Would you move to Florida?

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Posted - 02 Feb 2005 : 16:17:25

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Originally posted by Ray&Sarah
We have considered trying to move to the US on a couple of occasions, Ray may get the chance to be sponsored by his company for a job at one of their factories over there. He would love to go, I am unsure but our boys are certain, they want to remain here in the Uk.

My kids were all for giving it ago.....knowing they could go back to the UK and live with grandparents.......my daughter was bored for a while and missed the UK.....but she spent a few months in the UK last year and hated every minute of it.....she phoned wanting to 'come home'......she now never talks about England.....she really wants to move to FL......so does my son.....the Cape is a beauiful place to bring up young kids......but its too small for young people.....
I try to tell people the facts about the big move.....too many people moving to a new country only see its good side....I never left England because it was a bad place to live....I never came to the USA because its the best place......I just made a move.....

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Posted - 02 Feb 2005 : 16:22:06

I think you have got it right Chrizzy. We wouldn't move to get away from the Uk just to try something else. Our boys are not keen though and I wouldn't force them to go, the eldest is taller than me so I wouldn't dare.

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Posted - 02 Feb 2005 : 17:13:41

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Originally posted by Cruella DeVilla
I just wonder if a truer representation of this thread would be for those actually able to go i.e no children, family, jobs etc tying them to the UK, who would actually make the move stateside?

I read somewhere that you are moving over......CDV........any reason.....or just a new start....??

I love new starts...and would move every year if I could.......

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Posted - 02 Feb 2005 : 18:57:54

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Originally posted by chrizzy100
quote:
Originally posted by Cruella DeVilla
I just wonder if a truer representation of this thread would be for those actually able to go i.e no children, family, jobs etc tying them to the UK, who would actually make the move stateside?

I read somewhere that you are moving over......CDV........any reason.....or just a new start....??

I love new starts...and would move every year if I could.......

Want to get some use out of the new house

I have lived all over the world in the last 20 years, it is now the turn of Florida to host me for a wee while!

. Could not imagine returning to the UK through choice really. The grass is always greener and all that.........I have seen what is out there

CDV

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Posted - 02 Feb 2005 : 21:07:39

quote:
Originally posted by Cruella DeVilla
quote:
Originally posted by chrizzy100
quote:
Originally posted by Cruella DeVilla
I just wonder if a truer representation of this thread would be for those actually able to go i.e no children, family, jobs etc tying them to the UK, who would actually make the move stateside?

I read somewhere that you are moving over......CDV........any reason.....or just a new start....??

I love new starts...and would move every year if I could.......

Want to get some use out of the new house
I have lived all over the world in the last 20 years, it is now the turn of Florida to host me for a wee while!. Could not imagine returning to the UK through choice really. The grass is always greener and all that.........I have seen what is out there

Well good luck with your plans.....

You know I know a few people in their 70s who have never left the Cape.....my friends parents being 2 of them......my friend first left the Cape to take her sons to hockey matches when she was in her 30s...the Cape is so small....I don't know how they did it...I don't think I could live in one place for long..let along never leave it ever...7 years is the longest so far......

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Posted - 03 Feb 2005 : 09:26:22

quote:
Originally posted by Cruella DeVilla
quote:
Originally posted by chrizzy100
quote:
Originally posted by Cruella DeVilla
I just wonder if a truer representation of this thread would be for those actually able to go i.e no children, family, jobs etc tying them to the UK, who would actually make the move stateside?

I read somewhere that you are moving over......CDV........any reason.....or just a new start....??

I love new starts...and would move every year if I could.......

Want to get some use out of the new house
I have lived all over the world in the last 20 years, it is now the turn of Florida to host me for a wee while!. Could not imagine returning to the UK through choice really. The grass is always greener and all that.........I have seen what is out there

Good luck CDV - you sound as if you are our OV resident jet setter

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Posted - 03 Feb 2005 : 10:28:04

Thanks Julie!

CDV

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Posted - 03 Feb 2005 : 11:36:12

I am so jealous CDV

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Posted - 03 Feb 2005 : 12:03:01

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Originally posted by CarolAnn
I am so jealous CDV

You know you can always come and visit!

CDV

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Posted - 03 Feb 2005 : 12:12:35

quote:
Originally posted by Cruella DeVilla
quote:
Originally posted by CarolAnn
I am so jealous CDV

You know you can always come and visit!

In that case CDV, I'm jealous too!

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Posted - 03 Feb 2005 : 15:21:38

OK Arun, might let you come and visit too

CDV

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Posted - 03 Feb 2005 : 17:33:34

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OK Arun, might let you come and visit too

Thanks. I am already on my way!

Nostromo

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Posted - 03 Feb 2005 : 17:56:19

Can we all be jealous then CDV, you could have a house full!!!

Sarah

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Posted - 03 Feb 2005 : 19:27:43

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Originally posted by Ray&Sarah
Can we all be jealous then CDV, you could have a house full!!!

Speak for yourselves, R&S! In this instance, I'd rather be jealous on my own!

Nostromo

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Posted - 03 Feb 2005 : 19:51:41

i voted never as well. Again great for hols and maybe winters when we are older and less committed family wise.

I like the way of life that you get in Florida but am realistic enough to know that to earn a living there would be hard work.

I wouldn't mind a couple of years there on a work permit, a bit of plumbing in the sun would be great. But not now.

i feel that if you are going to move somewhere, it should be because you want to be there and not to get away from where you are at the present. Too many people I know have come back to the UK, saying they were getting away because "this country is finished". Rubbish!!

Funny you mention Cairns Steve, we are off there in July for the first time ever and can't wait. New experiences, can't beat them.

jr

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Posted - 03 Feb 2005 : 22:04:15

We should be out there by July , just bought residential in Clermont and at present sorting out my sons schooling......All systems go.

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Posted - 04 Feb 2005 : 12:31:21

We bought our villa in Orlando initially as an investment to use the equity in our house. However, since then we have considered it would be nice to spend winters in Florida when we retire like the US snowbirds. We would probably sell the Orlando villa and buy one in Sarasota, Clearwater or St Petes Beach as we would not need to be that near the parks. We really liked Naples but could not afford a similar villa there as it is so expensive.

Has anyone on this forum done this and what did they think of the reality?

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Posted - 04 Feb 2005 : 13:17:12

quote:
Originally posted by tuzanne
We bought our villa in Orlando initially as an investment to use the equity in our house. However, since then we have considered it would be nice to spend winters in Florida when we retire like the US snowbirds. We would probably sell the Orlando villa and buy one in Sarasota, Clearwater or St Petes Beach as we would not need to be that near the parks. We really liked Naples but could not afford a similar villa there as it is so expensive.

Has anyone on this forum done this and what did they think of the reality?

Sue

I know of people on a different forum who snow bird from the UK to FL.......it seems to be working for them....half my street in the USA go to FL for the winter.....they all have second homes there......

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Posted - 04 Feb 2005 : 17:24:23

That is something we would definately consider Sue, wintering in Florida and then spending the other months here in the UK. Will have to wait and see in a few years time.

Sarah

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Posted - 07 Feb 2005 : 15:24:31

I agree with both Snapper and Chrizzy. I do think there are more opportunities in The US in general for people. You can do anything you want to if you are willing to learn and pay of course. A woman I have known for a few years at a ticket outlet has been going to night school for the last 2-3 yrs to study court reporting. She is due to graduate soon and She can work anywhere for a very good wage. She must be late forties early fifties. Yes I do beleive it is still the land of opportunity. Not so easy in this country is it?

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