Where in the World?

[Jack]

Lived in PA, OH, MI, TN, IL, VA. Been through every time zone from Hawaii to Saudi. Finally settled in Kzoo...and have no intention of going anywhere anytime in the near future : )

[Josie]

I googled! I was so intrigued with where Kzoo could be located!

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

LOL

[Jack]

Josie wrote: "I googled! I was so intrigued with where Kzoo could be located!"

Sorry...I've got to stop abbreviating. It's Kalamazoo, Michigan -- recently famous for it's crazy Uber drivers and angry, bicycle-hating rednecks.

[Sherri]

I currently live in Gladstone, Mo
I grew up here
I would love to retire anywhere in Colorado.

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Our Master List of states and countries represented has been updated to reflect SOS membership spanning the world. :D

Welcome all!

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Sounds good, I'll have to go check it out :D

[Steph, Serious series addict]

:) Although those maps only represent those who've checked in on this thread.

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Yes, I remember that. Especially as there are well over 3,000 members & no where near that have checked in here :)

[Steph, Serious series addict]

:p

[Christie]

Where are you living now? Texas
Where are you originally from? Virginia
Where would you like to retire to? Somewhere in Arizona

[Sasha]

I'm a Texas girl through and through. Never lived any where else. I have this absurd fantasy of living somewhere it snows a lot....although in reality i'd probably starve to death because there's no way I could get around with a foot of snow on the ground.

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

I keep watching Hawaii Life, and all the people immigrating from the snow states in the US is amazing, but totally understandable.

For me, I've had enough snow if its just one day, but it takes at least a day to drive to snow & a day back, and only in the depths of winter.

[Shannon]

I was born and raised in Kentucky, but have lived in Las Vegas NV for the past 16 years and it's hard to imagine leaving the constant sunshine and cushy cost of living...

[Steph, Serious series addict]

We really enjoyed Carson City, NV when we stayed there. And, as a BIG fan of roulette, I love the vacays in LV. That's one of the states on our "We could settle/retire there" list. :)

[Yvonne]

Hello!! I'm Yvonne :)

I am born and raised in MN

I have no idea when I want to retire to, I would like to travel more first. I don't know if I would retire in the south (more poisonous animals and bugs). During winter in MN the bugs die and spiders and snakes usually can't survive outside in our winters. hahaha

I love animals, just would rather not.

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Hi Yvonne! I cannot imagine those below freezing winters in MN. Not for me. No way.

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Even going through our record heat wave in January, more days over 40C (over 100F) & the nights were so hot and the humidity; I wouldn't trade it for below freezing weather. As Steph said "Not for me. No way."

[Jee Yeong]

I'm Jee Yeong Park. I was born and am currently living in South Korea. I want to retire in NYC because I lived 4 years there.

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Hi Jee! NYC always seems so alive on the TV, but then so does Seoul. It was a real eye opener when you had the Olympic Games.

[FangFan]

Hi, y'all!

I'm originally from a small town in Virginia, just about an hour southwest of Richmond. However, I spent part of my childhood in Virginia and part (high school and college) in central Florida.

I currently reside in lower Alabama, not far from the Florida state line.

As far as retirement goes, I'm torn between Virginia and central Florida. Florida, because I hate cold weather, and Virginia, because it has such gorgeous scenery, no matter the season. Ideally, if I were independently wealthy, I would divide my time between the two states. Either way, I'm definitely a born and bred southerner.

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Where in VA? I'm from there too :) Born in Newport News, raised in Mathews and Richmond. Lived in Richmond, Stafford and Arlington. My hubby and I still have lots of family there.

[FangFan]

Steph wrote: "Where in VA? I'm from there too :) Born in Newport News, raised in Mathews and Richmond. Lived in Richmond, Stafford and Arlington. My hubby and I still have lots of family there."

I'm from the little town of Blackstone in Nottoway county. As well as being about an hour from Richmond, it's also fairly close to Petersburg and Colonial Heights. Fort Pickett is located just outside of town. It's a pretty, quaint little town, with lots of lovely, old Victorian houses.


I've never been to Newport News, but my parents lived there for a while before I was born. My father worked as a civilian firefighter at Fort Monroe.

I think what I miss most about Virginia are the glorious spring flowers and the gorgeous fall colors. Then again, Virginia in the summer is just so wonderfully green. The snow in winter is pretty (especially if you don't have to drive in it) and never very deep by Northern standards, but I'm just not a fan of cold weather. And like most Southerners, I really suck at driving in snow. :D

I

[she_batts]

I'm from Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada. Born and raised here. Most likely will die here as well. If I could pick a place to retire, I would chose southern Italy.

[AliciaJ]

I'm from Humboldt County, CA. Born and raised, and although I'm desperate to travel around the world, I'll probably end up retiring here as well. But on the other hand, it's a beautiful place to live, so it's all good.

[Sandra]

I'm living in Hamburg, north of Germany and come originally from a small coastal town, also in northern Germany. If I could chose a place to retire it would most likely be the scotish highlands even though I never have been there.

[Steph, Serious series addict]

FangFan wrote: "Steph wrote: "I'm from the little town of Blackstone in Nottoway county."

I'm familiar with Blackstone. A friend of mine lives there. It's a nice spot. :)

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Sandra wrote: "If I could chose a place to retire it would most likely be the scotish highlands even though I never have been there."

I would love to visit the Scottish Highlands! Definitely on my bucket list. :)

[Steph, Serious series addict]

AliciaJ wrote: "I'm from Humboldt County, CA. Born and raised, and although I'm desperate to travel around the world, I'll probably end up retiring here as well. But on the other hand, it's a beautiful place to li..."

That's where the Sequoia Nat'l Park is located, yah? We drove through there when traveling up to Washington. Beautiful!

[Josie]

Every time I read this thread it makes me want to do more travelling!

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Some great spots to go see Josie, I agree.

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Josie wrote: "Every time I read this thread it makes me want to do more travelling!"

You're young, Miss Josie - lots of time left for some traveling! :D

[Josie]

LOL I hope so! Time passes so quickly though. I can't believe I joined GR when I was 18.... :O

[Steph, Serious series addict]

So true! ;)

[Vicki]

I grew up in Berwick, Illinois very small town now I live in Loudon TN another small town and I'm retired so here I'll stay unless I win the Lottery.

[Steph, Serious series addict]

We should all be so lucky (lottery win) :D

[Vicki]

Steph wrote: "We should all be so lucky (lottery win) :D"

Ain't it the truth. :-)

[Elane]

Live in Brazil.
Originally from Brazil.
And would like to retire to Narnia, Hogsmead, Middle Earth or any Urban Fantasy city....But if not possible, then I would love to go someplace cold. But, honestly, if I could I'd keep moving around the world. So many places to go.

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Great retirement spot options, Elane :)

[Rose]

I'm from Massachusetts.

[AliciaJ]

Steph wrote: "AliciaJ wrote: "I'm from Humboldt County, CA. Born and raised, and although I'm desperate to travel around the world, I'll probably end up retiring here as well. But on the other hand, it's a beaut..."

Yes! Our redwoods are amazing, and it's a gorgeous spot to live.

[AliciaJ]

Elane wrote: "Live in Brazil.
Originally from Brazil.
And would like to retire to Narnia, Hogsmead, Middle Earth or any Urban Fantasy city....But if not possible, then I would love to go someplace cold. But, hon..."

HAHA, I'd love to join you in any of those places! ;)

[Vanessa]

Hi all!

Im from Montreal/Canada!

Right now Im in Denmark for another month!

I'd like to retire anywhere peaceful and by a lake :)

[Vicki]

I'm retired in Tennessee

[Alice]

I am from Massachusetts and have always lived in the state. Don't know where I want to retire to yet.

[Elle]

Hi Guys ( and girls! )
I'm from the wonderful state of Wyoming ( oh ya, first to represent it!!! )
When I retire I want to travel all over the world!!!

[Maria]

Born and raised in South Texas, Living in California, would LOVE to retire to either Massachusetts or New Hampshire BUT, my husband who is from upstate New York is tired of the winters and their snow, so I will settle for upper North Carolina :-)

[Christy]

Hey! I'm Christy and I live in Alabama!! When i retire I would like to move to a different country,, Idk where yet though!

[[deleted user]]

Hi I'm from Newport News VA!

[Tammie]

Hi all i,m in mississippi