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Countdowns x 3

An accurate description of our lives right now: the final moments before a significant event and the procedures carried out during this time.

In chronological order:

1. May: The big R's, retirement for both of us. This was a big and scary decision, but it feels very good. Fretting for years regarding a retirement without a pension I came to the conclusion we are not going to starve and will make do with what we have. Plus we've saved for some exciting travels in the first years.

2. August: A grand announcement – Elina and Sean are expecting baby #2, a sibling for three year old grandson, Rye.

3. September: The culmination of years of dreaming, planning and training – our trek on the Camino de Santiago. We're going to give it an honest try anyway. Unable to carry a traditional backpack due to a previous neck injury, we found these Aarn body packs, designed to distribute the weight all around your waist, no pressure on the shoulders at all. The two front pouches are dubbed "the Pamelas," by guys no doubt.

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So much to look forward to.

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4 responses to “Countdowns x 3”

  1. Carole Avatar
    Carole

    Those are wonderful things you have coming up!

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  2. Karen Avatar
    Karen

    Wow! Is the time for your retirement really here? Everything sounds wonderful, and you’re looking very well. So excited re the forthcoming new addition to your family.

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  3. Rosemary Foti Avatar
    Rosemary Foti

    Li, I think this blog was off my radar for a while. I tried to view it and it wanted me to log in again????
    I sent an early Happy Birthday message to you that failed to deliver. Congrats on your May retirement, your future travels and on Elina’s good news. I wanted to wish you a Happy Birthday early. The paintings you are doing are fabulous. Last time I heard from you was when you were in NYC in August and wanted to see the Highline and catch the next boat. Speaking of Dental work, my brother just came back from Costa RIco to have some impants and had an excellent dentist there who puts his patients up on his property for a low fee. The Dental Work was excellent. Happy Trails to you.

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  4. Jane in NH Avatar
    Jane in NH

    Greetings from Costa Rica ! The Internet is very spotty here so I figured I could wish you a very happy birthday here ! Let me know if my package arrived . Best wishes on your retirement! Health care is very cheap in Costa Rica . Sandy split her head open and for 85 bucks she got 5 stitches , 1 x-Ray and ten days of antibiotics . Plus no waiting for hours !

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