Originally Posted by Hurley1 (Post 11122448)

Wow, I seem to have started something here. Thanks again for all your input and funny comments. Love it. Great British sense of humour :)

Originally Posted by Sportychico (Post 11122441)

what the UK sounds like heaven ?...

Originally Posted by Sportychico (Post 11122464)

You're welcome...I was trying to give constructive advice and got bombarded!...I am British and have lived in US and Have a home in South West Florida....Go to Naples / Bonita springs and I promise you will want to live there ...beautiful beaches, warm sea, cheapish homes, fantastic shopping, restaurants, no crime, 9 hours from uk, etc

Originally Posted by Sportychico (Post 11122464)

Go to Naples / Bonita springs and I promise you will want to live there ...beautiful beaches, warm sea, cheapish homes, fantastic shopping, restaurants, no crime, 9 hours from uk, etc

Originally Posted by N1cky (Post 11122480)

I went to Fort Myers on vacation once, I couldn't wait to leave. I'd go insane if I lived there. IMO (not a fact) it's the most mind numbingly boring place on the planet.

Originally Posted by christmasoompa (Post 11122482)

My grandparents lived in Naples, I thought it was pretty awful. But that's my opinion, not a fact. ;):lol:

Originally Posted by N1cky (Post 11122480)

I went to Fort Myers on vacation once, I couldn't wait to leave. I'd go insane if I lived there. IMO (not a fact) it's the most mind numbingly boring place on the planet.

Originally Posted by Sportychico (Post 11122378)

how anyone can defend the UK weather is astounding....please 'whether' facts have been exaggerated or not the bottom line is the UK weather is appalling and everyone knows it....Lets see if Wimbledon is rained off again this 'summer' or a cricket Test match is cancelled...come on be honest .....re penis size: average....yes I do have a Porsche and its for sale...2 owners, low mileage etc....I don't consider myself rich (net work well over $1m) ...that's why I mentioned it...in fact it worries me that $1m as a pension would only give you an income of $50k...scary...

Originally Posted by Sportychico (Post 11122492)

when did you go / how long ago?

did you go to 5th Ave, all the beaches, Sanibal / captvia barrier islands, Coconut point, mercato, riverside shops etc..

Originally Posted by christmasoompa (Post 11122505)

Numerous times, they lived there so we visited often, up until my grandmother passed away about 8 years ago.

No point asking if I visited all the shops and beaches as that's exactly what I disliked about it, there didn't seem to be anything else to it!

Originally Posted by Sportychico (Post 11122276)

Mucho aggression on here...why is everyone so unhappy....I was responding to the lady's question (however stupid as no on can advise her on what to do)....1) Florida my choice based on her budget ...gulf coast is best in my opinion though depends on her age as to where - naples, fort myers, tampa etc) 2) California ( I lived there) is expensive if you want a nice home in a decent district ...as she has to buy a business as well to gain entry (Visa) she in my opinon, would need at least $1m ....and that's not enough to gwt a decent home and a decent business in Cal.....3) the UK - weather is shocking

These are my opinions based on my research / experience...if you don't agree that's ok with me but no need to get so up tight ....

Originally Posted by Sportychico (Post 11122500)

I agree fort myers isn't great....shame you didn't go a few miles south and over to Sanibel & Captiva islands...depends what you like doing...I like golf, fishing, jet skiing, motorbikes ..outdoor stuff...also great shops, cinema, excellent theatre and Arts in Naples, Miami only 1.5 hours away for if you want a party night...

Originally Posted by christmasoompa (Post 11122505)

Numerous times, they lived there so we visited often, up until my grandmother passed away about 8 years ago.

No point asking if I visited all the shops and beaches as that's exactly what I disliked about it, there didn't seem to be anything else to it!

Originally Posted by Sportychico (Post 11122410)

agree but as a brit you cant 'retire' in US unless you have appropriate visa..this lady based on her question will likely only get an E2 ...so she will not be able to retire.....At least Boston has a Summer and it gets warm...

Originally Posted by Sally Redux (Post 11122469)

Heat is overrated, like most things here.