Brdofpray
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One more thing. After moving to SC, both of our kids and families moved to within 30 minutes of our new location. Go figure, they apparently like us.
Adapting to relocation is not universal, so the experiences of others may not provide any insight. DW and I moved all our lives, so we know we adapt easily, we welcome change (where we are now has gotten stale, someplace new has a lot lf appeal to us - but we'll rent first for 6-12 months). Folks who've lived their lives in one (or few) locations may not adapt easily.
We plan to move (maybe) in 3+ years, when I retire. DH is concerned about making new friends, as I'm a bit of an introvert. So, out of curiosity, for those of you who have wonderful new friends, how'd you unearth them? Neighbors? Church? Clubs? Activities?
We're considering retiring to a favorite vacation location that's several hundred miles from where we live now. For those of you who've done such a move, what was your experience?
Definitely true. I was living in Venice during the 1971 San Fernando Quake. Even way down at the beach where I was, it shook things plenty hard. But those who left were often out in the Valley, closer to epicenter, and they mostly took off right away. Once the aftershocks had died down, people's motivation to go was wavering. Another factor that may have played a part was the aerospace recession starting, and losing a job will move people right now.and I think the two major threats, burglary and hurricanes, are sufficiently remote on a daily basis that they are not big motivators to move...
For years my parents discussed moving from a cold northern suburb for years. When my DF passed away after 20 years of RE, my DM moved into an active retirement community.
She says how much she wishes they had made that move while DF was still alive to enjoy it.
and I think the two major threats, burglary and hurricanes, are sufficiently remote on a daily basis that they are not big motivators to move...
And both you can mitigate your risk somewhat as well.
While there still might be burglaries in Springfield, we think/hope that they would be less frequent. From what we can tell, burglars up there seldom murder and are just after stuff (which I can afford to lose).
@W2R - Are you talking about Springfield, MO? I can't imagine moving from NOLA to Springfield, LA (pop. 242) unless you like to watch bumpers rust!
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from NOLA! Yes, good guess! There are Springfields in a lot of states and I am really not interested in Springfield, LA. We'll probably stay put.
One more thing. After moving to SC, both of our kids and families moved to within 30 minutes of our new location. Go figure, they apparently like us.