Originally Posted By: Brettski
Why are we cutting the pond project loose? We're burned out. It's not any one specific thing. It's just everything that, when added up, tips the scale to the "cash out and move on" side. We are now early 60-somethings and sizing up the old adage time to downsize. When it comes to 46 acres of timber with a 5ac pond, downsizing quickly moves from being "sized up" to the "mandatory for low commitment" column. I can see me enjoying a life of low commitment.


Totally hear ya. I will be 61 this year...I know the day is coming down the road. I love my place and it has huge sentimental value...but when the time comes I will look forward to a smaller footprint and less headaches. Thanks for sharing your journey.


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