If money was not an issue. Would you move to another state?

[41Dude]

And what state would it be?

I am lucky to live in the free state of Idaho. Perfect place for me.

Watching some of the headlines of blue state laws, violence, stupidity and disgusting leadership. I am waiting for a headline where the victim of an attack is required to give the attacker milk and cookies then apologize for resisting.

Keep your powder dry.

 

[gjgalligan]

I live in Michigan as does my sisters & brother and my wife's family are here also. Other then that I would move if I could find a place the wife and I could agree on.

I guess I will be staying put.

 

[sceva]

If it wasn't for my Grandchildren being close we would likely be somewhere else; probably Ohio

 

[Bob Wright]

My roots are too deep in Tennessee to consider moving away. My city is crime ridden, but I've hung on. Tennessee is just too beautiful to leave.

And the BBQ ain't bad, either!

Bob Wright

 

[Rat76]

Been other places, lived in a few & as screwed up as it is, like Woody says, I was born here.

 

[TULLYMARS]

If money was no object,I’d simply change my state of mind and not my state.

 

[Hawk-in-Wi]

if money was no object , no I wouldn't leave , probably become a snow bird in the winter , Wi pretty darn nice the other 8 months out of the years

 

[Robb Barnes]

Money isn’t the issue, it’s the dragging feet of my wife that is sliding the process down.

 

[Randyzzz]

If money weren’t an issue, I’d try and find my version of paradise. But the kids are firmly planted in Central Oregon- so I’m probably not going far. I keep hoping for “Greater Idaho” or the “State of Jefferson” to manifest, but I have no delusion that it will ever happen. I think I’ve said this before- by the time you take out too cold, too hot, too humid, too many tornadoes or hurricanes, too crowded, and too anti-gun/pro-liberal, there ain’t much if anything left.

 

[turd]

I'd just buy the Black Hills and move there. :cool:

 

[Randyzzz]

I'd just buy the Black Hills and move there. :cool:

This right here. If money was no object- you could buy several thousand acres, build perimeter fencing, and create your own paradise. Might not even need the fencing.

 

[Kevin]

I was just thinking about this as I’m driving over to NC to the East Coast Gathering.

As nice as some other states are. northwestern Georgia and Western North Carolina are very pretty. I don’t think we would like to live here.

We have a pretty nice life in Texas. We’ve lived other places before coming here. And Texas just sort of fits us. For now anyway.

 

[Bear Paw Jack]

I lived in Alaska half my life. Seldom left to visit relatives. But I made the move to Idaho when houses were inexpensive and bought some, sold a couple, and was there for 10 years. But as we got older decided it was time to move back to Alaska. That’s where family is, including grandchildren. Bought a house, getting ready to buy a duplex to bring in some extra cash, and trying to prepare for which ever goes first, me or the wife, so the survivor has an adequate income to last. Both moves were expensive but well worth it. It’s good to be home.

They say hindsight is 20/20. I feel I should add, that I also discovered after 10 years in Idaho I could have easily remained in Idaho and been fine, but at some point it’s not just about being comfortable, but family. The move to Idaho helped me become more comfortable financially and I’m glad for the time I had there. I guess it depends on where you feel comfortable calling home. The places I lived in my first 30 years didn’t fit that criteria. Alaska is a the fit for me.

 

[Dave P.]

If money was not an issue we'd likely stay in Michigan as a sort of home base because of my wife's family
connections. That said I could see spending some summer time ( mosquito season ) on a river in Alaska
and maybe a few months in the Caribbean someplace living on a 45-50 boat for part of the winters.
Guessing rent or lease both options as wanted, let somebody else worry about the upkeep.
If we both get a few more good years of health/work I can see being able to do one of the two choices
before I'm dead. I'm thinking $20-25K ought to get a couple of pretty nice months in Alaska, not sure
about the boat deal though....maybe a smaller boat or condo on the ocean...maybe.
Staying healthy is the key to all plans, you never know what'll bite you or when.

 

[RC44Mag]

Money is the only thing holding us in NY now. The wife will gain a substantial increase in her pension by making 30 years, no way leaving that on the table. Less then 3 years to go now and as of now back to Florida is the plan.

 

[Jeepnik]

Nope. I like it here. No where is perfect but considering the amount of complaining I hear here about weather, politics, etc, I’ll stay right here.

 

[Bullthrower338]

It took me 30 years to get back to Montana, don’t ever plan to move all that reloading equipment, supplies and guns ever again. Only place I would consider would be Wyoming or Alaska but would have a hell of a sale before I went!

 

[gunzo]

I've commented in the past that even if I won the powerball & maybe had multiple homes, that Ky. would probably remain home base.

But who knows! I might stay in another state for an extended period of time & not want to leave. Two conditions I know for sure I'll not live full time:

1. Where the temps are triple digits for mor than just a few days. Older age & hi heat don't mix I'm learning.
2. Or any state that owns very large snow plows. Love the Black Hills, but when I saw the snow plows parked & ready in the area I abandoned any thoughts of moving there.

 

[MHtractorguy]

Eastern North Carolina has it all. Good weather, cheap pork products, local seafood, none of the liberal lunacy, open carry and the occasional hurricane to help remove the dead limbs from the trees. I'll stay right here.

 

[Hvymax]

In a minute. I'm in the People's Republic of Maryland. I've always been partial to Florida but my Wife doesn't like the heat. I'd be all over alligator season and pythons. Wild boar too!!!

 

[MHtractorguy]

Roanoke Island is on my dream list, but it is still in the same state. NC forever.

 

[GypsmJim]

Money is the only thing holding us in NY now. The wife will gain a substantial increase in her pension by making 30 years, no way leaving that on the table. Less then 3 years to go now and as of now back to Florida is the plan.

Many years ago I had the option to move out of NY. The choice would have been to a state with no income tax. Had I moved my pension would have been double, since now I left the company and my pension was fixed. Now my pension is barely sustainable. (But I'm happy)

A year later they installed an income tax. Sucks to be my old coworkers.

A hurricane hit the first year. One of my old coworkers had his new home totally devastated. Back in NY the wind blew over one of my patio chairs. Sucks to be him.

Here I have stupid gun laws. But I still shoot, so no problem. There the shooting ranges are far between and cost a lot to join. He gave up the hobby.

The water down there is crappy and muddy. NY waters are pristine. I love boating. We swim every weekend. His wife won't go in the water, except to pee.

My current $400,000.00 house would have coast me over a million. Thus, even though I am now mortgage free, I would still be paying until I die. (so much for losing half a pension)

There is no panacea. Y'all need to add and subtract the pluses and minuses. However, just be aware that because of all the NY crap, southerners don't really like NYers because they are afraid they will bring their crap with them....

 

[WendyZXZ]

If money was no object and not having to work I can't imagine living in another state, but during the Texas Summer heat a cooler state sounds fun for taking a breather from sweating all the time!

 

[Mobuck]

I don't think so. Five generations on this land is just too important.

 

[Boxhead]

Nope. A house in the Texas Hill Country and another in north Idaho works fine for us. We have three sons, one in San Antonio, another just transferred to Round Rock and the youngest just landed back here in Boerne working for NuStar. All good.

 

[pawncop]

Nope, Texas is just fine.

 

[RC44Mag]

Many years ago I had the option to move out of NY. The choice would have been to a state with no income tax. Had I moved my pension would have been double, since now I left the company and my pension was fixed. Now my pension is barely sustainable. (But I'm happy)

A year later they installed an income tax. Sucks to be my old coworkers.

A hurricane hit the first year. One of my old coworkers had his new home totally devastated. Back in NY the wind blew over one of my patio chairs. Sucks to be him.

Here I have stupid gun laws. But I still shoot, so no problem. There the shooting ranges are far between and cost a lot to join. He gave up the hobby.

The water down there is crappy and muddy. NY waters are pristine. I love boating. We swim every weekend. His wife won't go in the water, except to pee.

My current $400,000.00 house would have coast me over a million. Thus, even though I am now mortgage free, I would still be paying until I die. (so much for losing half a pension)

There is no panacea. Y'all need to add and subtract the pluses and minuses. However, just be aware that because of all the NY crap, southerners don't really like NYers because they are afraid they will bring their crap with them....

I lived in Florida in the 90’s, the only reasons I moved back to NY was for a much better paying job now Im retired so that’s not a concern anymore, I‘ll get to go boating, diving, fishing and shooting as often as I like. We‘ve been crunching numbers and doing the plus and minus column talk for some years now, this isn’t a whim thing that just came up last week. She’s done working we’ll be gone, gone, gone. I seriously do appreciate your post though. Always good to hear other’s opinions.

 

[HW11]

No I would not sell what I have and leave. If money was not an issue I would own property and a house somewhere around Cody WY.

 

[jimbo1096]

If money were no object, I’d buy me an island some where the water was blue, It was warm all the time, had white sandy beaches, and a nice fishing boat parked at the pier. It had to be someplace where it didn’t have hurricanes, but I was still close enough to have my family come out and visit whenever they wanted.
And as long as we’re dreaming, I’d like to be 30 years younger too

 

[hittman]

If money wasn’t an issue.
Yes.
Back across the river to Missouri.
Would look for a few hundred acres.
Put a house smack in the middle of it.
Surround with a tall fence.
Maybe a mote.

Or maybe Mobuck would adopt me. He ain’t far from me now.