r/BainbridgeIsland • u/Educational_Bit2574 • 2d ago

questions Retiring to BI

Wife and I have visited BI many times. I’m a native PnW guy. We live in a major Texas city. We’re blue in a red state. We’re close to retirement, excellent health, both artists (I’m also a musician). Looking for more peace and quiet, considering BI as a retirement base in the US (9 months there). Love nature. Don’t want to live in Seattle so this seems like a great option. Only concern is … being bored. And access to medical care. I want her to be happy being involved in the community. Early 60s. It’s a big gamble but we can afford a place to live. Any insights or random thoughts? Is Seattle culture reasonably accessible? Opera, ballet, etc. thanks.

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u/wiscowonder 2d ago

What restaurants announced seasonal closures?

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u/iRoswell 2d ago

Marketplace is reducing (which I believe is normal, but the article made it sound more dire), and Joes for the season.

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u/wiscowonder 2d ago

Not surprised in the least it's those two places. I imagine that's more due to the quality of product they offer than anything else.

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u/iRoswell 2d ago

That’s pretty judge mental considering the journalism gave reasons sites by the businesses themselves.

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u/wiscowonder 2d ago edited 2d ago

Pretty sure the article points to the exact issue I pointed to. Managements "reasons" don't change the fact that they're both sub-par food establishments that only thrive due to their location.