Florida move (Previously "I'm now unemployed" thread)

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June 11, 2022, 07:46 AM

Gascan

Congratulations! Having made a similar move nearly a decade ago, it’s still the best decision of my life; I think you’ll feel the same.

June 11, 2022, 07:59 AM

gjgalligan

Man, you really picked a poor time of the year to move to Florida!
It is HOT and MUGGY this time of the year down there!!

But congrats on the move.

June 11, 2022, 08:06 AM

wreckdiver

quote:
Originally posted by benny6:
quote:
Originally posted by hurstolds1:
What part of Florida are you moving?

Auburndale. 1 hour from Orlando and Tampa.

Tony.

My Uncle lives in the Auburndale area, beautiful place!!

June 11, 2022, 08:09 AM

Oz_Shadow

Best wishes on the big change!

June 11, 2022, 08:26 AM

P-220

Congratulations and best wishes on your next chapter!

June 11, 2022, 08:35 AM

V-Tail

Make an appointment at a Florida Department of Agriculture office (that's the department that issues carry permits).

You'll need the standard proof of citizenship and Florida residence, documentation of completing a firearms safety course (NRA, DD-214, Hunter Safety, etc.), and your checkbook.

They will do the photo, digital fingerprints, and application right there. With an appointment you should be in and out within 45 minutes or so, and your carry permit will arrive in the mail. The statute allows them 90 days, but my wife and I received ours in 11 days.

Also, for Florida Driver License, bring passport and proof of residence. Passport will prove US citizenship, so you'll get the gold star Real ID thingy on the license. If you're a vet, bring proof like DD-214 and you'll get the Veteran indicator on the license.

Give me a shout when you arrive. You won't be that far from the gun club where I shoot. It's members only, I will be glad to host you for a shooting session there so you can see if you'd like to join.

Half dozen pistol bays, two shotgun areas (archery at those, some days), three rifle ranges. Nice shade at the pistol and rifle areas. Spouse and kids get a free ride on your membership, they don't pay to shoot.

June 11, 2022, 09:06 AM

k5blazer

Congratulation! Enjoy this new chapter in your life.

June 11, 2022, 09:31 AM

photohause

Safe traveling Tony. Lots of jobs here in Florida, if, you wish to go back to work.
Cheers

June 11, 2022, 02:09 PM

flashguy

Congratulations on your retirement and decision to relocate. Have a safe journey and a smooth transition!

flashguy

June 11, 2022, 02:23 PM

Calif Phil

When we moved out of L.A. in 1998 the news called it the "Flight of the White" Not sure what they call it now, but it was the best decision we ever made. Congrats on your move, I could see myself in FL someday.

June 11, 2022, 04:04 PM

hapevo

Congratulations!

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June 12, 2022, 01:46 AM

SIGWALLY

Congrats Bro! You will love it here.

June 12, 2022, 08:42 AM

Slippery Pete

I'll be up in Oregon all this week. I'll shoot you an email.

Not having a job is just weird. I feel guilty the whole time.

June 12, 2022, 08:58 AM

mrw

Congratulations on your retirement! Safe travels and welcome to Florida!

June 12, 2022, 03:42 PM

Rey HRH

Congratulations. May you enjoy your retirement for a long long time to come.

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June 12, 2022, 03:48 PM

ElToro

Safe travels. I did the escape from the west coast to FL. 1 year ago this weekend. Only Regret is not doing it years earlier. I’m up in the far western corner of the panhandle.

June 12, 2022, 06:19 PM

71 TRUCK

Congratulations and have a safe trip.
Email me when you get settled if you have any questions about the area.
At some point we could get together at the state range not far from either one of us for a range day then maybe a beer afterwords if you are beer people.
Safe travels and welcome to the sunshine state.

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June 12, 2022, 06:39 PM

cjevans

Good on yah!

This is a good update and read.
Getting away for the Pacific NorthWet, to sunnier climes.

Lots of hobbies to do.
Here's to a future dry you.

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