I'm with you on that,
@JeffKeryk.
Sue and I sold out and moved from Los Gatos to Colorado Springs in 2000. Long story. We bought a beautiful home; 4,000 sq/ft with a four car garage, near the 5-star and uber expensive Broadmoor Hotel. 4,000 sq/ft yet our house was the smallest one in the neighborhood!
We lived across the street from a 4 time (!!!!) Olympian, a woman I became good friends with. She and I used to ride our bicycles for 4 or 5 hours at a time with each other (fast, hardcore riding too). All our neighbors were outstanding people. We became close friends with a retired Air Force Colonel. I cannot speak highly enough about Coloradans. Great people!
But this Cali boy lasted just 26 months there before moving back to California. There is an old saying, "Californians do not transplant well". So true. Thankfully I had a trophy job that afforded us the financial means to move back to California.
My message to those talking about moving after they retire - be very careful with your decision. Moving when you're retired will likely be a one way trip. A retirement income may limit your choices should you not like your new location.
Scott
Picture is taken about 5 or 6 miles from where we live now. No way will I ever leave this. That's Morro Bay and Morro Rock you see in the distance.
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