Insp. by Shelle94..who wants to move FROM fl.?

[FINFAN]

Humor me...we have reached the stage of do or die in our quest to relo...this is the stage that arrives AFTER paralysis by analysis and I have read some posts about those who have opted not to move there...but who ahs lived there for a least 4/5 years and wants out?
Also...I wonder how many would want to move to Fl. if WDW were not there. I mean, it could've been in AZ., TX., or only in CA. I am headed for Fl. for my mental health, the oceans and the temp., WDW is a fabulous bonus. Anyone else?

 

[doxdogy]

I want out of Florida. I am so sick of the heat and humidity in the summer. No change of seasons down here. DH and I have decided that when we retire, we are hightailing it out of Florida. My father is the only reason that we are staying for right now. I am the only one of the kids that live close to him. Now we just have to decide where to retire too.

 

[FINFAN]

Doxdogy...I know how you feel wanting to live somewhere else than where you are...enjoy the search of where to retire, I think that's the exciting part!
SOOOOOOOO...No one else? No news is good news to me!

 

[Princess Michelle]

I've lived in Florida my whole life (25 years) and I would love to live somewhere else. The reasons that doxdogy listed are the major reasons I want to leave. The heat and humidity are just awful! It's already getting in the high 70's. what's it going to be like this summer? Being close to wdw is wonderful but I honestly don't go that much, living in another state wouldn't be all that bad as far as that aspect goes.

 

[FINFAN]

I also have back up plans in case Fl. does not work out DH and I are definitely ready for a change. I am 40 and quite frankly can't imagine spending my whole life living in just one place. )I agree, you can always move back if things don't pan out somewhere new. I know having kids complicates things, but I also don't think it's a bad thing to let them live somewhere diff. either. Here's hoping making a move works out for all of us!

 

[fkj2]

Last summer in Ohio, we had days where the temps were higher than those in Florida. The grass isn't always greener...... but I wouldn't care to live year-round in FL either. Couldn't afford to with WDW as a neighbor, since I'd want to attend the parks all the time, (food) and it seems there's a areally high cost of living near the Orlando area.

 

[Tess]

While I don't enjoy MI weather, I'm not sure living in FL would agree with me either. I've been visiting FL about once a year (June, August, September, October and not just WDW) since I was fairly young, 6 or 7, and have always thoroughly enjoyed the vacations there.

I LOVE heat, humidity, the ocean, and the idea of no winter really appeals. I'm originally from west central OH, so having temps in the upper 90s with 90% humidity is something I've lived with all my life. The climate definitely appeals to me; even more so the older I get (44 now). Having WDW in my backyard, figuratively speaking, is appealing BUT--since I'd be a resident, it's not like I'd be on "vacation" when I visit. So, the theme park thing shouldn't even enter into the mix.

What I DISlike about Florida is the "critters". I can't stand the sight of reptiles or amphibians--major heebie jeebies! The thought of needing a "bug service" like we in the north use lawn service just creeps me out. I don't like the grass there--it seems more like fern-type substance than grass. I wouldn't want to live in Orlando, or the immediate vicinity--I've seen the rush hour traffic up and down those highways--NO thanks! It's much worse than Detroit any day.

I'm not sure where we will retire--my husband thinks it would be the cat's jammies to build in Celebration and live this "fantasy" existence for retirement. I don't think I need a "house" at retirement age and not sure about that whole Stepford er, I mean, Celebration thing. I'm not so sure I'd care to be that far from my family. Who knows where our kids will live when they finish their educations, my sister, brother, their families, and my parents are within a couple of hours presently. We will probably compromise and do the retirement condo thing while maintaining a part-time residence here.

Anyway, that's kind of our take on the move thing--another thing to consider is that while you may not consider a move a big deal to kids--statistically, major moves more than twice in their lives has been shown to cause academic disturbances. I know some kids are adaptable, and you would know better than I. I have one who would probably be ok, the other--no way.

BTW, I have a like aged friend who lived in Deltona (near Orlando) and who is originally from MI and returned several years ago. She would go back to FL in a heartbeat. Her husband would NOT. Just a little more information to tuck away.