Quote Originally Posted by early morning View Post
The idea of living in a community with a bunch of other old people just does not seem appealing.
Hear, hear! I love the relationship we have with our next door neighbors because they feel the same way. It's almost painful for them to interact with others--but we were here for them when he had a heart attack a few months ago--we called 911 and drove his wife to the hospital and stayed with him all night long.

Then we went back home and waved to each other across our yard boundaries. They did come to my son's wedding last weekend, which was a labor of love for them, I am sure. DH has enough social energy for the four of us, so he keeps us tethered.

As for the cost of renting vs ownership, I agree, early morning. I love how little I paid for this home in Paradise. I hope to keep it as long as I can--and if I can no longer live here myself, I rest in the fact that my kids will enjoy it.