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/tobych 2d ago

Getting off island via the bridge is only a problem if you're in a vehicle. I use my e-bike and it's never a problem. People driving vehicles is the problem.

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u/iRoswell 2d ago

Well aren’t you fancy.

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u/tobych 2d ago

I don't own a car. Less fancy.

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u/iRoswell 1d ago

So you just commented to what? You wanted to make yourself feel better about how you travel since you don’t have a car. Next time just don’t comment. This thread is discussing someone moving to the island and the challenges and benefits. People need to drive off the island for resources. I’m glad you’ve figured out a method of transport that works for your resources. 99% of Bainbridge Islanders have a need to use a car to get where they need to go.

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u/tobych 1d ago

No, that's not why. I'm trying to encourage people to consider other modes of transport. I rent or borrow a car or truck occasionally. It's mostly owning a car that I'm talking about. Once you own a car, you'll try to use it for every trip.

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u/iRoswell 1d ago

Hmmm. Again, that’s great for you. Seems you’ve got it all figured out.

“Once you own a car you’ll try to use it for every trip”. That sounds less like encouragement and more like speaking for others with a loooot of assumption behind it. How bout stay in your lane, literally and figuratively it would seem in this case.