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bearfan454

(6,697 posts) Sat Jul 20, 2019, 02:35 PM Jul 2019

I've been retired for almost one year now [View all]

I am very much enjoying it. I'm busier now than when I worked. I have ranch upkeep, the garden, and home stuff. I can honestly say cooking, cleaning, laundry and dishes are a full time job by themselves.

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I've been retired for almost one year now [View all] bearfan454 Jul 2019 OP

Thing about retirement... safeinOhio Jul 2019 #1

You're not kidding bearfan454 Jul 2019 #7

When my husband retired from teaching Ohiogal Jul 2019 #2

I love my retirement. Polly Hennessey Jul 2019 #3

Having 7 Saturdays each week is pretty cool! NRaleighLiberal Jul 2019 #4

June 30 was the second anniversary of my last day at work calguy Jul 2019 #5

Retirement happiness surprised me srobertss Jul 2019 #6

Retiring, when I did, was one of the smartest things I've ever done Siwsan Jul 2019 #8

Your life sounds wonderful. Good for you! kstewart33 Jul 2019 #13

I do well doing nothing. Is that a positive or a negative? demosincebirth Jul 2019 #9

People always ask me what I'm doing with my time srobertss Jul 2019 #16

I thought I'd want to travel more too, but I don't. SunSeeker Jul 2019 #19

Right there with you two Bradshaw3 Jul 2019 #32

Yes, the best is just hanging out with folks you love in local spots you love. SunSeeker Jul 2019 #36

That's interesting, because I always thought I'd want to travel more, too. But I'm Nay Jul 2019 #37

I've been retired about seven years. Mr.Bill Jul 2019 #10

Thank you! MLAA Jul 2019 #21

The pleasure is all mine. Mr.Bill Jul 2019 #23

After working my arse off in the corporate world for 35 years and raising a family, OMGWTF Jul 2019 #11

It's six years for me after BHDem53 Jul 2019 #12

30 days to go for me Fiendish Thingy Jul 2019 #14

Looking forward to it extvbroadcaster Jul 2019 #15

My wife's been after me retire like her. I told her she's not retired, she's just working for free. marble falls Jul 2019 #17

Yep, retirement doesn't mean sitting around. Be sure to guard your time in retirement. SunSeeker Jul 2019 #18

me too! mike_c Jul 2019 #20

My biggest accomplishment since I retired was spending time exercising to get really fit. MLAA Jul 2019 #22

Me and my 14 year old dog go for walks every day bearfan454 Jul 2019 #24

Daisy sounds like a very lucky girl! MLAA Jul 2019 #38

It's been 20 years. trof Jul 2019 #25

Same here demosincebirth Aug 2019 #39

The best part of it is when you wake up early in the morning, look outside and see The Velveteen Ocelot Jul 2019 #26

I have been retired for 10 years now, the best job I ever had. You have to keep busy. The worst doc03 Jul 2019 #27

We are three years in and loving it. LakeArenal Jul 2019 #28

I loved reading this thread and I look forward to the day when I can join you!!! Nt spooky3 Jul 2019 #29

Nine years and loving it marigold20 Jul 2019 #30

Somedays I wonder how Runningdawg Jul 2019 #31

When I was a young longhair all I wanted was to not work, get high and listen to music Bradshaw3 Jul 2019 #33

Three years this summer and totally enjoying retirement. Golden Raisin Jul 2019 #34

I have never understood people who PoindexterOglethorpe Jul 2019 #35