AdventuRetired

Cindy and Larry Lubinus have embraced retirement with enthusiasm and family. You can find this couple traveling to sporting activities for their grandchildren as well as planning trips to special destinations in their Class A motor home. But today, we talk to them about a special road trip they took to experience the colors and sites of the NE during peak leaf season. This is a trip and title I long to take...becoming an official "leaf peeper!"

We have found out in retirement that there are two types of travelers...one who plans the trips and one who encourages that planner! Curt is definitely the planner and I love being the encourager! However, planning trips can be stressful so many retired people use travel companies to help them take awesome adventures without the stress. Today we talk to Kate Newland about her travel company and services.

A buckle list for many and a birthday present to us, the Masters experience was a great treat. Yes, it is birthday month again, and this year Curt and I decided to take advantage of our special "in" to the Masters and travel to Augusta, Georgia for the Masters practice rounds. Although it was a month earlier than our actual birthdays, we decided it was the perfect birthday treat for both of us. The weather was perfect and the company great, a perfect birthday gift to ourselves! Join us today for this episode and experience the Masters with us. And....Happy birthday Curt, I love you more!

Today we talk to Jason Lee, a young retiree who is living his best retired life. Jason is one of the FIRE movement retirees and has found his purpose in his retirement. Climb a mountain? No problem for this guy! He has made mountaineering his retirement signature and is crushing it. We all know that health (mental and physical) is a major part of retirement and Jason tells us how he is using his health and wellness to set goals that keep him moving! Great job Jason and thank you for your service!

Today we talk to Jeff Balch from Pennsylvania about his retirement adventure on the Appalachian Trail. Many retired folks would love to add this adventure filled hike to their list of accomplishments and for those who are successful it is worth bragging about! The Appalachian Trail is approximately 2160 miles of steep mountain climbs and massive bouldering. Hats off to Jeff! What an amazing retirement journey.

Today we talk to Scott Hirons from Massachusetts and it is an episode you don't want to miss. As a retired person now for over eight years I have found that one of the ways I stay happy is by volunteering in my community. Curt and I know many retirees volunteer much more than we do and we really respect that part of their life's journey. Today's conversation with Scott tells his story...volunteering at a whole new level. Well done, Scott...well done!

Connie Sherwood has a mission in retirement that is full of snuggles, laughter, and purpose. She is the kitty whisperer! Yes, this retiree gets to spend part of her day snuggling with the cutes felines around! This journey not only benefits the kitties she fosters but gives her a great retirement purpose. Good job Connie! (Curt, can I please have one too?)

College buddies! Some great memories of fun times, right? Well, today we are talking with Jerry Lanser and he not only keeps in contact with some of his best college buddies but does great hiking trips with them too! Retirement isn't only about reminiscing about the "good old days" but can also be about reestablishing relationships and building new memories. Good job, Jerry! Hike on!

Today we meet friends Cherie Pinkerton and Lori Foulds from Manitoba, Canada! These two travel buddies met through work and found out that they share a passion in exploring new places! Curt and I met them on our bike and sail trip through Croatia and felt they would be the perfect pair to talk to about the amazing trip we all experienced! (We even talk about the one scary time that I almost bit the dust right in front of Cherie going up a very steep mountain pass as a tour bus passes us!) It is such a thrill when you meet new friends with common travel and retirement goals!

Do you consider yourself a "foodie"? Curt and I definitely love a good meal, but if it doesn't involve meat and potatoes or peanut butter and jelly...Curt tends turn up his nose. I, on the other hand, love to try new foods and love almost any type of cuisine. In today's episode we meet Martin. Martin and his wife love trying new foods and especially love experiencing the restaurants near his home in London. Let's learn about his wonderful retirement visiting and tasting his way thorough Mayfair's Michelin's and other famous restaurants!

Today we talk to Yvette and learn how she is grabbing retirement by the horns and riding it for all it's worth. She even has her own website and date to "Seize the Day". We think we could all learn somethings from this "Go Getter"!

Let's start the year with a great adventure! Could you live on cruise ship most of the year? Sounds like an amazing retirement! Today we talk to Ric Irick, world traveler on a transatlantic cruise! (first time for us connecting to a guest on cruise ship for an interview)! Ric recently retired from his career in Washington D.C. and loves to travel! What better way to accomplish this than by back to back cruises. He tells us all his cruise secrets and hacks as he experiences a retirement journey many would love to copy! Great job Ric and Bon Voyage!

Today's episode has us meeting up with Michelle Lombard from Arizona. Michelle is really rocking her retirement adventure bucket list with adventures like hot air ballooning! This is a great conversation as it is an adventure I want to take soon!!! What is it like flying without a tether? Michelle isn't afraid of stepping out of her comfort zone and into retirement like the rock star she is! Are you ready to fly with us???

Meet Dawn Whitley! We had such a great conversation with her about her "passion" in retirement, her daylilies! Dawn has embraced daylily gardening with a zest just as she did her career as an engineer at the Campbells Soup Company. If you are like me, (Cindy), gardening is a favorite hobby in retirement and it isn't always easy. There is so much to learn to be successful and produce beautiful flower beds. I hope you enjoy learning about her passion as much as I did.

Africa is a dream vacation for many of us! Curt and I are already scoping out African safari vacations in anticipation for a once in a lifetime trip in our near future. Africa is a wild wonderland for vacation thrill seekers such as our guest today Ellen Gleitman Luchette and her husband. Their adventure was full amazing events and sites. You'll want to listen clear to the end to hear their adventure coming home! Thanks for the inspiration Ellen! I can hardly wait to see the elephants and the African Serengeti!

Happy Birthday to us!!! Yes, it happens every year! We celebrated our birthdays just three days apart with another great adventure! This time New York City! This new tradition (it is now a tradition if we have done it twice, right?) is a fun time for us both! We believe every year should be celebrated in retirement as so many of our friends and family didn't get this experience. Our retirement motto of "don't sit too soon" is what motivates us! Have you visited NYC? This episode is all about THE BIG APPLE and all the fun times we had there. Happy Birthday Curt! PS ... I'm still the boss because I'm three days older!

Are you a "Cool Grandpa?" What does a cool grandpa look like you might ask? Is there some kind of directions guide to becoming a "Cool Grandpa"? And what about us "Cool Grandmas?" These are the questions we will delve into with our newest guest, Greg Payne, who is a fellow podcaster and author. Enjoy!

Have you had the chance to fulfill one of your bucket list adventures yet? As a retired person we have the time and hopefully the resources to do just that....and the list is endless! In this episode we meet educator Rick Brant who is set to retire in the next few years. We salute his career of 30 years as an special education educator and are excited for you to listen to his great pre-retirement adventure as an "elephant whisperer"! If this adventure is his standard...we can't wait to hear about all of the ones he has planned when he retires in three years.

Today we meet Leanne and Jonathan Paetz and boy do they have a retirement adventure to tell us all! Curt and I are lucky to call these folks friends! Leanne and I (Cindy) have been friends since kindergarten ( Go Great Danes)! Leanne is also an excellent graphic artist that created our logo and for that we are so thankful. But, back to the episode, this couple have started their retirement adventuring with a big WOW! A Tesla pulling an Airstream???? What?!?!? Listen to find out more!

In this episode we meet a great guy who has made his winter home ... now his permanent home in the Rio Grande Valley, Texas. We have a special place in our hearts for the the Valley as it was our home for over 30 years. Living there as a Winter Texan is a whole different lifestyle than what we did as a young working family and we were so happy to meet this great couple who love the Valley like we do! We can't wait to hear about their experiences and favorite places! Who knows, one of you might decide to become a Winter Texan after listening!