And we expect an update on the 'lance control' movement in Spain. ;o)
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.
Colombia is the most beautiful geography in the world; beautiful demography too. Never saw such pretty people.
as they say in spain,
tengo tu madre’
loosely translated as have a good time.
we’ll miss you.
God bless you and keep you happy and safe.
On a serious note, good luck.
And we expect an update on the 'lance control' movement in Spain. ;o)
How much in dollars? Do you or your wife speak Spanish? My God that is a beautiful view.
The interwebs do span the globe good freeper ;-). Don’t be a stranger!
Omg keeping that one
Didn’t read past the first line, eh?
That’s what I was wondering. ...Spain doesn’t have the internet? I thought I had also read that Islam invaded Spain once so they say it belongs to them and they are planning to reclaim it.
LOL.
Yes watch out for the Moors
Enjoy your retirement in Spain
Congrats and good luck.
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I enjoy living there...I spend several months there. I used to have a couple of condos and a finca. Just have one condo and a finca now. The dollar exchange rate is great.
I do believe that the Free Republic has the same URL over there as it does here. Keep that bookmark in place, I have a feeling you’ll want to check in from time to time.
I enjoy living there...I spend several months there. I used to have a couple of condos and a finca. Just have one condo and a finca now. The dollar exchange rate is great.
I never read the post before I respond. Waste of time.
Yeah, it’s my favorite Admin Ban gif. Figured I would get a quick laugh and than back to seriousness.
“No matter where you go, there you are.”
I live in Israel.
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