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Why I'm Leaving Free Republic
Free Republic ^ | 23 Feb 2016 | Oshkalaboomboom

Posted on 02/23/2016 5:42:15 AM PST by Oshkalaboomboom

YOU IGNORANT HATERS ALWAYS BASHING MY CANDIDATE I CAN'T TAKE IT THIS @!^&*% PLACE....
Actualy, there is no drama involved in my decision. Sorry to disappoint anyone looking for some whiny schreechfest before I head for the exit. The truth is I'm about to leave the USA for good. My wife is a British citizen and our children and grandchildren still live in the UK. We have been looking for a more affordable place to retire for years, mostly in Central and South America but finally settled on Spain because of its beautiful weather, affordability, semi First World culture and easy access from England. With low cost airlines like RyanAir they can be at our place in a couple of hours at a cost they can actually afford. We started doing research last year, narrowing down the choices of areas until we settled on the Costa Tropical because of the climate and because with the mountains coming down to the coast it would be easier to find a home with a view of the Mediterranean without having to be right down near the beach. After months of researching real estate sites and coming up with lists of homes my wife went over on a two-week house hunting trip to Almunecar There were some OK properties but nothing that reached out to pull us away from the States. Then while on a break from house touring she looked at houses posted on the window of a small local agency that didn't have a big Internet presence, found something that looked interesting and asked to take a look. A 3br 2 ba home with 3 terraces, a great view of the Med, close to amenities and just 5 minutes' walk from the beach, it ticked all the boxes. We put in an offer and it was accepted. Our house here in America was already under contract and the day closing was complete and I had the check in my hand I put in my papers to retire. My last day of work was Feb. 17. All of our possessions except some suitcases and this old laptop are either sold or in a container waiting for a ship to take them to our new home. Our final day in the States is Feb. 29th

Free Republic has been my go-to site for so many years it will be like trying to kick an addiction. You folks have been like my smarter brothers and sisters helping out in times of need and lending a hand in times of trouble. There was no subject that didn't have experts who could solve a problem in minutes, anything from financial advice to help choosing the best gun to deciphering tombstone rubbings in Middle English You joined in prayers when we paid tribute to one of our local fallen heroes and helped us grieve when the war hit close to home (as an update, our stepson and his girlfriend are now married and have blessed us with a beautiful granddaughter). Most of my posts seemed trivial to me but you never knew who would show up to comment, anyone from Humblegunner transitioning from BlogPimp Assassin to his new role as Grammar Cop to the legendary Buckhead to Mr. Robinson himself. It has been an honor and a privelege to call myself a Freeper.

But I know as I transition into my new life abroad I will become more concerned with getting our affairs in order, setting up our new home, adjusting to our new lifestyle, interacting with family that I haven't seen in years that I will have less and less time to keep up with what is going on back in the states. I already participated in early voting in Georgia and I will ask for an absentee ballot when Presidential elections come up but other than that politics will be less and less of a priority. My goal is to make a clean break and leaving the site is my first step. I wish you all nothing but the best and pray for the future. God Bless you all.


TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Miscellaneous; Society; Travel
KEYWORDS: expat; fropus; opus; wellbye
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To: freedomjusticeruleoflaw

Yeah but when you change countries, you have to buy a brand new FR membership. That is what I was told the last time I bought a membership, anyway.


21 posted on 02/23/2016 5:52:30 AM PST by Larry Lucido
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To: freedomjusticeruleoflaw

Yeah, Freeping today, from Mazatlan. We need some freepers in Spain....to report.


22 posted on 02/23/2016 5:53:23 AM PST by rovenstinez
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To: Oshkalaboomboom

We’ll see you later, dear. Enjoy your new home and those grandbabies! :)


23 posted on 02/23/2016 5:53:26 AM PST by Marie (TRUMP TRUTH https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gw8c2Cq-vpg)
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24 posted on 02/23/2016 5:54:08 AM PST by campaignPete R-CT (https://www.facebook.com/TedCruz2016page/)
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To: Oshkalaboomboom

I bet there is an ExPat ping list somewhere...


25 posted on 02/23/2016 5:55:09 AM PST by HangnJudge (Cthulhu for President, why vote for a lesser Evil)
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To: Oshkalaboomboom

I spent dec and jan in Adelaide Australia, still posted on FR.

I loved Oz but its still a different country. Great food, good beaches, friendly people.


26 posted on 02/23/2016 5:55:11 AM PST by Daniel Ramsey (You don't have to like Trump, his enemies certainly don't.)
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To: Oshkalaboomboom

I’m guessing Cruz supporter.


27 posted on 02/23/2016 5:55:19 AM PST by subterfuge (TED CRUZ FOR POTUS!)
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To: campaignPete R-CT

Ole Real Madrid!!!!


28 posted on 02/23/2016 5:55:26 AM PST by Don Corleone ("Oil the gun..eat the cannoli. Take it to the Mattress.")
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To: Oshkalaboomboom

I pray you find the happiness you are seeking, my FRiend. Perhaps it can be found there in Spain or perhaps not. In the scope of life, God comes first, then family, then country, so if you can be closer to the first two (God and family) there in Spain, then so be it. God’s many blessings to you too.


29 posted on 02/23/2016 5:55:26 AM PST by Apple Pan Dowdy (... as American as Apple Pie)
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To: Oshkalaboomboom

You don’t have to leave, just because you are becoming an ex-pat. We have lots of ex-pats here and many people who have never lived hereat all.


30 posted on 02/23/2016 5:56:03 AM PST by afraidfortherepublic
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To: Oshkalaboomboom

Go with God, my FRiend, but be aware that Islam wants its territory back. You’re moving to the center of the target.


31 posted on 02/23/2016 5:56:24 AM PST by Excellence (Marine mom since April 11, 2014)
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To: Oshkalaboomboom

Good luck. But your hope for a safe enclave may be fleeting as Arabs swarm from the Middle Eaat.


32 posted on 02/23/2016 5:59:05 AM PST by rstrahan
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To: Oshkalaboomboom

Gimme a bottle of anything, and a glazed donut.... To go.


33 posted on 02/23/2016 5:59:35 AM PST by IYAS9YAS (I got nothin'.)
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To: Oshkalaboomboom

All the best to you and yours!


34 posted on 02/23/2016 6:00:02 AM PST by RIghtwardHo
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To: Oshkalaboomboom

“Goodbye. Farewell Auf Wiedersehen. Good night.”


35 posted on 02/23/2016 6:00:21 AM PST by onedoug
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To: Oshkalaboomboom
OPUS!!!!!!!!!!

36 posted on 02/23/2016 6:00:25 AM PST by PJBankard (I wouldn't let Obama or Hillary run my Dairy Queen - Wayne Allen Root)
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To: Oshkalaboomboom
I imagine it will be a fantastic adventure. When you settle down you will be back on FR. LOL. Many expats lurk and contribute. Best wishes.

writing from Thailand

37 posted on 02/23/2016 6:00:26 AM PST by saywhatagain
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To: freedomjusticeruleoflaw

Yeah, that’s what I thought. Don’t you get the internet in Spain? Or do they censor sites that allow free speech?


38 posted on 02/23/2016 6:00:29 AM PST by Baldwin77
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To: Oshkalaboomboom

You know they have computers and WiFi in Spain, right? Some of the most enlightening comments here are from posters residing offshore, in Europe, Japan, China, etc. So once you’re settled don’t be a stranger. And be safe. Spain has a fifth column intent on a re-reconquista and establishment of a new Al-Andalus.


39 posted on 02/23/2016 6:00:36 AM PST by katana (Just my opinion)
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To: Oshkalaboomboom
The truth is I'm about to leave the USA for good.

You do understand how the Internet works, right?

40 posted on 02/23/2016 6:00:49 AM PST by Bloody Sam Roberts (Why do we give our hearts to the past? And why must we grow up so fast?)
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