[jhynesrockmtn]

I'm meeting with my guy Thursday for a check in. We're lucky that we both work part time and enjoy what we do. Our schedules leave time for long weekend type trips, etc. My wife is turning 65 in a few weeks and very active. I'll be 59 in a few months. We spend a bit more than we bring in right now so I'm looking at accessing some of our retirement funds, likely through the dividends we get. Right now those are being reinvested. I was pleasantly surprised to see that yield is about what I bring home currently. Our investment guy has been telling me we can use those for a few years. I think now is that time. I don't know when I'll retire or what that looks like yet, but I think she will be done in a year or so. Healthcare is part of the equation. Right now my PT job includes a nice 100% employer paid plan. I'll likely wait until I'm 65 to be 100% done with work.

OP, Beaux Arts is a beautiful little area. You must have done well, congrats! Sounds like it might be time to slow down and enjoy it more.