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Same! And it was a huge relief. I too, thought something was wrong with me. Spent a large portion of my life trying to change who I was. Not any more. I'm OK despite what a lot of society says we should be.

You'd never know it by all the people spending all kinds of money on everything. Cars, houses, you name it.

I just started using Anytime Mailbox about 2 weeks ago. I am planning on traveling from MD to FL and checking out different places along the way. Time to get out of cold weather. Maybe snowbird. Anyhow, AM has many virtual addresses to choose from. I chose one about 6 miles from my house so...

I digitized all my photos/slides etc in a big push to downsize. There are very inexpensive gadgets, mine was about $60, that will digitize 35mm and all the mm's. Very tedious but well worth it. Then get rid of all that crap. When you're gone not many people will look at it or maybe even want...

I have gotten bored like you but there's no way I'm stepping back into the soul killing job I had. Maybe good I had that job. Uh uh. No way. I'm going thru my hobbies and planning on adding more. Maybe volunteer. Maybe travel more. Maybe get a gf. Anything but un-FIREing

Just slang for someone you don't think is a good match for you.

Good points.

To each their own. I love it.

I find dating in retirement to be confusing. Pretty much use the dating sites and have met many very nice ladies but never seems to be much of a 'click' between us. Maybe I'm picky and maybe they are also. I never found women to be in need of my $$ although I am fairly well off. Possible I...

Views from my brother's house. Views from my house when I first retired in 2006. Sold it. Now trying to figure out where I want to live in retirement.

I, no not we, had a scuba trip in Philippines planned in April 2020. That's been pushed back over and over again and now sits at January 2022. Wouldn't be surprised if that doesn't happen especially since hardly any Filipinos vaccinated. We're spoiled here to at least have the opportunity to...

I don't mind generalizing. I live in the Baltimore/DC area and wouldn't recommend it to anyone retiring. Lots to do but over the top crowded and busy. I think that in itself is why everyone here acts so angry and irritated.

I have been using Quicken since the mid-90s. It's a bit clunky but overall I'm used to it and satisfied with it. It's nice to have all my finances in one place. Sounds like my finances might be more complex then the previous posters. I have rental property and it's nice 2 have the functionality...

I'm 62 still looking

Sometimes hard work and long hours are needed but that should never be the norm. Moderation is key.

+2 I previously quit my job in 2003 and had almost $1million in assets but could only get a loan for about $75k to buy a house. it was based on my various income streams that were pretty low. I ended up buying 3 houses with cash! Yes, it makes absolutely no sense at all.

I have never sailed and joined a sailing club one month ago that owns 2 ~30 foot sailboats that we can take out for a nominal fee. I think around $75 every time you take one out. It was $330/year to join. The boats are old and somewhat musty below deck. They have classes to get you...

Ok my bad. I didn't see it.

Why not just be honest and tell them that you had 4 people there for a couple hours before two left and only you and your wife spent the night.

It sure helps me a ton. No worrying about the damn cliff anymore.

This article should have been adjustable to what people value which is all over the place. I like mountains or at least not flat. Florida out for that but good for snow birding. I hate cold so northern states out except, again, for snow birding. Have have family in NM (Albuquerque) and I...

I really appreciate your response. You're pretty much spot on. I'm not much for crowds or high stress and overly competitive environments like the DC area :) but maybe Miami or Tampa anyhow. And, you're right, I get along with Asians pretty well. All of your suggestions are well taken so...

You're a lot luckier that 2 of you are moving to a place where you both don't know anyone. I'm single and thinking of doing the same. I've virtually been single all my life.

I have been off and on with the guitar and now 61. One thing good about COVID is that I picked up the guitar and have plenty of time to practice. Youtube videos are out there on every aspect of learning guitar. One of the best things I saw online is to play a while and then stretch out your...

Because it's all someone's opinion. New Mexico is very affordable but that's not high on the list either.