Cool thread, a bit of soul-baring going on.....

Money really isnt the question for a lot of people, though I agree it can be for some. I am 51, always wanted to sail more,but had a partner who was just not into it (maybe a function of other problems/issues?). But now divorced, a lot poorer but I have a great boat, even if not the ideal long term cruiser. If I'm honest, I have 'enough' money, equity in the house a little bit of savings etc. Even doing it the simplest way ie total cash/life expectancy in years I could do a bit better that Trouville's numbers ( ! )

But there are other questions. I have 3 kids, youngest is 13 and no way am I going to disappear just yet. I have a very vague idea of working towards a date some time ahead, but this is a bit scary as I just had a knee cartilage operation that wasnt 100% success. Is it all downhill from here?

And how much fun would it be to do it alone? That I think is a worrying thing. After a fairly unhappy marriage I am quite happy on my own for now, but not sure if thats always going to be so.

And the real bagger is that for probably only the second time in my 30 years of working I am really enjoying my job. Poo. What I really need is another 50 years....

Not really a complaint, just that its not always so simple. We do have the choices. It's choosing one that is hard.