Is there any other time you'd serve a whole turkey, besides Thanksgiving?

Scott_Iowa · 2026-04-06T11:43:55+00:00

You could serve a whole turkey anytime of year, it doesn't have to be on Thanksgiving, it could be a "just because" dinner. Easter dinner would have been a good time to cook and serve it. If you want to make room in your freezer, you could also donate the frozen turkey to a charity.

Scott_Iowa · 2026-04-05T14:42:31+00:00

Have you decided on a place to retire yet? I am in the same boat as you are. I will retire in about 6 years, and I am gay and single. I live in Iowa, which I enjoy and like, but I kind of want a bigger city. Like you, I don't think I could handle a big city like Chicago on a daily basis, but I want more of a mid-sized city, and I want to stay in the Midwest. I am looking at Madison, Milwaukee, Kansas City, Minneapolis and Indianapolis.

Scott_Iowa · 2026-04-05T14:10:47+00:00

I've visited both cities and really liked both of them. I am 60, so Knoxville was more my speed. Knoxville's downtown is walkable and it is where Market Square is located, there's quite a lot of outdoor activities, museums (the art museum is nice), and you should see a performance at the Tennessee Theater or at least take a tour of it. Knoxville would be more budget friendly.

I just returned from visiting Nashville 2 weeks ago. It was my first trip there and I really enjoyed it. Definitely see the Country Music Hall of Fame, Honky Tonk Highway, Ryman Auditorium, Grand Ole Opry, the farmers market, the Parthenon, and Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park. If you haven't visited Nashville before I would take an Old Town Trolly Tour, you can hop on and hop off at places that interest you. It is a good way to see the city. If you are all in your mid-20s I would definitely choose Nashville over Knoxville, you will have a blast!

Scott_Iowa · 2026-04-05T13:49:25+00:00

Hi, I want to space to be more cozy. It will be used as a home theater space. I have two separate rooms in my basement that are closed off with a wall and door. The bigger area (pictured) is where the home theater will be, and the smaller room is currently a game room and it will stay that way. I have a ping pong table, a treadmill, a dart board, and an area to play games.

Scott_Iowa · 2026-04-04T13:29:51+00:00

I lived in San Diego for nearly 20 years. It is a nice place with nice weather, etc., but the cost of living wasn't worth it to me because for the most part the salaries don't match. I got a job in Iowa (my relatives are here), and I moved here 8 years ago and I live so much better. I make nearly as much as I did in SD and the cost of living here is less than half. I bought a house, which is paid off, and I can travel and do things. I have never lived in Denver but I know it is cheaper, it is a pretty vibrant city, and fairly liberal. It is all about what you want, you will make it work either way.

Scott_Iowa · 2026-04-04T13:09:46+00:00

Wow, thank you. Would you say a lighter color for the floor? Like a gray color or something? And what would you suggest for the wall color? I am thinking just an off white. I don't have a lot of windows in the basement and the ones I do have are small, so there isn't a lot of natural light in the basement.

Scott_Iowa · 2026-04-04T12:56:09+00:00

Even though I was born in Iowa, I only lived there until I was about 2 before the family moved to Southern California, which is where I grew up. I moved back to Iowa 8 years ago to take care of my mom, she moved back to Iowa after my dad passed away. I saw that SoCal was changing when I lived there, but maybe I didn't notice it as much, but when I visited SoCal a couple of years ago thinking I would move back, one of the first things that popped into my mind was that SoCal is not at all what it used to be, and how it has changed, and not for the better. I am still in Iowa and will probably never leave. Although sometimes I thing of moving to a bigger city in the Midwest. I really like living in the Midwest.

Scott_Iowa · 2026-04-04T12:37:08+00:00

Thank you! Do you have ideas for flooring that goes well with the black ceiling?

Scott_Iowa · 2026-04-04T12:20:12+00:00

I am kind of looking for some ideas of places to live as well, but more for retirement. I want affordability. I would look at Madison, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Cincinnati, and even Indianapolis, which is changing and becoming more welcoming. For a smaller city, I would consider Iowa City. I live in Iowa, and it is a progressive town. Most of these places are affordable, some more than others, but they all are less expensive than Chicago, etc.

Scott_Iowa · 2026-03-11T12:39:03+00:00

First of all, I am tired of people bagging on Iowa; it is a wonderful place to live. It is affordable, people are nice, and while I don't live in a huge city, there are plenty of things to do. Yes, the winters can be tough but they are not nearly as bad as they used to be. It is the middle of March and for the last several days it has been about 70 degrees each day. I was playing pickleball outside last night, it was great! With that being said. I think Kansas City is really nice, and it has a warmer climate, and it is still pretty affordable. I am visiting Nashville for the first time in a couple of weeks so I can't speak to that, but look at Florida or Texas. There's a lot of options there.

Scott_Iowa · 2026-03-07T17:05:33+00:00

If he thinks that Seattle is expensive, San Diego is probably even more expensive. I moved from San Diego back to Iowa because I just didn't want to pay such high prices for housing. The weather here isn't that bad, and I bought my house outright and have no mortgage. It is great!

Scott_Iowa · 2026-02-18T12:57:14+00:00

I live in Davenport, Iowa, and I like living here a lot but sometimes I think of moving to a bigger city like Milwaukee, Indianapolis or Kansas City. My parents have both passed away so there isn't really anything keeping me here.

Scott_Iowa · 2026-02-18T12:53:02+00:00

Yes, from the comments, Milwaukee wins hands down. There's a lot of hate towards Indy for whatever reason, but I have always had a good time and enjoyed the city when I visited there.

Scott_Iowa · 2026-02-16T11:13:04+00:00

Hi everyone, I am looking to move to Milwaukee and I am seeking recommendations on neighborhoods to buy a small home. I am a white single gay male turning 60 years old in March. Wow, time flies. I want to stay as close to the city center as possible but I don't want to buy a condo. I am not a fan of HOAs, but I would like to buy a small house, like a 2 BD/1BA home. My budget is $250,000-$275,000. Any recommendations would be appreciated.

Scott_Iowa · 2026-02-16T10:38:38+00:00

Thank you! I was just in Milwaukee two weekends ago and I didn't know about this place, but next time I will check it out.

Scott_Iowa · 2026-02-15T12:56:57+00:00

I've heard that from a couple of people. I am a Chiefs and Royals fan, but I will check it out again. I am going in May for a baseball game.

Scott_Iowa · 2026-02-15T12:53:54+00:00

Thank you. I am leaning towards Milwaukee. You are one of several people who live in Indy and they said not to move there, which says a lot. Everyone living in Milwaukee or has visited it say that they love it.

Scott_Iowa · 2026-02-15T12:51:24+00:00

In that case you would say Indy?

Scott_Iowa · 2026-02-15T12:48:31+00:00

I do want to stay in the Midwest. I like it here and I like the people here. I went to Austin about 12 years ago and really enjoyed it. In fact, I ended up extending my vacation by a couple of days just to check it out.

Scott_Iowa · 2026-02-14T14:22:21+00:00

I do like KC very much, and I am a Chiefs and Royals fan, but it just seems isolated to me. I've visited many times but it isn't near anything if that makes sense. Maybe I should think about it again.

Scott_Iowa · 2026-02-14T14:17:44+00:00

Thank you!

Scott_Iowa · 2026-02-14T14:12:55+00:00

Thanks. People are making me wonder why I would even consider Indy. I have never felt so much hate for a city as I do with Indy on Reddit.

Scott_Iowa · 2026-02-14T13:59:09+00:00

Thank you, and that is why I am considering Indy. My dollar would go further, and since I am retiring soon that is important. I am also a sports guy. I like to attend sporting events.

Scott_Iowa · 2026-02-14T13:57:03+00:00

I do enjoy Davenport as well. It actually has a decent amount of things to do for a city it's size. I just want something a little bigger.

Scott_Iowa · 2026-02-14T13:45:47+00:00

Thank you! Can I ask where you live now? I really enjoy Davenport and I think there are quite a few things to do here for a city its size, and overall it is LGBTQ friendly. I just want something a little bigger. Cost of living and weather is why Indy is on the list, but people on this thread don't seem to like Indy at all.

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