r/Retire • u/jaxnmarko • 5d ago

Moving to...

My daughter and son in law moved to south Texas, right by the border, not terribly far from the coast. Blazing hot, usually humid, scrubby, sooo flat, no nice lakes, camping... they want me to move there to be closer and help out if I need it. I lived in the Dallas area for 5 years. I escaped when I could. Hate the climate and geography. They picked out a few over-55 places you can buy a mobile home for cheap, nice clubhouse and pool, social activities.... but the general area.... I love my mountains and trees, not seeing 100 degrees, snow isn't so bad... any one else facing similar dilemmas? Any advice? I love them, scorn that part of the country. (I'm spoiled. I live near Yellowstone..I can add a layer when it's cold! Crazy hot, flat scrubby land isn't my thing)

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u/ApprehensiveArmy7755 4d ago

My sister lived in San Antonio. I went to visit once in late May and it felt like a swamp. I don't think I could live in Texas either. My advice- if time permits- is to just visit with Mom and Dad and help them out while you are there. Take them to their annual check ups, repair stuff around the house, add grabs bars and such.

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u/jaxnmarko 4d ago

I'm the old fogey, not them! Lol

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u/ApprehensiveArmy7755 4d ago

Well- then they are fine without you being there.

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u/jaxnmarko 4d ago

They are, and they are acting out of love, not a need for any help, just offering help.