Merry Christmas, TDudette!

I certainly agree with your decision. We have known many people who felt compelled to move here for the warm weather only to find that it does not replace precious friends, family, and established medical/social support.

Come down to visit, though -

Fer sure, sludick!

Although this is a year old, this was a great, great read. I have been trying to decide at which B&B to stay when I fo for Christmas and now Simpson's is in the mix. :)

I gather some of the places have now closed, though, like the Arbor Gormet and Garden Gate tea room.

Thanks, JAGIRL, I appreciate your kind words.

I was shocked to read Garden Gate Tea Room closed. It was very crowded when I ate a great lunch there. Arbor Gourmet not so much. The owner's wife was ill when I was there and, as mentioned, he said the rents were very high. A nice antique shop was going out of business along that way.

Just remember the stairs at Simpson's (unless they've put in an elevator) and to ask for a redone room if "quirky" doesn't do it for you! Do they have wifi now? Mr. Simpson seemed open to suggestion about that.

Hope you write a trip report!

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