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Retirement

KPL
KPL
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Check this out, and notice palms were not mentioned and it still made No.2

http://www.money-rates.com/news/10-best-states-for-retirement.htm

KPL

Enjoying MY home and garden in Leilani Estates, "K.P. Lundkvist Palm Garden"

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    The results are a little surprising. I know that Floriduh is really passe' for retirees, except for Canadians because of the strength of their dollar. But I thought you would have seen Tennessee, Texas and some other southern states. How about all those Lake-Front Lots that Eric Estrada was pushing a few years ago? What happened to them?

    So many species,

    so little time.

    Coconut Creek, Florida

    Zone 10b (Zone 11 except for once evey 10 or 20 years)

    Last Freeze: 2011,50 Miles North of Fairchilds

    Hawaii sounds good to me :D .

    Stevo

    Urban Rainforest Palms,Cycads and Exotics. Were in San Diego Ca. about 5 miles from the beach on Tecolote canyon. It seems to be an ideal growing climate with moderate temps. and very little frost. Vacation Rental in Leilani Estates, big island Hi PM me if interested in staying there.

    Hawaii sounds good to me :D .

    Stevo

    Steve,

    How close is the big move?

    Bruce

    Now living the life in Childers, Queensland.

    Carins Queensland in aussie is good...

    You should know Bruce....

    Cheers Mikey :)

    M.H.Edwards

    "Living in the Tropic's

    And loving it".............. smilie.gif

    Retirement can be a complex equation.

    Simpletons often don't get that . . . .

    Let's keep our forum fun and friendly.

    Any data in this post is provided 'as is' and in no event shall I be liable for any damages, including, without limitation, damages resulting from accuracy or lack thereof, insult, or lost profits or revenue, claims by third parties or for other similar costs, or any special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of my opinion or the use of this data. The accuracy or reliability of the data is not guaranteed or warranted in any way and I disclaim liability of any kind whatsoever, including, without limitation, liability for quality, performance, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose arising out of the use, or inability to use my data. Other terms may apply.

    Hawaii sounds good to me :D .

    Stevo

    Steve,

    How close is the big move?

    Bruce

    Bruce, I was gonna ask you the same thing :D . I'm ready to move a month ago from yesterday :rolleyes: . Worked on the house again ALL DAY today. Let me tell you I would much rather be planting palms and cycads this time of year. Were hoping to put it on the market around July. Anybody want to buy a rainforest in San Diego :hmm: ?

    Stevo

    Urban Rainforest Palms,Cycads and Exotics. Were in San Diego Ca. about 5 miles from the beach on Tecolote canyon. It seems to be an ideal growing climate with moderate temps. and very little frost. Vacation Rental in Leilani Estates, big island Hi PM me if interested in staying there.

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    Thanks for your response. I realize Hawaii is tops for most folks, not just folks with Palm Fever! :D

    Make it a great day!

    KPL

    Enjoying MY home and garden in Leilani Estates, "K.P. Lundkvist Palm Garden"

    Barrington's criteria were big on health. Hawaii has universal health care and healthy citizens who enjoy the outdoors.

    Southern states tend to have large numbers of people with poor access to health care, and who are sedentary. Lots of diabetes. On top of that, crime rates tend to be high. That said, NC has some very attractive areas (and a superb state university system, for those who have kids). Beside, a state with a nursery like Plant Delights can't be all bad.

    i have a hard time putting Louisiana ahead of NC.

    New Hampshire has the nation's lowest homicide rate, but don't they have property taxes so high that a tax bill can cause heart seizure?

    Delaware's always been well-run. I think the southern part of the state is replacing chicken-growing with retirees from Philadelphia and Washington. I recall salt-water mosquitoes and deer flies.

    Oregon got a poor rating. The state once thrived on logging, some fishing, and industry around Portland. It's been struggling ever since, albeit with some good stuff in the Silicon Forest and the environs of Nike. You can get no-frills but effective health care from the likes of Kaiser-Permanente.

    Fla. climate center: 100-119 days>85 F
    USDA 1990 hardiness zone 9B
    Current USDA hardiness zone 10a
    4 km inland from Indian River; 27º N (equivalent to Brisbane)

    Central Orlando's urban heat island may be warmer than us

    Hmm.

    This is an interesting subject.

    California has more retirees than a whole flock of states combined.

    In spite of the fact that it's not great to retire to from somewhere else.

    But, if you've been here a long time, there are freebies galore, like rent control, and Proposition 13.

    Oh, if you like to ski, I guess there's Idaho.

    But, there's plenty of good doctors, too, cutting edge hospitals.

    Not an easy equation, no sir. (Or ma'am)

    Let's keep our forum fun and friendly.

    Any data in this post is provided 'as is' and in no event shall I be liable for any damages, including, without limitation, damages resulting from accuracy or lack thereof, insult, or lost profits or revenue, claims by third parties or for other similar costs, or any special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of my opinion or the use of this data. The accuracy or reliability of the data is not guaranteed or warranted in any way and I disclaim liability of any kind whatsoever, including, without limitation, liability for quality, performance, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose arising out of the use, or inability to use my data. Other terms may apply.

    ALASKA--I hear old men like to fish and hunt... That and there are very few people to add to their cantankerous mood :lol:

    I just finished reading "Thrive" about the happiest places in the world. San Luis Obispo, California was the only place in the US on the list. Number 1 was the Nicoya Penisula in Costa Rica. Happiness was based on surveys of people and other factors. San Luis has all the things that make people happy. It is a very interesting place. It has no dive-through fast food restaurants. The main street is for pedestrians and bikes, no cars. It sounded really nice. The healthiest place in the US is Loma Linda, CA. People regulary live to be 100 and still be healthy and independent.

    So I guess it depends on what you want.

    And while Oregon got a poor rating, I would choose it over many of the other places. It has more green (as in environmental) ideas than most states and the people seem to enjoy the outdoors.

    Palmmermaid

    Kitty Philips

    West Palm Beach, FL

    I wonder how many giggly retirees there are in Alaska or SLO, CA . . . .

    (Couldn't resist . . . .)

    Let's keep our forum fun and friendly.

    Any data in this post is provided 'as is' and in no event shall I be liable for any damages, including, without limitation, damages resulting from accuracy or lack thereof, insult, or lost profits or revenue, claims by third parties or for other similar costs, or any special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of my opinion or the use of this data. The accuracy or reliability of the data is not guaranteed or warranted in any way and I disclaim liability of any kind whatsoever, including, without limitation, liability for quality, performance, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose arising out of the use, or inability to use my data. Other terms may apply.

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