Welcome Newbies.
Retirement just means every day is Saturday from now on, or a near equivalent. I usually have no idea what day it is, unless my wife reminds me, usually by telling me that I, or she, has a doctor appointment. No more doing what satisfies the boss, except for the one that you live with, and it was your choice of you you wanted to be that boss.
When I retired the first time, I had all kinds of plans to do and make things and the first two weeks I was working like crazy to get them all done as fast as possible, like back when working and I only had two day weekends to get things done. Then it hit me between the eyes - "Wait a minute". I've got the rest of my life to do these things". "If it doesn't get done today, I can do it tomorrow." Well, that was the plan, anyway. Then along came a job offer that paid way more than I had been making, and it included some travel, so I went back to work. When that ended, I told myself that "I was retired again, but a month later I was offered yet again another job for way higher pay than the last job. So I went out of retirement and back to work, again. So now I've retired 5 times, this last job being just one that I've always wanted to do, at least for a little while. It was driving the train that's in my Avatar. That was just for one Summer, and 4 years ago. I haven't, and don't want to, work for anyone at any pay anymore. The only one that can tell me what to do now is the wife, and she isn't always successful at it either.
Enjoy your every day Saturdays for the rest of your lives, guys. You've likely earned it. Stay well and busy. If you sit on the porch or in front of the TV, you will very likely be gone in a couple of years. I do my best to stay as active as my old and broken body allow. Building and creating keeps me mentally and physically active, and I think I'm happier and healthier for it. Now, we want photos of your accomplishments. Who else have you got to show them to.
Charley
