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Originally Posted by Jhooman
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We are leaving California for the same reasons as yours. But I'm going to miss my kid and grandkids terribly. I will be returning frequently to spoil them rotten.
Last week there was a brutal mass killing right down the street from where I live. My podiatrist and physical therapist have their business upstairs from the hair salon that 8 people perished. Southern California is so expensive, the homeless are abundant, I can feel a tightness in people. People are hurting.
We will be in TV in 3 weeks to look for a home, we are so excited about this new adventure. My Dad has lived in the TV for five years, he's 82. He loves everything the community has to offer. His wife passed away December of last year, she received wonderful medical treatment and the neighbors were so kind to her and my Dad. The sense of community has brought richness to my family. With that said, we are looking forward to The Villages. My political opinions will be kept closed. Even here in California I don't discuss politics, it makes for a long sticky golf game.
I'm pretty happy here in California and I think I'll be happy in Florida, it's all about my perception and attitude.
Also, I need to warn the boys, I'm part of the POSSE and I have a serious water cannon I'm bringing from California. 
Here we come!!!!  |
Crime is definitely a factor in moving away from many places...even rural ones (sometimes rural is worse, because police and sheriff can be so far away that the long response time renders them useless).
While I know there is some crime here in TV, I feel much safer being amongst so many neighbors close by in our courtyard villas. Chances are, all the dogs would start barking if somebody tried to break in. Almost everyone in our CYV neighborhood has a dog, and their owners are nice and caring. We look out for each other. There's a lot to be said about that!