Most of the replies seem to center around weather. So, Ive experienced various cities in Upstate NY and have shoveled enough snow for many peoples lifetimes. Got tired of dark skies from Labor to Memorial Day. Then fast paced Hotlanta. 7 lanes of traffic either going 75-80 MPH or deadstopped. Sampled humidity down here last summer and concluded its actually more comfortable here wiht a more constant breeze. Florida sure does know how to throw a good thunderstorm though. But enough about the weather. For the most part, people are friendly, cost of living (and especially eating out) is low, non existent taxes, rec centers, activities. Yes, kids are further away, and they have their own lives to live.. and you can drag your butt on a plane any time and visit for a weekend.. or a week or a month .. either at their house or a motel .. Are you still a helicopter parent at 65 or 75 ? Or did you raise them to be independent ? Whether you stayed put or moved, things will never be the way they once were .. for better or worse. Enjoy those final years. They are yours and your alone
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