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We are still here! In year 6 of ER, now 61 and 67, we are still on the right path and happy as 2 clams. DH had some more health issues. We are trying to get to NZ in 4 weeks. Tried twice before but DH once broke his foot and last year had to fight bladder cancer. All that confirmed that ER was...

We are travelling again. On Monday we will fly from Germany to Seattle (thanks to our miles in Business Class) and then drive down the coast. The plan is to meet family and friends on the way south, then see Yosemite, Kings Canyon and some other places. 24 days in total. Retirement is great.

My mom has lost a lot of her vision at the age of 85. Up to now she was living independently in her house, 150 miles away from us. Now she has agreed to move into assisted living, 10 min from us. It would be close to impossible to organize sufficient care for her at her house, as she does not...

I'd like to collect a playlist of songs to say goodbye. Could be for love, but also other parting songs. :greetings10: Like this classic: John Denver - Leaving on a Jet Plane - YouTube Or this great song: Can you help, please?

There is a class of 2011 and of 2013, but 2012 is missing so far. In 2012 DH will start receiving his pension as former teacher, at age 60. Long time ago we have decided that I will join him in ER, then age 53. We keep track of our expenses, have payed off our house and saved enough to make it...

Hi, DH had spinal fusion surgery + disc replacement on his lower spine 3 years ago due to spondylosis and sliding vertebra. 3 years were alsmost prefect recovery. He did his exercises constantly but very carefully. Now it seems that the pain is coming back as the parts above and below the...

Dear All, On Easter DH broke the fibula of his leg. He was fixed in surgery - no cast. With crutches he had only slight swelling, but they got worse since end of May, when docs recommended to try walking without. X-rays are ok. Docs recommend to be patient, physical therapy is ok but doesn't...

Last weekend DH probably had a mini stroke (TIA). Fortunately it all happened in front of a fire station and he was in a stroke unit asap. At first he was almost paralysed on the left side, but all symptoms went away within 90 minutes. So far no reasons could be found. He has none of the risk...