I'm moving to Bonita Springs, Florida

by HappyDad 14 Replies latest jw friends

  • HappyDad
    HappyDad

    It's time for the next chapter in my life. On Friday, Jan. 31, I will be 67 years old.

    The contract job I was working ended in July, 2013. It was a plus money wise for my pension and social security. I worked for an engineering firm at the same company that I was with for 30 years.

    Thankfully I never listened to the WTBTS about quiting my job to pioneer or other BS stuff. My daughter....the only blood I have in the world who is also an XJW has been living in SW Florida for 13 years now and has been after me to move to be with her for a long long time. So now is my time to act! I will be moving by the first week of March and stay with her for at least 3-4 months until I can get my own place.

    I have been there at least 3 times a year and already have friends who will be glad to see me. I also have a job offer to take care of inventory and the books for a businessman who has become a friend of mine. Any extra money would help with the high cost of rent there.

    For the past 6-7 years, I have corresponded with another poster from JWN who lives in the area there and we will finally meet for coffee.

    Anyone else living in the area from Fort Myers to Naples who might want to meet up, please let me know.

    Goodbye Western PA and winter.

    HappyDad

  • OnTheWayOut
    OnTheWayOut

    One of the greatest things that can be shared with ex-JW's is one's success in life after the JW's.

    Congratulations on your retirement, move, having your daughter out. Awesome success story.

  • Ding
    Ding

    Sounds good.

    Best wishes to you and your daughter.

  • Gypsy Sam
    Gypsy Sam

    Welcome to SWFL! PM me and I'll meet for coffee!

    Happy Birthday!

  • Band on the Run
    Band on the Run

    Sounds warm.

  • prologos
    prologos

    very exciting to hear that and sharing that good feeling. It might be shocking how hot it gets in the summer though, would a northern summer vacation be possible too?

    three thumbs up for you.

  • Found Sheep
    Found Sheep

    I spent many winter vaca at Bonita Springs (the Youngs) were my friends or so they said?

  • skeeter1
    skeeter1

    Welcome to SWFLA. PM me when you get down here!

  • BizzyBee
    BizzyBee

    Happy Dad,

    Best wishes to you for a happy 'second act'. You've earned it.

  • RubaDub
    RubaDub

    Best wishes on being on the left side of Florida (left in a geographic sense).

    Summers get quite warm over on your side of the State but then that is why we have air conditioning!

    Enjoy your new life.

    Peace.

    Rub a Dub

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