FREE NEWSLETTER
Richard Dockery is a proud resident of Live Oak County, Texas located deep in south Texas near Mexico. He has focused his career in real estate and insurance with his wife, Robin, for nearly forty years. His experience is as a sole proprietor and rural markets throughout Texas. He Lately he's delighted to snuggle with his new granddaughter, Rebecca, and learn about the power of naps! His daughter, Rachel, recently completed her residency in family medicine and is now the primary physician in their town of less than 2,000 people. Richard and Robin plan to slow down the next few years and travel more, and enjoy the fruits of their labor.
Comments
Interesting musings from you Jonathan. A man on the clock! I've got a long travel bucket list. My priorities have changed, mostly inspired by you and your current health situation. What I've noticed is that the physicality of my passions are becoming more and more limited. I've scheduled a Viking cruise for later this month. They cater to the Huesos Viejos Club (Old Bones), and I'm going to gauge my enjoyment of this trip on future cruises. Seeing my window of opportunity closing for more physical adventures, I've scheduled to have longer trips for more exploration. So, my wife and I are off to the Tour du Mont Blanc (100 mile hike) in July, and the El Camino de Santiago (500 mile hike) in 2026. I'm still evaluating if I can survive a climb up to the top of Kilimanjaro. All to say, our time here on earth is limited, but as you age you grasp the reality of your mortality. Savor each day, and bring a little joy and love along the way. Some how while I'm out on a mountain trail sweating, and huffing and puffing I savor life in the birdsong, wind song, and heartbeat of my life. I'm lucky that I have a partner to share all those experiences. That's the other part of travel. Experience life with those you love. That's the best part! All the best!
Post: Where Next? What Next?
Link to comment from April 1, 2025
Big ships are not for me. I don't need to deal with 3,000+ people. However, we've taken several Viking river cruises in Europe, and had an excellent experience. Our boat only had about 150 people, and had an experience of a lifetime. We've scheduled another, and plan to see the Great Lakes! Canada & US! Should be an adventure with only 300 people on an Explorer ship. That's the new market Viking now pursues. Old people looking to learn and have some fun. Submarine, kayaks, and more. I'm in. I'm taking my cue from Jonathan and now in spending mode of my filthy lucre. Kids have enough, and will figure things out.
Post: Taking on Water
Link to comment from March 21, 2025
Good to know!
Post: All About Me
Link to comment from March 5, 2025