Charleston Posted December 18, 2010 Report Share Posted December 18, 2010 You just described NJ... unfortunately, you have to be either rich or work to 72 to be able to swing the real estate costs and property taxes in retirement. I'm not rich and am too lazy to work to 72... or 62... or 55. So, I'm planning on moving inland in a few years... WAY inland... 850 miles inland... to a seemingly mythical place where real estate is 50% of what it is in NJ and property taxes are 30% of NJ. But, will be doing three 1-2 week trips (maybe 4) to get my salt fix. Mass in May, Montauk in Sept, Jersey in December are a lock. Rest of the time will be spent chasing largemouth and landlocked stripers... maybe even get a musky - never chased them, but I'll have time on my hands. I know a place in Maine just like what you describe. Grampa Old Spook lived there when he died. The largemouth bass fishing is phenominal. Trips to the salt would be necessary. I am old but I'm slow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John M Posted December 18, 2010 Report Share Posted December 18, 2010 as someone else here said....somewhere down south......stripers are fun but Id rather be warm. reds, trout, snook, tarpon, jacks etc soudn liek way more fun and year round Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief2 Posted December 18, 2010 Report Share Posted December 18, 2010 Fiji Water temp, 76-winter, 82-84 summer. Air temp, "winter" LOWS, 64, Summer HIGHS, 86. DONE!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revenge911 Posted December 18, 2010 Report Share Posted December 18, 2010 "You just described NJ... unfortunately, you have to be either rich or work to 72 to be able to swing the real estate costs and property taxes in retirement." Unfortunately,that is whats chasing us out of NJ,and it's coming up quickly. ( anybody want to buy a house in Lincroft ?...PM ) Headed to SC ( Charleston area ) plenty to do and you can fish / golf most of the year. Most importantly, I can actually retire...big saving with property taxes and real estate costs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gully Posted December 18, 2010 Report Share Posted December 18, 2010 Fiji Water temp, 76-winter, 82-84 summer. Air temp, "winter" LOWS, 64, Summer HIGHS, 86. DONE!!!!!!! I'm in! Book a trip. Hit me up. 1 way tickets are where it's at -Hey dumbass it's not about a kill or no kill tournament, it's about how much your 2nd favorite club can mug you! That's it... -the reports thread is the yenta section for NJ.. -If’n ya cut yer teeth on Ava and teaser fishing please take a seat in the back and keep quite… -is monkey see monkey do fishing even fun..?? -yes I still fish with mono.. On occasion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulldog Posted December 18, 2010 Report Share Posted December 18, 2010 Today I'm thinking the Virginia side of the Potomac, Chesapeake bay appeals to me. I hav ea friend with a place on teh water there, I could afford waterfront there...Jack PS Retirement is still a hazy concept to me at 53. Just wanna fish! DMS#1157 NCBBA#11293 NJBBA#4597 Yellow Eyed Devil from the beginning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul_M Posted December 18, 2010 Report Share Posted December 18, 2010 Abacos or another more remote location in the Bahamas, Puerto Rico, Charleston/Beaufort SC, Bend, Oregon, or Ketchum, Idaho. But looks like I'll have to stay and work way longer than I'd planned near NYC. See you on the big one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MVDCGTO Posted December 19, 2010 Report Share Posted December 19, 2010 Marthas Vineyard Island livin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob jones Posted December 19, 2010 Report Share Posted December 19, 2010 I am retired & own a house 20 minutes from the Montauk Lighthouse. It was always my dream to move there when we retired. BUT, we have 8 grand children who live 100 miles away from the lighthouse & that is where I spend most of my time. It's funny how priorities change. Bob Member- SWLCC- Salt Water Lure Collectors Club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splions Posted December 19, 2010 Report Share Posted December 19, 2010 Block Island...just not sure if I could take the winters though "A successful man is one who can lay a strong foundation with the bricks thrown at him."- David Brinkley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robc22 Posted December 19, 2010 Report Share Posted December 19, 2010 Iowa......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HatterasJack Posted December 20, 2010 Report Share Posted December 20, 2010 Iowa......... obviously you like corn lots of it too "Gradatim Ferociter / Carpe Diem / No Guts, No Glory "I hate taxes, and Communism, and inflation. Now, get to work, and remember that the person who makes decisions around here is ME." Ronald Reagan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HatterasJack Posted December 20, 2010 Report Share Posted December 20, 2010 I am retired & own a house 20 minutes from the Montauk Lighthouse. It was always my dream to move there when we retired. BUT, we have 8 grand children who live 100 miles away from the lighthouse & that is where I spend most of my time. It's funny how priorities change. Bob my cousin retired from NJ and bought a huge new home on a golf course in NC they left their kids in Jersey - kids got married and started having babies well, that gorgeous set up in NC went up for sale they are now back in NJ for the reason(s) you typed "Gradatim Ferociter / Carpe Diem / No Guts, No Glory "I hate taxes, and Communism, and inflation. Now, get to work, and remember that the person who makes decisions around here is ME." Ronald Reagan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HatterasJack Posted December 20, 2010 Report Share Posted December 20, 2010 this is an odd thread for this forum should it be moved ?? "Gradatim Ferociter / Carpe Diem / No Guts, No Glory "I hate taxes, and Communism, and inflation. Now, get to work, and remember that the person who makes decisions around here is ME." Ronald Reagan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revenge911 Posted December 20, 2010 Report Share Posted December 20, 2010 I think it would get more responses in the Main Forum...info can only help those of us looking to retire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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