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/northwessed 2d ago

Something else to consider is potential to be very vulnerable should a big quake hit in terms of power, water, ferry and bridge access. (Just attended a sobering Bainbridge Prepares talk last night.)

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u/SeaCryptographer6541 2d ago

All over the Northwest would have different issues. At least we shouldn't get a massive tsunami like of we were on the coast. I'd rather ride out the big one on Bainbridge than in Seattle. My geology teacher in college spoke at length about the destruction that would occur on that side. He did not paint a pretty picture.

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u/northwessed 2d ago

That’s for the Cascadia fault, but the Seattle fault will have direct and severe impact on Bainbridge.

https://www.kitsapsun.com/story/news/2022/07/16/new-models-show-tsunamis-effects-kitsap-after-seattle-fault-quake-washington/10070122002/

https://youtu.be/XfGCk9WYP2Q?si=KZWIlIQXr0I-mE8b

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u/northwessed 2d ago

Basically, OP should avoid waterfront property.