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re: Retired folks - Making the adjustment to freedom
Posted on 5/8/26 at 1:59 pm to TigerBR1111
Posted on 5/8/26 at 1:59 pm to TigerBR1111
You’ll want to try traveling across the country to catch and free-handle venomous snakes. Thank me later.
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Posted on 5/8/26 at 2:00 pm to TigerBR1111
I'd recommend this book and taking it seriously. It can help ward off the natural depression, drop in fitness, etc., that automatically shows up for most people when they retire.
The gist is it tells you to consider your fitness level as a new part time job. They want you spending an hour or more 6 days a week for aerobic level exercise and strength training. It's all about your circulation.
The gist is it tells you to consider your fitness level as a new part time job. They want you spending an hour or more 6 days a week for aerobic level exercise and strength training. It's all about your circulation.
Posted on 5/8/26 at 2:13 pm to Gee Grenouille
How much do you boomers have to zoom to see the little downvote arrows
Posted on 5/8/26 at 2:18 pm to TigerBR1111
I took early retirement last May. Frankly, kind of miss it. Had a good salary and plenty of time off available.
You'll find yourself busy all day long with stuff around the house. Maybe you get involved in local civic or volunteer organizations. Maybe you can travel more, but then money becomes the worry.
Guess the advice would be to find a hobby you like, get involved more in your community. Travel while you can. Help out family members get their careers going or stable.
You'll find yourself busy all day long with stuff around the house. Maybe you get involved in local civic or volunteer organizations. Maybe you can travel more, but then money becomes the worry.
Guess the advice would be to find a hobby you like, get involved more in your community. Travel while you can. Help out family members get their careers going or stable.
Posted on 5/8/26 at 2:21 pm to TigerBR1111
If you aren't unfortunate-looking, head to Scottsdale and hit the links and hit the babes.
Posted on 5/8/26 at 2:26 pm to TigerBR1111
Stage IV cancer retired me in 2018 at age 55. I can tell you that retirement is awesome and I highly recommend it. I am married with 3 grown daughters and 4 granddaughters so they all keep me busy. We retired on a lake so we thoroughly enjoy Lake Life. I have also gotten into car detailing (just my own and family, not for $). My biggest hobby right now is that I went down the rabbit hole of high end headphones along with DACs and amps. Some days suck out loud but I am Blessed to be here and try to live my life to its fullest (which is not much to most folks given my disabilities).
Posted on 5/8/26 at 2:27 pm to SuperSaint
Find a bee club in your area and visit. Take a class on bee keeping and consider getting a few hives. You will find enjoyment and frustration but it is a great hobby.
quote:contact info
The Capital Area Beekeepers Association supports beekeeping and bee education in the Louisiana Capital Area. We meet every second Tuesday of the month to network, to discuss best practices and common issues that are affecting bees. Our membership is committed to preservation and sustainability of the honey bee as a pollinator and producer of agricultural, industrial, medicinal and consumer friendly products through our beekeeping community.
If you want to become a beekeeper, join our monthly membership meetings, training at our CABA apiary. Are you interested in saving the honey bee, join us and help "save the bees."
Posted on 5/8/26 at 2:29 pm to TigerBR1111
I haven’t missed working one bit! Love living the retired life! 
Posted on 5/8/26 at 2:32 pm to AUIH1
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I am married with 3 grown daughters and 4 granddaughter
holy sh*t
Posted on 5/8/26 at 2:34 pm to TigerBR1111
Take a trip by yourself that takes you completely out of your comfort zone.
I took a two month trip out west, slept in the back of my Wrangler.
Visited friends, family in Albuquerque, Denver, Co Springs, Salida, Vegas.
Went to these National Parks: Zion, Grand Canyon, Arches, Great Basin, Canyonlands, Bryce, Black Canyon of the Gunnison.
Camped in many national forests and all over BLM land. Moab, Sedona, Prescott, Flagstaff, Crested Butte, Sante Fe, Ely NV.
Mountain biked and hiked all of those places.
It was a great reset for me.
I took a two month trip out west, slept in the back of my Wrangler.
Visited friends, family in Albuquerque, Denver, Co Springs, Salida, Vegas.
Went to these National Parks: Zion, Grand Canyon, Arches, Great Basin, Canyonlands, Bryce, Black Canyon of the Gunnison.
Camped in many national forests and all over BLM land. Moab, Sedona, Prescott, Flagstaff, Crested Butte, Sante Fe, Ely NV.
Mountain biked and hiked all of those places.
It was a great reset for me.
Posted on 5/8/26 at 2:38 pm to el Gaucho
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How much do you boomers have to zoom to see the little downvote arrows
Can see the commas in the social security check just fine that you millennials are paying for.
In 12pt font…thanks again.
Posted on 5/8/26 at 2:44 pm to TigerBR1111
Well man, I wish you the best. You did your time. Now enjoy yourself! 
Posted on 5/8/26 at 2:47 pm to Obi Wan Ryobi
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Statistically the 2 years in a man’s life he’s most likely to die are 1) the year he’s born, and 2) the year he retires.
Yikes! I retired in mid-September. I'm almost 8 months in. A little more than 4 to go.
I run 2 miles most days at dawn. My wife knows my route. If I'm not home 30 minutes after I leave, she knows to come looking for me.
Unfortunately, she likes to sleep in, so I might be laying there on the side of the road for a while.
Posted on 5/8/26 at 2:51 pm to chrome_daddy
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Take a trip by yourself that takes you completely out of your comfort zone.
I took a two month trip out west, slept in the back of my Wrangler.
Visited friends, family in Albuquerque, Denver, Co Springs, Salida, Vegas.
Went to these National Parks: Zion, Grand Canyon, Arches, Great Basin, Canyonlands, Bryce, Black Canyon of the Gunnison.
Camped in many national forests and all over BLM land. Moab, Sedona, Prescott, Flagstaff, Crested Butte, Sante Fe, Ely NV.
Mountain biked and hiked all of those places.
It was a great reset for me.
Is your avatar from the trip you took?
Posted on 5/8/26 at 2:52 pm to TigerBR1111
Ah, good old retirement, congratulations! As many have said, boredom can sneak up on you before you know it, so make sure to travel while you can. Take time to reconnect with family you haven’t seen in a while and catch up with friends too. For personal time, I find camping very relaxing, and hiking the trails is a great way to stay in shape. When you’re at home, consider volunteering in causes that are close to your heart.
Posted on 5/8/26 at 2:53 pm to oleheat
I retired last year at 73 with 50 years total government service. Don't have a lot of savings but between military and civil service retirement, social security and VA disability, let's just say that I have a substantial income.
My wife and I have both had some health issues, but we're muddling through and with the appointments we both have, that keeps us somewhat occupied.
I'm tied up with Endymion business about 3 months a year between krewe functions and simple parade prep such as preparing throws (i.e. rolling t shirts and packing them to load).
Do I miss work, absolutely NOT!!!!
My wife and I have both had some health issues, but we're muddling through and with the appointments we both have, that keeps us somewhat occupied.
I'm tied up with Endymion business about 3 months a year between krewe functions and simple parade prep such as preparing throws (i.e. rolling t shirts and packing them to load).
Do I miss work, absolutely NOT!!!!
Posted on 5/8/26 at 2:55 pm to TigerBR1111
Start riding a bike, trail hiking, and pick up archery or some other activity that will keep you outdoors. The first 3 months for me when I retired at 63, 11 years ago, was a bit boring and I kept waking up early. After a while that subsided but retirement began to be fun. Ge5 after it.
Posted on 5/8/26 at 3:06 pm to TigerBR1111
Get a dog
Posted on 5/8/26 at 3:18 pm to el Gaucho
Speak for yourself. I’m well on my way to retire before 55. And no I don’t have a pension or any state retirement. 100% me and my investing and saving.
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