Retired today...
 

No debts, no obligations. I'm going to wrap-up here in Seattle in a few months and head to Montana.

I plan on hiking, reading, tinkering, driving, yoga and eating more vegetables.

That's as far as I've got.

Any suggestions, thoughts and wisdom is appreciated!

Buy some warm clothes!

My cousin and her family moved to a farm just outside of Boseman. They are loving it. Even the cold weather and 9 months of winter.

Excellent, congrats.

I'm not retired or even close, but my advice is to stay busy and enjoy yourself. Don't sit around on your butt not doing anything. I think that's the way to be happy in retirement.

Missoula is slightly warmer. ;)

Fortunately, I've lived there before and the cold beats the west coast gray.

Thanks! I'm going to try. I went into this without a bucket list, but figured it'd be fun to make one.

I took early retirement so I'd have plenty of time to go back to being productive if I got bored or couldn't hack it.

Congrats!

Keep my ‘58 nice and warm!!

Congratulations!!
I retired a little over 3 years ago, you have a great basic plan!
No debts, no obligations is the best way to begin a new chapter.

I also like that you will take some time to wrap up before moving, I've seen a few people make huge moves financially and physically right after they retire and that does not always work out so well, sometimes the grass is not greener elsewhere.

I keep and endless stream of projects on a list and in process... it's a luxury to wake up and decide what I want to work on or where I want to go for the day.

There is still so many things I want to do right here in Washington, but if I were to move to get away from the high cost of living it would be somewhere in Oregon Idaho or Montana. Despite the political nonsense I would stay in the US and feed my addiction to mountains and wild places.

Skiplagged: The smart way to find cheap flights.

Cheap flights if you are flexible. Great for retirement. Head up to the Yukon for some fresh air and plenty of fish.

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Very cool...the Banana Belt of Montana.

I'll be headed out soon to look at places in Eastern Washington and Montana for a small summer place.

I really like Missoula. The location is excellent for so much exploring: One of my favorite towns any where, Hamilton, is just south of Missoula.

Only one suggestion on retirement: we are all very different in our initial expectations and approaches, don't be stubborn in adjusting the plan!

Again, very cool and congratulations!

Will do! Now I'll actually get to drive all the toys. It's gotten pretty Mad Max on the roads here.

Perhaps I'll switch to 15w-50. ;)

Be prepared to be busier than you ever thought possible. Congratulations.

Cheers
JB

Banana belt. That's funny!

Yep, flexibility is key. I spent the first half a life getting stuff, climbing the ladder, etc, the second half is going to be to get rid of it. I'm pretty excited about a modest (and hopefully long) lifestyle.

congrats, I know it is a huge step forward.

+1 on mapping out a long term plan and not being opposed to adjusting it. You're retired, so you can adjust any way you want. I retired fifteen years ago, and I can tell you the time goes by fast. Make the most of it.

I enjoy the planing, modeling and the spreadsheets.

I was wondering how the time will pass.

This is a pretty philosophical and reflective part of my life. I turn 45 soon and while I don't feel old, I don't feel young either.

My dad went young so I figured I better expedite a lot of this stuff because you never know...

Well, I'm 32 years older than you and I don't think I would have liked retiring that young. I had my ups and downs when working but enjoyed the challenge and creativity I encountered. Not saying I don't enjoy the independence of being retired. You've got plenty of time to try a lot of different scenarios.

Congratulations!

Mine started last year but I still have my finger in the pie a bit.

No advice but just a suggestion to consider some type of community volunteer work at some point whenever it makes sense.

Food banks are always a good cause, but there are many more. You could also just spend a day being a good Samaritan and conducting random acts of kindness. I've personally always wanted to participate in a Thanksgiving event at a shelter or church where people can come to have a nice dinner and share some company.

Congrats again and enjoy!

Welcome aboard...:)

Keep your brain sharp, learn something new, do you play a musical instrument? if not pick one up and figure it out.

Congratulations, and cheers to a long healthy retirement!

Learn to work
the saxophone
then play just what you feel.