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Hi Neil. Pam here, Steve’s wife. We’re so glad you’re focusing on your health! Just a few notes. #1 You guys are kind enough to share your journey, and your learning experiences ( the good, the bad, and the ugly ). #2- Your job is not to be our source of entertainment. You are just sharing your experiences. If someone is not enjoying or learning- get off the channel! But, unfortunately, trolls just have to jump in and do or say anything to have the attention on themselves. As the advertising industry has taught us, bad attention is better than no attention. #3- If it’s not fun for you anymore, don’t feel bad about hanging it up. You don’t owe anyone anything! #4- There are other mediums, maybe you’d enjoy doing a podcast, when the moment moved you. Write an e-book about your experiences, or just enjoy your time with Sarah. Without your health, there’s nothing. Take the time and energy to take care of you. A big raspberry to the trolls and people with rude comments. Arm chair critics are always eager to tell you you’re not doing things right, but 99 out of 100 have never been brave enough to step up to the plate and try. Whatever you decide, we wish you and Sarah nothing but good health, happiness, and happy travels whether it’s to the next town over or across the globe. Hugs from Pam and Steve.
I, for one, loved this video! I was sorry to hear about your pain, truly, but I loved the rambling and the honesty. I would love to see more like this if you ever have a chance and feel up to it. I enjoy the financial stuff and the travel stuff, but it is you and Sarah that I enjoy the most. You have NOT let anybody down, so put that out of your head. Take your time to get well, and if you ever feel like taking me on another unscripted, honest walk- I would love to go, so please film again, whenever you feel like it.
Hey Neil, this is Dre. I’m in my early 60s and I took a fall last year that damaged my rotator cuff. Got surgery and physical therapy. At the end of PT, I scheduled my final assessment appointment. Guess what! In Feb, I slipped and fell on ice injured my other rotator cuff. All I could think of is “not again”! My wife and I enjoy your content. We see ourselves in you guys. We’re not completely retired, but we look forward to it and your testimonials, advice, entertainment are well received. We watch videos from start to finish. We enjoy the journey of the content. We have patience. Many viewers lack patience and consume content quite differently than our generation. You’re not boring. You’re quality. You have the wisdom and we appreciate you sharing your life with us. As a fellow content creator, I face the same challenges as you when we’re on vacation. Balancing time to collect content vs enjoying our vacation. The beauty of all of this is that we don’t need the money from RUclips. As such, we have the power to put this thing on pause. Take all the time you need. We will be here. Cheers to you and Sarah. We completely get everything you said and are thankful for sharing unbiased content. ❤
Exactly! Well said, thank you!
Neil, and Sarah, I have loved watching your channel. It’s in my top two! I know I don’t have the patience to host a RUclips channel for all the time-consuming reasons you mentioned. I’ve really benefited from all the things you’ve shared. I often cite you when I’m talking with my partner about our own retirement plans. Thank you, both, so very much for your generosity, warmth and sincerity. I hope you feel strong and healthy soon. I’ll miss spending breakfast time with you two. ❤ Shannon
Neil and Sarah, my name is Alan, and I was recommended to watch you by my darling sister. Initially I wasn’t over enamoured by your content, but the more I watched the greater the impression I got from you two independent individuals. I respect your candour and frailties, and you carry your hearts on your sleeves. It takes guts and determination to put yourselves up for trolls to take a pop at you but you’ve maintained your dignity throughout. I can never understand why people who don’t enjoy your content, don’t just jog on to something to their taste without spitting out venom and bile. It’s not big and it’s certainly not clever.
I sincerely hope that after you regain your health, you return in whatever guise you want, as you’ve both obviously got a talent for producing and presenting. Keep doing whatever makes you both happy and do it for a long time. I wish you both good fortune and the health to enjoy life.
My sister is Dawn btw. Two go Roam for the time being, or maybe longer, Two stay at home. Best wishes.
I've watched many of your videos for some time now & enjoy them as there thought provoking so thankyou to you both.
Neil, please seek the help you need to get better & pain free, totally understand taking a break from RUclips! You'll both be back but your health comes first & foremost
In regards to the minut nay-sayers comments you mentioned, ignore them! I've learned that no matter what one says, there will always be those few who hear it in a negative way.
Personally, I very much enjoy your style & content and wish you both the very best going forward.
Cheers, Belinda from Canada 🇨🇦
Very well said! I appreciate you both very much. Dan, 59, Virginia Beach, USA
I was just telling my husband that this is my fave retirement channel. I look forward to your videos every Saturday. I enjoy your banter, your relationship, your insight (loved that spreadsheet with the Monte Carlo numbers), your adventures. But especially I love your humor and the funny comments about silly details. I tell people about “this retirement couple I follow” and the things I have learned. I understand though that health comes first, so focus on that and I hope to see you guys back (sorry for using that word), when all is well.
You were always meant to be a presenter, BBC level too. You could absolutely just riff videos with NO SCRIPT and NO EDITING and your style would make it great. Imagine just shooting a video and uploading straight away...it would be so freeing. We don't care about polish or perfection. Many RUclipsrs are better when they do this. Take a year to fix your health, nothing else matters. We love you both and your wonderful content.
My friend, I’ve never watched one of your videos. But I’m turning 60 tomorrow and retiring and so that’s probably how I found you. I hear the desperation in your voice about your back. I know that pain. I’ve Lived it. I know how all encompassing and overwhelming it is. It touches every aspect of your life. I remember asking myself out loud driving through my neighborhood not too long ago. “What the fuck am I gonna do?” Knowing that I had 25 years left on this planet. I could not bear the thought of enduring that pain for that long.
It’s taken me almost a decade to cure myself of 95% of the debilitating pain. But I did things in the wrong do these things in the order that I’m about to give them to you, if I had to do it again This is what I would do.
1. You are not obese but You carry weight around your middle. So did I Losing that weight around your mid section will do more to alleviate pain than anything else. I struggled with my weight for decades. Ironically, RUclips has the answer. Live your life like you’re a diabetic. Drop all of the carbohydrates and starchy foods Eat meat and vegetables no booze no soda sugar is your enemy Find RUclips Dr influencers that talk about becoming metabolically healthy I’m sure you don’t have diabetes you’re not fat but you carry around the middle, which is hard to lose Trust me you can exercise all day and you won’t lose your middle. Change your diet today. Restrict your eating to an eight hour window two meals a day noon to eight
After four to six months, 70% of your pain will be fixed as you drop weight around your midsection
Next Prioritize strength over cardio but try to do both Commit to strengthening your abs strengthening your legs glutes back hamstrings and quads Lift weights 2 to 3 times a week using proper format. Find the RUclipsr that has the program that inspires you the most you are not using it to lose weight but rather to strengthen the muscles that support whatever has damaged your spine.
Finally Cardio Keep walking. Just like you’re doing now as much as you can. But don’t make the mistake that I made by starting there and only walking only diet will change your fat around the middle the strength training and the cardio will definitely knock 30 to 40 percent of your pain down. All those hours of slumping in a chair behind your video editor probably wrecked your back. The exercise will fix that.
Taking midsection fat off will take care of of 70% of your problem Strengthening the muscles around your back and walking a ton to get and stay in cardio shape will take care of the other 25%
You’ll probably have 5% left, but you can deal with
There’s no condition that won’t benefit from exercise and diet changes Prioritize the diet. Treat yourself like you’re a diabetic, even though you’re not and the pounds will fall off and your pain will go away.To a great extent
I know what you’re thinking. This is generic advice that everyone gives. You think you’ve got a very specific condition requiring advanced medical treatment, and intervention. Maybe You do. But if you do what I say and fill in the gaps with knowledge about what to eat and when you’re going to be amazed. It will be life-changing.
I know it’s not a Pat donation. but I promise you if you follow this advice, it’ll be the best subscriber gift you ever got
Excellent and sound advice
Good common sense advice…. 👍🏻
So sorry about your health issues. It was you and another channel that introduced me to the concept of early retirement and slow travel. And because of you, I totally changed the trajectory of my retirement plans. I thank you for it. Good luck with your eventual recovery.
Hi Neil,
I am 72, my house is on the market, and I am getting ready to slow travel to Mexico and the Philippines this winter after a New England summer of van life in a camper van I am just finishing a four-year build out. I tell you all this because, while it is relatively recently that I found your videos, I have scanned through many where I found the topics relevant to my already-retired situation.
This is the first or your videos that I have watched non-stop start to finish! I think it is because it was so spontaneous and authentic. I had already grown somewhat fond of you two, so I was easily drawn into the story of your current situation. Along with wishing you all the best on solving your health issues, I want you to know that you are inspiring me to rethink my planned approach to starting a RUclips channel.
I recently went on two vacation trips, Tulum and Dominica, with the intention of creating my first RUclips videos around these adventures. I discovered two things:
I quickly realized that the task of diligently shooting for travel videos while enjoying Tulum with my daughter and Dominica with old friends would greatly interfere with my enjoyment of the experience. (As an aside, I shot and edited narrated travel videos from 1985-1990 so know the amount of time involved. I shot 17 islands in the Caribbean and went swimming twice!)
In both instances, I quickly decided to simply go with the flow and captured random events and encounters along the way. Having a couple of DJI clip-on wireless mics was very helpful. I now have a bunch of footage to process and I think I am going to simply drop in intros and narrations, both scripted and spontaneous, that tie them all together. I think it will be a bit like improv theater, always a bit messy but often surprisingly brilliant.
I think the point is that your video showed me that deep authenticity and spontaneity, with a creative dash of note-assisted storytelling, can go a long way to allowing me to better enjoy the moment I am capturing while trusting that whatever I post will resonate with enough people to justify the effort.
Thank you, and wishing you all the best.
Be
We dont find you two boring at all Neil!! You and Sarah tell a wonderful story and are easy to listing to, You should consider doing a podcast! To a speedy recovery!! Cheers!!!🍻
Ramble on mate, it makes the video more authentic. I've been on the move for 3 years and the changing of beds and inconsistent exercising affected my back and muscles. Staying in one place for a good duration helped me a lot to get better, but now I am focused on maintaining an exercise routine that I can practice regardless of where I stay. To everyone, (mostly you over 50s) we can still have fun, but get your diet, health, and fitness in order first. Neil, wishing you a quick recovery, take (more) care.
Wishing you a great recovery Neil, you sharing your journey should be fun and not a chore. Do what gives you energy.
Feel better soon Neil. You're health is the number one priority.
I used to have a terrible bad back. I found a really good pilates teacher and had 1-1 sessions. Within a month I was off all painkillers. You'll become very body aware doing pilates and in a short time you'll be able to do exercises yourself that help support your back, ease pain and prevent recurrent bouts of pain, inflammation and stiffness. This might sound too good to be true but it does work. Good luck, back pain really is awful - all the best.
I’m so very sorry to hear about your back issues - wishing you a speedy recovery!
Hi Neil. I’m a Reg Nurse 62 (early retired) discovered Carnivore Diet… no inflammation, no arthritis, no pain, lost 20kg, sleep only 9 hrs a night. Look up Old Guy Carnivore, Dr Ken Berry, Dr Anthony Chaffee… you will get relief… try 30 days. Beef, Bacon, butter and eggs. Beef and Lamb and eggs… I live Australia and have condo in Bangkok. I travel everywhere… I love your videos, hate to see you in Pain… Mark in Brisbane
YESSS pls check out the recommendations above. They changed my life too
I’ll be 70 on May. I have not been able to walk for 20 years due to six back surgeries starting at age 33. I can somewhat manage around my home but can’t cook, clean etc any longer. That’s just the beginning. I’ve had knee and shoulder replacements. I live on serious pain meds. Please follow your Drs directions. Loose weight, strengthen your core. Most important things to do imo. Things have changed a lot over 30+ years re:backs. I live in the US and have a home in Dubrovnik. Sadly I really can’t go any longer because Europe doesn’t deal well with disabled people yet. I wish you well please listen to Dr’s. All the Best
Sadly many places are not disabled friendly given I have hip issues and went to bali not great. I would of thought with help of a carer most places would be ok sadly I am alone almost 60 and as a woman who has travelled before in my 20’s as I knew over 50 wasn’t going to be good for me always thought I would again. But is just not possible when one is alone. I also am on meds and can get around house was bed riddled many years but just had hip replacement so am moving much better now. I am so sorry to hear your story as is very hard when it happens so young. I was 20 when I got my injuries to pelvis took years then I traveled knowing it would happen again after 40 I got to almost 50 before riddled with arthritis and had my back seize once was the most unbearable pain with the hip added I couldn’t move at all. I did do travel many times by wheelchair alone was ok going there and going home but was impossible alone once I arrived without help. Lucky help I paid for and it wasn’t expensive. I hope maybe you can somehow travel again. And I wish there was a support Network to help single folk like me to travel with other disabled people who could help each other.
Thanks a lot for your authenticity and honesty around health challenges which you very seldom see on RUclips. Believe it makes us viewer’s to reflect and appreciate life even more. Big thanks🙏
Hey Twix, Thank you so much for your incredible support. We both feel totally humbled and we'll be investing this money into the Channel so that when we are back, we'll be even better. People like you make all this worthwhile. Once again, thank you. Neil & Sarah x
@Twix999S . Well done for giving this lovely couple such a generous gift❤
I’m so sorry! I’ve followed you from the beginning because you are so smart and informative.Get well as your health is most important.
Love watching your channel. Sorry to hear about your back. You were both extremely lovely folks. All the best.
Neil, you and Sarah are just amazing. Thank you for your vulnerability and for your contribution to the world.
Sorry to hear how bad your back is...that really sucks! Please take time to get your health in order!!! We can wait until you feel better :)
Get better! I enjoy all you two have done. Good luck on a speedy recovery.
Sorry for your medical issues. Simply just post once a month and enjoy! We will be here when you post! Cheers
You two are wonderful sharing people. Thank you. Back pain can be so debilitating. Do whatever you need to do to care for yourself.
I've just recently come upon your channel and really appreciate it. I never comment but felt the compunction today. My husband and I are still a bit away from retiring but definitely taking in the advice, inspiration and planning others are sharing so hopefully our journey is sooner than later and the transition is more prepared. I want us to be doing what you're doing! From someone who has dealt with back issues from early 20's it's terrible and can truly empathize. Having tried many options over the years I would highly recommend finding someone who does fascia work (especially for shoulder) and Dr John Saurno's book Healing Back Pain was instrumental in changing issue with my back to now, I rarely have a problem. There is hope. I wish you and your wife all the best and thanks for sharing!
Ahhh, snap! So sorry to hear about your health issues.
I love your videos & will continue to enjoy each one, as they appear.
Take time for a rethink & best wishes that all will be right, soon.
I always look forward to your videos on saturday mornings here in Rio, Brazil. I watch them while having coffee for breakfast and it's just part of my Saturday routine now.
Hope you recover fully and is free of pain asap. Know that you two will be missed in the meantime.
Good luck!
Health is your wealth. You've been incredibly generous to share your journey and your commitment to producing excellent content. Take care of yourselves first and that includes enjoying your time and travels. 😊 You are not letting any of us down. Go easy on yourselves and enjoy your life.
Love your channel…. Good luck as you work through transitions. I think the idea of consulting is great and I have no doubt it could work well for you both.
Take care of yourselves. Hope to see you back here when you are better. ❤
So sorry to hear about your pain.
Hope you get better soon - everyone will miss you! You are NOT boring!
I love your channel. It really motivated my hubby and I in our early retirement. Thank you both ❤
Always great content! Love your channel! Take care of your health first and share when you can! We'll be watching! :)
Sending kindness and hugs to you both. Hoping your back can improve greatly for you. Take all the time you need. Looking forward to the 100% you.
Well done. Appreciate y’all. It is very important to tend to your health!
I enjoyed this, and I enjoy both you and Sarah. Your health is important and your recovery is key! I have followed you for several years and just retired this past Dec. 2023. We are on our first slow travel event and just spent 60 days on the coast of Spain. As it comes to an end and we head back to the states to do more divesting of our "things", I realize how truly special the past 60 days have been trsnistioning from work mindset to lifestyle mindset. I still feel like this is a vacation and so getting a routine that focuses more on overall health. I did go to the gym almost daily and took long hikes, but ate like i was on a cruise. So after rambling, my conclusions are balance. I need balance and you guys do as well, for your well being. There are 3 utubers , that made a huge difference in my life trajectory and you and Sarah were one. Thank you, get better and know you made, make a difference. ❤
Thank you so much for all of the time and effort you have put into developing, editing and sharing content. Best wishes for your health recovery.
Wishing you a speedy recovery and hope to hear from you again soon!
I recently found your channel and subscribed. Sending Prayers for you to come through this health issue. I’m glad you found someone who understands and you are improving (even though you had a setback). A year ago I had shots in my back 2 times because I had not slept in many days and needed to reduce the inflammation (it wasn’t a steroid). Anyway, I unfortunately understand your issue.
You guys aren’t boring and you don’t ramble. It’s nice to see a normal human being- not some shiny everything is perfect video.
Also, regarding negative comments. I agree and think it’s best not to read the bad ones to your wife. I posted something on a social network app, it was all Facts- I was hoping to get assistance from someone….anyone….. on something that was way above my pay grade. There were many constructive comments and I did every single thing that people suggested. There were some really rude comments and not the truth of my situation. They added to the drama and doubted what I wrote. Very very strange to have that happen. The rude comments affected me at the time. So, agreed, don’t have her read the comments. Just read her the positives.
I love your channel. It’s fun to see people who are doing such a great adventure.
I think it’s right to step back and recharge. Best wishes to you both.
Great idea about the consultancy idea to share your hard won information from experiences during your travel. You will be able to do this!!!
I'm so sorry you're in pain! I, too, have begun to experience my body betraying me with my age. It really makes one re-evaluate what they're doing and what their plan is. I have two years to retire and did not do the fire saving that you and Sarah and others have done. And I don't want to be a full-time Nomad when I retire, but I get so much from your and Sarah's perspective. I find you both to be so authentic, and I've been with you for a few years and appreciate who you are as people. I hope that you become 100% healthy so that you can enjoy your life, and if that means returning to RUclips then I'll get to visit with you and Sarah again. Thank you for sharing your journey with us! ❤
Your health is very important. Take care of yourself. I enjoy your videos and can tell you both put a lot of work into them.
Thanks! Hope it works out for you guys! ❤
Hey Larry, Thank you so much for your incredible support. We both feel totally humbled and we'll be investing this money into the Channel so that when we are back, we'll be even better. People like you make all this worthwhile. Once again, thank you. Neil & Sarah x
Oh I’m sorry you are in so much pain 😢 That truly sucks! But you are not letting anyone down by taking time to do what will help you heal ❤
Part of the reason I don’t really like traveling much is because I have good routine of healthy diet, exercise and stretching. When I travel I slide on it a LOT! I would highly recommend you try and get with a personal trainer especially one certified in corrective exercises. Also stretching because it’s all interconnected - you need a strong core to support back and hips.
I’m sure you would get a lot of interest in consultancy work too…but just be careful you don’t let it take over your life too 😂
I'm writing this as it comes, looking at your channel
you have created great content that will be forever available, like a book in a bookcase always available for furure reference, so if you look at it the way a writer does you can't possibly come up with a great book/article every week or maybe you can but thats pressure !! and as early retirees we want to avoid that like the plague...if we wanted bad backs and be generally in a poor state of health etc we could have stayed at work.😢
We all want more of your channel even if we have to wait a couple of months at a time for them.
wishing you a speedy recovery.
Get the food sorted for physical and mental health if you can. No inflammatory seed oils really reduce carbs if you can. Up the meat and fish eggs etc. If you can reduce the inflammation it will help your back. Plus you get slimmer too. Win win. Also give you something that you can work on without causing more pain. Love the vids. X
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I just love you both! It breaks my heart to see you in such pain 🥹 I’m so glad you found a great therapist in Spain. You need to get your back in good condition, that’s most important.
Sending prayers 🙏 that you get the best therapy possible and get back to normal. XOXO ❤
Neil and Sarah
I have watched your channel since the beginning. Have loved every minute of it including all the changes you have made.
Back pain is awful. I had a back operation 7 years ago now and have never looked back. I’m not suggesting that you go in that direction but it may be an option.
Try not to take to heart what some keyboard warriors may say…easier said than done.
You both are awesome fun loving people and have sort to inform and show what it’s like to live the life you have chosen…please keep going
Good luck with your health and hope to see you fighting fit in your next video.
Btw I live in Brisbane and I really enjoyed your Australian videos xo
Thankful for all the information you two have shared these past few years.
We are retired nomads who have also had to put our plans on hold while I deal with similar health issues.
Rest and rehab…you are both young enough that you have plenty of time to continue your dream.
Great video, thank you very much for it. I can very much relate. I had extreme back issues and I had to wait for 9 months to get an appointment with a back surgeon, but when I met him we both agree that I don't need him. - I have tried all kind of exercises and nothing really helped or made me feel even worse. Until someone taught me one specific exercise for my back which worked for me and made all the difference. Thanks to this exercise my pain gradually improved. Finally I was able to do core strengthening exercises. Now I am doing all these exercises for 30 minutes in the morning and in the evening (things like planks, push ups, hanging, etc. etc.). At the same time I have been going to a nutritionist and lost about 25Kgs and I am at a weight I was in my early 20s (now I am 64). - I am feeling strong, full of energy and no more back problems. Only now I realize that I have not felt like that for many, many years. - I hope you find your magic exercise like I did and are able to "fix" your back and can produce many, many more videos. I love your videos and I am looking forward to seeing many, many more of them. All the best to you and Sarah.
I enjoy listening to you talking about retirement and issues faced. I only found your channel recently. I do think you should concentrate on your health though as it is your retirement; it is a bonus if you can share your retirement travels with us though
I just discovered your channel today and found your videos both interesting and useful. I am a teacher who retired 6 years ago. I have always travelled a lot, mainly to walk in mountainous areas around the world. I have been very fit and health conscious but came down with a bad lung infection then broke my foot in three places several years ago. I had aches and pains until I went on the Keto diet. I found this to be quite incredible as I now have no aches and pains what so ever. This has worked for me. It may not work for everybody but I think it is worth looking at. It's a good idea to look at the science behind it. It takes about three months to kick in. I also do an easy form of tai chi every day called Shibashi which is really good if you have any health issues. I now walk fast between one and a half to three hours a day in the forest near where I live or where I take the caravan. I do not walk on concrete. I moved from the UK to Norway. I would like to wish you the very best and hope your health issues resolve themselves very soon. My warmest wishes.
I've really enjoyed your videos and I'm sorry to hear about your back pain. Focus on your health and we will look forward to seeing videos in the future (hopefully).
What a wonderful honest video! Thank you for being so honest and so real! We wish you and Sarah only the best. We have been following you for a few years now and we will be here if you decide to continue with RUclips! We will also be praying for your back to heal, and let you come back to feeling 100 percent! Take care of yourself. We would love to hear any updates you feel like sharing.
You aren’t letting anyone down. You must first take care of yourself and Sarah. You are doing the right thing. We wish you wonderful healing for your back and to just enjoy the little things! Take your time-after all it is your time..it’s your life and you deserve not to be in pain.
Take care! We love you both!
Love this style of video. Honest banter and we can see actual footage of the surrounding areas you visit/live in. Hoping you get the medical help you need Neil. Nothing worse than pain. With regards to Sinus /ear problems (i have suffered many in past) an E.N.T surgeon recommended a nasal spray with Mometazone (Nasonex in Australia) as it does not cause nerve damage in long term use and can be used daily as a preventative (stops the swelling inside the middle ear). Look forward to seeing you both back when your well xx
We love you both!! Having seen all your videos…and quite a few of them more than once, I can assure you that you’re never boring. You’re conversational, as well as kind and helpful. We plan to retire and travel beginning in just a few months and we are SO looking forward to it. You both helped us get here. And we SO appreciate you for it!!
So sorry to hear about your health issues, I really hope you recover soon.
I never comment on videos but just wanted to let you know that your videos on early retirement and retirement planning have given me the motivation and confidence to move my own early retirement journey forward. I know I’m ready financially but I’m anxious!!!
I’ve gone part time and it’s wonderful but I’m going to take the leap and we are currently planning our travels. Thanks to you both and all the best for the future whatever you decide to do. Love it when people follow their dreams and now we are going to join you😃😃
Ps you don’t ramble and you’re not boring - I think you’re both lovely!
Wishing you all the best!
You are not boring!! I've watched every video from the beginning. You have mentioned before that ratings were low in Australia.. I'm not sure why... I had learned a lot from each, entertaining video as I have from your other entertaining, real videos. As for your health, that should always come first. I would love to travel and take off to places unknown, but after a quad bypass, things have changed. I've bounced back health wise, but I can no longer get affordable travel insurance if I were to leave my job. I still plan to travel when I do retire, but for only 3 months out of the year.. and I'll pay the high travel insurance. It's still worth it, you guys have demonstrated that. I also will keep my house for several more years.. It's all paid off and I am not brave enough to sell everything that I worked many years for and would have to give away.. You guys amaze me, you did it and from what I can see, have not looked back. As you can see, I can really ramble on. So I will miss seeing your content, I look forward to my Saturday mornings with you guys.. It's like you're here in my kitchen, my family room. As for negative comments, they are usually from depressed, bitter people. Those people are many and will never go away.. Finally.. AGAIN, your health comes first! Love you guys!
Feel better soon, Neil! Look forward to seeing your videos when you're feeling better. Health is most important! See you both soon.
Thank you for your quality videos and insight.
Nice!! So sorry for your pain and health situation. God bless both of you. Get well.
There are few things worse than being in so much pain you can’t sleep. i am so sorry. And I get it. I am 70 and have never been in a hospital overnight. My sense of self is that I’m a healthy person. We have been traveling for 4 years now and I am still in shock how rapidly my body and health has deteriorated in the last 18 months. Arthritis in my knees, a wacky heart arrhythmia, diabetes and frequent digestive problems. I am trying to wrap my brain around it while figuring out how to continue to travel full-time. I admire you for committing to create content-from the get-go I knew that would feel too much like work. Do what you need to do to take care of yourself. Do what YOU want. Live your life. Live your life.
Please get well. We're each 71 and love your channel. You have certainly changed our perspective on retirement. Please continue your efforts to get yourself well, but also, if you can, keep us informed. You and Sarah are true gems that deserve all that is good! Cheers from Adelaide (Oz) from Christine and Daryl.
I'm a fairly new viewer and have so enjoyed your content. I do hope you'll both be back with an occasional update. Right now you take care of you and get recharged completely. I had no idea how much effort goes into creating content. It makes me appreciate you and the others I follow that much more. Take care and wishing you a speedy recovery!
To your health! And thank you for everything 💖
Hey! Thank you so much for your incredible support. We both feel totally humbled and we'll be investing this money into the Channel so that when we are back, we'll be even better. People like you make all this worthwhile. Once again, thank you. Neil & Sarah x
I think consultancy is a fantastic idea! It's one of the reasons we wanted to meet up with you guys in Vegas that time (when sadly your mom passed away and couldn't do it) we wanted to pick your brains! I love your videos. You are never boring! That being said, there are some things that I'm just more interested in than others. For me, it's the nuts and bolts of travel, the challenges, the little things that other people wouldn't think of. We have our finances on the right track (fingers crossed!) so that is less interesting to me. I like to see places first hand so videos of other places are somewhat interesting but don't grab my attention quite as much. I understand that you have to make content that appeals to a wide variety of folks and I just pop in and out at times, but I never fail to check in and see what you guys are up to. If you decide that you need to stop making videos I would miss you, but would totally understand. Your personal health and happiness must come first! I'm still waiting for you to come visit us here in West Virginia so we can show you around. 😊 Feel better and give Sarah our love!
So sad to hear of your pain - it is shared.
I start my travel next month - finally...
You walk and ramble on - its a good format and it gives us continuity.
You are definitely not boring, Thanks for your videos !👍👍
Yoga saved my back, and a mat is easy to travel with! I feel compelled to push it on others with bad backs now. However you do it, hope you get better soon.
And I would watch a rambling update video from time to time. 😊
Health must always come first and I really wish you well.
I've only been following your channel for a year or so and really enjoyed your content as the finance bits and the travel I can really relate to. You even inspired me to start my own RUclips channel but I'm definitely not in it for clicks or to make money. It's mainly for a permanent record of travel for me.
Interesting though that your illnesses started when you retired..
I also worked in Finance for 38 years and retired early at 56, 4 years ago today. I never took a day off sick for the last 17 years of work but since retirement I've meandered from one illness to another. Not sure if it's covid related as I did have long covid and I think my immune system is up the creak and needs investigating.
Enough of me. All the very best for your future together
Hello! Thank you for putting your lives out there for us all to enjoy. I only found your channel today, and you are NOT boring!! I watched a few of your videos before this one, and as a fellow "fifty-something" I understand. Don't listen to any naysayers, just do your thing. You two are superb!! I hope you get help for your back; I actually fell at work yesterday onto a concrete floor and am amazed I didn't injure myself more than a bruised up elbow. Weird. Please, take care of yourselves!! Love from the USA. 🥰 (Oh, and I did subscribe & hit the bell! 🛎)
Thank you Neil. I’m so sorry to hear about your back pain and health issues. Chronic pain impacts people physically, psychologically and emotionally. You need to care for yourself. You’re not letting anyone down by taking the time you need to heal and recover. My wife Robyn & I have enjoyed and learned from all your videos. You both work so hard on the content you produce, and have always been so giving of yourselves. Your honesty, hard earned knowledge and authenticity always shines through. Take care of yourselves first, then come back at 100%! David K, North Coast NSW
Hi both. You two are my inspiration for early retirement and have helped me to plan to enable me to finish next year and i can't wait! I really hope you put your health first,its more important than anything. Take care and look after yourselves. Ange x
Healing is now part of your journey; feel better soon. Your sense of humour is amazing -- the off-the-cuff quip to the bird on the bench was very funny.
Just wanted to say: please get better, and I look forward to your new content whenever that will be. I think you two are great!!!
I wish you good health, and mental health too , back pain is terrible. Lots of love to Sarah , I hope you come back soon xxx
So sorry about your back. I really enjoy your videos and just talking and walking are great - we don’t need anything overproduced or high effort, just you and Sarah bring yourselves. Hope your back feels better soon and I’d be interested in consultancy
Nobody's boring Neil, but we all have our lives, and they can seem boring to any others who aren't interested. Personally, I'm interested in what you are doing, and clearly lots of others are too. Even your health issues, though unfortunate and painful for you, will be interesting and relatable to very many people. Best wishes with getting better for the moment.
Thanks for keeping it real.
I've always enjoyed your honesty and down to earth approach. To be honest, knowing the amount of hours and work you both put it in, I would take the sponsorship. There is nothing wrong with being compensated for creating something of quality that brings enjoyment to peeps. Heal well and get back on the horse when you are ready.
Really appreciate your thoughts and understand your pain level ! Not that i have ever had any real pain myself.. but some dear friends .. now go relax and get that back sorted
So sorry to hear about your back - travel is really hard on your body. Just want you to know that my wife and I love your channel!
Get healthy and figure your next move.
You are inspirational.
I'm sorry to hear you have been suffering. My husband and I are 6 years from retirement and enjoy your videos. Please take a break and focus on your health. I had several health issues years ago and switching to mostly a whole food plant based way of eating made a huge difference! I dropped 30 pounds and feel amazing. Walking is great, so keep that up. I've had to add some light weights to build muscle since I notice muscle loss with age. We look forward to when you and Sarah resume your videos. Take all the time you need. You are not letting anyone down by hitting pause to heal. Take care and sending love to Sarah too 😊
Best luck to you. Health comes first. ❤️
I have enjoyed a bunch of your videos, and have been going back through your old ones too and really enjoying them. I think you overestimate how fancy we need you to make them, and personally I think you have contributed a heap of knowledge, ideas and fun for us, and please don't feel like we are being let down. We just like to get a bit of info, and also, yes, be entertained by where you are and the things you are seeing. To put it into perspective, we also watch lawn mowing videos - entertainment is an important part of our time on youtube.
I personally like a little thumbs up or heart from a creator, it is more than enough to know a comment has been read. Don't put a burden on yourself to do long replies please.
Have you thought about making a video and splitting it over 2 or 3 weeks? Then the weekly content still ticks over and you get your stories out. Please look at enjoying life in general more and delete and block the troll messages and don't give them more thoughts.
Take care and remember when you are tense so is your back......
Im so sorry to hear about your Ménière’s disease and your back issues. I also have Ménière’s disease. I love to watch your adventures. Go rest but let us know how things are going for you guys every now and then.
Very sorry to hear about your current health issues marring your plans currently. Having had similar in the past which eventually resolved with a podiatrist's input - literally shoe inserts to realign my posture fixed 6 months of sciatica!! I feel your pain Neil. You take as long as it takes to get well again and all your and Sarah's followers (fans?) will be pleased to see you. Best wishes.
I’ve only recently found your channel & think it’s one of the best for honest content which seems in short supply these days. You tell it as it is & it’s very much appreciated. I’m at the stage of teetering on early retirement & find your content incredibly helpful. Your consultancy idea sounds great at it would be good to have a real trusted source to go to. But as you know your health is absolutely everything & you need to focus on that first , so you can come back & pick up on here again 👍
Love these videos you rambling your not boring, it is real life we love them.
Wishing you quick healing, good rest, and good health Neil and Sarah. Take care!
I can sympathise, I had a bout of back pain about 10 years ago, and the treatment was just take pain relief pills and a 15 min session with a physio who basically said lose weight and strengthen your core muscles. I did improve my fitness after that and it did help, but I never forget the original pain and how disabilitating it is. Get well soon.
Dear Neil and Sarah, I am one year in Cancer remission and I’m trying to get the guts to do what you and Sarah do and your channel is fabulous. I love your talent and humor and your candid and honesty and fun presentation. It is fantastic, don’t ever change, just pause the channel when you get tired and get healthy and come back on but you have a whole world out here that love you and we appreciate all you have given us throughout all your videos, I would say don’t worry be happy, the old Bob Marley saying and just do it and take days at a time. You are not letting us down you are taking care of your health, and that is the most important thing and our generation really appreciate your honesty and humor and Letty letting it all hang out who cares what others say it’s that you’re living your life on your terms and you’re just being real how many people are out there being fake with the smiles, and saying that everything is peachy when we all know we have ups and down days that is what social media does is to create this illusion of perfection. The real world is what you show us and do the showcase of this video that you’re walking around without having a minute of sleep, showing us your most vulnerable side which most people would not have the nerve to do this on live channels and there are vicious people out there, but it doesn’t really matter as an artist. You never can please everybody all you have to worry about is doing the best you can and enjoying it and when it’s not fun, just put it away for a while, but we sure love your videos and we will miss you. God bless you, stay healthy And live life to the max!❤️🎶🥂😻
Just so you know , I love your channel ! I don't usually comment , but had to let you both know how much you're appreciated . My husband and I are similar to you. retired, wanting to travel before our health and mobility gets any more challenging . We get inspired and gain knowledge from lovelies like you two . Sending love from New Jersey in the United States ( and we use bad language too lol ) 🥰
Hello Neil. I've never been here before but the YT gods obviously thought I should see this. As soon as I heard you say that your health issues began once you left home; well as an astrologer that set alarm bells ringing. You may think that's crazy but please believe me that I have seen the accuracy of vedic astrology. Your birth chart is like a map of your personal landscape; how you navigate this terrain is your choice but it sure helps to know where the pleasant places are and where the rehabilitation is needed. I'm also a counsellor and it seems that you were not really ready to stop working and allow yourself to experience life as it is, and that's ok. The important thing is to acknowledge the truth of who you are and where you are at psychologically. The book, 'The Courage to be Disliked' is a simple and powerful guide to facing your life now, and living authentically.
It's also here as an audio book on YT.
Good luck,
Antonia
YES to Consulting! YOu'd fill a big need. I'd do it. But I'd be traveling solo. Maybe I could find someone else or join a group ? That's what I'd be looking for, and maybe you could keep that in mind if another solo traveler contacted you. Anything is possible when people collaborate with each other. Thank YOU again! And look into Barbell Training....I know it sounds counter-intuitive but you'd be surprised how loading the spine (with gentle movements) balances you out.
I appreciate your honesty, thanks for all the video you've shared. They are extremely helpful. Best wishes in the future. I think you guys are awesome.
Neil, and Sarah, I have loved watching your channel. It’s in my top two! I know I don’t have the patience to host a RUclips channel for all the time-consuming reasons you mentioned. I’ve really benefited from all the things you’ve shared. I often cite you when I’m talking with my partner about our own retirement plans. Thank you, both, so very much for your generosity, warmth and sincerity. I hope you feel strong and healthy soon. I’ll miss spending breakfast time with you until you’re feeling MUCH better! ❤ Shannon
Your health is the most important thing. There is an old proverb ‘a man with his health has a million dreams, a man without it has only one’. Nothing else matters. Good luck x