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👴👵 5 Pros, 4 Cons of Relocating to Florida For Retirement (AARP Article)

SummerOnTheWay1 — Fri, 09 Feb 2024 21:27:21 GMT

5 Reasons to Retire in Florida … and 4 Reasons to Think Twice.

Come for the sunshine, low taxes and endless golf, but be prepared for hurricanes, roof rats and tourist hordes.

By Bob Niedt. Published November 28, 2023.

https://www.aarp.org/retirement/planning-for-retirement/info-2023/retiring-in-florida.html

Re: 👴👵 5 Pros, 4 Cons of Relocating to Florida For Retirement (AARP Article)

Tempest332 — Mon, 12 Feb 2024 04:42:44 GMT

You know Nicole, endless golf would require a money tree. Last time I golfed was in Florida, & it was over 100 (not my golf score) & it very seldom goes above 100 in Florida.

My last visit there (2003), I decided this wasn't the same place as it was in the '70's & 80's, & no longer wished to return to. Too crowded, it has lost it's "charm", in addition it also has become very unaffordable (or rather exploited).

BTW, what is a roof rat? Never heard that term.

Re: 👴👵 5 Pros, 4 Cons of Relocating to Florida For Retirement (AARP Article)

SummerOnTheWay1 — Fri, 31 May 2024 17:51:18 GMT

(5 comments) @Tempest332 Rats that make their home in your roof 🤮

Nicole 👵

Re: 👴👵 5 Pros, 4 Cons of Relocating to Florida For Retirement (AARP Article)

Tempest332 — Mon, 12 Feb 2024 16:52:19 GMT

@SummerOnTheWay1 You mean in the attic area?

Re: 👴👵 5 Pros, 4 Cons of Relocating to Florida For Retirement (AARP Article)

SummerOnTheWay1 — Fri, 31 May 2024 17:51:52 GMT

(3 comments) You got it @Tempest332 👍

PER GOOGLE

Droppings: Roof rat droppings are approximately 1/2 inch long with pointed ends. Gnaw marks: Roof rats often chew on household goods, packages of food, and wooden structures. Sounds: Rats often make clawing or screeching sounds at night, particularly in the attic or walls.

Re: 👴👵 5 Pros, 4 Cons of Relocating to Florida For Retirement (AARP Article)

Tempest332 — Mon, 12 Feb 2024 17:10:17 GMT

Seen this in attics (& basements)... mice. & they "nest".

Re: 👴👵 5 Pros, 4 Cons of Relocating to Florida For Retirement (AARP Article)

SummerOnTheWay1 — Fri, 17 May 2024 00:49:07 GMT

(1 comment) And @Tempest332 have about a "billion" babies EACH year 😱😱😱

Nicole 👵

Re: 👴👵 5 Pros, 4 Cons of Relocating to Florida For Retirement (AARP Article)

Tempest332 — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 18:40:08 GMT

Never seen that, I think they eat their young.

Re: 👴👵 5 Pros, 4 Cons of Relocating to Florida For Retirement (AARP Article)

sktn77a — Fri, 17 May 2024 00:40:37 GMT

You couldn't pay me enough to move to (let alone retire to) Florida. As far as I am concerned, they omitted the most important "Con".