How did you chose your final area to retire to? It was the mountains which brought us where we are now. Really disgusted about where we live now. Thought it was going to be where we stayed for the rest of our lives. Moved here about 7 yrs ago. Remodeled one home but wasn't happy with it so built a new home and happy with the home. Fought continuously local entities that wanted complete control of the work we did. Happy with the area as far as the activities we enjoy. Weather is tougher with longer than normal winters. Biggest problem is the people! Most are horrible. Half the community is retired and snowbirds. The retirees are good to get along with. Majority of retirees don't get involved with local anything and just pay whatever. Those that run all the local entities/utilities have always had a free reign and walk (try to) all over people. Very few stand up to the local authorities. Enter me and I don't take this well at all. Seriously considering leaving/possibly traveling the country full time hoping to find a better place/people. We are hermits and keep well to ourselves but still have a heck of a time. How do others chose a final area?