Thank you everyone for your insights and suggestions. Sounds like it is feasible but perhaps on a tight budget.
Wife and i will take some time in February to visit the surrounding areas and islands for a closer look and see how it feels.
Our intended move itself is late 2018. Hopefully by...
My wife wants to retire in Seattle but I don't think she appreciates the long wintery season, heating and electric bills. Plus too, she like some places on Gig Harbor and Anderson Island.
Is anyone from or familiar with either these areas? How far can i get on $2500 per month pension there...