tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post4750413698919913919..comments2024-03-17T23:25:46.888-07:00Comments on Thoughts from a Bag Lady In Waiting: The Snowbird and the Bag LadyLinda Myershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05706455533282204519noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-82575839566253961572013-02-23T13:01:27.462-08:002013-02-23T13:01:27.462-08:00This is a great observation of why it will work fo...This is a great observation of why it will work for the better. I think I need to be a snow bird but Buddy won"t leave without hubby and hubby loves his work too much!Heidrun Khokhar, KleinsteMottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16174142810114806410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-74482506863568697552013-02-21T15:28:33.749-08:002013-02-21T15:28:33.749-08:00Linda, just a note. I had some thoughts on the co...Linda, just a note. I had some thoughts on the comments situation. Notice at the top of my blog I have added a reaction box. You might be interested in doing this. <br /><br />Miss you guys yesterday. We may be snow birds but these bird stay at home when it snows in Arizona! <br /><br />b+b+ (Retire In Style Blog)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05114209481329773753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-74146246141607716502013-02-20T22:21:45.323-08:002013-02-20T22:21:45.323-08:00Linda, you've documented several significant l...Linda, you've documented several significant life changes, or lifestyle changes, you've made during your time in the sun. I'm wondering if you will take those observations back with you and attempt to inculcate them into your northern lifestyle? Using less in so many ways, making do with one car, moderating your group...all deserve consideration as permanent additions. And of course continue to take care of the wounded spirit of your friends.<br /><br />Your journey is inspirational.<br />mMichaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18076340699125023876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-57141547155919793522013-02-20T13:16:53.268-08:002013-02-20T13:16:53.268-08:00Well said my friend. You will fit in anywhere you ...Well said my friend. You will fit in anywhere you decide to live. I admire your involvement in that community.<br /><br />As for the nitty gritty of snow bird life, I might add that we put our house in Oregon to sleep when we are gone. Gas, water, internet/tv all get put on vacation. The savings from that move more that pays for our utilities here. If your park model rental includes any of those things you are in the black+. <br /><br />When you decide to stay for more than 3-4 months, it may pay for you to own a park model. That is what we found to be true. <br /><br /><b>FYI</b>: Monthly park model rental here at Rincon is usually over $2000 a month.. Lot rental is around $4500 a year. <br /><br />Be well.<br /><br />b+b+ (Retire In Style Blog)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05114209481329773753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-82747757560062023332013-02-17T16:04:51.622-08:002013-02-17T16:04:51.622-08:00Linda, what would I Google to look into this for f...Linda, what would I Google to look into this for future consideration? I'm not familiar with these type of rentals and need your expertise!Tamarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18248579159497266955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-35650995959645023222013-02-16T15:27:28.230-08:002013-02-16T15:27:28.230-08:00Dear Linda, I was grinning broadly by the time I g...Dear Linda, I was grinning broadly by the time I got to the end of your posting. I'm so happy for you that you've found all these good results of taking these past weeks to be a snowbird. It would seem that it's just what the Bag Lady needed. And hey! Maybe it's what I need also. You've given me something to think about.<br /><br />And being asked to be the moderator next year says so much about your skills. I'm glad you were able to use all that you learned in the mediation classes. You are a gift to any group. Peace. Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00612299013780771262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-49097073605500635562013-02-16T13:04:16.531-08:002013-02-16T13:04:16.531-08:00I'm so glad it's working out so well for y...I'm so glad it's working out so well for you. I admire your reasoning skills too!Ms Sparrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03417670251423549014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-24213832945173125072013-02-16T10:59:51.284-08:002013-02-16T10:59:51.284-08:00I, too, enjoy the way the two sides of your nature...I, too, enjoy the way the two sides of your nature reason things out. And I suspect it's no accident that things are affordable; the Bag Lady guided you to make some good choices to ensure that this new winter experience would be sustainable. Glad you are enjoying it so much1 Nancy/BLissed-Out Grandmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17223278142557533175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-6703039605334961052013-02-16T09:08:24.390-08:002013-02-16T09:08:24.390-08:00Seems like you've got the best of both worlds....Seems like you've got the best of both worlds.#1Nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04214011945298439939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-33659109776718369502013-02-16T08:55:18.753-08:002013-02-16T08:55:18.753-08:00A good thoughtful analysis. And I like the distinc...A good thoughtful analysis. And I like the distinction you make: "We're not on vacation, is what I'm seeing. We're living here in the winter. There's a difference."Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08611148987085476580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-7866162865317317972013-02-16T07:29:44.185-08:002013-02-16T07:29:44.185-08:00"We're not on vacation, is what I'm s..."We're not on vacation, is what I'm seeing. We're living here in the winter. There's a difference."<br /><br />Exactly, Linda,. This is just how we feel on our long visits to France and Scotland, but it isn't always easy to get others to understand. We too take more clothes than we need and actually live very simply when we're there. <br /><br />I love the Bag Lady's running commentary on your discoveries. :-)Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-76517353351628663442013-02-16T07:29:29.908-08:002013-02-16T07:29:29.908-08:00Living in Lake Havasu for three months, I totally ...Living in Lake Havasu for three months, I totally agree. I am going to hate to see April 1st roll around. Muffy's Markshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13826630430126318583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-37385705371229859802013-02-16T07:23:50.063-08:002013-02-16T07:23:50.063-08:00You make a good case for the snowbird life. I am s...You make a good case for the snowbird life. I am so tired of the gray and wet Seattle winter. The sun came out yesterday and I put only Capri pants to celebrate!Linda Hoyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07108942679111115857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-87722019543399684582013-02-16T06:01:55.985-08:002013-02-16T06:01:55.985-08:00When I visited my sister in Florida for two weeks,...When I visited my sister in Florida for two weeks, I didn't have even one latte, my daily habit here. I also didn't wear anything but shorts, although I brought two pairs of pants. My shorts and sandals are put away now, but it was nice for a change. I get why you are enjoying your snowbird experience. Of course you will return, it seems perfect for you. :-)DJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-8603661902180332402013-02-16T05:02:21.312-08:002013-02-16T05:02:21.312-08:00I'm so glad the two of you can be friends. :) ...I'm so glad the two of you can be friends. :) It sounds like a pretty good way to spend the winter and it's nice when it comes to feel like home through activities and increasingly familiar faces. You continue to make good choices for your life.Teresa Evangelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05495114564099989481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-52752559183272061142013-02-15T21:17:12.403-08:002013-02-15T21:17:12.403-08:00I love the way you talk to yourself to resolve any...I love the way you talk to yourself to resolve any conflict between the two sides of your nature. You are your own mediator, and then you share your wise thinking with us!<br />May the sun you've soaked up sustain you as you return home.Linda Reederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665601809156707572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-72510878531820309742013-02-15T20:56:50.873-08:002013-02-15T20:56:50.873-08:00I'm so happy your first experience wintering i...I'm so happy your first experience wintering in Tucson has been such a positive experience. The activities you and Art have tackled, the adjustments to life away from home, and the healing power of everyday sunshine obviously agree with you.<br /><br />You are probably going home to drizzle and clouds but you've had such a wonderful time I'm sure it will sustain you until the beautiful Seattle summer.<br /><br />I look forward to seeing you and Art on Monday. You'll have lots to share! Bob Lowryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16843991725692979189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-77190384873458562362013-02-15T20:38:04.926-08:002013-02-15T20:38:04.926-08:00So, the bag lady approves and you can be healthier...So, the bag lady approves and you can be healthier and happier in the sunshine. If you find the right RV park, life is good.Terihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01019364333876469130noreply@blogger.com