[jhynesrockmtn]

Peter,

I'm in a somewhat similar boat. Just ended a long term relationship and my kids are both in college. I do have a fairly new job I really like and that will keep me plenty busy for a while but the nights and weekends will be slower after mid November. Winter is here which makes the days short and reduces outside activities. Especially driving activities.

My list for reducing the boredom:

Lot's of physical activity. Yoga and biking are things I spend a lot of time on.

Dating - will start down the internet dating path soon as the break up is in the rearview mirror. Lot's of lovely ladies out there. I need to meet some different types of women than those I've dated in the last 3 years. I end up with the ones who need to settle down. Not sure I want that.

I have a guitar I bought for my son he left when he went to college. I've always wanted to learn how to play. Now is the time.

Volunteer work. I work for a non profit and will start volunteering through our agency after training in November.

If it were spring/summer I'd be at the track several times a month although the $'s add up quick and I just took on a house payment I haven't had in years. I race in a vintage group and that is a blast. Great people.

Cheers,
Jerry