Recent content by Berdie

You are so, so right!

Good ideas. These beautiful places are unique, but yes, we're lonely for a little company. Until we decide what to do, I have needed to reach out for some social interaction and support.

Thanks! Good to have someone to write to who understands early retirement.

I retired two years ago. The honeymoon period has worn off.

We both owned our separate places before we met. They're both fantastic and affordable because they're so far from culture. I agree, Champagne-Urbana is a pretty nice town. We're tossing around ideas, but it's hard to give up such beautiful places. Neither meet our social needs, both meet our...

How we're isolated Our place in AR is about a 35 minute drive to the nearest tiny town with only a Walmart. Another 15 minutes past that gets us to a medium-sized town with more amenities. These are rather arduous driving miles though because they're in the Ozarks. Our place in IL is about...

FIRE Yep, FIRE. Retired early because I only have one life!

Hi. I am here for social support. I live with my great partner in two beautiful places. Beautiful but isolated. Happy but lonely. Lucky but adjusting. Long story short: I need friends.