Long,
Good to hear that you are doing well. I hear Oregon is especially nice along the coast. Congrats.
I personally have been looking for a more southern retreat myself. I was really considering some place in South America like Costa Rica or even Ecuador.
Retirement is fine but I hope you got a good hobby otherwise it can get kind of boring. That is another reason why during the winter months when I have not much I can do I amuse myself by posting on the bullboards.
Regards,
F.F.