Category Archives: Retirement

What it is like to adjust to retirement and being with each other 24/7.

The Sun Does Shine in Calfornia

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Paul

We spent two days traveling down Big Sur to Arroyo Grande. It was foggy, misty, and dangerous driving most of the way. However we had a beautiful evening on Jean’s birthday. Our campsite was in a state park with a … Continue reading →

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Living In Confined Quarters

Posted on December 12, 2010 by Paul

Rain and cool temps means spending more time in Picasso. Two of us and all of our gear (some of you know we don’t travel light) make for crowded living quarters. Jean’s current mantra is “a place for everything and … Continue reading →

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A Very Wet Day

Posted on December 11, 2010 by Paul

We awoke in Eugene this morning to a steady rain/downpour. After 40 minutes outside taking down our trailer hookup I was soaked to the skin. My Seattle rain jacket gave up after about 30 minutes. I told Jean that this … Continue reading →

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In Oregon

Posted on December 10, 2010 by Paul

This evening we’re set up at Premier RV Resort in Eugene Oregon. It’s not our usual rustic camping. We have electricity, water, sewer, wi-fi, cable TV, an exercise room, a rec room, a free morning newspaper, and a continental breakfast. … Continue reading →

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We have lift off!

Posted on December 9, 2010 by Paul

We finally pulled out today and are on the road to warmer climes. As the French Canadian fur traders used to do when leaving on a long trip, we only went a short distance today to pack up and get … Continue reading →

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Not going to beat the next storm

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Paul

It appears as if Seattle is going to get a big rainfall in the next couple of days. Unfortunately, we won’t be able to get out of town before it arrives. Picasso is just about packed, but there are a … Continue reading →

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Visits with friends

Posted on December 4, 2010 by Paul

One of the things I’ve learned about retirement is that I no longer have many people to talk to all day every day. Now it’s just the two of us. Jean has developed groups of friends and activities during her 3 retired … Continue reading →

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Busy Day Preparing to Leave

Posted on December 1, 2010 by Paul

Today was another day of making final preparations to begin our winter trip. It seems as if something new presents itself each day. A week ago I would have said we had thought of everything, but that would have been … Continue reading →

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Trip Preparation

Posted on November 29, 2010 by Paul

It’s Monday and I don’t have to go to work! Retirement is underrated. Yesterday we took the winter blanket off Picasso and began to stow things for our trip. What fits? What will we need? What can we do without? … Continue reading →

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Jean in Art Exhibition

Posted on November 27, 2010 by Paul

Today we delivered Jean’s painting “Lost Light” to the Blue Horse Gallery in Bellingham, Washington for their New Perspectives exhibition which will open December 1. If our Washington friends get the opportunity to visit this juried show during December, please … Continue reading →

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