I just read your profile, " TROM EDITOR " hahahahahaha. Its ok I know you mean well .
WE all appreciate your dedication for so many years. I hope what ever you do after TROM is what you truly want to do after TROM .
Maybe pan for gold on the north fork of the american river . Pitch a tent and gather some rocks to use for your campfire . Bring your own wood from Safeway , and whatever else that's needed for a comfortable experience.
Don't forget the coffee , a gas or battery lantern for reading a good book on " how to pan for gold .( I know you already know how ) You may find a technique you have never heard of before or some other good tips.
If you have a dog, you gotta bring the dog and if you don't, consider buying one at the local SPCA . Dogs are much like people too and great companions.
You've done all the hard work and now you can benefit from your fruition.
Being friendly to others after trom will be as easy as being friendly to a hungry dog with treat in hand. Almost any conversation is a good conversation but if not, you'll be prepared to take on anything that comes your way with ease.
A master at games play is a personal asset you'll have for the rest of the short time you have left in life to live.
Alone time is a must and you'll have a lot of time for that with your pan and some good rain boots to keep your feet dry .
Get a good pair of waterproof gloves tpp. The water can sting a bit after a while without them .
There's nothing like the smell of bacon and eggs over a morning campfire with a big cup of coffee before setting out to the river's edge for your first session the day
You might find some gold too.