General Discussion & Chat: Why Do You Live Where You Live?, 0 by Big_Red

Big_Red wrote:
I was born, raised, and lived most of my life in NH. When I retired, and my income plumetted, we realized we had to move in order to enjoy our retirement instead of just 'surviving'. NH is NOT retirement friendly. We were paying nearly $4000 a year property taxes, $800 to $1000 yearly in heating bills, $200 monthly for electric, and on and on and on. Retirees just can't afford to live comfortably in NH, so a lot of retirees are leaving. NH's loss!

Also, we could no longer stand the cold and the snow, and the snow, and the snow. Most years it gets ankle deep to a tall indian standing on his head! We just got sick of it!

Anyhow, to make a long story short, we ended up here in friendly Kentucky. While we were lookin for land, we were driving to an appointment with a realtor, and saw this sign beside the road (see pic), and knew we had to buy it (nearly 17 acres)!

So here we are, in the friendliest state in the good ol' USA! Been here 2 years and lovin' every minute of it! Our neighbors welcomed us like family, as did most Kentuckians. The gardening is good, taxes are reasonable, and the fishing is great! What more could you ask?