AdventuRetired

Tell us about your Adventure! 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 cou...

Tell us about your Adventure!    In this episode we talk to a Dawn who has taken up Bee Keeping in retirement and is now a professional bee keeper!  Dawn Beck has all the buzz on how and why we should watch out for this exceptional flying insect.  We have heard all the talk lately about the bee situation in our country and how important the honey bee is to our lives and Dawn is doing her part to h...

Tell us about your Adventure! Today we talk to Karen Walker Vaughn about the wonderful repositioning cruise she and her husband, Ken, planned.  Repositioning cruises are a amazing way to cruise  differently, see new places, and still relax with the comforts of cruising .  This couple loved every minute of their trip and are ready to go again!  Come along and learn about the wonderful trip they exp...

Tell us about your Adventure! If you love the great 70s and 80s old rock and roll like us, Tom Petty's Free Falling ranks right up there as one of the best songs ever!  When I think of this song my mind always goes back to the weeks right after the birth of our first daughter 31 years ago when my husband told me he was going to jump out of a plane!  Tandem sky diving was just getting popular...

Tell us about your Adventure! Everyone told us how wonderful becoming a grandparent was...and we were waiting patiently!  Our perfect Sunny Faye arrived right on schedule this January to her thankful parents and entire family.  There is nothing that compares to this new stage of our retirement and we are so thankful to be able to join the grandparents group.  This podcast is not about our beautifu...

Tell us about your Adventure! Today we talk to Dr. Vanessa Boyce and listen as she guides us in a discussion about a heavy topic that many retirees don't think about early on in their retired life.  We all know that every day is a blessing and to have great health in retirement is the goal.  However, as we age we are faced with a slew of new situations and problems.  Those of us with elderly...

Tell us about your Adventure! At AdventuRetired we stress to those asking about what to do to get ready for retirement is to find your best you and keep working on improvement!  You will never be younger than you are the day you retire, so don't sit too soon !  These words definitely reflect our guest this episode.  Virginia (Ginny) Richter and I have a history!  She was my boss in South Texa...

Tell us about your Adventure! The Wild Frontier...Alaska... is the topic of this retirement adventure!  Many of us have added Alaska to our bucket list of places to visit in retirement.  Today we talk to Dave and Donna Jauron and learn how Alaska has become their second home.   These two Iowans have been in love with Alaska for over 30 years!   They  travel and live there every summer !  What draw...

Tell us about your Adventure! When Marie Sennett retired from her career as a busy civil rights lawyer she decided it was time to take hold of her own mental and physical needs.  She knew that in order to be her "best" retired self she needed to have a plan for a healthy body and mind.  Now, she helps other retirees do the same as a certified yoga teacher and transitional life coach work...

Tell us about your Adventure! The beautiful Galapagos Islands are the topic of this episode.  We go there with Scott and Ann from Kingsville, Texas,  as they travel to the exotic islands and see first hand the giant turtles named for it.  These retired travelers love to see new places and know how to do a quick plan B to make their travel experience successful. They were so fun to meet and intervi...

Tell us about your Adventure! Beautiful, exotic Thailand!  The land of Siamese cats and Siamese crocodiles.  Where orchids and tropical fruits grow wild and home to the world's most visited city, Bangkok! This beautiful country is where you will find our next guest, Doug Mann,  and he is loving every minute of his retirement journey!  Have you explored the far East?  It just might be where yo...

Tell us about your Adventure! Many of us have the bucket list item of standing on all seven continents.  Many other retirees are content just to stay in the United States or visit a few new countries abroad.  Very few get the experience of not only seeing Antarctic, but walking and  sleeping there.  Today, we meet our guest, Eric Matto, from  Canada who set his goal to experience it all on our sev...

Tell us about your Adventure! Curt and I agree on many things such as dinner plans, vacation destinations, and child rearing techniques. This might be why we are such a good fit as a couple! This episode, Get Your S#!t Together , is one of those decisions.  We both believe it is probably one of the most important episodes of our AdventuRetired anthology because we are discussing the legal papers A...

Tell us about your Adventure! In today's episode we meet Michael Drak, a retired tri-athlete, who has made an effort to get into his best shape ever and compete in a full triathlon.  His triathlon (3.8k /2.4 mile swim, 180k/112 mile  bike ride, and 42k/26.2 mile mile run) was held in Mexico.  Michael tells us how he trained for this amazing athletic feat and how he uses some of the same train...

Tell us about your Adventure! Do you have a dream to "sail" around the world in retirement? Maybe a world cruise or sailing  the tropical waters?  Well, meet Kevan Draper! Kevan's dream to live on a sailboat, cruising into tropical ports, and living his best retired life on his own sailboat is what this episode is all about.  Are the tropical seas calling to you?

Tell us about your Adventure! Did you make any New Years resolutions this year?  Or maybe one of your  retirement goals is to get in your best health?  Today's episode is perfect for you! We talk to Deb Fountas about her retirement journey to get into the best shape of her life.  We love her motto: Strong is the new Skinny!  Take a listen and she just might inspire you!

Tell us about your Adventure! What can be better than endless food, drink and relaxation?  Experience an "all inclusive" resort and you will find out how to be pampered with the best!  We traveled to beautiful Costa Rica to relax and kick back at the regal Riu Palace Resort.  Eight nights and nine days of sunshine, relaxation and fun times was the result.  We love the Costa Rica "Pu...

Tell us about your Adventure! What is your retirement dream?  Maybe it is to sail the seas or climb a 15,000 foot peak.  It could be to visit a foreign country and maybe it might be to downsize and live in a camper exploring new places without the worries of homeowning.  That is just what our guests did! Downsized and are now traveling in their camper and loving their retirement life.  Hope you lo...

Tell us about your Adventure! Steve and Deb Danks packed up their home and moved to Florida, the Sunshine state, in their retirement years.  In this podcast episode we discuss the reasons they moved and learn about why they love their decision to leave the Midwest for warmer climates in a traditional neighborhood.  We had so much fun connecting with them and learning all about their retirement adv...

Tell us about your Adventure! Today we visit with Tony and Sue Putz! This adventuring couple are living their best retired lives and we are so jealous of the great places and caminos they have experienced.  And to top it off they own and run a winery in retirement.  Two of our favorite things...hiking and enjoying a great glass of wine at the end of a beautiful retired day!  I know you are going t...

Tell us about your Adventure! What are your goals in retirement?  For many of us, participating in favorite sports is high on our list.  Mix in some healthy competition and new friendships and you have a winning combination!  Today we talk to Brad Allen,  one of our few working and non-retired guests about his role in the North Carolina Senior Games.  Yes, you read that right! Brad is not retired!...

Tell us about your Adventure! John Tanner has a delicious retirement hobby! One so amazing that you just might find Curt hitching a ride to Washington D.C. just to sample it! John Tanner is THE expert of BBQ.  This episode tells how he plans each BBQ trip and how BBQ differs everywhere he travels.  This retired law professor/attorney  has what it takes to be an expert at his craft.  What is better...

Tell us about your Adventure! Bright Lights!  Never-ending Nightlife!  Amazing Cuisine!  Spectacular Shows! Beautiful Hotels!  In this episode we meet Bev and JJ Avila from Texas who love going to Vegas!  These two retirees have all the inside information about having the time of your life in Las Vegas!  So if you have ever wondered if you might like to take a vacation to Vegas, we got you covered...

Tell us about your Adventure! In this episode we visit with Dan and Mira Kenny.  Dan has a great retirement gig that keeps him on his toes!  Dan is the KING of 30 day challenges.  That's right, 30 day challenges!  This retired college basketball coach is inspired by completing 30 day challenges.  (And oh my, his challenges are challenging to say the least!)  He has now completed over 30 month...

Tell us about your Adventure! Are sunny skies, tropical beaches and pina coladas calling your name? They sure call to us! Today's episode is all about  experiencing the beautiful waters of a French Polynesia cruise.  We talk to Ken and Linda as they navigate these tropical seas.  I wonder if there is any room in their luggage for me?  Enjoy!