If you are having fun in the courtroom, and the work energizes you, and you wake up every day with a smile on your face, I vote that you keep working.

If you're losing interest in law and feel like slowing down, I vote for snowbird status. This obviously has a huge advantage since it would make your wife happy.

I think you'd love retirement since you have so many other interests. But, retirement doesn't suit everyone. I have one friend that feels he is on the "slag heap of life" now that he has retired.

My only regret about retirement is that I wish I'd done it sooner! :pepper2:

I love it.. A "coldfeet" post by Barefoot. That makes sense to a Northerner. The fun in the courtroom is wearing off but it was fun for so long... however Snowbirding is starting to settle in. My wife has wanted to do that ever since she retired 2 years ago.
From what I can tell, housing prices, especially in the Villages are starting to level out. Does any one agree or disagree? Thanks. Jim

Jim,

I agree on the part of the home prices leveling off.

I wish I could retire - but am a frog that is still working. As much as I wish I didn't have to work - and grump about it to all and sundry - I count my blessings daily that I am able to live here and telecommute.

As far as the the court wars go, I do understand. I really love the hunt and beating the competition in a big deal. I know reciprocity is tough to get in FL, but would you be able to do some pro bono work here that would satisfy the hunting itch?

Good luck.

Kate