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theoldwizard1
Explorer II
Nov 19, 2018

I am ready !

I have not owned an RV in several years, but I AM READY to join the flock of Snowbirds ! This has been one of the coldest and SNOWIEST November's I can EVER remember in SE MI ! I am talking real snow, not just the stuff the shows up overnight and is gone by noon.

Worst of all has been the LACK of SUNSHINE ! Another cold, damp dreary week coming up. The only small hope is that they are calling for "partly sunny" on Thanksgiving.

DW can't leave the grandkids for more than a couple of days. Of course, I am not sure how well the two of us would get along in close quarters.
  • ronfisherman wrote:
    But health issues keep us here


    Two weeks ago today I had a total hip replacement, and I'm already walking with a cane which will be tossed in another week or so.
    My surgeon here in SW Florida has done thousands of anterior hip replacements; in fact; considering the target population in Florida, compared to those of our "home state," I believe the level of medical, dental, and optical services in SW Florida matches or exceeds those in my own state. I'm 75; I want my needs met by those whose experience is with patients with "age-related problems" similar to my own. If medical, age-related or otherwise problems plague you, check out SW Florida. Besides, recuperating outside under an umbrella with a cold drink (non-alcoholic for now)in one hand and a book in the other is typical here. (Y'all can't say that in the windy RGV! Been there; done that! Lessons learned!)
  • This is second winter we have spent in MI since I retired in 2004. Last winter was tough. This winter is going to be similar. But health issues keep us here. We used our phones and computer to stay in contact with our family and friends. It was great using Facetime on iPhone and tablets. Skype also works well as does Facebook Messenger. It was great to see our grandkids smiling faces as we enjoyed the warm weather in the south.
  • Sounds like someone needs to find a rental unit for a month or so as a trial for how bad DW's withdrawal would be.
    Preferably someplace warmer.

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