I sure do appreciate the input! Glad I asked. I am taking notes and putting together a plan. Wish I had more than two weeks......

It was about a year ago I asked about South Dakota, and in that thread, I heard a lot about Tenn. So much that I had plans to visit the area. Well that plan morphed into a two week trip in Maine. I really enjoyed Maine, especially the middle and upper coastal area, but feel like I still need to explore this area of the country before committing. Plus, Maine is not a tax / retirement friendly state.

Wherever I end up relocating to, property on water, or at minimum - a water view, will be a priority. Ocean, lake, river - in that order of preference. I also like trees, mountains, green spaces, so that's the things I'll be looking for.