Living where the living is easy It sounds very nice where you are staying. I retired in December of 2010 and have been on a quest of a sort for the “perfect” place to live for the past 3 years. But the pull of being near my family was stronger than I had thought it would be and so always after 6 weeks or so I return home. I have been fortunate as I have been debt free for decades and have been downsizing for the past few years till the “10% that matters” will fit in my 30 foot RV and truck.
I know what you mean about cheap and stress free living in the country. I home base on my sister’s property in my RV and give her $160 a month to do so. My RV is parked in the Texas countryside about 25 miles west of College Station, Texas. So I have both the luxury of almost total quiet most of the time (except for the coyotes howling on a cold night or the sound of the wild hogs outside once in a while), and the convenience of once a week driving over to College Station to shop at the SuperWalmart.
For the first year after I retired I had to beat back job offer after job offer but friends and family finally realized that I intended to live and live well on less than my annuity paid that I receive since I took early retirement. I don’t need the stress of working just for money.
And I don’t know too many employees who would allow me constantly to take off on a moment’s notice for a 6 weeks trip merely on a whim.
I have found out that my reasoning that I can live well on half as much if I don’t work is correct. Mainly as I can afford to live where the living is good and inexpensive. Actually it has been more like a third as much.
Sounds to me that maybe we have both found our Nirvana, using this definition - An ideal condition of rest, harmony, stability, or joy.
Living where the living is easy Hey, William, with this comment you have just become my hero, or at least have set an example for the best alternative to enjoy life. You made an excellent point regarding stress-free jobs and I haven´t met many people who actually work for pleasure. Congratulations on those big decisions made, I know it takes time for acquaintances to understand but hey, the pleasure of living like that is worth it. NICE
Me gusta Es agradable que personas de otros países puedan conocer algunas de las tantas cosas hermosas que tiene mi país,es más los invito a conocerlas.
Me gusta Claro que si, y ese es el objetivo de mi blog, mostrar a Colombia y que de una se acabe la mala imagen que tenemos. Espero disfrutes los próximos escritos, abrazos, Frank
I moved to the country after retiring... but not to a farm. I think people go where the jobs are. If you can work from the country that is the best of all worlds. Have a great life!
A great get-away! How wonderful to experience country life with hikes, animal visits and cheese-making! I love spending time in the countryside, but haven't spent any time on farms. This place sounded like it had everything--how great!
Farm Stays So am I and for a long time, I hadn't had the chance to escape from it all, glad you can do the same once in a while, it sort of helps you appreciate life even more, Hugs
the good life! Your weekend away sounds lovely Frank. I think more city people (especially kids) should experience farm stays, so they can have a better appreciation for where their supermarket food comes from :)
!Que buen recuerdos! What wonderful pictures and stories of your childhood! I especially love that each sector of your town presented a parade and a performance at Christmas, bringing out the creativity of the people. Salazar also looks so beautiful with rivers and lots of nature--a great place to grow up. Happy New Year!
Que buen recuerdo! Thanks Tara, I appreciate your comment, yes, Salazar is a very nice place full of great memories for us. I love to spend some days there once in a while as it is like going back to my childhood, the only thing is that most friends have left the village.
Happy New Year! Hehehe, thanks, yes, you see, soon she will respond and then maybe...maybe she will accept, I´ll keep you posted. Happy New Year to you two
wauu Gracias, Silvia, si, es mi ocupación preferida y luego vendrán fotos con mis nursing students, apuesto a que vas a estar ahi :) Felicitaciones igualmente por las noticias maravillosas.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Christmas time is indeed an opportunity to reflect on what each of us cherishes .... and to look to the future for the 'next adventure'!
Merry Christmas, Frank.
Sandra
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Sandra, hi, how happy you make me, yes, you put it beautifully and I am sure yours will be excellent too, all my love to Elise and Guillermo
BRAVO I was reading your wish list thinking...will he say it? Yes you did. And may Colombia do well in the World Cup 2014...can't say "win it" as I'm cheering for the Socceroos. Enjoy your Christmas and may 2014 be a blessing for you.
BRAVO Well, then, be it, Dave. Final match of the worldcup: Colombia 1, Australia 1, but in the last minute Falcao scores and we are the champions, which is ok for you still be the second winners, Merry Christmas, Dave!
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Living where the living is easy
It sounds very nice where you are staying. I retired in December of 2010 and have been on a quest of a sort for the “perfect” place to live for the past 3 years. But the pull of being near my family was stronger than I had thought it would be and so always after 6 weeks or so I return home. I have been fortunate as I have been debt free for decades and have been downsizing for the past few years till the “10% that matters” will fit in my 30 foot RV and truck. I know what you mean about cheap and stress free living in the country. I home base on my sister’s property in my RV and give her $160 a month to do so. My RV is parked in the Texas countryside about 25 miles west of College Station, Texas. So I have both the luxury of almost total quiet most of the time (except for the coyotes howling on a cold night or the sound of the wild hogs outside once in a while), and the convenience of once a week driving over to College Station to shop at the SuperWalmart. For the first year after I retired I had to beat back job offer after job offer but friends and family finally realized that I intended to live and live well on less than my annuity paid that I receive since I took early retirement. I don’t need the stress of working just for money. And I don’t know too many employees who would allow me constantly to take off on a moment’s notice for a 6 weeks trip merely on a whim. I have found out that my reasoning that I can live well on half as much if I don’t work is correct. Mainly as I can afford to live where the living is good and inexpensive. Actually it has been more like a third as much. Sounds to me that maybe we have both found our Nirvana, using this definition - An ideal condition of rest, harmony, stability, or joy.