One of the most frequently asked questions is: Why are we moving to NC?
The short answer, at least for Dwight, is simply: the weather. No more winters in Iowa.
The long answer, as always, is more complex. First of all, I hope that God is in all of this. I believe He is. Second, Dwight retired a year ago. Third, we don't have any kids; our only family in this country is in the Southeastern United States. His brother is 3 hours away. The ocean is 5 hours away. Dwight grew up in Florida and North Carolina, and always liked NC much better. The climate is indeed more moderate, much more like Germany, and so is the landscape.
I remember sometime in the 1990's proclaiming with great certainty that we would retire to NC. Actually, I was surprised when Dwight wanted to stay in Iowa at first. We just bought a brandnew house here 5 years ago. But the last two winters with their snow and ice decided it for us. We sold our house in record time and bought a new one just as quickly.
A new adventure!
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That's wonderful and as for the weather aspect- I live in California now after years of living in snowy regions and not even for 35 years so I do understand. I think it's wonderful, but suspect it's kinda scary too. At least you have a house waiting- that's awesome.
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