I a planning on retiring in two years (if I make it that long) and your posts all make me a bit nervous. My sister wants me to move to Austin to be near her (at least that is what she says, but I am unsure. I would love to be near her and see my niece grow up, but there are lots of negatives too -- finding all new doctors, cost of living, heat ... I have lived and taught here for 21 years and while I do not have a lot of friends ( have lost a few over the past few years), I do have a few close ones and lots of friendly colleagues. Oh well, I guess I have some time to figure this all out.

Friend - Are you able to get out? Are there any groups you could join (book groups, church volunteer organizations)?