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What does a snowbird's life LOOK like?

I know, it all sounds so wonderful...retirement, travel and maybe even a second home in Arizona or Florida. But don't you really having a hard time visualizing the life? If you have a great deal of money, it will look one way. If you don't, it will look another.

Our Tucson Arizona home...a park model on the corner!
Then there are those of us that live like we want to live. We probably even make choices that are less costly than they need to be but just fit our personalities. I thought maybe today I would give you a little glimpse into a very simple lifestyle. That is the one we live.

If you have any questions, just leave a comment! I you chose this lifestyle, how would you want to live?

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Our park model front porch after dark.
Flower Garden in front of our park model.
A special treat...golf at the Tubac Resort
The historic Presidio District near downtown Tucson
Outdoor plaza in the Presidio District
Just because!
Golfing with friends
My hand-me-down table and chairs...spray painted
Bocce Ball Tournament 
Taken on Arizona National Golf Course
Sightseeing in Tubac
Yes, it does snow and rain in Tucson Arizona
Rodeo Week Dance at the Elk's Club
Pink Martini concert, the Tucson Symphony
Our RV resort pool

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  1. Tom SightingsMay 21, 2017 at 5:13 PM

    Obviously, a very simple lifestyle ... but also very beautiful and rewarding!

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    1. b+ (Retire In Style Blog)May 28, 2017 at 12:08 PM

      It a life that reflects the one we have in Oregon. It is just not as big! But, on the other hand, we do golf more, socialize more and sit in the sun more. It all balances out. :)

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  2. DJanMay 28, 2017 at 10:22 AM

    Lovely pictures. You have a very nice place. Thanks for the wonderful views. :-)

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    1. b+ (Retire In Style Blog)May 28, 2017 at 12:09 PM

      I would love to see your life in pictures too DJan. It seems to ground people for me in a wonderful way.

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