One of my best friends has been in Burlington VT for about 20 years. His oldest graduates HS this year and he cant wait to get the hell out of there and the cold. He’ll be in FLA as soon as possible
Personally, I’ve been loving the “winter wonderland” that we have had on the East Coast this winter … nothing more beautiful than NY when it’s brisk, snowy, and cold.[/quote]
Speaking of ice and retirement generally, heres something ive been practicing thats super useful…and really every single person needs to practice…
Falling down.
You can start from a squat and fall towatd your face, back and sides, work your way up to full falls from standing.
Aarp, others have good videos on technique
Probably best physical training exercise anyone 60 and up can work on! Youre gonna fall! Be ready!
Im hoping to work up to the just fall forward from standing and land on concrete on hands/forearms move! Looks awesome on videos! Not there yet.
Imagine how impressed the grandkids would be. You could fall together. Kids could teach us a thing or two. Theyre pros at it.
Dont end up like dr. Atkins. Remember him? Slipped on ice, nyc. If hed trained to tuck his head in, he might still be with us, eating steaks.
Id open a falling down gym, but by the time people want the skill its usually too late! Start now. Actually, now thats my new goal. Im gonna work really hard at being awesome at falling.
