Freeper Suggestions on Where to Retire

Me | 4 Dec 2001 | Me

[showme_the_Glory]

All the coolest live in Crawford, TX

[Quix]

Certainly Prescott AZ has lots of supporters.

And plenty of smaller places in southern NM are attractive to many--or up around Taos.

Cottonwood AZ is growing rapidly.

But I wouldn't recommend the USA, frankly.

North Central MTN states USA have some good targets in war as are Albuquerque, Los Alamos and White Sands NM.

I think East of the Mississippi will be much worse in part due to population densities. The natural disasters slated for the Mississippi valley don't sound at all attractive.

The masses of Mexicans and Chinese slated to come across the Mexican border don't make the Southwest seem overly safe to me--but that's were I am--NW NEW MEXICO.

I suppose Northern Utah's rural areas have some attraction but then there's the noise about the super Volcano which is Yellowstone Park.

Some have suggested the rural mountains of Australia. Australians would best speak to that. Water may well be a problem everwhere--especially in the arid US Southwest.

Colorado has some great war targets as well as the hideous stuff rumored to be beneath the huge new Denver airport. The murals there are hideous enough with their symbols and messages in sync with the global government tyranny's goals.

There's a sparsely habited place north of the Grand Canyon but South of the Utah border that has been a haven for some renegades from society for at least a century. But if Hoover dam is bombed, it could be uncomfortable.

Personally, I don't think ther's a place on the planet to run to. The arms of God is the only safe place from here on out, it seems to me. And He can put us through some interesting fiery furnaces as part of our boot camp training. AT least He promised to be with us wherever we are and to take those who Love Him to be with Him eternally.

I think the Andes of Argentina and Chile will likely have some safe haven areas for some significant chunks of time. But then there are plenty of volcanoes and quake prone areas there.

I think Thailand given their affinity for peace will likely have some extra grace from God for significant chunks of time. On the other hand, the immorality in terms of sexual junk and some lingering drug junk could be a hazard. And the southern parts are Moslem.

NZ Southern island could have a few spots that would be attractive though not as warm as that quake prone, volcano ridden North island.

Wish I had better ideas.

Have you considered Mars [joke--though some claim we've had a colony there for a long time]?

[rowdydawg]

Colorado was the best kept secret! Pleasant summers, mild winters. We make the news when their is a big storm. Expect to shovel up to 10 times a year. This year - twice (once because I wanted the exercise, I knew it would melt the next day).

The best deal on land is in the SW mountains. Alamosa area. It is in a basin and a great community. If you are wanting to be a little closer to civilization, then maybe Loveland. Housing and land will cost your more. Colorado is a conservative state (other than Boulder).

Colorado really could be called the sunshine state. In Denver you can golf all year round except when snow is on the ground. Last year there were 20 days, year before 28, and this year only 16 days where you could NOT golf. (I work with someone who golfs 4x per week, and he counts the days each year).

[ko_kyi]

SDak The Black Hills and Hot Springs, Rapid City quite nice. Awful weather in eastern 3/4 of the state, but clean air and lots of room. Most interesting state in Midwest.

As an expatriated Dakotan, thanks for the plug. The weather is probably too unpleasant in the whole state for a retired person. Nice people, cheap quiet living, but the weather flat out stinks. My mom, a tough woman in her own way, thanks God every day that she doesn't have to endure another South Dakota winter.

[ironman]

See my post #247. I brought this thread back to life.

[ironman]

I agree with you re Boulder. I visited there once. No way on earth I'd ever live there.

[Rushmore Rocks]

My parents, in their 80's, moved here (Rapid City, SD) from East Texas in 1995. We definitely have four seasons, and yes, some winters can seem a bit long, but not nearly as harsh as many believe. In fact, my Dad played golf yesterday and today. Great people, no state income tax, low crime, incredible scenery, tremendous medical facilities, and a major plus....this part of the state is ulta-conservative.

[Rushmore Rocks]

Oops.........ulta=ultra

[advocate10]

"Sequim..."

If you like to freeze all year long. Headline in a local paper:

70 Degrees again tomorrow, no relief in sight!

[ko_kyi]

The scenery in the west half is fabulous. I was born in Huron, where there is not much to look at except prairie and cows.

[TEXOKIE]

bttt

[cavtrooper21]

I live near Nortonville (just north of Lawrence) and its great. Quiet, housing is affordable, 20 to 30 min to Lawrence, Topeka, Levenworth and (EEW) Lawrence. I'm a disabled vet, so being near Levanworth (post and VA hospital) is a great deal. I work in Lawrence, but the cost of living, housing costs, traffic, poor schools and overall liberal university town mess sent me packing. If you are a hunter, there are loads of private property owners that will let you hunt, provided you approach them the right way.
Not fancy, but a good place to call home.

[Edmund Burke]

Have a nice day!

[mollynme]

I agree with you re Boulder. I visited there once. No way on earth I'd ever live there.

My conservative parents live in the "People's Republic of Boulder" & are way outnumbered by a city full of aging hippies who never left the 60's. They come north to Longmont to help me freep. Longmont is a much more conservative previously agricultural city but it is growing out of control. I would recommend the western slope or further north - near the Wyoming border. However, keep in mind our altitude. I have known people with respiratory problems who came out here to retire & had to move back to a lower altitude or face going on oxygen.

[ironman]

Thanks. I'm a competitive ironman triathlete (hence the screen name) so thin air is no problem. Train high, race low.

[redstates4ever]

*long-time-coming-BUMP* for more suggestions.

[sweetiepiezer]

bfl

[Mr. Lucky]

Suburban Mahalasville, Indiana, remains the finest place on Earth.