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@KALLIE wrote:

I live in a custom house with an ocean view. I'd NEVER want to live in a condo or townhouse because of the HOA dues, the rules, and have neighbors that live that close.

 

I'm quite a few miles from the coast right now, but my realtor assured us that after the next big earthquake we'll have beachfront property.

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@feline groovy wrote:

Happy Birthday, @docsgirl.  Smiley Happy

Hope you have blessings of good health (in every way) during your special year. 


Thanks so much for your very kind wishes, feline.  I take it you are a cat person. I have a gorgeous white spoiled brat but love him with all my heart.  Thanks, again.  docsgirl

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@Kachina624 wrote:

I'm in a three bedroom home alone with lots of closets, all of which are filled past capacity.  It's in a suburban subdivision on a Mesa above Albuquerque.  I can look down on the city at night and have a good view of the Sandia Mountains across the valley.   I like to sit on my patio in the evening.  Right before the sun sets, the mountains typically turn a deep mauve color for about 5 minutes.  I never tire of watching this.


@Kachina624, my daughter was born in ABQ and my brother still has his home base there. One of the most beautiful sunsets in the WORLD!! That is for sure! 

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Anyone else in here worry about being alone as they age? I've never been comfortable with being alone.

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I grew up in Southern California and we moved around a lot but we always live in houses - Pasadena, Seal Beach, Orange, Tustin, Newport Beach, etc.  I got married and again lived only in houses - Santa Ana, Orange, Corona Del Mar, etc.  I now live outside of Seattle in a 4 bedroom, 2 bath home a block from Lake Washington. Although I would like a smaller home I absolutely love where I live and I love living alone.  I will go into a condo or apartment kicking and screaming!!

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We are actually moving in the spring and building our dream house on 2.5 acres. Although my parents are 64 and 63 we don't want a smaller place. If we get another 15 to 20 years of enjoyment that will be great.
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The dream house we are building will be 2400 square feet on a full basement. So that will make it 4800 square feet. Our house now is a two story at about 2300 square feet. We are excited about getting a ranch. Also will be glad to have room for the entire family to eat and have get togethers with a big nook.
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When we first got married we lived in an apartment. Within a few months we bought our first home. 18 years later we built our next home and now 18 years later (again) we built our cottage on our favorite lake in upper MI. Being newly retired we did seriously contimplate getting a condo. But most of our retired friends that have condos are always complaining about the rules of their association. Nope,  that decided it for us. We built this cottage the exact way we wanted and my dh has his huge dream garage. It works for us.Woman Happy

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@Reever wrote:

Anyone else in here worry about being alone as they age? I've never been comfortable with being alone.


I love my solitude, but sleeping alone in an empty house is a little frightening. I'm not likely to ever live alone, as I have a son who will probably live with me all of my life.  I'm more concerned about him living alone when I'm gone.

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That sounds really nice and BIG.  Enjoy the ride.