Evelyn 0 #1 June 11, 2004 How far from your parents do you live and how often do you visit? My parents live in San Diego and I live in L.A. - about 2 1/2 hours away. For many years my life was so busy that even though I'm only 2 1/2 hours away I'd go months between visits. Now that my life has slowed down and my parents have gotten older I'm making it a point to visit once a month (I can make the DZ be on the way - so jump on the way down , visit parents, jump on the way back.) Life is either a daring adventure or nothing ~ Helen Keller Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DownWind 0 #2 June 11, 2004 My parents are in NJ and I have lived as far away as Germany, currently in Michigan. I make it home once or twice a year, but talk to them often. It would be nice to get home more often, but distance precludes it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 2 #3 June 11, 2004 I'm in Malvern PA, near Philly My Mom lives in LA 2695.95 miles Dad lives in Punta Gorda Florida 1147.38 miles I dont visit __ My mighty steed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jahk 0 #4 June 11, 2004 QuoteHow far from your parents do you live and how often do you visit? My parents live in San Diego and I live in L.A. - about 2 1/2 hours away. For many years my life was so busy that even though I'm only 2 1/2 hours away I'd go months between visits. Now that my life has slowed down and my parents have gotten older I'm making it a point to visit once a month (I can make the DZ be on the way - so jump on the way down , visit parents, jump on the way back.) I used to be just about the same distance from my folks, and it was just about perfect. We were close enough that we could visit often, sometimes on short notice. But it was also far enough away that I had an excuse when I didn't feel like visiting. And, far enough that we didn't drop in on each other without notice, and maybe arrive at an awkward time. Now I'm probably about 3,000 miles from Dad-Michigan to Arizona. We only get to see each other once or twice a year. Judith _________________________________________________Imelda Marcos just wanted some cute shoes that didn't make her feet hurt. Why's that so hard to understand? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #5 June 11, 2004 When I split with my ex, I could go anywhere I wanted. I came back to Burbank, which is where I was raised. Dad, at 82, lives with his roommate Elliot (who's 80) about 10 minutes walk away, so in case of emergency, I can get there really fast, even if my car is broken. Since I work in the community, I'm never too far away. But far enough that he and I see each other about twice a month. We're on the phone a lot, though. Mom moved to Seattle about 15 years ago from the area, and then moved to New Jersey. She comes in once a year, and I try to make sure I call her once a week. Not always done, but as best as I can. (My brother is 40, and is my business partner. He lives about 25 minutes away, but we see each other lots, and talk more.) Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Misslmperfect 0 #6 June 11, 2004 sad thread for me i grew up w/in walking distance of just about every member of my family! now im about 1000 miles away from all (they're in texas, im in illinois) not too bad though, i still manage to travel every 3 months to see emOh Canada, merci pour la livraison! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EricaH 0 #7 June 11, 2004 My parents live in FL where I grew up. I tried to move to Seattle for College & they told me to pick somewhere east of the Mississipp, so I chose Chicago. Now I see them for just under 1 wk/year & sometimes that's too often. My closest rel is over 5.5 hrs away & I see them bout every other year & that's plenty. I do talk w/ them bout every 1.5 weeks - just so they know I'm still alive. My b/f has loads of relatives in the area. Now I have stupid family obligations again (b-days, weddings, christenings, holiday dinners, mom guilt trips bout not visitin enough) - blech!! Just had to go to his parent's home for dinner last night. If not for teh people, the dinner was GREAT & I don't have to do dishes after - that's the best part. Guess I'm just not into that whole family thing. I've been blessed w/ great friends though. There is no can't. Only lack of knowledge or fear. Only you can fix your fear. PMS #227 (just like the TV show) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brains 2 #8 June 11, 2004 Mom lives in Mass. I see her once a year but i am planning on going to visit her this year. My dad lives about 10 minutes from me and he works right next door to where i work. Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steph2 0 #9 June 11, 2004 My folks live 10 mins away from the DZ Steph -x- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casch 0 #10 June 11, 2004 My mom lives about 6 hours away in WA and I'm in Oregon. I see her every few months but I could go my whole life without seeing her again. I'm not a big fan of her. My dad however, I live with him. Moving out this summer and I'll still be spending most of my time at his place. I don't think a father and son could have a better relationship than the one mine and I have. He's more like a roomate than a father Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
