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babylonsister

(172,719 posts) Tue Apr 14, 2015, 09:56 PM Apr 2015

So I moved to Florida, Melbourne on the east coast. [View all]

Lots of reasons why. My best friend from h.s. lives here, I am so much closer to the beach, I have my own place, and it was time for a change. My dad lives in Ft. Meyers, so once the dust settles, I will be able to see him more.

Hey! I couldn't afford the 'liberal' coasts and didn't want to deal with snow or drought. So sue me!

I am pretty happy. I'd rather die on my own stoop than a landlady's (another reason).

Come visit, maybe!

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So I moved to Florida, Melbourne on the east coast. [View all] babylonsister Apr 2015 OP

K&R! n/t RKP5637 Apr 2015 #1

i used to live in Orlando-on the other side of the Beeline/NT DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2015 #2

I have no idea what the Beeline is. I've barely got babylonsister Apr 2015 #6

It's the highway from the coast to Orlando./NT DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2015 #10

It's called the Beach-line now OriginalGeek Apr 2015 #23

And I thought I was the only one who hated "Beachline." Chipper Chat Apr 2015 #25

I've lived in this house, within eyesight of the Beeline, for 30 years OriginalGeek Apr 2015 #27

Been in Daytona for 18 years... rppper Apr 2015 #35

Well, I live in Fort Myers. William769 Apr 2015 #3

YOU! Please visit! My dad lives there. babylonsister Apr 2015 #7

... William769 Apr 2015 #11

I WOULD come visit you, dear b'sis, elleng Apr 2015 #4

Now you have a reason, Ellen! babylonsister Apr 2015 #13

Congrats om the new digs! Raine1967 Apr 2015 #5

Let me know! Sounds great! nt babylonsister Apr 2015 #9

I wish I could move to the beach. Live in liberal land myself, can't afford it. freshwest Apr 2015 #8

Do it! They can visit you! nt babylonsister Apr 2015 #20

It's a lot more complicated than that. Mail me for details. You may have suggestions. n/t freshwest Apr 2015 #29

Had my first job there GusBob Apr 2015 #12

I know for a fact crazy folks are everywhere. And I will check babylonsister Apr 2015 #14

I have cought many a snook at Sebastian Inlet. NCTraveler Apr 2015 #40

Excellent fishing GusBob Apr 2015 #41

Message auto-removed Name removed Apr 2015 #15

Hey Aloha, babylonsister! Cha Apr 2015 #16

Congrats on your move! Close to the beach...can't beat that! mnhtnbb Apr 2015 #17

Two of my brothers have relocated -by choice to Florida... one_voice Apr 2015 #18

Welcome to Florida! AmBlue Apr 2015 #19

I'm here and you have it! babylonsister Apr 2015 #21

Congrats, your new home sounds great. Many wonderful memories of times in FL. A cousin lived not appalachiablue Apr 2015 #22

Welcome to the neighborhood! CaptainTruth Apr 2015 #24

I'm happy for you. TexasMommaWithAHat Apr 2015 #26

My wife and I will be there soon. SoLeftIAmRight Apr 2015 #28

Good Luck! Thespian2 Apr 2015 #30

Tampa Bay area here. Fuddnik Apr 2015 #31

I hear you. babylonsister Apr 2015 #32

Indiatlantic is a quaint beach town to visit. Chipper Chat Apr 2015 #38

happy's good. barbtries Apr 2015 #33

Welcome to central Florida! rppper Apr 2015 #34

Are you a blue dot in a sea of red!? villager Apr 2015 #36

Ex-Miami resident, now living in San Francisco NBachers Apr 2015 #37

I live across the coast in the Tampa area. NCTraveler Apr 2015 #39