Before you move to Florida consider new taxes, insurance and other idiosyncrasie

[FL SAAC]

Folks let me introduce you to "Jim" your new TV buddy. He will be consoling you for the next +/- five months

[FL SAAC]

This was on yesterday's news:

State-run insurance company expected to drop thousands of policyholders

State-run insurance company expected to drop thousands of policyholders - NBC2 News
https://nbc-2.com/news/2023/06/06/state-run-insurance-company-expected-to-drop-thousands-of-policyholders/#amp_tf=From%20%251%24s&aoh=16862194777260&csi=0&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&ampshare=https%3A%2F%2Fnbc-2.com%2Fnews%2F2023%2F06%2F06%2Fstate-run-insurance-company-expected-to-drop-thousands-of-policyholders%2F

[FL SAAC]

I forgot another reason not to head south, the occasional SINK HOLES that usually  happen after rains.

By the way the INSURANCE COMPANY does not insure for these acts of nature ( I predict soon that language will apply for hurricanes another ACT of NATURE )

This one was reported yesterday, for your viewing enjoyment !

[FL SAAC]

Again your realtor won't tell you this but I will.

Because I have been "Freely sharing information since 1999"

Forgot to mention this dangerous thing....the occasional bear at the beach

[FL SAAC]

Good morning

Well here's a little ditty that may detract or may enhance your move

Effective July 1, 2023 or we call it tomorrow

Welcome to the wild, wild South !

https://www.fox13news.com/news/carrying-concealed-firearms-without-permit-will-soon-be-legal-in-florida

[FL SAAC]

And another one bites the dust........


Farmers becomes latest company pulling out of Florida amid property insurance crisis
https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2023/07/11/farmers-becomes-latest-company-pulling-out-of-florida-amid-property-insurance-crisis/

[FL SAAC]

Well, well,  well what do we have here ?

[FL SAAC]

The other lizard....alligator

[FL SAAC]

Then you have BBM....Black Bear Madness

[FL SAAC]

Then the GWs and friends

[FL SAAC]

Your on your own with these folks,  especially after July  1, 2023

[FL SAAC]

Did you know if you leave your home you will melt, not kidding. Just look at todays weather report

[FL SAAC]

Another reason not to migrate to FL, your neighbors and their unusual hobbies......

[98SVT - was 06GT]

You can retire to Arizona where...

1. You are willing to park three blocks away from your house because you found shade.
2. You've experienced condensation on your rear-end from the hot water in the toilet bowl.
3. You can drive for four hours in one direction and never leave town.
4. You have over 100 recipes for Mexican food.
5. You know that "dry heat" is comparable to what hits you in the face when you open your oven door at 500 degrees.
6. The four seasons are: tolerable, hot, really hot, and ARE YOU KIDDING ME??

-OR-

You can retire to California where...

1. You make over $450,000 and you still can't afford to buy a house.
2. The fastest part of your commute is going down your driveway
3. You know how to eat an artichoke.
4. When someone asks you how far something is, you tell them how long it will take to get there rather than how many miles away it is.
5. The four seasons are: Fire, Flood, Mud and Drought.

-OR-

You can retire to New York City where...

1 You say "the city" and expect everyone to know you mean Manhattan.
2. You can get into a four-hour argument about how to get from Columbus Circle to Battery Park, but can't find Wisconsin on a map.
3. You think Central Park is "nature."
4. You believe that being able to swear at people in their own language makes you multilingual.
5. You've worn out a car horn. (IF you have a car.)
6. You think eye contact is an act of aggression

-OR-

You can retire to Minnesota where...

1. You only have three spices: salt, pepper and ketchup
2. Halloween costumes have to fit over parkas.
3. You have seventeen recipes for casserole.
4. Sexy lingerie is anything flannel with less than eight buttons.
5. The four seasons are: almost winter, winter, still winter, and road repair.

-OR-

You can retire to The Deep South where.

1. You can rent a movie and buy bait in the same store.
2 "Y'all" is singular and "all y'all" is plural.
3. "He needed killin " is a valid defense.
4. Everyone has two first names: Billy Bob, Jimmy Bob, Joe Bob, Betty Jean, Mary Beth, etc.
5. Everything is either: "in yonder," "over yonder" or "out yonder. "
6. You can say anything about anyone, as long as you say "Bless his heart" at the end!

-OR-

You can move to Colorado where...

1. You carry your $3,000 mountain bike atop your $500 car.
2. You tell your husband to pick up Granola on his way home, so he stops at the day care center.
3. A pass does not involve a football or dating.
4. The top of your head is bald, but you still have a pony tail .

-OR-

You can retire to Nebraska or Kansas where...

1. You've never met any celebrities, but the mayor knows your name.
2. Your idea of a traffic jam is three cars waiting to pass a tractor.
3. You have had to switch from "heat" to "A/C" on the same day.
4. You end every sentence with a preposition; "Where's my coat at?"

-OR-

FINALLY you can retire to Florida where...

1. You eat dinner at 3:15 in the afternoon.
2. All purchases include a coupon of some kind - even houses and cars.
3. Everyone can recommend an excellent cardiologist, dermatologist, proctologist, podiatrist, or orthopedist.
4. Road construction never ends anywhere in the state.
5. Cars in front of you often appear to be driven by headless people.

[crossboss]

You can retire to Arizona where...

1. You are willing to park three blocks away from your house because you found shade.
2. You've experienced condensation on your rear-end from the hot water in the toilet bowl.
3. You can drive for four hours in one direction and never leave town.
4. You have over 100 recipes for Mexican food.
5. You know that "dry heat" is comparable to what hits you in the face when you open your oven door at 500 degrees.
6. The four seasons are: tolerable, hot, really hot, and ARE YOU KIDDING ME??

-OR-

You can retire to California where...

1. You make over $450,000 and you still can't afford to buy a house.
2. The fastest part of your commute is going down your driveway
3. You know how to eat an artichoke.
4. When someone asks you how far something is, you tell them how long it will take to get there rather than how many miles away it is.
5. The four seasons are: Fire, Flood, Mud and Drought.

-OR-

You can retire to New York City where...

1 You say "the city" and expect everyone to know you mean Manhattan.
2. You can get into a four-hour argument about how to get from Columbus Circle to Battery Park, but can't find Wisconsin on a map.
3. You think Central Park is "nature."
4. You believe that being able to swear at people in their own language makes you multilingual.
5. You've worn out a car horn. (IF you have a car.)
6. You think eye contact is an act of aggression

-OR-

You can retire to Minnesota where...

1. You only have three spices: salt, pepper and ketchup
2. Halloween costumes have to fit over parkas.
3. You have seventeen recipes for casserole.
4. Sexy lingerie is anything flannel with less than eight buttons.
5. The four seasons are: almost winter, winter, still winter, and road repair.

-OR-

You can retire to The Deep South where.

1. You can rent a movie and buy bait in the same store.
2 "Y'all" is singular and "all y'all" is plural.
3. "He needed killin " is a valid defense.
4. Everyone has two first names: Billy Bob, Jimmy Bob, Joe Bob, Betty Jean, Mary Beth, etc.
5. Everything is either: "in yonder," "over yonder" or "out yonder. "
6. You can say anything about anyone, as long as you say "Bless his heart" at the end!

-OR-

You can move to Colorado where...

1. You carry your $3,000 mountain bike atop your $500 car.
2. You tell your husband to pick up Granola on his way home, so he stops at the day care center.
3. A pass does not involve a football or dating.
4. The top of your head is bald, but you still have a pony tail .

-OR-

You can retire to Nebraska or Kansas where...

1. You've never met any celebrities, but the mayor knows your name.
2. Your idea of a traffic jam is three cars waiting to pass a tractor.
3. You have had to switch from "heat" to "A/C" on the same day.
4. You end every sentence with a preposition; "Where's my coat at?"

-OR-

FINALLY you can retire to Florida where...

1. You eat dinner at 3:15 in the afternoon.
2. All purchases include a coupon of some kind - even houses and cars.
3. Everyone can recommend an excellent cardiologist, dermatologist, proctologist, podiatrist, or orthopedist.
4. Road construction never ends anywhere in the state.
5. Cars in front of you often appear to be driven by headless people.

Let me add to the list.
Arizona:
Hot in the summer. Cold in the winter. Spring, and fall are awesome. Too many snow birds during that time.

California:
Well, I better not say, I will get banned.

New York:
Same as above.

Minnehopless:
The two seasons in Minnesota: winter, and road construction. Most locals are born and die in the same zip code.

The deep south or (Texas) where I was for 2 years:
Floods, rain, bugs, humidity, lousy infrastructure, high property taxes/rip off insurance rates. Good food (except one), and people. What the heck is 'Tex-Mex' anyways? More like Tex-Mess. Texans can't make good, real Mexican food.

Colorado:
More pot head losers are moving there than ever before. The state is now ruined.

Nebraska or Kansas:
Why? I will leave it at that.

Florida:
I won't because of one member lives there.