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This game is fun! The good: Married DW and have a wonderful daughter. A short stint in the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve (6 years). College with a B.S. Wonderful, awesome career after college, in agriculture. Lady luck smiled on our real estate timing, resulting in a ship-load of coin...

It seems like I have had more than my share of minor health issues in my life, but this last one was a doozy. About four years ago, at 55, I developed a clot in my thigh which required I use anticoagulants for about a year. My doc then said I could try stopping the blood thinners provided no...

Update on my elliptical exercise progress: I am now, after about a week, deciding to use it every day for 35-40 minutes. Seems about right to me.

That is very cool!!

Update I did 20 minutes on it yesterday for the first time...1.5 miles, then a 3 minute cool down. I noticed two things: Firstly, the unit itself is obviously well-put together and stable. Also, it is very low impact for these nearly 60 y/o bones. My plan is to use it every other day or...

'Fogie': I use it strictly as a term of endearment :)

Thanks to you all for the great tips! I'm looking forward to getting on the thing this morning...

Thank you, yes, this one has the push and pull. I need to download the manual, and your regimen sound about right. How often do you use it? Is daily use necessary for optimal benefit? Thanks again.

BTW, for all you scuba divers out there, I am an avid shore diver in Kona, and have dove nearly every accessible spot on this side of the island. If anyone needs suggestions on where to go, let me know.

Howdy folks, I just inherited a rather nice Precor elliptical machine, and at 60, have never used one. I could use some good suggestions on how to use the thing..do you mount it from the left like a horse?:laugh: Actually, I hear they are quite good aerobic exercise. Enjoy!

Kona is wonderful if you can do without the big city. It is still very much a small town feel here, but we have a wonderful, uncrowded international airport! The medical choices are Kaiser, HMSA, Medicaid and ACA. My experience with Kaiser in Kona has been stellar. Good luck!

Thanks, considering the southern Willamette Valley, for its relatively cheaper housing compared to Portland area. Al!so for all the benefits you just described! We have finally been priced out of Hawaii.

DW and I have lived here (Big Island) for nearly twenty years, and I can vouch for the high COL. I think one really has to WANT to live here, and then make the adjustments for living expenses. There is a saying here that there are only two kinds of people: The ones who are working very hard...

I agree, Cut-Throat. Having left California in 2001 when the population was about 30mil, then going back to visit last year where it is closer to 40 million, I could never go back. I think no matter where you decide to call home, one has to compromise with the local conditions be they good or bad.

Yes, you would be amazed how many folks I run into almost every day, it seems, who snowbird here from colder climes. I highly recommend Kona area for rest and relaxation. Very 'small town' vibe here.

Yes, 850 will get you a nice place in or around Kona. We actually live in Holualoa, 1500' above Kona in the 'coffee belt', on three acres. We built a house on it in 2004 and have enjoyed it very much. Zillow prices are fairly accurate here. PM me if you want more detailed info. Zillow...

How are you liking Kona? We have been here 18 years. It's funny how a place can become stale; the grass is always greener etc. We are both ready for a change in latitude, for sure.

Just curious..if not staying in Oregon, where would you go?

My biggest reason for leaving is to cash out my equity. Plus, I still have a mortgage that I cannot hope to pay off anytime soon. Perhaps more seriously, there are some environmental concerns here which could soon have a huge impact on property values: Namely coqui frogs and Little Fire Ants.

Thanks for the correction, I got it backwards.

Aloha, yes the VOG was bad for years, but since fissure 8 abruptly stopped a few months ago, the air is nearly as good as yours in Honozulu :) Sorry, 'Honozoolu' ;D

HaHa, yes everyone is surprised by that. It's an easy google search to find the rainfall by month for Kona. Aloha!

Excellent advice, and yes, already planning a 'temporary' relocation there to see if the shoes fit. Thanks again.

Wow! You picked wonderful spots to over-winter. Hawaii island has two climatic zones, in general: The leeward side for lots of year-round rain, and the Kona side for endless days of sunshine. BTW Kona is the only place in Hawaii where the seasons are reversed. Our rainy season is Apr. thru...