Retire? YES.Leave the 'CAT? NEVER!!! SAY IT AIN'T SO!!!!
Place won't be the same without your ridiculous sense of humour, mate.
I understand what you're getting at, though, I think, in terms of retirement priorities. Still, you're retiring right into the blinkin winter. What are you going to do till spring, study the wallpaper?
Skiffle on mate, and come back soon.
Willie-O