And isn't that a sad state of affairs @Peep_Show? Used to be you could do just that and folks would respect one another's POV and right to think the way they want to. Vastly different world out there now.
While we wish we had retired farther south in the state, we are very happy here in MO. Our annual snow is less than half of what it was in IL. Yes, summers are hotter and longer than in IL and it can be dry enough to turn the clay to brick in record time but there are always trade offs in any relocation.
The people are friendly here and made us feel welcomed from our first day. No regrets although every time the temp goes down to the single digits and there is a foot of snow on the ground we hit ourselves over the head for selling property in Florida. Still there are hurricanes and crime there so once again, trade offs.
While we wish we had retired farther south in the state, we are very happy here in MO. Our annual snow is less than half of what it was in IL. Yes, summers are hotter and longer than in IL and it can be dry enough to turn the clay to brick in record time but there are always trade offs in any relocation.
The people are friendly here and made us feel welcomed from our first day. No regrets although every time the temp goes down to the single digits and there is a foot of snow on the ground we hit ourselves over the head for selling property in Florida. Still there are hurricanes and crime there so once again, trade offs.