Quote from: RE on Apr 14, 2026, 04:00 PM

Quote from: TDoS on Apr 14, 2026, 02:59 PMHave you ever questioned not saving more towards a retirement so as to not be where you are,

No

Well then good for you! Most folks find it difficult, when they arrive at the consequences of decisions made in their youth finally arrive. For me it is motorcycles, and a compression fracture of the spine. Don't regret the consequences of falling in love with the things at first even now when it acts up.

Quote from: REMy circumstances now are the result of an amputated leg and a broken neck.  They have nothing to do with the fun I had when I was young (and middle aged).  Without the disabilities, I'd be quite happy living on my SS & Pension.  I'd probably be sailing the Sloop JohnB around the Society Islands.

I am familiar. Accidents along the way, hiccups in the normal chain of events  are one thing. Compression fractures of the spine, amputations, etc etc. How was the Sloop JohnB going to work out on SS and a pension? Heck, how were DOCKING fees going to work out with just those?

Quote from: TDoS on Apr 15, 2026, 05:50 PMHow was the Sloop JohnB going to work out on SS and a pension? Heck, how were DOCKING fees going to work out with just those?

In most places of the world where the Yachties (live aboard sailors) frequent those fees are quite reasonable.  Ray Jason (The Sea Gypsy Philosopher) who I interviewed promoted sail life as a post collapse strategy on his blog spent most of his life living that way, funding it by being a street performer (juggler) wherever he made port.   The overall cost of living is quite cheap, since you don't have rent or a mortgage to deal with.  Many days and weeks while at anchor in isolated coves you have no fees whatsoever.  Very cheap way to live.



RE