You know, seriously, if it weren’t for the fact it just gets so damn hot down your way my wife and I would do it. Of course there’s the age factor too, we’re not exactly spring chickens.
Where you from?
Illinois summers are every bit as hot, in my opinion.
Plus the rest of the year is wonderful here!
Take a trip down some time, I think you’ll be pleasantly suprised. Also I think this is a great place to retire- great weather, nice people, great conservative politics, low taxes and close to many places that you might want to visit.