Welcome to General Chat - GAW Community Area
This General Chat area started off as a place for people to talk about things that are off topic, however it has quickly evolved into a community and has become an integral part of the GAW experience for many of us.
Based on its evolving needs and plenty of user feedback, we are trying to bring some order and institute some rules. Please make sure you read these rules and participate in the spirit of this community.
Rules for General Chat
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Be respectful to each other. This is of utmost importance, and comments may be removed if deemed not respectful.
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Avoid long drawn out arguments. This should be a place to relax, not to waste your time needlessly.
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Personal anecdotes, puzzles, cute pics/clips - everything welcome
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Please do not spam at the top level. If you have a lot to post each day, try and post them all together in one top level comment
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If you find people violating these rules, deport them rather than start a argument here.
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Feel free to give feedback as these rules are expected to keep evoloving
In short, imagine this thread to be a local community hall where we all gather and chat daily. Please be respectful to others in the same way
Is Florida worth moving to?
My experience living for a few years near Central Florida unmarried in my 20's, was mixed. I would say that it heavily depends on the location in Florida, the person's age, and age of their children (if any). Florida seems best for near retirees with no young children, because they are the main demographic and organize meet ups and such. If I had to do it again now: Visit the neighborhood and local area, a number of times before you decide. Try to talk to the people at the bars/restaurants about the area. Some of the Florida "natives" aren't so friendly, but some are. Watch out for the really rural parts. If you have kids, they are going to have to make friends, so take a good look at the local kids and what they are doing. Drug abuse seems to be a common problem, and it may not be obvious to an outsider/visitor.
I'm 40, no kids, contractor
My goal was primarily making friends and going out (at the time). A couple of places that I was looking into then were Gainesville and West Palm. But here's some of the areas that I wasn't a fan of: Jacksonville, Miami, Naples, Tampa, Daytona. Because of the crowds and traffic.