Recent content by retiredtraveler

I guess I'm in the minority. I will listen, while on a stair climber at the gym, to more 'complex' music such as Stravinsky "The Rite of Spring". That kind of music cuts the boredom of 45 minutes climbing stairs, at least, for me.

I'm happy that we live in a 26,000 person town with more than enough businesses. On one hand, we talked about living in a more rural area years ago and how nice that might have been. But to have every business we need within a mile or two has proven to be wonderful.

Always been a planner. Travel and hiking as long as possible is a priority. Wife and I work out a couple of hours a day plus walking and endless yard work on a few acres along with diet trying to continue doing mountain hiking at least until age 80. Plan is to do a '180' and get an apartment...

Thank you for posting that. We're going to take a look at our trust and talk to the bank.

Nothing kept at home. Everything in a safety deposit box, also known as lock box. at the local bank. Bank is only a mile from house.

I'll take the first photo and caption! Missed the 2nd part courtesy of being in the very first lottery and having a number over 250.:rolleyes:

I've had 4 (every 5 years) and will have a fifth in another year. I have had the anesthesia where I'm told I am fully awake for the procedure but don't recall anything. Never had any side effects and good to go (no pun intended) right after. It's the prepping that is more of an inconvenience...

"....were taking the piss...". I'm not sure if the non-Brits (or non Aussies) know this expression.

It's the aliens they encountered.........

Maybe sex, drugs, rock and roll works?

A complaint running up and down DW's and my family. Nieces/nephews all want houses but are unaffordable or they are really stretching the budget to hold onto them. A house my parents bought in 1955 that cost about $15000 at the time (small bungalow) is going for $350,000 now mainly due to location.

Same for me, mostly. Wear a watch at times. Watch was given to me by grandmother and is 60 years old --- windup.

We have lived in our one-and-only house for 45 years. It's in Chicago area which is definitely not our first-choice area. But 90% of our family members live within 90 minutes which is why we stay. We'll be going to an apartment, but it will still be in the area.

I would think that sooner or later, Malthus will be proven right.

I'd love that! However, DW would be very unhappy. :mad: