You read last week about Your Survival Guy's time in New Hampshire, skiing Attitash, and riding its newly improved lift. I told you the conditions were good, which was a nice surprise after a not-so-great winter so far. The skiing was good, but the conditions were perfect for a Mt. Washington adventure. For the first time, Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center brought visitors up to the summit of Mt. Washington in four snow coaches. Snow coaches are essentially vans with four sets of tracks rather than wheels. Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center writes: One giant leap for all snowkind... Today is a … [Read more...]
Your Own Margaritaville Is Here
A Jimmy Buffett-inspired community near Panama City Beach has been named among the nation’s best. Warren Kulo reports for AL.com: Latitude Margaritaville Watersound may have the laid-back vibe inspired by late music legend Jimmy Buffett, but the national praise the community is getting is anything but laid-back. For the second consecutive year, Latitude Margaritaville Watersound has been named one of the top 50 master-planned communities in the country by John Burns Real Estate Consulting and RCLCO Real Estate Consulting, according to the Panama City News Herald. “It certainly is … [Read more...]
Key West Insider’s Guide: UVA Wine Shoppe
Your Survival Guy wants you to get away from it all this winter. A tropical break, if you will, to my home away from home, Key West. You can read my insider’s guide here, and I’ll have plenty of updates along the way. Having spent a couple of weeks in Key West over Thanksgiving, we had ample time to stop in and visit our friend Mark Gambuzza at his wine shop, UVA Wine Shoppe, located on the corner of Simonton and Southard. Inside, you’ll have much to choose from to make your southernmost visit a better one and you’ll leave with the word on the street from Mark. Go to Mark’s website at: … [Read more...]
Your Survival Guy Trapped in the Key West Cemetery
Happy Friday. Your Survival Guy and Gal recently spent some time in Key West, our home away from home. On one hot sunny afternoon, we decided it was five o’clock somewhere and strolled down to Schooner Wharf for some barbequed shrimp, oysters, and beer. We could have stayed all night, but dinner was at six. With not a lot of time to spare, we decided to take a shortcut and walk through the cemetery. If you’ve been, you know it’s high ground (if you can consider anything high ground in KW), and the sunsets are amazing. The full moon made it especially eerie. “Let’s pick up the pace,” Your … [Read more...]
Christmas at the Beach
A client of mine has been making Christmas Tunes for friends and family for 23 years now. Amazingly each year is a new lineup and no repeats. Here’s a favorite of mine (they’re all good) to get the surf vibe going in your house this season. … [Read more...]
“Hey, Survival Guy, What about a Beach House?”
“Hey, Survival Guy,” he said. “I see you spend some time in Newport, RI and North Conway, NH. My wife and I are thinking about buying a beach house here in Cali. What’s your take?” “Have you looked at Your Survival Guy’s Super States?” I thought to myself. “You know how I feel about California,” I said. “If you can live with the politics, taxes, cities on fire, etc., it’s a beautiful place. It’s hard to leave the water, I appreciate that, but make sure it’s right to be a buyer as opposed to renting, especially today.” The problem with second homes—and there are many—is they make sense … [Read more...]
Another Word about Your Survival Guy’s Money: Spending
Last week, Your Survival Guy wrote to you about his money. Here’s a recap: save a third, spend a third, and pay taxes with a third. Own your home. Stay out of debt. And invest for dividends, dividend increases, and income. Keep what you make and live to fight another day. But this is a more laid-back piece for you today. Today, let’s talk about spending and the importance of living your life to keep you young. Because it makes all the difference in the world. Within reason, of course. Your Survival Guy and Gal recently celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary in Anguilla. Located in the … [Read more...]
Your Retirement Life Up in Bear Country
Your Survival Guy received this from a client’s security camera up in bear country. Don’t forget to lock your doors. … [Read more...]
Your Retirement Life: The Path Less Traveled
Here’s a picture of Edinburgh Castle from Calton Hill sent to Your Survival Guy by a client. … [Read more...]
BACKYARD TINY HOME: A New Must-Have for Homeowners
Your Survival Guy has been talking about the benefits of living small and saving big for years. Now, the "tiny home" has caught on as an accessory. It's no surprise when so many young people are still living with their parents, and so many adults are taking in their elderly parents to care for them. Having a second mini-home on the property gives everyone the privacy they want with a bill they can afford. The Wall Street Journal's Nicole Friedman reports: The latest amenity for homeowners is another, smaller home. These add-ons are known as accessory dwelling units. They can be … [Read more...]
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