Where would you like to retire? / LJWorld.com

Asked at Massachusetts Street on September 25, 2007

“I think Lawrence would be a great place. There are so many things to do, so many friends, trips to Kansas City, and I could become a storm chaser in my retirement.”

— Anne Bailey, teacher, Lawrence

“Ireland. No town in particular, just somewhere out in the country. It’s such a beautiful place.”

— Hank Mosely, telephone service representative, Lawrence

“I would like to retire to Brazil. I’m learning Portuguese, and I’d love to travel and eventually live there.”

— Kristen Klenow, Kansas University junior, Lawrence

“Somewhere on the East Coast around New England. There’s a lot of history there.”

— Tim Steele, printer, Kansas City, Mo.

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sgtwolverine 10 years, 7 months ago

Wherever I am. I don't want to start a whole new life when I retire.

coolmom 10 years, 7 months ago

who gets to retire?

Crossfire 10 years, 7 months ago

When I quit working I want a room in the back of Joe's Bakery. Sacred Donut

Crossfire 10 years, 7 months ago

D&D ...best place in town to re-tire.

trinity 10 years, 7 months ago

scipio kansas.

jonas 10 years, 7 months ago

Wherever I can find a good dilapidated house on a hill, to assume my urban legend status as "Crazy old man jonas."

I told you to stay off my damned yard! I'm coming back with my machete!

Frederic Gutknecht IV 10 years, 7 months ago

Like I'll ever be able to retire... If I could, I'm thinking...Las Vegas, baby! (Las Vegas, NM, of course) I might have to try Argentina if it gets too crazy in this country.

geppetto 10 years, 7 months ago

Lawrence Kansas of course

Kontum1972 10 years, 7 months ago

Crestline, Kansas

dont blink..!

preebo 10 years, 7 months ago

Somewhere near the border between Kenya and Tanzania. Buy some land and create a privately funded Wildlife preserve.

sunflower_sue 10 years, 7 months ago

I'm with sgt. (Not retiring to live with him but retiring wherever I happen to be :o)) And I'm not "with him" with him, just agreeing with what he said...nevermind...I'm going to get rumors started...

Flap Doodle 10 years, 7 months ago

A sturdy houseboat, so I can survive in the coming waterworld. Oh, yeah, I'll need a parrot.

alm77 10 years, 7 months ago

We're going to Texas.

sunflower_sue 10 years, 7 months ago

snap, make sure you take a jar of dirt...and a plant. And say hello to Kevin Costner.

samsnewplace 10 years, 7 months ago

No one can retire because then you can't afford the cost of health insurance. But if we are going to dream here, maybe New Mexico or northern California.

purplesage 10 years, 7 months ago

Moderate weather, the smell of l pines and a view of the mountains.

Overpriced Flagstaff, AZ might work, but who can afford it?

OldEnuf2BYurDad 10 years, 7 months ago

I'd like this for an OTS: "What, if anything, have you done to plan for retirement?" I think we'd see some interesting (scary) responses.

If you don't plan for retirement, you won't retire. For many of us, this question is "What sort of work do you plan on doing when you are in your 80s?"

Frederic Gutknecht IV 10 years, 7 months ago

I invest a small amount in stupidity each day. If we'd all do this, we could retire with a thousand points of light in a kinder, gentler nation. We'd rarely see kinder/gentler, of course. I mean, a thousand points of light isn't very bright!~)

sgtwolverine 10 years, 7 months ago

Sue, that's how rumors get started. Started by the jealous people.

Grundoon Luna 10 years, 7 months ago

Hawaii. My younger brother lives in Honolulu. I've been threatening to invade his household for years. * shaking fist* And I swear that I will make good on that threat!!! At lesat temoporarily until I get my own pad, man.

Tony Kisner 10 years, 7 months ago

Retirement = death.

Magpie 10 years, 7 months ago

Dream: New Mexico. Reality: A state convalescent home.

Aiko 10 years, 7 months ago

Where the climate suits my clothes!

Ceallach 10 years, 7 months ago

Sitting on the deck looking out over the Sacramento Mountains in the Land of Enchantment, I gotta admit, this would be a contender. We're off to Ruidoso, Inn of the Mountain Gods. Woo Hoo

See all y'all Thursday. Be good!

staff04 10 years, 7 months ago

Trinity-

Is the Scipio Supper Club still in operation? I went to a very unpleasant company holiday party there about 12 years ago, give or take a year.

Too bad the punks burned down the schoolhouse...I wouldn't be able to find the right place to turn now.

... and let the wild chickadees tear me asunder....

deskboy04 10 years, 7 months ago

New York...I'd go down on Broadway and see some of those skits that they are always talking about.

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