See how they fare in old age.
Glean lessons from their experience.
Enjoy their website - a virtual filing cabinet.
Who are we?
We began our sixties as full-time working stiffs. We cleared the hump of life and watched retirement approach; with it, the grave came inching into view. Time was flying. In 2000 we screwed up our courage, covered our eyes, and leapt into the cruising life. We disposed of our belongings and moved into Callipygia, a Tayana 37' cutter-rigged sailboat. In 2004, after 7,500 miles cruising to eighteen countries, we swallowed the hook and took up RV'ing. In the next 4 years we travelled over 50,000 miles covering much of the US, Canada, and Mexico.
Then, much as we loved roaming in the natural environment and were happiest living in a small space unencumbered by much stuff, we increasingly missed being anchored in a community. And so, in 2008 we made the decision to settle down in Juneau, AK, closer to family. Read more about us....
Living in Juneau was an amazing experience, in all it's beauty and natural wonder. This small city, accessible only by air or water, houses a vibrant and friendly community full of activity - in the outdoors, in the arts, and in the music scene. We wrote about some of our doings in the Juneau Journal.
After 17 wonderful years in Juneau, now approaching our 90's, we concluded Juneau winters and the demands of house and car maintenance were going to exceed our capacities sooner, rather than later. Accordingly, we packed up and moved to an Independent Living community in Portland, Maine, near Bill's daughter, grandkids, and great-grandkids
Now, we are enjoying our final years, loving the many visits from our dear ones, the bustiling activities in Portland, and the beauty of Maine.