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Nice pictures of the falls. The last falls I'd call the black cascade falls. Car camping and photography are two things I've been interested in. I subscribed to the CheapRVliving channel for the first one and the Thomas Heaton channel for the 2nd one.

Moral of story...don't wait to do this life experience enjoyment until you retire.

Both horrible ideas,Don’t buy a boat or a camper,Financially terrible ideas,Stay in motels,Cabins,Rent a boat

They will go fast

Time is priceless, enjoy whatever time have left, no one cares about you cruel but true, no one avoids the inevitable !

$15,000 a month for a drug??

Thank you for these wise words. I'm 64 here and every information on Medicare helps, so thank you!

One thing that many people, likely including some viewers probably don’t know is in regard to whatever lettered Medi-Gap plan they choose to accompany their Medicare coverage. The big decision is to decide which Medi-Gap plan they want -Plan G, Plan, N, etc. There are coverage differences between the different lettered plans (says Plan G versus Plan N). BUT, whatever Medi-Gap lettered plan one chooses, that same lettered plan offers the identical in coverage as every other SAME lettered plan. Each Insurer (Mutual of Omaha, State Farm, etc,) who offers a lettered plan - it is the IDENTICAL lettered plan in terms of coverage, as every other Insurer who offers that same lettered plan. The price each Insurers charges is different - but the same lettered plan is the same identical plan in terms of coverage no matter who (insurer) buys it from. So each person has 2 real decisions to make: Which lettered plan they want to have for coverage. And Which insurer do they want to get it from. They can base their decision on price, insurer’s reputation, etc. But it is SO important to remember, Plan G or Plan N has the IDENTICAL same coverage as that same lettered plan with every single insuring company. Hope that makes sense. It would be so wonderful for all of this wasnt so complicated and if we were educated about it before approaching retirement! All the best to you and all!

I have the exact same timeline. 🙂

Thanks for video. We approach our groceries as a critical part of our health. Neither my wife or I are on any prescription meds (we are 72 and 68). Because we see our groceries/eating as so important to our health, we buy nothing pre-prepared in boxed, mixes, etc. We also don’t buy or eat junk food or take out/fast food. We also do eat no sugar or sweetener of any kind. It’s stunning to actually read food labels - almost all pre-prepared items have sugar or some kind of sugar/sweetener. Just awful! And has such a negative impact on everyone’s health. All of the above things fir us are real cost saving too! Our gas in the Pacific NW, is around $3-3.50/gallon. We have family in Tennessee. All the best!

I appreciate what you’re going through so close to your retirement date. I expect to retire in under five years; looking to learn from others before I walk out the door for the last time.

From Norge . I am close to 65 yers old,Hawe worked for Toyota in 45 years, love every day at work.If a chouse to take out my pensjion,it will bee close to normal salary, minus bonus-About 90 %,and the lack comuting expenses pays the 10 % differences. Got sick at 26 yeas old, Bechtrews ..Abaud 15 years , Toyota did not ,required a permit from my doctor, hospital.for the most.Take medisin / drug every 8 weeks, in the hospital,Cost 15000,.pr.year- In Norway,the most payment for any desise,treatment,medisine, is aboat 300 Dollar -Max.Next to nothing.Toyota also,invie all pensjoners to every happenings, they performs,Pensjoners ar not forgotten .And I pay 35 % tax on my salary-

33 years at the same place it took about one hour to get used to retirement. Don't sweat the little things, take your time, things always work out. I also enjoy photography, plan my day around it but if things change who cares I'm retired.

Look, as long as you have money you’ll be ok. There’s nothing more to it.

It’s critical for Medicare-eligible individuals to select optimal plans to reduce the likelihood that lack of coverage would prevent smart health care utilization choices, not only for their health outcomes, but also to help keep health care spending in check.

I guess everyone has different ideas for retirement, which makes sense. All I know for sure is what I have done since I retired. I am 76 and retired in 2013. I have no "boredom" problems, for sure. Since retirement, I have started 2 LLC businesses and 1 DBA business. Plus, I have several hobbies, including photography. My DBA, for example, is something that I never even thought about until I retired. I taught myself how to sell things on eBay. Not only am I getting "stuff" out of our house, but I am also keeping things out of the landfill. Since I started, I have made several thousand dollars, which I've spent on camera equipment and other hobbies. So, retirement didn't mean quitting a job; it meant starting a new one and being totally in charge of my own schedule. And, by treating the various things that I do like they are business ventures, I get a bunch of business-related expenses written off too! Retirement can be a blast!!

I have taken quite a few classes online thru a senior learning community called "Get Set Up". Many classes are free, and I was able to sign up and can take all the classes for free thru a state program for senior learning. They have all sorts of classes from the arts, cooking, medical issues, how to use your phone, computer classes and so on. Check it out, I like that I can take the class at home and don't have to drive to town to audit a class at the local CC.

I worked for a large utility company for 27 1/2 years one day they decided to close the Nuclear Power Plant down permanently. I got a retirement and severance package at 55 years old form the company. I couldn’t believe how lucky I am and I picked up a new hobby”it’s spending my daughter’s inheritance” it’s got to be the hardest thing to do. My mental and physical health has improved and I sleep every morning until my body is rested. Living the dream

A hobby is an absolute must. Going to the gym, or daily walks are good for the body and mind. Going fishing or playing golf with buddies once and a while can help break up the everyday routine.

Such good and practical thoughts about retirement!

I left a job and several years later got a call from a man whose name sounded familiar but I couldn't immediately place him. Turns out he was an executive from that small company I had left, just calling to see how I was doing. I was embarrassed that he had to remind me who he was. But from then on I will never forget his thoughtfulness.

it's great that you're thinking about all these thing BEFORE you retire... i retired a few years ago and here's the one thing that was real hard for me.... the first couple of weeks of "not having a job"... i really thought about going back to work just because i didn't have a job... it was a "culture shock" and i really felt abnormal but i just past that after a couple of months (even still after about 5 years, i'll still get a feeling about it but then i'll laugh it off)... anyway, glad you're talking about this cause the guys that are working and struggling to get to where you got can get some honest talk about it... that's important

We keep in touch with only 3-4 people that we worked with, out of 50-60, and we chat and catch up with them only about 2-3 times a year. It took us a little time to find a new routine, but we have, and you will too. At first, you're going to go hog wild on projects around the house but then you'll settle down and relax a little between the projects. Being able to take care of shopping and other business during the hours that you would normally be at work is Great! Your gonna love it.

Good video, Ron! There is a lot to think about. I have about 4 years to go.

Congrats on being so close to your full freedom!

Oh boy, you've got a lot on your mind. You'll be fine. As you already mentioned, you'll now have the time to pick up on the things you've wanted to do and should be doing. Meaning, you'll be busy with the things you've wanted and are wanting to do. As part of that, you'll make new local friends. And if you want, work part-time for extra $ and some new friendship. Now, photography should keep you busy. There is so much to learn with the cameras, software and tweaking images. Not to mention video production. Camping, planning camping, etc. As you can see this comment is getting long. There is so much you can be doing .. I haven't even mentioned tools .. 😁 Stay healthy (includes exercise), eat right.

Your thoughts about "walking out the door" are exactly right. I believe it's the biggest lie ever when employers tell employees that their family. You're family as far as you are willing to do more for less for the boss. I understand that, I just wish more people would open their eyes before letting the boss take advantage of them. I've been retired for almost two years now and am loving it. I think it helps to keep living forward, don't live in the past.

I'm going to purchase a new 2025 Nissan Frontier King Cab next year. Thanks for the walk around.

I'm a solo camper, camping in a van. I like the experience I have with nature, but I like reading and writing on my novel. It's a good adventure for me. Yes, camping is not for everyone.

Good job 👏

I would love to see Buccee's I want to go to one some time. They are not up north.

This is a GREAT video. It's a good message to younger folks to DO IT NOW before they lose their health. I experienced a similar lesson with my Aliner camper. Just too much work to set up and take down. Towing is not easy either. You are 100% correct about a camping trip plus Walmart! Thanks for the video!!

Fun video, skipped ahead in a couple of spots. Impressed that you stayed within your budget...or close to it. Tim did a Buckie's Video a while back, it's a very interesting place. Will you be making a Thanksgiving dinner shopping trip?

Hi Ron, thank you for the grocery video. 😃

Well, that was kind of fun to watch. I am the primary grocery shopper at my house. I see the final bill and I know how it has gone up so I'm looking for better buys too without too much of a compromise. The big store by us is Meijer although there is a Walmart about a 1/2 mile away. I didn't know about those Thin & Crispy pizzas at Walmart. We like thin crust pizza so, we'll have to give them a try. (Our favorite is the Bellatoria Ultra Thin Crust pizza.) The McCafé decaf is probably pretty good coffee but it's 62c/oz whereas the Great Value decaf is 37c/oz. I was surprised that you bought shredded lettuce when you could have saved a little just buying a head and slicing it like a loaf a bread in 1/4 in slices. It's not unusual for people to have a cluttered desk. Mine has already undergone a decluttering but it's getting messy again. Your desk was really no big deal. But a clean desk does look sharp. 🙂

Ron, Travel trailers come with a pretty big learning curve. Not unlike heavy machines I'd guess. I came across your channel today and have watched a few of your other videos as well. I retired 12/10/2020. I was ready to do with out a job/boss. I'm still adjusting to retirement. Spending money is still an issue for me. I had a couple thoughts as I was watching today. I wonder if you are close to any TV towers for Over the Air broadcasting? I hated paying the cable bills too. We're just east of Nashville in Lebanon. I got a Legacy Tablo that is just a slick DVR/streaming device. You may have to have a streaming device like Roku as well, but there may be a way around that. Do some homework before buying anything is the best advice. So we record most everything from OA broadcasts and replay, skipping the ads/commercials. I've also run across a RUclips guy that has a lot of info you may find helpful. Joe Kuhn, check him out for retirement planning. He made a lot of money early but there's a lot of what he says that we can apply to our own situations. We bought our 2017 travel trailer 4/21 and our 1st stop was Defeated Creek. I appreciate your plain talk and relate to the stuff you're talking about. I'd like to learn more about creating /editing video. I'll check out your photography channel too. We use my wife's account for most everything we watch on RUclips via the Tablo. I'm Jeff, she's Sherry. Looking forward to some more of your content!

Enjoyed the walk along looking at stickers. Crazy prices. Maybe I missed it on your report. Would have liked to seen the Inv costs, if any? Warranty probably covered already warped rotors. Quality is less these days. Just think what Insurance will cost after Hurricane Helene and Milton costs are reviewed. End user always pays….,

Hi sir, it's great to connect! Can you tell me a bit about your RUclips channel and target audience?

Put a rod back there and you have clothes closet.😊

I love all your changes and upgrades that you have done. I enjoyed your video. Happy camping.

Lucky me - my wife and I were sleeping on the ground/backpacking before we were married. At the age of 50 (25-plus years of marriage) my wife said she thought she was getting a “bit old” to be sleeping on the ground. We bought a small trailer, used it for about 8 years and upsized to a new 25-foot towable, which we’ve pulled about 18,000 miles from the Midwest to the Grand Canyon to Smoky Mountains. BUT - as you noted - we made some very informed decisions, based on a camping lifestyle we have enjoyed since we were kids. Cordell Lake is terrific! Nice spot, nice people.

Buying a camper and using it spend half the year in Florida and the half home. Also bring m boat to fl. With us.

Am the original owner of my 2002 Frontier 2.4 with 326,000 miles. Back then new was just below $15K. The new ones look enticing but not ready to buy quite yet.

Surprised that there is that many Titans still available.. I'm sure they'll go quick with Nissan discontinuing them. I bought the 2024 Nissan Frontier Pro 4X in early August and I love it so far. No issues with the cruise control, mine has a build date of 07/24 so they may have updated the software on mine . Got mine fully loaded with every option, MSRP was just shy of $51k and with the Nissan rebate and dealership rebate and a little price haggling, I got mine for $45k out the door. I didn't like the turbo 4's that the competitors are putting in and the tablet sized infotainment screens , just wanted an old school truck with a little bit of tech.

If you don't mind a faulty nightmare of a transmission, Nissan would be happy to take your money. It isn't just the CVT, but all Nissan transmissions are junk.

I bought a 2024 platinum titan back in June. Msrp was $69k. Final cost with taxes title and everything was $59k. 0% apr and no money down. Really happy with it so far

Prices are going up and up not down and down. Trust yourself

You can’t afford a new car. The city bus is the only option available these days. Save yourself some trouble

Never been to Cookeville.

Excellent video thank you. Extremely informative. 🙏