[Tilted Irish Kilt]

M. Thatcher :" Do not try to school me on New York state. I am a New Yorker, born and bred, for 55 years. Recently moved to FL."

I wont presume to school you about New York state.
I am a New Yorker, born and bred, for 70 years , and still reside in upstate NY,
and have already been advised by my Governor that my values and attitude are not welcomed in his state, although my tax money is welcomed .
Congratulations on your timely escape !
Keep the light on for me !

[M. Thatcher]

I will definitely keep the light on - the one by the pool!

We escaped the onerous New York taxes in 2009. Highly recommend Florida - it's a wonderful lifestyle, much lower cost of living, and no state taxes! My property taxes went from $28,000 (Chappaqua) to under $8,000 (which is VERY high for the Tampa area, but obviously we are happy with number after being gouged for so many decades). And our Florida house is much larger.

I love New York, and I'll always be a New Yorker at heart – I still travel to the Adirondacks every summer – but paradise here can't be beat.