Thinking of Retirement

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Scott

Scott

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No, I'm not retiring anytime soon, but hopefully it will be soon enough that I can start planning!

My Wife mentioned that it wouldn't hurt her feelings if, when we retired, that we bought one of those park model mobile homes in one of those adult parks in Arizona. Not much of a yard to take care of, and not much room to have to keep clean. Sounds good to me! She also mentioned that we might want to start looking for a place so we can buy it and be paying on it. This also sounds reasonable.

One thing though - I really think I will need to find a park with a nice woodturning shop! I mean, what would life be without the ability to make wood shavings?

So, has anybody heard of such a place? I'm just gathering suggestions at this point, but we might be able to "visit and view" this winter. I have about two and a half years before I lock the door on my office.

Thanks!

Scott.
 
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Think about locating close to Cave Creek. Anthony needs a turning buddy!!!

OK, now really--Call a couple Woodcraft stores (Phoenix and Tucson have one) and ask about woodworking clubs. Also look at AAW (appears they are going to continue to exist) and see what is in the area you are searching.
 
Ed! I like the Cave Creek idea! And maybe I could fill-in at the pen shop - I would work for pens! ;-)

At one of the Utah Symposia I attended a few years ago I had lunch with a bunch of guys that drove up from Arizona as a group. They all lived in one of those adult parks, and they had a massive woodturning shop there for the residents. It was almost like a mini AAW chapter with residential privileges! I was kind of hoping that someone in such a situation might be an IAP member and take pity on me and invite me in.

Scott.
 
There's a community near Austin called Sun City. They have an excellent woodworking shop. One caveat is that they frown on folks who use it to make items for sale for themselves.

You may want to ask if there are such rules.
 
Another idea is to check the property tax sales in the area you want to retire to. I have bought two properties in Oklahoma for less than 2000.00 each. One has a house on it that I am remodling. Even if the land is bare the deed can leverage a short term loan much more easily. Mine is all paid for freeing up more money for the good things, pen turning, fishing, and pen turning.
Mark
 
Having a fifth wheel travel trailer, we joined the Escapees RV club. They have RV parks all across the country for members to use when travelling. Many parks have lots for sale, some even have park model trailers sitting on them for sale.

Most of these parks have quite a few activities to keep folks busy, some even have community shops for members to use. The one in Corsgold, California has a really nice shop!

Might be worth a few minutes having a look and something to consider... http://www.escapees.com/Wannabes/Parking.asp

I didn't care for the community shops so opted for our own little home... with a shop all to myself........... but at least it's in Arizona! :)
 
You spent much time in Arizona? Like heat? It's been close to 120 degrees in Phoenix of late. That being said, no harm in dreaming.
Doug
 
I moved from AZ to TX a little over a year ago. 120 degrees with 12% humidity is a lot easier to take than 95 degrees and 80 - 90% humidity. Look at the homes in Sun City. They are reasonably priced, especially now, and the have work shops that would make you drool for hours. I have a home I'm renting out there that I have $300,000 in since 2005 and it is now worth about $145,000. You an get some amazing homes there for half of what they were worth. Rent 1 for a year and try out the weather.
 
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