Should You Move in Retirement?

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zMljVRJGsiOWaRRffHW of 10:41AM August 10, 2009

Six years ago we almost bought a moorage outside of Portland OR for a floating home - then we thought of ourselves in our 70's pulling a cart of groceries out to our home on the water.
Two years ago we thought we would retire to rural Vermont or New Hampshire and have a condo on the Gulf Coast for wintering. But then we discovered Isla Mujeres.
This year we thought we would move back to the South after 19 years away, but found out that Thomas Wolfe was wrong: You can go home again, but find that you no longer want to and it's no longer home.
May of 2010 is coming fast, but we have made our decision. We will stay in the beautiful urban next to wilderness mountain area that we love and travel warm (Spain?, etc.) in the winter and cool (Alaska, Canada, Northern Europe?, etc) in the summer.
Life is too short to find the one perfect place. We'll settle for several.

Mike Medley of UT 3:25PM July 21, 2009

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Qcatzvui of GA 1:31PM July 14, 2009

This is a subject i think about often, though i'm still 10 years away frrm retirement. I live in an expensive place area in CT and while i like the area i'm living in now, i haven't found the right housing options for when i retire..
What appeals to me is a college town where there's a lot to do, a place with good outdoor recreation, like walking trails, good public transit, a good hospital and, if possible, a home within walking distance to town but still not in the middle of the hubbub.
If you know of anyplace that fits that bill, let me know!

fern of CT 4:10PM June 24, 2009

We have enjoyed living all over the country in locations determined by my husband's employer. None of them are places that are really what we see as ideal, and we have friends - but the "forever" types are scattered all over too.
We want to go to a place where people have a liberality of mind and appreciation for knowledge and the many things this world (not just this town or country) has to offer. We also want a lot of open space where nature is still respected and you don't see into your neighbor's window when brushing your teeth.
We don't golf and don't want to. We are found a place where we can kayack, volunteer to work at an animal sanctuary, volunteer to help young students with reading or other learning programs, hike, swim, have a samll garden to grow fresh fruit and vegetables in a smaller community with low traffic. We have many relatives scattered all over the country and also in Europe, so we will do some travelling too.
Many folks never venture far from where they started. They are comfortable that way - so it's right for them to stay put. For me - being able to choose where I live is a luxury I have been waiting to have again once work is done. I enjoy moving. A great opportunity to shed some of the junk accumulated, and take on a new adventure.

Dorfy of SC 10:13AM June 23, 2009