More About Where To Live

More About Where To Live

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Are you comfortable with being away from your family and friends? Don’t
answer this too hastily. You would be surprised at the number of people who
thought they could, only to discover that the beautiful February sunset in Arizona
was no substitute for the loving companionship of their granddaughter in
Vermont. Of course, if you can afford to make the trip back and forth several
times a year, it may be manageable. Another reason to have a realistic view of
your finances.

What about climate? Some people love warm climates and hate cold weather,
while others love the beauty of a crisp winter day and the cold doesn't bother
them at all. Still others revel in the beauty of a colorful fall day or the splendor of
multicolored blossoms heralding the arrival of spring. Just remember, there are
seasons everywhere you might choose to live and you are going to be living
through them all. Golf in Palm Springs in August can be akin to living in a pizza
oven, and winter on the Maine coast can be longer and colder than a night in
your refrigerator. The point is, unless you can afford to move from location to
location with the seasons (now you know why finances are so important) be sure
to consider the year around climate carefully. There are places like San Diego,
which is famed for its year around mild climate, but oops, you better be ready to
spend big for the pleasures of living there. Maybe some “middle ground” is a
better choice. The Carolinas have gained in popularity for just that reason. In any
case, be sure to spend the time to understand the seasonal variations of climate
before you make your final choice. A lot of people have chosen to delay their
final decision until they have actually visited their choice during the "off season."
This is not a bad idea. A six month or one year delay in making your final choice
is not critical. Remember, you have lots of time now.

What medical services are you or your spouse likely to need? This can be
a major factor in any decision you make regarding location. If either you or your
spouse has special medical needs, make sure they are available within easy
travel distance. Keep in mind that medical needs are likely to become more
important as time goes on. A cabin in the remote regions of the White Mountains
of New Hampshire may be your dream location; just remember, a trip down the
mountain to the doctor in February can be a real adventure! As a general rule,
you are going to be better off in the long run if you pick a location within easy
reach of good medical services, even if you don’t have a specific need now.

Other lifestyle issues you need to think about. Are you into going to live
concerts, nights out at the theatre or visiting museums? Then make sure the area
that you are considering provides these outlets. If the local nightlife consists of
sitting at the local piano bar and singing old Simon & Garfunkel tunes, you are
going to find the novelty wears off real quick. If you are a social person, make
sure there are ample opportunities to meet and socialize with other adults that
share your interests. Don't overlook the availability of religious organizations.
Many people find that religious organizations provide opportunities to meet new
friends and to get involved in community service efforts. If you have hobbies or
other leisure time activities you enjoy, check out the local area to see what
related facilities or organizations are available. If deep sea fishing is your thing,
Kansas is probably not a good choice for you.

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