Hi Gerald (KK4GMU):
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I am convinced you do NOT understand. That was a rather ignorant , mocking, and disrespectful comment, Brian. I have no doubt that was your intention. When you grow up you will learn to understand that after a certain age we older folk are wise enough to know our limitations. One does not to be in assisted living to understand and practice that.
You're right - I don't understand. And you're VERY sensitive. BTW - the second quote is not mine. I don't care how old, what race or sex an operator is. The stats are interesting, but nothing to perseverate over.
YOU need to understand - I'm not mocking you in any way and have been respectful of the nearly hermetic limitations you've placed on yourself. Though I'm 13 years younger than you I'm VERY aware of the limitiations that have been remorselessly moving into my life. Age is not to be mocked or laughed at - we all face that prospect, if we're lucky.
You've asked about magnetic loop antennas and pretty much received the same feedback over and over. Clearly, you don't like the answers. So I offered another option. One that works for me in a very similar situation, and for others that I know.
You live in what is essentially a retirement state and are of retirement age. And you've said you have no attic, etc. to put an antenna in. Yet your registered address shows a home with a very nice peaked roof. low interior ceilings and presumably very good attic space for the antenna. By code, there HAS to be access. The Garage, by itself, looks workable, if the attic somehow isn't. Doing the install yourself is not necessary - hire someone - many do that. So you clearly have room for a wire antenna if you want one - but indicate its not workable. Very odd. If you simply don't like them, that's your preference - not something to argue.
So if you really live at your registered address, you have options. If you don't, you're likely in a retirement community. many are, in your state. It's not a big deal nor does guessing at that denote disrespect. It is what it is. I visit Boynton Beach frequently for my own family reasons.
Assuming the worst intentions of people trying to help you is not a good path forward. Perhaps at this point what you need to do is connect with other hams via a local ham club and share antenna solutions and installer info. I always feel better when I have several options to try. And locals always know the best people to help. Plus, just talking to others with similar issues helps cheer me up Maybe this will work for you, too.
One thing I've learned and am now applying liberally as I get older, is that paying others to do physical work that is now risky to me saves a lot of pain. And pain is one of the penalties of age that is rarely emphasized in the brochures.

Have a good day - life is short - and I know it.
Brian - K6BRN