -6
One friend who has been retired a bit longer than me, says you have to have something to do everyday. At my present physical state, that something has to be outside, fishing, hunting, gardening, orchard, or habitat work.Winter time here isn't really conducive to outside activities. Having the best of both worlds is tempting to me. Summers here are usually pleasant (this one hasn't been great though) and fall is beautiful. Not sure I'd want to be in FL over the summer, but half the year seems doable at some point in the future. We may explore gulf coast TX at some point too. When I'm 70 (if I'm alive and well) I could certainly envision spending more time at the beach than shoveling snow and shivering my balls off. ^^ This is much like how we got going in OZ. Just planning to be there for a few months of the coldest temps.....then learned to love being there more and more. Now about 7 months and escape during the super hot times. Otherwise we prefer life where it's warmer and a near guarantee of nice weather each day. That said we look forward to the changes with the new location and other friends in both places. We've come to like change. Others may not(?)
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Post by smsmith on Jul 26, 2021 10:39:37 GMT -6
Winter time here isn't really conducive to outside activities. Having the best of both worlds is tempting to me. Summers here are usually pleasant (this one hasn't been great though) and fall is beautiful. Not sure I'd want to be in FL over the summer, but half the year seems doable at some point in the future. We may explore gulf coast TX at some point too. When I'm 70 (if I'm alive and well) I could certainly envision spending more time at the beach than shoveling snow and shivering my balls off. ^^ This is much like how we got going in OZ. Just planning to be there for a few months of the coldest temps.....then learned to love being there more and more. Now about 7 months and escape during the super hot times. Otherwise we prefer life where it's warmer and a near guarantee of nice weather each day. That said we look forward to the changes with the new location and other friends in both places. We've come to like change. Others may not(?) The more pics I see from my cousins who live in Lake Havasu, the more tempting AZ gets for me. I don't think I'd want to be right next door to CA though. I don't think I'd ever convince my wife to move to a non-beach state though. If she's going to move away from her kids and granddaughter, it will be for somewhere within a short drive of the beach.
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Post by Bwoods11 on Jul 26, 2021 11:16:15 GMT -6
AZ still on radar … consistent weather and no hurricane insurance.
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Post by Sandbur on Jul 26, 2021 11:40:47 GMT -6
I could sell my Kooch County place and pick up 40 or so down in Oklahoma for Winters. It's not tropical, but it's also not Dakota cold in January. I'm just having a hard time thinking about parting ways with my swampland. 9 months of the year in SD, and three months in Oklahoma. Hell, even 10 acres would do. I just don't want to live in a townhouse, condo or apartment. Mrs Kooch's has family down there. It's not horrible. You will know when or if it is time to sell Kooch. Life changes, your son or daughter might or might not have interest in 5-10 years.
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Post by Foggy on Jul 26, 2021 12:01:11 GMT -6
^^ This is much like how we got going in OZ. Just planning to be there for a few months of the coldest temps.....then learned to love being there more and more. Now about 7 months and escape during the super hot times. Otherwise we prefer life where it's warmer and a near guarantee of nice weather each day. That said we look forward to the changes with the new location and other friends in both places. We've come to like change. Others may not(?) The more pics I see from my cousins who live in Lake Havasu, the more tempting AZ gets for me. I don't think I'd want to be right next door to CA though. I don't think I'd ever convince my wife to move to a non-beach state though. If she's going to move away from her kids and granddaughter, it will be for somewhere within a short drive of the beach. I hear folks call that area the "west coast of AZ" sometimes. I know some really prefer that area.....and it's good if you need the water. I always thought we would go to Florida due to the ocean.....but after being around the ocean a bit....it had less appeal to us. For one thing....we usually had to park blocks away....and haul our chairs and such a long walk just to use the beach and watch the sun go down, etc. that chit gets old fast. Very expensive to have a boat.....and marina's are a PITA, etc. The Atlantic is rough and the gulf is shallow and can be treacherous....yadda yadda. Fishing is a long way out.....and off limits except on a limited basis. Then too...it's hot and sultry. We've been along some of that desert water "hot spots" and I can envision why some may need that lifestyle. Maybe were just too old now and dont need it anymore(??). We came to appreciate the warm dry air of OZ....and weather you can count on nearly every day. My experience....and 2 cents.
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Post by Foggy on Jul 26, 2021 12:30:55 GMT -6
There was a time when mrs Foggy and I loved to snorkel and go on excisions to the Caribbean, Mexico and the ocean in general. BTDT. It all has its time and place. Now a cold beer at a slow cantina appeals more to me. Grin. 😎
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Post by smsmith on Jul 26, 2021 12:50:56 GMT -6
There was a time when mrs Foggy and I loved to snorkel and go on excisions to the Caribbean, Mexico and the ocean in general. BTDT. It all has its time and place. Now a cold beer at a slow cantina appeals more to me. Grin. 😎 I have no desire to scuba or snorkel and leaving the US isn't something I want to do either. I suppose I may get overruled at some point, but I will lobby to spend our dollars in our country. Are there gated communities in the "country" of AZ or are they all in metropolitan areas?
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Post by Foggy on Jul 26, 2021 12:58:46 GMT -6
There was a time when mrs Foggy and I loved to snorkel and go on excisions to the Caribbean, Mexico and the ocean in general. BTDT. It all has its time and place. Now a cold beer at a slow cantina appeals more to me. Grin. 😎 I have no desire to scuba or snorkel and leaving the US isn't something I want to do either. I suppose I may get overruled at some point, but I will lobby to spend our dollars in our country. Are there gated communities in the "country" of AZ or are they all in metropolitan areas? There are all kinds of communities...both rural and urban. Check a site called 55 Plus.....they have hundreds of communities across the USA and are not connected to any. Just give reviews and some prices. Lots of variables. I will try to post a link below.
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Post by Foggy on Jul 26, 2021 13:00:10 GMT -6
I have no desire to scuba or snorkel and leaving the US isn't something I want to do either. I suppose I may get overruled at some point, but I will lobby to spend our dollars in our country. Are there gated communities in the "country" of AZ or are they all in metropolitan areas? There are all kinds of communities...both rural and urban. Check a site called 55 Plus.....they have hundreds of communities across the USA and are not connected to any. Just give reviews and some prices. Lots of variables. I will try to post a link below. www.55places.comYou can spend hours and hours at the site above. Still.....you gotta be there to understand what they offer. Some might have a deal where you visit the community to get an idea what its like to buy a new home there....if they are not already 'sold out". (Mo and Jerry did this) Others are sold out and only offer "resale" homes via realtors or owner direct sales, etc. Lots of turnover.....because people move or pass on, etc. Always another deal around the next corner at these places.....if you find a place you like.
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Post by kooch on Jul 26, 2021 13:08:08 GMT -6
Mom and Dad moved into what was pretty much a 55+ community in Mesquite NV, gated and everything, with a pool and clubhouse and all that. But the gate is almost never closed, the pool hours and dates keep getting reduced, and the clubhouse is usually locked. Dad died. Then, the house across the street sold. The guy that moved in is a Harley dude, and has a "Mongols" flag in his garage. He also wears the vest. Once a month, they have a motorcycle club meeting at the house.
Most of the neighbors were in a tizzy and afraid to talk to the guy. I walked right over and introduced myself. Told him it was my widowed mother across the street and I didn't give a shit what they did as long as they kept it chill. He said, "If you mom needs anything, anything at all, you make sure she knows we're here for her." We shook hands and went about our business. She said she got a knock on the door after I left and there he was. "Ma'am, I met your Son. I'm not sure if he mentioned it or not. But if you need anything, please let me know. Here's my number."
Bikers man. Bikers.
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Post by Foggy on Jul 26, 2021 13:13:13 GMT -6
^^. Thats the thing. There are all different kinds of communities with different HOA's and expectations. Some are lax and some are strict as can be, and everything in between. Hard to understand what you may or may not like without being there....IMO.
in my hood they regulate the colors of the homes so they are harmonious. No campaign signs except for two weeks and then all have size limits, etc. Its a good thing.....cause we dont have any pink homes or cars under repair in the street or any trailers parked in the yard around my hood. Others may or may not. Lots of choices for everyone. Our securiy is top notch and I prefer that. Some have no security or gates.
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