tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post7433237144596376040..comments2024-03-25T20:57:40.930-04:00Comments on Gulfside Musing: A Day in the Life: SnowbirdingJoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comBlogger84125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-35418519438551490822016-04-01T08:59:02.909-04:002016-04-01T08:59:02.909-04:00Susan - It has been a fairly mild winter... barely...Susan - It has been a fairly mild winter... barely half our normal snowfall and not very cold either. Still, I prefer to be here... at least until it starts getting too hot, which could be any time now. We plan to head back at the end of the month.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-56409351458240267742016-04-01T08:56:37.377-04:002016-04-01T08:56:37.377-04:00Les - That's so exciting!Les - That's so exciting! JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-40247014794012229992016-03-31T20:22:49.000-04:002016-03-31T20:22:49.000-04:00Ah, yes. I know my mom still worries about all of ...Ah, yes. I know my mom still worries about all of her kids even though the youngest is in his 50s. ;) Yep, we have a retirement date. My hubby turns 65 in 2017, so he's set to retire shortly after his bday. I'll keep working until we sell our house and then... we're moving to Oregon. Can.Not.Wait! Of course, I'll have to get private insurance since I'm no where near 65. I'm trying not to stress about that right now. Too many other things on my list to worry/deal with.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-32186477967893109852016-03-30T17:51:05.360-04:002016-03-30T17:51:05.360-04:00Ahhh your snowbirding sounds good. Although it ha...Ahhh your snowbirding sounds good. Although it hasn't been a tough winter this year up North. Strange but true. When do you plan to head back? thecuecardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08870323589682197091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-22665652355268768932016-03-29T13:36:29.437-04:002016-03-29T13:36:29.437-04:00SuziQoregon - Yes, lots of life stuff, but every d...SuziQoregon - Yes, lots of life stuff, but every day in FL has been pretty wonderful!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-55757894826701340062016-03-29T13:35:41.862-04:002016-03-29T13:35:41.862-04:00Les - And if you ask our mothers, they probably st...Les - And if you ask our mothers, they probably still worry about us just as much! Parenting is a life-long project. If you have a retirement date, you are one step ahead of us! When is it?? My husband is 61 and in solo practice, so coming up with a firm date is tough... maybe 2 or 3 years. I'm fine with that as long as can spend my winters in FL in the meantime.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-84469837299246049702016-03-29T13:31:21.872-04:002016-03-29T13:31:21.872-04:00Deb - You know, I have never been to Texas! My hus...Deb - You know, I have never been to Texas! My husband and I were just talking about that the other day...JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-70304582661894693632016-03-29T13:30:43.189-04:002016-03-29T13:30:43.189-04:00Deepika Ramesh - Thank you for visiting :)Deepika Ramesh - Thank you for visiting :)JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-21077880477208381362016-03-29T13:30:15.229-04:002016-03-29T13:30:15.229-04:00Trish - We stopped in NC at the outer banks on our...Trish - We stopped in NC at the outer banks on our drive home last year and it's very beautiful there, too. I just love the beach!!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-73768840753489031062016-03-28T20:38:25.693-04:002016-03-28T20:38:25.693-04:00Despite all the 'life stuff' it sounds lik...Despite all the 'life stuff' it sounds like a pretty nice day. Thanks for sharing it with us.SuziQoregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15552565982732943323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-28228688044810205392016-03-26T18:32:08.591-04:002016-03-26T18:32:08.591-04:00You had me at "throw on shorts and a t-shirt!...You had me at "throw on shorts and a t-shirt!" :)<br /><br />I understand about the "life issues" and being a parent of a "young adult." Mine is 32 and the "parenting" aspect is pretty much behind us, but we still worry and probably will as long as we're alive! And, yes. When they're happy, we're happy, right?<br /><br />Like you guys, retirement is a big topic of conversation around here. We've finally got a date (which my husband reminds me of every.single.day) and a location (OREGON!), but there's so much to plan for. We're actually going to take a class to help us navigate the Medicare maze. Signing up here, then moving to Oregon will make it more complicated. I'm a decade behind my husband, so I'll have to get private health insurance, since I don't plan on working. Unless the stock market tanks. This is why I don't sleep very well anymore. ;)<br /><br />Ah, a pool and the beach. You are livin' the life! Can I just say I'm just a tiny bit envious? Loved this post and I'm glad I waited to enjoy it while relaxing with a glass of wine rather than in a rush on my lunch break at work. <br /><br />Happy Easter!<br /><br />Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-4545790480554647112016-03-26T13:46:08.274-04:002016-03-26T13:46:08.274-04:00Texas is a great spot for snow birds, too. Just sa...Texas is a great spot for snow birds, too. Just saying!<br /><br />Thanks for a day in your life!Deb Nance at Readerbuzzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12128529491888701996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-69487136700225496252016-03-26T05:10:02.569-04:002016-03-26T05:10:02.569-04:00Thank you for sharing this. I loved those pictures...Thank you for sharing this. I loved those pictures. :)Deepika Rameshhttp://worncorners.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-43800019487211957722016-03-25T18:40:04.768-04:002016-03-25T18:40:04.768-04:00Early morning walks on the beach with the promise ...Early morning walks on the beach with the promise of coffee at the end sounds like a great start to a lovely day. I don't know Florida at all but I spent the 90s in North Carolina and LOVED spending time at the beach. Hubs and I are soon-to-be empty nesters so maybe it's time for a return visit..Trishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18273468231529654323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-17831512467064178422016-03-25T17:13:08.804-04:002016-03-25T17:13:08.804-04:00Patience-Crabstick - It is emotionally draining ri...Patience-Crabstick - It is emotionally draining right now but, so much more preferable to those diapering years... at least for me. Thought I would lose my mind when I had 3 kids under 4, but have enjoyed them more and more every year since.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-40067496724798006292016-03-25T17:06:29.765-04:002016-03-25T17:06:29.765-04:00Nise' - There is something so soothing about t...Nise' - There is something so soothing about the sounds of the waves, isn't there? Hope you enjoy your trip here.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-83909559992921339792016-03-25T17:05:47.217-04:002016-03-25T17:05:47.217-04:00Stacie - I haven't seen any of the Florida pan...Stacie - I haven't seen any of the Florida panhandle yet, but have a feeling I would love the seashore there. We plan to take a detour and see it on our drive home!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-79915211720633366382016-03-25T17:03:52.356-04:002016-03-25T17:03:52.356-04:00Jessicabookworm - Peel-and-eat shrimp are the best...Jessicabookworm - Peel-and-eat shrimp are the best! I keep experimenting, but haven't hit on just the right spice blend yet. Guess I'll have to keep trying ;-)JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-50052488273087632882016-03-25T17:02:05.349-04:002016-03-25T17:02:05.349-04:00Patty - That is a huge concern for us, too. Plus n...Patty - That is a huge concern for us, too. Plus now that we are down to three (Twin B will be with us for the foreseeable future) it may not make as much sense to own such a big house and pay the ridiculous NY taxes. Right now two smaller houses has the edge. No solution or decision for us either. JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-46223982258096551162016-03-25T16:57:59.504-04:002016-03-25T16:57:59.504-04:00Arti - There aren't quite as many Canadians he...Arti - There aren't quite as many Canadians here as in years past... probably due to the exchange rate? It's good to escape the Great White North for a while :)JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-65863400072134095322016-03-25T16:56:41.091-04:002016-03-25T16:56:41.091-04:00Diane - The morning beach walk is definitely a hig...Diane - The morning beach walk is definitely a highlight of my day!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-977498430076497382016-03-25T16:56:06.070-04:002016-03-25T16:56:06.070-04:00Lorraine - Grandchildren might change the equation...Lorraine - Grandchildren might change the equation for us, but none are on the horizon yet. I'm not sure how I would (if I could?) manage the heat and humidity of a Florida summer... discussions continue.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-76092694965268741932016-03-25T16:53:43.835-04:002016-03-25T16:53:43.835-04:00Melissa - Those early days are incredibly exhausti...Melissa - Those early days are incredibly exhausting and so physically draining... definitely not for those of us over 50!! It's been interesting to see how the demands of parenting change over the years. My oldest daughter just turned 26 (how is that even possible?) and the relationship has certainly changed, but I enjoy her more with each passing year. You and Sydney have so much to look forward to!!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-54889347060706288832016-03-25T16:48:59.590-04:002016-03-25T16:48:59.590-04:00Lisa - I'm already thinking we need to do this...Lisa - I'm already thinking we need to do this again next year!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-15591815551403911362016-03-25T16:48:38.175-04:002016-03-25T16:48:38.175-04:00Midlife Roadtripper - I think I could get used to ...Midlife Roadtripper - I think I could get used to this! ;-)JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.com