Sort of retirement plan
#91
Re: Sort of retirement plan
An interesting thought provided by N2O would be to invest our capital in a high interest investment.
So let’s say we sell our house in four years for $750,000 move out of town and buy a house for approximately $250,000 which is doable in Cornwall or wherever for a nice bungalow then invest the 500,000 remaining and live on 40,000 a year if we could get a 8-9% return.
So let’s say we sell our house in four years for $750,000 move out of town and buy a house for approximately $250,000 which is doable in Cornwall or wherever for a nice bungalow then invest the 500,000 remaining and live on 40,000 a year if we could get a 8-9% return.
#94
Re: Sort of retirement plan
I remember saying way back that the money left after housing costs here was barely more than I was left with in England but it paid for four of us instead of just me.
We are not bothered by the winter
#97
Re: Sort of retirement plan
The winter doesn’t bother me when I’m not working. However, when I’m working it’s a total pain in the arse. Chasing people around in cars on snow-covered roads and sitting around for hours in -25 temperatures is not the ideal workplace.
When I take time off and the snow is around it’s never really an issue, the only issue I have is the dog doesn’t like the cold and snow and salt and we have to try to make him wear booties
When I take time off and the snow is around it’s never really an issue, the only issue I have is the dog doesn’t like the cold and snow and salt and we have to try to make him wear booties
#98
Re: Sort of retirement plan
I rarely attend theatres and I can do so in Calgary if I wish to. If I really wanted to see something, I would take a trip to where ever it was and make an adventure of it. I am far too happy to be miserable simply because things are not right on my doorstep. I loved travelling to Scotland/Ireland and Wales when I lived in England and I love travelling to other parts of the US and Canada now that I live here.
If I feel the need to rub my cheek against an old building to have "culture" I can take a trip to Europe but, if I am honest, that doesn't do much for me.
Canmore/Banff/Lake Louise are possible to get to/return from easily within a day. If I wish to do more than a day, there are a number of options for hotels.
I like driving/train to the city for work, coming home to our place each day and then going to other places when I need to.
I appreciate that that may change in the future but the thought of moving to the UK simply for retirement doesn't appeal.
One child has left home, one is at uni and one will be heading to uni in 2 years. If the two that intend to go to uni leave the Calgary area once they have done so that would not really change my plans but time will tell.
I have always tried to make the best of whatever I have and I don't imagine that will change.
Last edited by Almost Canadian; Mar 24th 2018 at 8:53 pm.
#100
Re: Sort of retirement plan
After typing this my wife asked me, "Are you low?"
She was concerned about my diabetes and, when I tested my blood, I realised that she was correct, so I apologise for my half rant above.
She was concerned about my diabetes and, when I tested my blood, I realised that she was correct, so I apologise for my half rant above.
#101
limey party pooper
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 9,982
Re: Sort of retirement plan
I'm just back from two weeks in England and that miserable, damp, grey weather does get you down. The blue skies that usually go with the cold weather here are beautiful, I'd much rather have the cold and snow than grey drizzle.
We've just been for a walk by Lake Ontario the sun is sparkling on the water, the sky is blue, the temperature a warm zero. Lovely. We don't do winter sports but do help our friends out with the apres ski part. And I paint those winter scenes, I'm not inspired by an English winters day.
We've just been for a walk by Lake Ontario the sun is sparkling on the water, the sky is blue, the temperature a warm zero. Lovely. We don't do winter sports but do help our friends out with the apres ski part. And I paint those winter scenes, I'm not inspired by an English winters day.
#102
Formerly known as Hangman
Joined: Jun 2014
Location: Calgary
Posts: 519
Re: Sort of retirement plan
I'm just back from two weeks in England and that miserable, damp, grey weather does get you down. The blue skies that usually go with the cold weather here are beautiful, I'd much rather have the cold and snow than grey drizzle.
We've just been for a walk by Lake Ontario the sun is sparkling on the water, the sky is blue, the temperature a warm zero. Lovely. We don't do winter sports but do help our friends out with the apres ski part. And I paint those winter scenes, I'm not inspired by an English winters day.
We've just been for a walk by Lake Ontario the sun is sparkling on the water, the sky is blue, the temperature a warm zero. Lovely. We don't do winter sports but do help our friends out with the apres ski part. And I paint those winter scenes, I'm not inspired by an English winters day.
I know this is likely to upset some of the "Island" residents but it's winter weather is soul destroying. Summers beautiful, winters not so much.
We went out to the Island numerous times in winter to check out the weather because I wanted to retire there to be close to the water. After going out there any time from December to April I decided I'm happier with the winter cold and snow with lots of sunshine in Calgary so here we stay and our summers are pretty good too. Added bonus our two sons and their families which include our four grandchildren are here too.
#103
Re: Sort of retirement plan
I'm just back from two weeks in England and that miserable, damp, grey weather does get you down. The blue skies that usually go with the cold weather here are beautiful, I'd much rather have the cold and snow than grey drizzle.
We've just been for a walk by Lake Ontario the sun is sparkling on the water, the sky is blue, the temperature a warm zero. Lovely. We don't do winter sports but do help our friends out with the apres ski part. And I paint those winter scenes, I'm not inspired by an English winters day.
We've just been for a walk by Lake Ontario the sun is sparkling on the water, the sky is blue, the temperature a warm zero. Lovely. We don't do winter sports but do help our friends out with the apres ski part. And I paint those winter scenes, I'm not inspired by an English winters day.
some folks can whinge about 'what is all that it is wrong with Canada', from its politicians, high cost of something, then looking at something or other comparison to a 'back home' food or beer item things & that Canadians do not have a sense of humour.
#104
Re: Sort of retirement plan
We just had a month in UK
It was great while the weather here was snowy and below -20’s but when I saw the temps had creeped up and snow melted, I was ready to get back to Canada and work
It was great while the weather here was snowy and below -20’s but when I saw the temps had creeped up and snow melted, I was ready to get back to Canada and work