It’s TIME FOR ME TO GO...
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ก.ย. 2024
- It's been real nice spending these last couple of months in California. I have been able to visit some awesome locations to make these videos, enjoy the beautiful mild climate but now its time for me to go back to Florida. But I'll be back.
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I grew up in California. Love California and most of the people, but hate the politics! Safe travels home. Love your show.
Ditto, many feel the same
Me too 😉
I'm getting kicked outta my home is what it feels like. Ca rules as far a the lifestyle it can provide. So political and policies is why we leave.
@@andrewprice2894 I agree Andrew. It's heartbreaking what they are doing to our beautiful state. We moved for work after the COVID debacle, we had no choice. It was hard, but now that we have settled in AZ, I'm really happy that we made the move. Here is like CA was growing up. Hot rods, car shows, people hanging out, without masks etc. I just couldn't stand what they did to CA.
@@jolynn563I left CA (actually Marin county where Michael was walking in the video)
Left in 2014
Went to Tucson and loved it very much.
I would come back each summer to stay with family in the north Bay
But boy when covid hit and the world went crazy I was so glad to be in AZ.
We went about our life. I was glad to be far away from ole CA
So much to do here
Slower pace
Great prices over here
We’re outside city limits
Near mountain’s
But I will say my heart does break some days that all the places I lived in SF and Marin are falling apart and the state is falling apart.
Third generation San Franciscan but won’t get near there now 💩
Travel full time in an Rv and boy the west is changing I will say.
Hope to get back to Arizona sometime soon
Enjoy
It’s really a great state
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Loved your video Michael. I'm 64 years old and have lived in Cali all my life. I have to disagree on your analogy about how the weather here overshadows the politics and cost of living. It's getting much much worse under the current administration and the cost-of-living makes it difficult to enjoy the state as a whole. Sure visiting here for a few months is epic. But the old saying goes; The Grass is always Greener on the other side. Currently a one half gallon of milk is $8, gasoline is $7.89 a gallon, my electric bill in a 3 bedroom condo is $375 a month, and we are taxed on just about everything. In fact, there are even fees we pay just to walk in our forests. The homeless problem here is out of control. Yet the current governor completely ignores this problem. Crime is at an all-time high and most major outlets such as Wal-Mart and CVS are closing their doors due to rampant crime waves. More people are moving out of California each year than any other state in the country. Those facts alone should tell you something. I urge you to think hard about moving to California on a permanent basis. You may just find that the scenery and the weather is not worth the expense you'll need to pay to enjoy it.
I just paid $3.88/gal for a tank of gas in Long Beach, today. My last electric bill includes a month of A/C and it was $268. I bought a gallon of milk at Stater Bros yesterday for $4.99/gal. Crime is the lowest it's been since the 1980's. I live in CA and it's not the CA you're describing.
California is a beautiful state. I feel so blessed to live here. Come back soon!
Best state in the nation easily. I'm very fortunate to live in this beautiful state.
Been there done that-!!! No plans to return-!!!😉
I've lived in San Diego my whole life. I just visited Florida for the first time. Although I had a blast exploring your beautiful state, I now understand why everyone tells me how lucky I am. The weather, mountains, beaches, desert, sunsets. Thank you so much for the amazing videos. I leave my welcome mat out for both of you 24/7.
He never made it down here huh. San Diego is the best.
As a CA native I'm glad you enjoyed our state.
Thank you Michael, from a SoCal native for an honest depiction of our state, and there’s so much more for you and Lizzie next year! Our mountains! . We see Lizzie’s kind heart too with everybody she meets and every dog she can’t pass by! Safe travels.
Thank you so much for being here with us!🙏❤️🫶
We already miss Cali!🥹
@@LisithedogwalkerI wouldn’t move to CA if I were you. The whole period you were there, I felt that you were promoting the state. The state is already overpopulated. Stay away from CA.
I throughly enjoyed this video! It is refreshing to actually getting to know the personality and “down to earth” aspect of a person that you watch everyday. I applaud you for your effort to “go off script”.
Thank you for visiting California and sharing your perspective. I moved to SoCal 30 years ago and it still is one of the best decisions of my life. The politics are incidental to me. You very much captured why CA is really a special place.
I was born in California 🙂 It is so beautiful I must say.
I'm glad you and Lisi got to have such a cool time Michael 💚💙
It’s a precious state Laura!✨🙏☀️☺️😘🤍
Thank you for your kind words. California is indeed a beautiful state with bad politics. Hopefully that will change soon!
Politics will change after the elites have bought up all the property they made cheap with lawlessness. Then they'll bring back law and order and rent their property back to everyone
I think it will honestly be one of those places that people will be flooding back to once it does straighten itself out.
It will likely get worst before better in the future. It is a mecca of illegal immigration and Soviet style politics.....sadly@@kalef1234
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Your Cali trip was epic! Thanks for taking us with you while delivering thoughtful content in these times of uncertainty.
It’s been a great series of videos! I’m glad your channel is growing the way it is brother! Your grind is not going un noticed! Keep doing your thing and can’t wait to see u back home ! Safe trip to u guys ❤🙏
Thank you so much!🙏🙏🙏🙏🫶
just wanted to say thank you for your channel. I recently discovered it and love it. I am a native Californian that ended up moving to Antigua Guatemala 15 years ago. I went from perfect weather to perfect weather. We live 5000 feet up in the mountains and it is always between 60°F - 80°F you’re around.
I am watching the real estate market down here explode. There are many snowbirds from around the world and many many people from United States and Canada coming here. It is a great international community with lots of amazing people and things to do. Lots of amazing, hiking and outdoor adventure as well. Not for everyone but we absolutely love it down here
Antigua is probably the most expensive area in Guatemala but when you come from California… Nothing is expensive! 👋🏻😎
Ive traveled the world 10x over and I came back to Cali, just a majestic state and the weather is perfect for each season.
Blue Ridge Mountains climate is pretty awesome, along with activities.
I love your non biased perspectives of CA from you recent videos so thank you! I’ve been living in Southern CA last 23 years. Although there are many issues with politics here like you’ve mentioned the quality of life is still very good for me as a surfer, outdoor activity lover and a family man. Enjoying the weather, beaches, mountains and good foods with my wife and kids is blessing. As someone who’s starting to build a real estate portfolio my plan is more leaning toward owning all the properties other than my primary home out of state so I can keep my lifestyle here in CA while building my wealth elsewhere more safely. Thanks again and drive safe home!
I so agree with you.. Lived in SoCal for fourteen years. In 2020 we moved to Tampa Bay Area. Florida is nice, we have good governor, beautiful beaches and thunderstorms. But oh my, how I miss CA climate, nature and lifestyle I had!
But, there is a good news! It is second day in a row, that AC can be turned off 😉
We love you Michael! 💜 Thank you for dispelling many myths about CA. It was a breath of fresh air to see the different locations and what all CA has to offer. My crystal ball tells me you'll make that move here in the next 2 years
Michael , loved those California podcasts. You and Lizzy looked like you both had a great time . Great place to visit I'm sure . Safe trip home .
We appreciate you being here with us Jeff!🙏 We are going to miss Cali for sure!🤍☺️
I really enjoyed this Trip and all the fotage of California and dont forget all the Special guest we become to see on this great Trip.
It was such an beautiful and unforgetable time in California with you Michael.
THANK YOU for capturing both North and South CA's beauty MB!
I left for 20 years and have one foot back in. The perfect weather is expensive ❤. I bought a condo as a second home. I decided not to rent it out because getting the wrong tenant scares the bejeezus out of me.
I think Michael is trying to put off moving to California full time. He'll eventually cave in. Michael deserves the very best, don't you think?
Yes! 💯💯💯💯✨☺️
If money isn't an object, Michael would move to CA in a heartbeat. Best state in the nation hands down.
@@basstheangelo I'm from California. It's nice but I think Hawaii and Virginia are stunning too. I live in NYC and if I could live anywhere I would live in the Hudson River Valley.
I am glad you had a wonderful time in California. Safe travels back to Florida.😊😊
I totally agree with you, Michael, Cali is awesome for nature and there's so much more to do and explore than in FL. Just the mountains alone and the hiking options that simply don't exist in FL. I've been in FL 2 years and am already bored with the nature and culture here. I lived in Cali 12 years and have immensely enjoyed the outdoors there!!!! Thank you so much for all the awesome videos!
Florida not only has brutal heat and humidity in the summer . It's trying to get just as expensive and crowded there as in California . Minus the huge Tax Bills of course . Safe Travels Home .
True
The climate is brutal. Cant wait till I retire and move north!!
FL homeowners and vehicle insurance is expensive, property taxes have gone up too. Any savings on income taxes is a wash. Sales tax definitely lower in FL than CA.
Grew up in California and love the nature and outdoors. I’m a cyclist and I miss so many of my cycling community there. I moved to Charleston SC a few years ago (kinda of a mistake) more out of spite of California because I got so tired of all the crap politics and taxes. After 2 years in SC, the wife and I are moving to Boise Idaho in 2 week. I can’t wait. I’ve visited Boise many times and it’s so much more inline with my lifestyle. It’s kinda the happy median for my wife and I. I can confidently say now at 40 years old, I will never live east of the Colorado Rocky Mountains ever again.
Cool I have been thinking of Idaho as well myself. Good luck!
I’m a native Californian, looking to move to the Carolinas. I’m curious what your issues with the state are. If you don’t mind answering
@@SityClicker1 all I can say from my experience it’s not all what it’s cracked up to be. I’m I. Summerville and the drivers are the worst I have ever seen. I drive for my job and in one shift I saw more than 12 accidents (no joke). People are nice but they are A wholes in their cars. The summers are so hot and can’t go outside. The cost is getting too expensive for what you’re getting and the infrastructure can’t handle all the traffic and people moving in.
@@mamaitaliano9774 A lot of people are also looking at Idaho, but lets hope not to many move there. And especially from Portland and the surrounding neighborhoods.
I love western states also I will never move to the east coast!
I was born and raised in SoCal and spent most of 50 years in the bay area. Unfortunately the climate change drove me out, and I do not mean the weather. The weather is the one thing I always liked about Calif. Driving to all those great outdoor places was not enjoyable anymore with all the crowds and traffic. I am just glad I got to enjoy the best California offers for so long. Good luck to both of you. Maybe your work can enable you to have the best of both worlds.
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I lived in Cali for 25 years. I saw the state from Mexico to the northwest coast and most parts in between.I've lived in No Cali Central and So Cali. The landscape is amazing. However the politics and the cost of living make it completely prohibitive. Cali goes out of it's way to make life hard. It just is what it is. I also live in Florida. As a disabled Vet and on SS my options are very limited.
CA is not for everyone. Demand is strong in CA that's why it's expensive. It's a mechaniam to prevent overpopulation.
I’m having to move out of Florida in January. I’ve looked and looked, unfortunately the rents are not coming down enough to justify me staying here. Too many people moved in since 2020. I’ve had enough of the traffic, insurance and high cost of living here since 2020. I also had a similar experience this Summer like you while visiting in California. It was hard to leave the outdoors life. It’s finally cooling down here in Orlando. But I’ve definitely concluded that being here during the Summer is a no go. Too much rain, heat, humidity, traffic and tourists. Safe travels.
Where are you moving to?
I agree, born and raised here in Florida and this heat is brutal its almost getting unbearable, I don’t even want to go outside , I wish I could get my husband to move.
@@naturelover2292 I think it's fine, but I live walking distance to the beach. Plus, and it's a huge plus, I have a boat. Nothing too crazy, just a 23' center console that I take out onto the ocean and fish, or just go up and down the canals.
@@networth00nice!
Glad you had a great Summer in Cali! You're so right about Florida, Summer is horrible! We'd love to be snowbirds one day if we can. We thought FL would be much less expensive, but it's so costly especially homeowners insurance & property taxes.
FL used to be affordable
Thank you, Michael.
Ive really enjoyed your videos from your summer trip to California.
You've shown us how beautiful a state it really is. Even though its leaders are destroying it.
Ive also enjoyed your great insights into the world of real estate. Ive been involved in real estate and mortgages since the mid 90s and i think you do a very good job of showing people whats going on and where we are heading.
I hope you keep sharing your insights when you get back home.
Michael, Glad you enjoyed California! Our former home state until last year. We picked up and moved to New Mexico, highly recommend adding Santa Fe on the way back especially since you like the outdoors. New Mexico is rated 3rd state in the country for camping and hiking with the most popular month being August where northen New Mexico is dry and between 75F and 85F. Santa Fe is the home of 2nd homes, lots of people from New york to Florida have second homes in the area.
I use to live in Santa Fe and love New Mexico
@MichaelBordenaro 18:25 Also, you don't need to necessarily buy or rent a second home in California. You may just rent a different place for a few months every summer in the cooler regions, so that you can experience the most variety of landscapes and a new metropolis/micropolis every time. As for being able to have your own stuff, you can just buy a minivan/3-row crossover so that you can pack all your belongings (especially cookware) inside so that you can have the same standard of living in your temporary seasonal home to escape the heat as in your primary residence in Miami Beach when you escape the cold.
🤸🏽🤸🏽🤸🏽🤸🏽🤸🏽Yaaaaay, yeah get back to Florida. We need you in Florida to keep us updated on the housing market there! I'm glad that you and your wife had a great time in Cali tho 🤠
Next time you come to California, Try to Stop by Monterrey Go to the 17 miles Drive. I think You will love it!
From Big Sur here!
@@allegrabraun7545......Beautiful area.....Awesome Views. 😊
We have done this drive on our summer trip back in2019.
It was really nice!🤍😍
Thank you for watching his video!🙏☺️
@@allegrabraun7545❤🤗
I live in California.. I’ve visited about 30 other states. Nothing beats Cali! I would never leave
Have a safe trip back to Florida!
I think we all have a place we'd like to move to, to see different landscapes from what's at home. Being from Florida I'd love to move to Utah one day. That's my dream.
Utah sure is a beautiful state!
Hi Michael. Glad you enjoyed California for the summer. Have safe trip home and you can always come back next year.
Thanks, Michael your videos are very honest and very good. Good luck with your travels.
Another beautiful day in the Fl panhandle. 46 last night.
Mr. Michael I couldn't agree with you more. Quality of life makes a big difference we are on this planet for such a short time. I live a dual life style in San Diego in the summer and I winter in Mexico. No place is perfect but I agree California is incredible. I am a native southern California that haven't found a place as perfect as living in California and Mexico. Best of luck to you and your lovely wife. The problem with California is that there is a one party system and for what ever the reason people won't vote for anybody but the democrats. A wise man once said "the definition of insanity is voting the same bums in and expecting a difference result" Confucius once said "life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated" Enjoyed your perspective on California in my opinion you are spot on. 👍
The hispanics learned that Republicans hate their guts. That's what happened.
Safe travels for you and Lizzy ❤
Thank you so much!🙏🤍🫶
After spending half my life in Florida , and a quarter of it in Nashville -I am now retired in Alabama. (Florence / Muscle Shoals ) You can reason it through as much as you want, but You will know intuitively where you feel the best, and when you feel the best, you can live the best. I think you have to at least spend a year as a renter when you move, in order to recognize your best opportunity for a longer term location.
Excellent advice
I grew up in California and enjoyed the summers at the beaches and the mountains. I left in 1987 and never looked back because of the politics. Now we split our time between PA and FL and life is good. Relatives in CA have cancelled us or passed on. It was a beautiful place to grow up.
There are reasons they cancelled you. They hate that you are a Trump disciple. 😂
I just spent the last 3 weeks getting a RV in San Diego moved to MN. I drove my jeep down and pulled it behind the RV. That was a lot of driving but I made it. I'm finally all the way out of CA. Don't get me wrong, I loved San Diego but wow was the gas expensive (as are other things housing being at the top). I was surprised how angry and stressed people were so the politics might be changing but the crazy costs will never come down that much. If you have a vehicle that has been sitting, my recommendation is to get a full inspection. I called a mobile repair guy to recharge my AC in AZ and I was extremely lucky to find a guy that crawled under my rig and found my back wheel seals were leaking gear oil all over my brakes (I could have killed myself). He was able to change them at the campsite. I was lucky to find a professional. Always buy new tires when driving across country.
Thank you Michael for visiting my home State. I’m a homeowner out in Fallbrook, CA (San Diego County) . Safe travels back to Florida!
Thank you Alberto!🙏
I'm glad you've spent some time enjoying California. I'm from the bay area and I've been all over CA. I'm now living in the south. I meet people in the south that have some funny ideas about CA. They think its just what they see on the news. They don't know that it is 800 miles long and that the terrain changes dramatically from one end to the other. They don't know that there are places you can go and not see anyone else for miles or even days. They don't know that it's crazy beautiful and picturesque. They don't know that it has the tallest mountain in the contiguous United States. They don't don't know that there are towns you can live in that are clean and do not have homeless people everywhere. They don't know that climbers come from all over the world to challenge themselves in Yosemite Nat. Park. They don't know that CA has the 2nd deepest lake in the US. They don't know that CA is home to some of the tallest and oldest trees on the planet. They don't know that CA has ranches and cowboys...seriously. They don't know that the oceans off CA have some of the rarest undersea life.
I'm only scratching the surface here...and don't get me started on the food.
If you are 55 plus Camarillo has 2 very nice mobile home parks where you own the land and low hoa. It is 45 minutes south of the one you showed in carpenteria. 10 minutes to beach. Great year round weather. Lots of restaurants and things to do. I’m in San Fernando valley of la region.
Michael, you are to try North Florida. It is a world of difference in weather from south Florida
I was a 30 yr OC resident that retired, moved abroad, and now enjoy California as a tourist like you. That was an epic trip that showcased the beauty of California. I am going to the Monterey Peninsula in November for TG, don't recall if you stopped there on your trip. Safe travels.
I lived in Monterey for 4 years and Carmel by sea is a favorite
Thank you for sharing . I agree, California looks really nice.
Hope it's a safe trip home for you and your wife.
Totally agree with Florida weather! Try coming to Australia - you could buy a great home with your USD & our country is physically blessed !!
We are Central Coast CA natives living for 15 years in NOVA. We rent out our CA home. Politics and many other issues aside, we're looking forward to returning to CA for all the reasons you mention. Our plan is to split our time between CA and Cuenca, Ecuador. Tranquillo awaits!
I am a multi generational native of California. I will always be a Californian, no matter where I find myself! Even though I now live somewhere else, it will always be with me. It was one of the hardest decisions of my life to leave. But California left me first, as it is now economically impossible remain! Part of the sad facts of life!
Impossible to remain, due the costs of everything!
I realistically doubt that I will not live long enough to see any of the positive changes that must be made!
Couldn’t agree more as a FL native the older I get the less I can tolerate June to September. Summers are the worst in Florida especially the more south you go. We have about 10-15 more years left and snowbird life here I come.
Thanks for sharing. Had no idea about Florida's weather.
summer at the beach summer at the lake , winter at the beach , winter in the desert summer in the Mts /winter skiing lot of opts or if one can go visit places now ,seasons to see if you can handle it
I agree. After living there 16 years we moved as I got tired of varying degrees of hot.
Summers have definitely gotten hotter in FL.
Thank you, Michael, for the fabulous presentations during your visit to Ca. We've greatly enjoyed every one of them.....including the ones featuring your lovely wife. Safe travels home. Let us know if you ever head up to Cocoa Beach.
Thank you Tom!🙏 We had a blast!💥😎☀️🤍
CA is a wonderful place to visit. It’s a drop dead gorgeous state with awesome summer weather. The downside is the mind numbing taxes and fees to pay for everyone else and the terrible policies and lack of respect for the law here (at least in some of the major cities). I’m leaving San Diego in a few months to move back to my home state of FL. I’ll miss the CA outdoors but not the other craziness you have to get used to when living here full time. But I’ll happily be visiting a few times a year to get my CA fix. I hope they fix some of the problems here in the near future for everyone’s sake.
It's the day to day that is bad now in California, he only went to the bubble cities for the most part, Manhattan Beach, Santa Barbara, Marin... and that's why the elites and politicians don't care about the crime or problems, they never go to the bad areas or do day to day stuff, they just go from jet to jet to resort to resort... it's gotten so bad in Ventura County that you have to look over your shoulder now for some gang banger every time you go out or get out of your car.... the destination locations like Santa Barbara, San Diego, Tahoe, redwoods, Mammoth best in the world, the rest is like living in Mexico now or even worse sometimes since you go out expecting that you are in the USA, but you really aren't anymore. Also if you have kids then it's a no-go, I'd already be gone.
@@VenturaITwrong. All of rural California is AMAZING and BEAUTIFUL and is not some liberal cesspool like foxnews claims it is.
@@robertensign8786a lot of cartels murdering people in rural california nowdays
Portugal has the same weather as Southern California which has become a popular destination for Californians, who are among the fastest-growing group moving to the country.
The storms are done for the year, time to go home lol. FL is home in my mind but I don't think I will go back. Cali is a strong contender as my next move back out of New England.
Michael, I'm in west central Florida in Hillsborough County. Yesterday, on October 8th, it was in the mid 70's. This morning up until about 10:00, it was 66 degrees. It was definitely nice to have a break from the 90's we usually get.
The break was great. I thought I was in heaven.
It's all about the quality of life for me. California certainly has its issues, but so does every other state. I take the good with the bad until that's no longer acceptable.
So true, no state is perfect.
One problem moving to CA is prop 13. Great deal for longtime homeowners to have low property taxes but terrible for new buyers who have to pay the reasessed value which can be almost $1k a month for an avg priced home just in taxes
Still cheaper than NJ
Michael, it was great having you here in California. Looks like you really enjoyed it. We sure have the best weather in the country. I think you should rent your place in Miami Beach and use that money to rent here in California for a year and see how you like it. Have a safe trip home.
His condo in Miami Beach would have to rent for a minimum of 5K a month.
Michael, I LOVE this video! I am all for life update videos! We like knowing how you feel about things. I think this trip helped solidify how you feel about where you currently live and where you want to be and for how long. That’s a good thing. Quality of life is so important! California is not perfect, but you can’t beat its coastal weather! You’ll find the right balance and place for you and sweet Lisi! My son and I were in Laguna Hills, Laguna Beach, Newport Beach and Huntington Beach today and LOVED it! We didn’t see any homeless and the areas were so calm and clean. It was very nice. You’ll find your right and perfect place out here! I moved out here in 1991 with $1.75 and no job. If I could make it work, you DEFINITELY can! You’re smart and a go-getter! Also, I have never regretted or taken for granted that I live out here among all of this beauty! I get the feeling that you wouldn’t either! Safe travels to you and sweet Lisi!
THANK YOU!🥰🤍😘🙏
When you're going back through Arizona you can check out a mountain town called Prescott The elevation of Prescott makes it cooler in the summer.
Thanks for all you do Michael. I really appreciate it. I'm in Tennessee but I love Marathon Key and I like to keep track of the real estate in California.
I think you hit the nail on the head Michael. Nowhere else offers this type of climate,along with amazing topography. Where else can you live where you can drive to the mountains in the morning and ski, then drive a couple hours and be at the beach to watch an incredible sunset? As a native Californian (who moved to Vegas a couple years ago for better COL), I’ve watched this series with great interest and read most of the comments. So many commenting on the absurd home prices. But with this being the only place in the country that offers all it does there’s high demand and limited supply. Simple economics dictates the price.
Sounds like you have some decisions to make..good luck, I’m sure you will do the right thing, if not there will be a lesson😉.
Thank you for taking us on the big trip out west. I'll miss the videos out there. Be safe driving back to Florida.
You forget until you pay $5.90/gal for gas but I love Cali too.
Bravo! I look forward each day, to discovering what new things you have to say, Michael. Safe travels ~
Sad to see you go. Hope you enjoyed my home county Marin. Next time you come up, you can stay with us. We are in Novato.
Karl
Where does Lissi want to live? Happy Wife, Happy Life!!!
Great Video Michael......I have lived in Daytona Beach Florida for 44 years. It has Gotten much hotter, and your video really strikes a Nerve !.....I went to California in 1978 after Graduating From Florida State, and lived there for 8 Years. I lived in South Lake Tahoe for 2 years, Brea for 1 year, and San Diego for 5 years. I Can Honestly say That Was The Golden Age In California.....AWESOME!......I had to move back to take care of my Mother, But I am Hoping to spend Summer months in Tahoe Very Soon .Thanks!
Leaving as well. Florida was on our list but we scrapped it due to the hurricanes, swamplands with alligators & sinkholes. Tennessee (Nashville area) won out; especially tax-wise
Bet you're saving alot on homeowners insurance.
I moved to California in 2001 & love the weather & how there’s so much to do, but worried if I’d be able to afford to after retirement.
I live in Petaluma and it was fun seeing you walk our streets and visit all the towns where I’ve grown up . I love china camp myself. Thanks for the great videos and safe travels back to Florida.
Pacific coast highways
Of coastal califonia has the most beautiful view
I'm a born and raised Angeleno and whenever I travel to another part of the US I'm always so grateful when I go back home because I realize just the amount of options of stuff to do 🙌🏼
Did you ever consider Maine, New Hampshire, or Vermont. Being from NY, we camped in those states and the weather 90% was comfortable and lots of mountains and hiking. We appreciate your channel. Thanks for all your information.
One word, winter.
China Camp was used as a backdrop for John Wayne’s movie “Blood Alley”. The ferry boat wreck across the bay at Point Richmond, served as a set for John Wayne and Lauren Bacall scenes.
Everyone complains about the high cost of living in california. I built a house in cool ca. A 2000 sq.ft. house in 2019. It cost was under 250k. It can be done, It just takes tenasity and careful thought.
I love the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains. This is a quiet spot that no one knows about and still close to civilization. California dream is still possible if you know where to look.
Love your candor in this video. That's what makes a connection with viewers. Many of us assessing the snowbird thing in this crazy market. Good luck!
Thoroughly enjoyed all the videos from California!
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I have been to CA a few times, you have to be able to afford a nice area. Which a lot of people can't. The lesser expensive areas are riddled with crime
Another bummer about California is that property crime means nothing to law enforcement there. I was burglarized twice when we lived there and the police did absolutely nothing except drive on the perps tire tracks and wipe off the fingerprints from the doors.
I had a gas can stolen from the front yard in Oregon and the cops had it back to me by the end of the day.
C’mon, Oregon is California 2.0. This is coming from someone who absolutely loves both states. Oregon has its share of problems too. But I’m not gonna sit here and knock it because I love Oregon too. It’s become so easy for people to bash California, almost tribal like with how they bash it.
@@robertensign8786 Yeah. ok.
Lived in both states, owned property and companies in both states. Born and raised in Ca. wanted to bail out when I was 21 but owned a business, finally left when I was 39, never regretted it, never looked back. Lived in OR for 11 years until the state went completely woke in 2021.
They both suck, sorry.
Thank you for visiting, I watched all your California videos. Watching from So. California. Your explanation of why you like California was excellent. You covered places I haven’t been to living in this state my whole life.
Hi Mike, its nice to hear you enjoyed this state. I think its the best state ever, it has its problems, but the weather does make up for a lot. It is without a doubt the most beautiful state in the country. The weather in SoCal is among the best in the world, you can't beat the weather my friend.
I am near tampa. Weather has been great. One name hurricane, and the season ends at the end of October. You biggest issue is Miami.
Thanks Michael 😊Safe travel .
I moved to Florida. My first choice would have absolutely been California. I love it there. I just can't afford it so Florida is the next best thing as far as I'm concerned. My main goal was to get away from winter, snow, and ice. oh, and I wouldn't let politics dictate where I live either unless of course taxes and cost-of-living made it unaffordable. I lived in Minnesota which is very progressive and I got along just fine. Now I am in Florida which is very conservative and guess what, I get along fine.
It’s funny I always thought Minnesota would end up conservative and florida lib
Wow go figure
Glad it’s all working out
Loved your comment Steve. FL is a good choice IMO. No place is perfect.
Having spent 3 months in Florida this summer in heat and humidity, I feel like I can tolerate it better, but I just absolutely hate cold weather. It makes me feel lazier, I sleep in longer and i’m less productive. In Florida I noticed even my sleep pattern is different in a healthy way.
Exactly how I feel. I can deal with the heat... I cannot deal with the cold. I did nothing in the winter when I lived in Nashville. I'm out all year in FLL.
Agree, cold weather, snow, ice, no fun. Summer heat in FL is no fun either but at least you can go outside, get some sun and no need to bundle up 😂
The near perfect temperatures/climate make California a special place.
You're right Michael, I am from California and I know there is nothing like this state anywhere in the US. It is expensive to live here and we have some crazy restrictive laws but we also have a lot of options for doing different things every day. Anything you may want is available here. Arguably the best weather in the US which helps with enjoying plenty of outdoor activities. Great to see you around here making your videos.
I love Naples,FL in winter and spring. Magical!
Live the best life you can is so true Michael, life is too short, enjoy it to the fullest. So happy you and Lisi enjoyed California. Loved the video, thank you, and hi to Lisi.
Thanks my dear Juliet!🤍😘🫶☺️
Michael , it sounds like you and Lizzy want to be in California. I spent some time in San Diego years ago .
Truly is a great place . You guys could find your place away from all the madness.
I agree with you that the cost of living and the political climate in California doesn’t pencil out. I moved from California to Reno Nevada. Four seasons and great quality of life. Lots to do outdoors and the night life is fabulous. Best of all, no state income taxes. I can drive to California to go wine tasting, visit the beach, Tahoe, and much more. Best decision ever!
I have lived in So. California for about 60 years of my 66 years on Earth and I have no desire to leave.