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Khunajawdge

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Yes, a forwarded message <_<

-------Original Message-------

Just in case you were thinking of leaving paradise for one of these places.

>

> Here is some more history-geography, just in case you have a need to

> know more!

> You can retire to Phoenix , Arizona where...

> 1. You are willing to park 3 blocks away because you found shade.

> 2. You've experienced condensation on your ass from the hot water in

> the toilet bowl.

> 3. You can drive for 4 hours in one direction and never leave town.

> 4. You have over 100 recipes for Mexican food.

> 5. You know that "dry heat" is comparable to what hits you in the

> face when you open your oven door.

> 6. The 4 seasons are: tolerable, hot, really hot, and ARE YOU KIDDING ME??!!

>

> OR

>

> You can retire to California where...

> 1. You make over $250,000 and you still can't afford to buy a house.

> 2. The fastest part of your commute is going down your driveway.

> 3. You know how to eat an artichoke.

> 4. You drive your rented Mercedes to your neighborhood block party.

> 5. When someone asks you how far something is, you tell them how

> long it will take to get there rather than how many miles away it is.

> 6. The 4 seasons are: Fire, Flood, Mud, and Drought.

>

> OR

>

> You can retire to New York City where...

> 1. You say "the city" and expect everyone to know you mean Manhattan ..

> 2. You can get into a four-hour argument about how to get from

> Columbus Circle to Battery Park, but can't find Wisconsin on a map.

> 3. You think Central Park is "nature."

> 4. You believe that being able to swear at people in their own

> language makes you multi-lingual.

> 5. You've worn out a car horn. (Ed. Note if you have a car).

> 6. You think eye contact is an act of aggression.

>

> OR

>

> You can retire to Minnesota where...

> 1. You only have four spices: salt, pepper, ketchup, and Tabasco .

> 2. Halloween costumes fit over parkas.

> 3. You have more than one recipe for casserole.

> 4. Sexy lingerie is anything flannel with less than eight buttons.

> 5. The four seasons are: winter, still winter, almost winter, and

> construction.

>

> OR

>

> You can retire to the Deep South where...

> 1. You can rent a movie and buy bait in the same store.

> 2. "Y'all" is singular and "all y'all" is plural.

> 3. "He needed killin" is a valid defense.

> 4. Everyone has 2 first names: Billy Bob, Jimmy Bob, Mary Ellen,

> Betty Jean, Mary Beth, etc.

> 5. Everything is either "in yonder," "over yonder" or "out yonder."

> It's important to know the difference, too.

>

> OR

>

> You can retire to Colorado where...

> 1. You carry your $3,000 mountain bike atop your $500 car.

> 2. You tell your husband to pick up Granola on his way home and so

> he stops at the day care center.

> 3. A pass does not involve a football or dating.

> 4. The top of your head is bald, but you still have a pony tail.

>

> OR

>

> You can retire to the Midwest where...

> 1. You've never met any celebrities, but the mayor knows your name.

> 2. Your idea of a traffic jam is ten cars waiting to pass a tractor.

> 3. You have had to switch from "heat" to "A/C" on the same day.

> 4. You end sentences with a preposition: "Where's my coat at?"

> 5. When asked how your trip was to any exotic place, you say, "It

> was different!"

>

> OR

>

> FINALLY You can retire to Florida where.

> 1. You eat dinner at 3:15 in the afternoon.

> 2.. All purchases include a coupon of some kind -- even houses and cars.

> 3. Everyone can recommend an excellent dermatologist.

> 4. Road construction never ends anywhere in the state.

> 5. Cars in front of you often appear to be driven by headless people.

...and there you are, wherever you go? :eek:

 
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I love it!

My job is 100% travel. As you roll up and down the east coast, you only have to drive 200 miles or so to hear the accent change a little, see the people change a little, and the food change a little...

Joe

 
Or you can retire to Kansas City, where you get 4 seasons, less than 500 miles to everywhere cool, best riding in the world (Arkansas) in your back yard, great BBQ, Pie, international air travel and an outstanding Yamaha shop.

Just sayin . . .

 
Too funny,

Well the great PNW is my place. I immigrated from Germany, cuz my wife was stationed at Ft Lewis. My job has brought me to every state but Alaska, in hind sight, I can spare me that great state for a year round appearance :dribble: , though my bucket list has a trip to this great place.

Here in WA,

You can never get lost, you'll always find a sign pointing you to either the I5 or i90 :p

You can drive through a 4 season year by going west to east within a day

You'll always have a great supply on coffee

You'll likely never tan but rust ;)

You will get stuck on the interstate regardless of the time of day, choose the night, than all is open

You will mind your speed, as you can believe the majority of inhabitants of this great state are state trooper :lol:

 
> FINALLY You can retire to FLORIDA where...

> 1. You eat dinner at 3:15 in the afternoon.

> 2.. All purchases include a coupon of some kind -- even houses and cars.

> 3. Everyone can recommend an excellent dermatologist.

> 4. Road construction never ends anywhere in the state.

> 5. Cars in front of you often appear to be driven by headless people.
But you left out one little thing... the weather is just about perfect every day from now straight through April.

Don't worry.

We've got plenty of homes for sale...

Rackin' up the miles in the Sunshine state...

Gary

darksider #44

PS Know why Floridians have fewer farkles on their FJR's? Maybe they're too busy riding 'em?? And since riding 'em is what it's REALLY all about, there ya go.

 
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Or you can retire to Kansas City, where you get 4 seasons, less than 500 miles to everywhere cool, best riding in the world (Arkansas) in your back yard, great BBQ, Pie, international air travel and an outstanding Yamaha shop.

Just sayin . . .
But no decent football or baseball team... Actually I do like coming to Kansas City, Dad lives in Smithville and we get free rooms at Ameristar all the time. I certainly agree with the best riding in the world comment. I'm leaving for a multi day ride in Arkansas on monday.

 
Or you can retire to Kansas City, where you get 4 seasons, less than 500 miles to everywhere cool, best riding in the world (Arkansas) in your back yard, great BBQ, Pie, international air travel and an outstanding Yamaha shop.

Just sayin . . .
Missed one. The seasons are:

Hot, sticky, & almost tornado season

Tornadoe season

Beautiful leaves season

Wet cold winter

Wet cold spring

 
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In Florida, The REAL Bad News is we are exposed to Big Fat Canadians in Speedos flopping around like beached whales in heat! :dribble:

It actually gives the natives something to go to beach for in the winter. :lol:

 
So, living in TX is a combination of several.

Phoenix

Deep South

Colorado (I just cut my pony tail)

and The Midwest

Considering what it's not like from the list, I can live with that.

 
After watching the weather throughout the country, I'll stay right where I am. Every time I leave my house for the day or a long trip, it's been exactly where I left it. No Tornados, no hurricanes, no floods to deal with. Sure, an occasional earth quake or a few fires, but I can live with that.

And I love that you all like where you are, stay there. :p We're getting too many people already.

 
Or you can retire to Kansas City, where you get 4 seasons, less than 500 miles to everywhere cool, best riding in the world (Arkansas) in your back yard, great BBQ, Pie, international air travel and an outstanding Yamaha shop.

Just sayin . . .

Arthur Bryants BBQ is fantastic there in KC!! I'll have to take your work on the riding available in Arkansas until a later date!

 
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