Long winded question for the retired guys

[Rot 911]

About a year ago I retired. About the same time my wife got a job in Lincoln, Nebraska and we bought a house up there. I spent the first year of my retirement getting our house in Missouri in order and getting it sold. I’m now full-time up in Nebraska. At first I thought I would get some kind of a job part time to entertain myself, but came to the realization I can’t stand being on any kind of a schedule now that I don’t have to. The house we bought is 103 years old and I spend about half my time working on it and the other half of my time restoring all motorcycles. But I’m starting to discover that I am making those two projects a full-time job. And I don’t want to full-time job! So, my question to you retired guys is “what is your typical day like?”
My wife still works full time and will continue to do so for about 8 more years. One thing I need to do is get over feeling guilty about goofing off more.

[stevej37]

I found that it took about a year or two to get my routine down.
Just do what you want and don't worry. Retirement is great and don't look back.

[rfuerst911sc]

December will be two years retired for me and five years retired for my wife . I have wound down a little but still work like a dog on various projects . I am 62 years old and my plan is to have ALL major projects done when I turn 65 . The plan after that is slow down and tinker on fun things. Everyone is different so there is no blanket answers or " right way " to be retired . If you and your wife are happy there's nothing to worry about .

[pwd72s]

At 76, I have fine tuned the art of doing not much.

Wife: What are you going to do today?

Hubby: Nothing.

Wife: You didn't do anything yesterday.

Hubby: I'm not finished.

[sugarwood]

What kind of job did the wife get in NE ?

[3rd_gear_Ted]

Everyday is a Saturday, No more Monday's.
think about it

[Rot 911]

Originally Posted by sugarwood

What kind of job did the wife get in NE ?

Does it matter? It’s a job she likes and wants to keep working out for a while.

[strupgolf]

It would be difficult to be happy living in Lincoln Ne. I'd say just suck it up for 8 more years until she retires and then move to somewhere happy.

[dan88911]

I have a similar situation.
Yeah I got a routine. It has its pluses & minuses like everything else in life.
Sure as heck don't miss the rat race 38yrs....."Life is Good"
"Goofing off more"...you did your time.

[Brian 162]

I retired in 2015. I learned to sleep in till 9.
I run 10 k 3 every 2-3 days. I usually do odd jobs around the house, take the car out for a drive, or meet friends for lunch.
This time of year I catch up on tv watching.
I do what I want when I want.
My g/f still works so I'm on my own until she heads home from work.

[Baz]

For me, I'm semi-retired, but will give my 2 cents.

1) Having the time now to do things I want to do is the most important part of slowing down.

2) I enjoy working on things....but also enjoy having the flexibility to set my own schedule.

3) I do not want to do nothing at all - nor do I want to be a slave to a to-do list.

4) balance is the key

5) this retirement thing is different for everyone - no two are the same - although there are many similarities

6) lastly - most important is to try and appreciate every day you are granted to still be here on earth - still alive - able to do things. This could all go away in a new york minute - so enjoy the ride whatever you do!

I look forward to reading the comments by others - we are a diverse community yet held together by a common bond....

[Crowbob]

I get up. Have morning coffee. Then maybe a beer at the end of the day. Go to bed.

I usually have no idea what happened in-between.

Seriously.

[Baz]

Originally Posted by pwd72s

At 76, I have fine tuned the art of doing not much.

Wife: What are you going to do today?

Hubby: Nothing.

Wife: You didn't do anything yesterday.

Hubby: I'm not finished.

Ha ha....love it! Never gets old.......

[stealthn]

Originally Posted by pwd72s

At 76, I have fine tuned the art of doing not much.

Wife: What are you going to do today?

Hubby: Nothing.

Wife: You didn't do anything yesterday.

Hubby: I'm not finished.

That’s good stuff right there!

[greglepore]

Man, if you like what you're doing, do it. I'm busier in retirement doing what I want to do than when I was working.
I read in the morning, keep current. Ride my horse or my bike, maybe both. Fix some diy stuff. Garden. If cars need fixin, they get fixed. Cook. Read some more. maybe exercise one of the cars; stop for a beer and chat with some folks...

There's plenty to do, you're now the ceo, and you earned it.

[Bugsinrugs]

I called it quits back in March. I’ve been taking care of the deferred maintenance on my house. Shoulder surgeries have limited my efforts but now I’m not on any timeline. I usually take my dog for a good hike to start the day.

[Jims5543]

With my situation, being as it is, I cannot see retiring for another 15-20 years. Maybe my meeting with a FA next week will make my future not so bleak.

Having put 2 kids through private school (and still working on one) to be honest, living my life now (no real regrets) I face working for another 20 years and I am 53 years old.

The cool part? I have taken my hot ass wife all over the world and nation went on adventures experienced other cultures and then knocked the bottom out of her. I am not sure I can say the same when we are in our late 60's and early 70's. I would rather work longer and enjoy my life than life frugal so I can ride out my end in comfort.



Live life now while you can.. put some away for retirement.... but damn why wait?

Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride! -Hunter S. Thompson

[Hard-Deck]

If you missed this thread, it’s mostly a good read. One year into retirement!

[LakeCleElum]

I get up about 6:30 and get a fire going in the wood stove. Coffee. Watch the news, check email, Pelican, Facebook and all of that with the dog on my lap.......About 9, I'm kinda worn out and time for a break.......

Seriously - I'm 68 and been retired for 15 years.......Spent a lot of time building our retirement home, managing the rental of our old home in the city and keep up the cabin at the lake. Always cutting firewood and keeping up our 3 acre lawn. Plow snow in the winter.

Spend a lot of time on motorcycles and snowmobiles. Usually 13-15,000 MC miles a year and maybe 2,000 on snowmobiles. We travel a lot having been in all 50 states and 38 countries.

5 years ago, I was bored and took a part time job with the County where I work 24-hour days on call....Usually 4 to 7 days a month, sometimes up to 11. On a few committees and commissions at the local and state level. Was Chairman of our County Civil Service Commission for 5 years....Been volunteering with Search/Rescue for the past 10 years.......

Always projects waiting with one of my long hoods just back from 2 years sheet metal and paintwork, now to reassemble. Always motorcycle projects waiting. I had 22 at one time, now down to 12.

Don't let your motorcycle projects seem like a job. Just spend and hour or two a day and walk away when you want. They will be there tomorrow.......Good luck.....

[Evans, Marv]

My wife is still working and will be for another ten years. By that time, she'll be 62 & I'll be 87. I've been retired now for 15 years and still keep busy. Working on the homestead comes in fits and spirts with a couple of decently demanding projects (like weed whacking & clearing for fire mitigation). When I don't have anything else to do, I work on my Pcar, which has been a long term project. Yesterday we took an eight mile hike in the local mountains. I felt comfortably tired when we got home. I should do more stuff like that, but I've been all over the area many times over. When I get my van, I'm thinking of getting serious about getting my mountain bike out, since it will be easy to throw it in the back.