I am really stoked about going to New Mexico. Now, before anyone offers goodbye's or good riddance, it will be just a little less than two years before I will begin taking Medicare, and then my company insurance will not matter to me any more. This is the time when we are planning to begin our move to NM. The more I look into it, the more appeal it has to me. Where we plan to live has lower highs than here, and higher lows, so the climate is better. Not so many allergins, and NO YARD WORK. No grass to tend, no leaves to rake. A mountain range on either side within about ten minutes ride, and dry almost all year round. Taxes and real estate much cheaper, and my line of work is readily available, and experienced people in my field are almost non existent. NO traffic, and work would be no more than 15 minutes away.
Now, the bad news. Like I said, we wouldn't be going for about two years or a little less. I love the contacts we've made here in Texas, and want to try to make the most of riding with you guys in the time we have left. Texas has been my home since birth, and I love everything about it. But I would like a change and NM seems like a good choice for several reasons. The wife is originally from there and loves it. It's close to Texas and we would only be about an hour or more from El Paso. Could still come back for the ralleys and such. Of course, any and all of you would be more than welcome to come see us any time. The riding will actually be better in some ways.
I wanted to share the (for us) good news, but at the same time have a bit of saddness knowing that we will leave behind some really great riders and friends. Of course, we will not be unavailable, but the distance does make it harder. Perhaps we will have to set up a rally in our new home town or somewhere close, once we have scouted the area and checked out the ride potential. So, in the mean time, we will be here and it will be business as usual. I want to try to do a group day ride some time reasonably soon to go for lunch. Thanks for listening.
Oh, and I don't mean to be selfish. Please, maybe share some of your dreams, or plans as regards your retirement. I'd like to hear about it.
Now, the bad news. Like I said, we wouldn't be going for about two years or a little less. I love the contacts we've made here in Texas, and want to try to make the most of riding with you guys in the time we have left. Texas has been my home since birth, and I love everything about it. But I would like a change and NM seems like a good choice for several reasons. The wife is originally from there and loves it. It's close to Texas and we would only be about an hour or more from El Paso. Could still come back for the ralleys and such. Of course, any and all of you would be more than welcome to come see us any time. The riding will actually be better in some ways.
I wanted to share the (for us) good news, but at the same time have a bit of saddness knowing that we will leave behind some really great riders and friends. Of course, we will not be unavailable, but the distance does make it harder. Perhaps we will have to set up a rally in our new home town or somewhere close, once we have scouted the area and checked out the ride potential. So, in the mean time, we will be here and it will be business as usual. I want to try to do a group day ride some time reasonably soon to go for lunch. Thanks for listening.
Oh, and I don't mean to be selfish. Please, maybe share some of your dreams, or plans as regards your retirement. I'd like to hear about it.
. Also, had condo on Marco Island, FL...Tarpon were the best, whew talk about fight :icon_thumleft:
(better to eat then catch...more riding time :devil3::rofl3
Her Dad passed away 4 years ago and she's only family member that will take care of them. Hope she has to for many years to come....BUT outa here when that time happens
