Thanks for the well wishes, and right back at you. In the two or three years I haven’t posted I have stayed in touch with some old friends I met here. It’s like a high school reunion, fondly remembering a confusing and awkward time in life and happily finding out most have grown into happy adults.
carlsbadworker-I love uber and use it regularly but my parents are nearing 70, texting, missed calls and voicemail can baffle them, I’m not sure they will ever be ready for uber.
shoveler- I’m not quite a boomer, a little under 50 so the stairs are still a good thing, hopefully for another decade or two. But I do not want a bigger house, I’d prefer smaller but we have too many guests which I do not see slowing down anytime soon. Scardy will never buy my patio furniture, it gets way too much use.
FlyerinHI- I agree, when I moved here 25 years ago I was working in the North County and my Cardiff commute was the same as my temecula commute. I worked at that location for more than 10 years and never regretted the move. At the time San Marcos wasn’t what it is today and SEH didn’t exist, who knows I may have bought there, but I have no regrets.
spdrun- I love Julian but the drawback for a retiree is medical services and emergency medical response. I need to have a costco and a home depot withing 5 miles as well, but that’s me.
Theshoveler-funny you would draw the comparison with valencia and TV, I grew up in Valencia so maybe that’s why I feel at home in TV.
flyer-I get the beach lover thing. If I had the means I’d be your neighbor. RSF is the perfect blend. But the places I lived when I lived at the beach were too crowded and parking was always a pain. But I’m not a beach guy, I never went to it when I lived there. I do golf, visit the wineries, go to the casino and go to old town, all about a $10 uber ride away. So like many have said, it’s so individual it’s hard for any two people to have the same opinion on a good retirement spot.
paramount-I’m very proud of you, its also wonderful to see you so happy.
scaredy-The answer is no, the numbers never work out in marriage. Risk management is the best anyone can do once the heart is involved. Don’t worry bout ole TG, If I’m anything I’m a tireless researcher and prepared for anything. Without going into the details, lets just call it a no-downside risk scenario, plus she’s hotter in her late 40’s than most 30 year olds. I’d go on about my relationship but it might anger folks. Plus of I typed the details it would baffle people because of our different history, race, childhood, etc. But if you spent an hour seeing us together, you’d understand. That said, there’s still a prenup/trust. It’s more about inheritance than divorce. Older couples who have their own grown children and grandchildren need to take these real word legal steps regardless of feelings. Nobody gets out of here alive and rarely do people die the same day. Lawyers need to earn a living too.
Rich, glad you still do what you do, I consider you a friend and consider myself a fan of yours. I haven’t posted but I still read your articles. I do not think you will ever know the impact on others you’ve had over the years. I for one would not be in such a comfortable position if not fr your efforts.
