[TOMCAT]

Originally Posted by Sgroemm

You can't see where you are heading if you are always looking in the rear view mirror. Give yourself the gift of a reasonable time to adjust and move on. Only entertain thoughts on a positive future...if those nagging 'rear view mirror" thoughts creep into your head....shoo them away with thoughts like "I don't have to get up at 5:30 am any more" or "I can read a book by the pool for hours if I want to" ahhhhh....so nice!

You know something you are right!🤗

[TOMCAT]

Originally Posted by Allegiance

You Cant imagine how different the villages is from Long Island. So many wonderful people that will be your new family. Have lived on long island, stressful, high taxes, rush, rush rush.

Some of the best towns, like Port Washington are nice, but still do not compare to the Villages.

I know Port Washington. True high taxes. I even worked in Garden City and sometimes compared it to the Villages like 7th street if you know the area. Of course, the Villages would be lower taxes and no snow.

[TOMCAT]

Originally Posted by frtlinr

OP, I read the entire thread, and the advice you received from those suggesting counseling are the ones that I agree with most. You must move forward and adapt or you may never be happy. I know that you may find this advice as harsh, but please see a professional, and perhaps you can begin to move forward and begin to love this beautiful thing called life again. My best wishes are with you for a new way to view what life is today.

Thank you for the advice. I do not know what happened to me. Maybe worry too much. Yes I am starting to see a counselor and I am starting to move forward.

[manaboutown]

Originally Posted by TOMCAT

Thank you for the advice. I do not know what happened to me. Maybe worry too much. Yes I am starting to see a counselor and I am starting to move forward.

Nice to hear you are taking care of yourself.

[TOMCAT]

Originally Posted by OhioBuckeye

Oh boy, don't know if you were talked into it by someone that's already retired & told you how great it was, FOR HIM & you took him like it's that way for everyone. I'm retired from Fo. Mo. Co. after 38 yrs. I'll be retired for 11 yrs. this April. I started thinking about retiring 2 yrs. before I actually did. I was always told, if there's any doubt that you don't want to retire, DON'T. You'll know when, especially when things don't start going right at work. Myself, I retired because I had put money in my 401k for 25 yrs. & that wasn't soon enough but I was surprise to see what was actually in my 401k. Also the Big 3 auto companies gave us a buyout, wasn't as great as some people thought but it was enough to ALMOST paid for a new Ford Escape. Don't retire if you're not ready or you will regret it & it sounds like you did. Don't know how old you are but if you're at retirement age & have your home paid for. Whew, I would seriously think about it so you can enjoy retirement before you get to old, then you'll start regretting that I'm to old & don't feel like doing anything. Hope this helps a little. Take care & Merry Christmas!

Actually I did it mainly for my husband. He is 69 and has been retired for some time now. He is getting tired of taking care of big house, etc. and wanted to move down to Florida. I will be 60 in Feb.
I guess there is a bit of an age difference. And yes I do not think I was ready. Should have waited 2 or 3 years. I am starting to get adjusted.

Merry Christmas 🎄

[Allegiance]

Originally Posted by TOMCAT

Actually I did it mainly for my husband. He is 69 and has been retired for some time now. He is getting tired of taking care of big house, etc. and wanted to move down to Florida. I will be 60 in Feb.
I guess there is a bit of an age difference. And yes I do not think I was ready. Should have waited 2 or 3 years. I am starting to get adjusted.

Merry Christmas [emoji319]

If you own a big house on long Island then the financial prematurity of your retirement is not really that important anymore, just sell that house come to the Villages and live happily ever after ..... guaranteed


Come immediately, Christmas is great here!

[Wiotte]

Originally Posted by Allegiance

You Cant imagine how different the villages is from Long Island. So many wonderful people that will be your new family. Have lived on long island, stressful, high taxes, rush, rush rush.

Some of the best towns, like Port Washington are nice, but still do not compare to the Villages.

Port Washington is nice ? Sounds like you’ve never been east of SR110.


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[Allegiance]

Originally Posted by Wiotte

Port Washington is nice ? Sounds like you’ve never been east of SR110.


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Sometimes I slum it and go east.

[Wiotte]

Originally Posted by Allegiance

Sometimes I slum it and go east.

If you don’t mind driving past bodega’s and hundreds of illegals hanging out on street corners, Port Washington does have some nice neighborhoods once you pass the dregs.


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[Allegiance]

Originally Posted by Wiotte

If you don’t mind driving past bodega’s and hundreds of illegals hanging out on street corners, Port Washington does have some nice neighborhoods once you pass the dregs.


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It's all about the LIRR. If proximity to NYC is not important then there is no reason to live anywhere other than The Villages.


IMO, If you want good public schools, suburban life for the family and quick NYC commute, NOTHING beats Port Washington. Great Neck maybe, if price was no object.

[Wiotte]

Originally Posted by Allegiance

It's all about the LIRR. If proximity to NYC is not important then there is no reason to live anywhere other than The Villages.


IMO, If you want good public schools, suburban life for the family and quick NYC commute, NOTHING beats Port Washington. Great Neck maybe, if price was no object.

Agree


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[dewilson58]

One of the better threads of 2017.

[TOMCAT]

Originally Posted by Wiotte

Port Washington is nice ? Sounds like you’ve never been east of SR110.


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Do not go too much into Suffolk. Occasionally to visit friends and family. Been to a lot of towns there over the years though.

[TOMCAT]

Actually I think Sands Point is one of the richest neighborhoods in Nassau County. It shares the same zip code as Port Washington. All those areas around the north shore are pricey. Beautiful areas. Flower Hill, Muttontown, etc. The south shore has some nice ones too. Except south shore is flat where north shore can be hilly.

[patfla06]

What you’re going through is a major life change.
And when you move from N.Y. To Florida will be another
major life change.
It’s the same when your kids leave home and you have an
empty nest.
Even good change causes major stress.

I grew up on L.I. and was lucky enough to move to Tampa
20 years ago. The one thing you will notice pretty quickly
is the quality of life here.

The difference in the weather, traffic, the population, taxes, and just less general hassle than N.Y.

The best thing about The Villages is the amount of activities
available. People actually stop and help one another.

I moved from Tampa and could even notice the better quality
of life here in T.V.

You can find a job, volunteer, and choose the activities that appeal to you.

Just don’t get upset when you can’t find good Chinese or Pizza.

But we also don’t have snow!

Wishing you the best of luck with your move!