I've been retired now for seven years and I'm just turning 60 this year. Working was good to me, I had lots of challenges, good colleagues, decent money etc.

But, working controls all aspects of your life. Where you live, when you awake, what days of the week you can relax. I wanted out, off the hamster wheel!

Unlike the majority who examine their lifestyle and determine income required, we designed a lifestyle around our projected income. So far everthing has worked out great. Some new skills that I have learned like doing laundry, preparing meals and fixing up our home have made both of us very happy!

Riding bikes together is something we can do a lot now that we have the time.