[MrFlorida]

Do what you think is best for you, all new adventures start with some anxiety .

[airstreamingypsy]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

What does FREE FL mean?

Good question. It's one of those silly talking points, since Florida is the opposite.

[airstreamingypsy]

Originally Posted by jleonard

Welcome to The Villages!
Hope you don’t mind crowds and crazy drivers, being you’re from beautiful laid back Colorado. And please please leave your politics in Colorado!

Wow, just wow. What an awful thing to say.

[MandoMan]

Originally Posted by Michael 61

I’m just 9 days away from my move from Colorado until I close on my new home in TV. I’m a little surprised I am receiving some guilt trips (both passive and a few very direct) from long time close friends about leaving Colorado. There is a sense of betrayal and disloyalty I am receiving from more friends than I though I would. This is zapping a little bit of my joy and excitement of moving to the TV next week - although I knew they would be saddened (I am too), I thought they would be more supportive of my move, and of course I have a guest room for friends to visit, and will be flying back to Colorado a few times a year to visit them and spend Thanksgiving. Would like to hear any comments from those of you, and how you handled the move away from friends to TV.

Guilt trip? Don’t worry about it. Or that. Make some new friends. Temp in the 80s here today.

[Regorp]

Originally Posted by Michael 61

I’m just 9 days away from my move from Colorado until I close on my new home in TV. I’m a little surprised I am receiving some guilt trips (both passive and a few very direct) from long time close friends about leaving Colorado. There is a sense of betrayal and disloyalty I am receiving from more friends than I though I would. This is zapping a little bit of my joy and excitement of moving to the TV next week - although I knew they would be saddened (I am too), I thought they would be more supportive of my move, and of course I have a guest room for friends to visit, and will be flying back to Colorado a few times a year to visit them and spend Thanksgiving. Would like to hear any comments from those of you, and how you handled the move away from friends to TV.

Sorry your friends are acting this way. Next time a blizzard hits there, show them a picture of you by the pool with a drink in hand. I always do and they get so jealous, they cry. The I invite them down.

[Geodyssey]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

What does FREE FL mean?

That it leans (fake) right.

[maistocars]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

What does FREE FL mean?

errrr, no lockdowns or any of the other stuff places likes Colorado had to endure for 2020-2021 and beyond.....

[Geodyssey]

.,/

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by Cobullymom

Really? The #2 state in the country where people are moving to. Try living in Cali or NY, no one should have to explain "free"..insert eye roll..

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by donfey

Are you really asking that question? If so, what's your point?

Is it different than “free Ohio” or “free Utah”?

[DonnaNi4os]

Originally Posted by Michael 61

I’m just 9 days away from my move from Colorado until I close on my new home in TV. I’m a little surprised I am receiving some guilt trips (both passive and a few very direct) from long time close friends about leaving Colorado. There is a sense of betrayal and disloyalty I am receiving from more friends than I though I would. This is zapping a little bit of my joy and excitement of moving to the TV next week - although I knew they would be saddened (I am too), I thought they would be more supportive of my move, and of course I have a guest room for friends to visit, and will be flying back to Colorado a few times a year to visit them and spend Thanksgiving. Would like to hear any comments from those of you, and how you handled the move away from friends to TV.

I don’t know if you have children but the guilt I feel is from them. Until I understood that I am the one responsible for my own happiness I felt burdened with guilt. Live your life as you wish and do your best to let go of those feelings that moving has in some way wronged them. Until you do you will not be happy. Welcome to The Villages.

[manaboutown]

Originally Posted by maistocars

errrr, no lockdowns or any of the other stuff places likes Colorado had to endure for 2020-2021 and beyond.....

New Mexico's lockdowns were terribly destructive and of course misguided and unnecessary. Children lost out on schooling and many small businesses went under as a result. Covid continues to run rampant there despite the state's history of overbearing restrictions. I love it that Florida remains free of unnecessary restrictions.

Are your friends are jealous of you moving to a relatively restriction free state?

[EdFNJ]

Amazing how even the simplest things take the "political turn" so easily here which is definately something ANYONE who moves here should consider.

[JWGifford]

Interesting topic. We’re seriously considering moving to TV and when discussing it with long time friends they said (rather incredulously) “what will you DO…just make NEW friends?!” to which we replied, “well…yes”. I think its harder for some to make new friends than others and people feel a sense of loss about friends moving away. Couple that with any “native” guilt trips (e.g., you’re somehow a traitor for “abandoning” your native State) and its an emotional topic for sure. I was surprised by our friends reaction.

[Worldseries27]

Originally Posted by jwgifford

interesting topic. We’re seriously considering moving to tv and when discussing it with long time friends they said (rather incredulously) “what will you do…just make new friends?!” to which we replied, “well…yes”. I think its harder for some to make new friends than others and people feel a sense of loss about friends moving away. Couple that with any “native” guilt trips (e.g., you’re somehow a traitor for “abandoning” your native state) and its an emotional topic for sure. I was surprised by our friends reaction.

here's the acid test for your friends.
They join together and win the 2 billion lottery . Are they staying your neighbor?