Where Would You Retire??

[NewGuy2005 53]

I'm going to take a motorcycle trip west in June to scout out potential places to retire. That is, assuming I ever get to.

West of the Mississippi, where in your mind is the ultimate place to retire?

[cocheese 0]

I asked this question to an airline pilot friend that has been all over the world. He said Durango, Colorado.

[skyrider 0]

Many area's of Arizona are perfect.BUT depends on what your hobbies are, and what You enjoy!

[Heatmiser 0]

I agree, beautiful country, Durango, Pagosa Springs,

What you say is reflective of your knowledge...HOW ya say it is reflective of your experience. Airtwardo

Someone's going to be spanked! Hopefully, it will be me. Skymama

[shropshire 0]

What about Montana ... I've always wanted to go there - looks amazing.

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[skybytch 273]

I'd tell you, but then you'd move there.

[Amazon 7]

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What about Montana ... I've always wanted to go there - looks amazing.

Depends on how well you deal with -40 degree weather

Me.. I just go in July when the weather is a tad more benign

[skyrider 0]

Anywhere but california, we are too fucking crowded already!

[NewGuy2005 53]

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Many area's of Arizona are perfect.BUT depends on what your hobbies are, and what You enjoy!

Arizona really appeals to me. Please elaborate.

[NewGuy2005 53]

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Anywhere but california, we are too fucking crowded already!

I love California, but you are right. That place is packed, not to mention expensive.

[NewGuy2005 53]

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I asked this question to an airline pilot friend that has been all over the world. He said Durango, Colorado.

Agreed. Especially in Summer.

[Southern_Man 0]

I'd pick somewhere between Albuquerque/Santa Fe area and somwhere in Northern Colorado. Good weather, good topography, access to mountains and hobbies for me, I like the culture/art/architecture out there, etc.

Arizona would be too hot for me. Montana is great to visit between May and October but would be awfully desolate a lot of the time.

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[airdvr 210]

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I asked this question to an airline pilot friend that has been all over the world. He said Durango, Colorado.

Agreed. Especially in Summer.

Yea...but it's still snowing there Loved that are of CO in the summer months.

Please don't dent the planet.

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[JohnRich 4]

We can't answer that for you.

You haven't provided a single shred of information about what kind of weather you like, what your hobbies are, what scenery you enjoy, what your monthly budget will be, whether you like city life or country life, etc.

All you can get out of this thread, as is, is what other people like.

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Many area's of Arizona are perfect.BUT depends on what your hobbies are, and what You enjoy!

Arizona really appeals to me. Please elaborate.

OK, Eloy....You can buy hundreds of acres there, with a house, for the price of a 2 bedroom on an 1/4 acre in many states! and the DZ is right there, Just NOT a place to live if yoru trying to make a living!

Mild to warm temps year round, DZ right there, big cities within an easy driove, DZ right there, open land, no crowding, DZ right there, great hiking area's, DZ right there, lakes not too far away, Oh, and did I mention, DZ right there?

[NewGuy2005 53]

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We can't answer that for you.

You haven't provided a single shred of information about what kind of weather you like, what your hobbies are, what scenery you enjoy, what your monthly budget will be, whether you like city life or country life, etc.

All you can get out of this thread, as is, is what other people like.

Yes, I did that on purpose, and that is the response I'm looking for. I already know where I have been thinking of retiring. I'm trying to think outside my own box, so to speak.

That being said, what are your suggestions?

[NewGuy2005 53]

I changed the thread title to "Where Would You Retire?"

[skyrider 0]

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I changed the thread title to "Where Would You Retire?"

Now don't make a mistake like that again!

[AggieDave 6]

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What about Montana ... I've always wanted to go there - looks amazing.

I spent a week in Montana last year. Incredible. Really honestly incredible. Beautiful place and nice people. The weather was great...then it snowed on us on the way back to the airport. June 6th.

Repeating: It was snowing on us in F'ing JUNE! Nope, not going to live there, although I will visit again!

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[grimmie 186]

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Grim!!!!! How ya doing, this is Gypsy! I'm up in Monterey for my sons race! Long time no see, can you email me the Beleze links? Gypsy42efs@aol.com

[happythoughts 0]

Cuba. Eventually, the US will normalize relations.

I'll sell the house, buy a boat, anchor it in a bay off Cuba
until a hurricane sinks it.

[PLFXpert 0]

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I'd tell you, but then you'd move there.

SO, true.

Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back.

[NewGuy2005 53]

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Grim!!!!! How ya doing, this is Gypsy! I'm up in Monterey for my sons race! Long time no see, can you email me the Beleze links? Gypsy42efs@aol.com

Better yet, post them here!!

[davjohns 1]

Orlando. Go west far enough. It will work out.

I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet..

But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course.