my wife was not remotely interested in even visiting a retirement community (that is where people go to get ready to die). i just wanted to check it out as i had always wanted to live in a warmer climate. ok, so the life-style visit was fun, but more resortlike than reality. so we went home, and then decided to come down again and this time stay in a home similar to one that would reflect our lifestyle and budget. we ended up buying a home in the same neighborhood. and we left our checkbook at home...on purpose. our realtor was great, and patient, and thorough, and make the whole process so seamless. and we are still here 5 years later. and not retired yet either.
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