Posted on 09/09/2018 2:30:05 PM PDT by Eagles Field
I find it fascinating, which I suppose points to my lack of sophistication ... when I read from a Freeper who’s living in Singapore or some other such place. A U.S. citizen born and raised that chose that. I’ve flirted with it, no further than fingers typing on a keyboard from time to time where the interest quickly fleets.
Frankly, I would be scared. But if I could escape the constant drum beat of liberal psychosis it would seem a path worth consideration. From someone to turn 64 in a few months and the realization of days dwindling.
My questions are why did you do it? Did you do it and come back packing regret, why?. Do you plan to? Cost of living a game changer? And a hundred other questions.
Would I leave the USA?
Probably not; however, who says that the rule of law is working here?
LOL
In the fwiw department, I always can’t wait to return to the states.
5.56mm
1. Research - international Living mag ranks retirement locations each year. PM me if you want a copy.
2. Talk to people who did it. Many here.
3. Go for a short visit. See it for yourself.
4. Talk to people there when you go - ask your questions
5. You will have eliminated 80% of fear of the unknown by taking these steps
6. When you go, don’t cut all your ties... you can always come back easily, so you are not making an irrevocable choice.
7. I note that you can often live cheaper than here, often have better healthcare and a healthier lifestyle. Often live a higher quality of life financially than here.
8. It is an adventure and beats sitting in a recliner just getting older
9. If you don’t take the first tiny step, you may never know what could have been yours.
We were planning to move to Korea if Hillary won. As it turned out we didn’t have to, but we are still considering there or Taiwan if the resister rats gain control again.
We still are studying Korean and now are taking Chinese as well. Korea is basically now like the U.S. was in the Eighties under Reagan, that’s what it feels like. Lot of prosperity. None of the nonsense going on that drives the U.S. No homosexual privileges, no homeless all over the streets, people don’t care about race, etc. People in Korea wouldn’t put up with the crap that gets foisted on us every day.
Wow !!! That sounds like fascinating work.
You and your husband are young people of my age group, my peers, and people I can rapp with...as I will turn 64 in December.
I’m saddened to hear that you have to deal with NHL in addition to recurring Malaria but it sounds like you are one of the super tuff types.
Ping mark17
Mark bro, can you give the OP some boots on the ground advice?
LOL!
dorks...
Thank you. I do find it fascinating. I have been blessed in my dealings with NHL. I responded in a dynamic, positive fashion to the rituxan which I took in June. In July, August, and on Thursday, the oncologist declared he does not see any NHL in my blood. This does not mean “cure”, as it is unknown as to the origins. But the symptoms have all disappeared. I also am taking laetril every day, lots of B vitamins, a bone marrow DNA booster, as well as avoiding sugars in all its many forms. I was prepared for this diagnosis by having previously viewed The Truth About Cancer series and going to the Chrisbeatcancer web site.
Perhaps I am tough. I don’t always feel tough. I am lazy and have to be booted into changing a course. It took an act of God to get us there and it will take an act of God to have us leave.
My kids are stubborn, conservative, and Christian, too.
I am about to retire overseas. In 6 months to a year I plan on being on a beach in the Philippines, drinking a San Miguel, and listening for the bell on my surf fishing line.
Why?
A myriad of reasons.
I lived there for 5 1/2 years when I was in the military.
I married a Philippina. (and 35 years later we're still married)
We already have property and a house in a rural community.
I speak the language, if not fluently anymore, at least enough to get by.
Cost of living? Yes, that's another reason. I'm not relying on Social Security to get me through. I have a small pension that will allow me to live like a king.
It's a matter of personal experiences, interest, comfort (both personal and situational), and I don't have to live in the USA to be an American. I did it when I was in the military. No reason I can't do it now.
I’d kick in a few bucks for you to leave the country.
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Heh, you actually made me laugh. You’re like the Cicada of comedy. Unfortunately none of us here are immortal, hence resigned to the fact we’ve given up you being anywhere of the vicinity of smart. Stick to your strengths, having shot your wad, and enlighten us on the nuances of the last Monster Truck Rally you attended.
LOL!
Ping
Just curious. I have thought that Koreans, Japanese, Chinese, and other Asians were racially prejudiced.
I was stationed in Japan during my last tour in the Navy. When I flunked my reenlistment physical and was being escorted to the door, Japan — where I had friends, a girlfriend, a job opportunity, basically a life — was outside that door.
I hated the place I enlisted from (Richmond, Ca.) and would never even think about going back there, but starting over in a strange American city where I knew absolutely no one had scant appeal as well.
Once out of the Navy and soon adapted to civilian life here, it has never really occurred to me to leave. Here I have a family, including a grandchild, a comfortable lifestyle, and a home.
I’m 59. It’s early autumn and time to conserve what I have.
Well, I did do a little damage control this last Xmas as we met in Italy for Xmas. Did Rome, Florence and Assisi. Mrs. Shark24 was happy with that!
I've toyed with the idea of living in Europe (part time) but I've never gotten up the courage to do it.
Maybe someday.
I can see why you wouldn’t want to return to Richmond. I was stationed at Travis, and when I retired from the Air Force, I used to drive through Richmond, on my way to San Quentin. My co workers got in my case about it, and said I could get killed, going through Richmond. After that, I took 37 to 101 south. 👍
LOL ! !
(yer priceless :-)
Many Americans have missed a great chance to experience the world.
New Zealand is my fav and where I would love to retire to.
Explore and discover!
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