Jazzman, I think you truly accomplished all of your goals with the wonderful homes you’ve selected. Many of us who purchased our homes in CA years ago have that same feeling of accomplishment, having acquired what we consider to be “trophy/dream homes,” for, what, today, would be what many are paying for a condo, 20+ miles from the beach.
As you said, what each person requires for “happiness,” is definitely subjective, and that is what makes all of us such interesting individuals:)!
