Just Retired

At 67 I have retired. The drive to Indy and back became too much for me.
My fishing partner (my wife) is a few years younger than I and won't be retiring soon.

I have quickly found that I have too much time on my hands and the days just drag by.
I hope to soon spend time fishing the East Fork of the White River from bank here in Columbus.
I could spend a few hours doing that each day after I do laundry, trash, etc.

I've never had many hobbies but I am going to have to find some.

Just wondering if any of you have dealt with what I'm going through?

Retirement isn't as easy as we all hope for but for those who have planned it can be wonderful.

I might be writing more and hopefully about catching fish, if not I'll be reading each day about how you are all doing.
I do enjoy what you all have to say, it is my morning start.

Alan

Not yet, but I'm planning on being there after June 30th. I think I'll have plenty to do. Between hunting, fishing, woodworking, gardening, cooking, etc., I'll probably find some volunteer work to do. I'm looking forward to doing what I want to do for a change instead of being chained to a desk.

I should be looking at those things, the volunteer work would be best I think, I need to be around people though I am somewhat shy.

Alan

I’m the feller you want to avoid...... undertaker.

What I have seen in my years of observance is a real need to keep the mind and body involved in life. A sudden cessation of activity is not good. Now if your career was not very challenging, then you don’t need much. If you had a position that required intense interactions, well you need a little more. You must keep your mind engaged or it will learn to idle on you. There are puzzles and things to help, but a challenge is best. Find something that requires effort. As far as physical things go, stay active. Try to avoid strenuous things that will tax your joints. Bike ride only if your balance is still keen.

Fishing can fill the voids, but not all of them. You must find a new role. Volunteering seems like a good fix for those who enjoy people. Be careful that the group does ‘t exploit your willingness, as many will do exactly that. You end up walking away. Part time jobs seem a good fix for many, and to be sure a job that you can walk away from anytime you want ain’t near as bad as one you need. Maybe get a job applying layers of chocolate to cheerleaders, or fitting corks into whiskey bottles. Something interesting.

Whatever you do understand that no matter how hard you struggle, there is no escaping me. I am patient and careful. I have buried some fellers that thought they could stave off death via exertion, such as jogging and such. Truth is some live longer sitting in the shade drinking beer. Everything in moderation is the best advice ever. Soon you will learn to hide during weekends and venture out only when the peasants are at work. Do try to have fun won’t you.

Micanopy

I have followed and enjoy your writing.
Thank you for your thoughts.

Alan

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Maybe get a job applying layers of chocolate to cheerleaders......

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I didn’t even know that was a job but now have a goal for when I retire one day! :biggrin

Congrats on the retirement, enjoy it. I agree with what Micanopy said as well. Keep active and challenged. And as Richard Gene the Fishing Machine would say “go fishing when you can because it’s good fer ya!”

Funfishers
I retired from construction at the age of 57 while I could still stand up straight. Thought I'd better work a little to pay for my medical insurance so I got a part time job at Home Depot. Next thing I know it's ten years later and I'm working there full time. I left there two years age to be with my father(92 years old) during his last days and never went back after he passed. Now I fish at some of the local conservation areas several days a week and try to take the boat to one of the bigger lakes once a week when the weather is not too bad. Winter is the hard time of year for me. Just can't find enough to do indoors. Can't wait for all this rain to stop so I can get to the lake again. Good luck in your retirement.
N2

Everyone needs a purpose. Find yours. You will know it when you find it.
On another note..." A sudden cessation of activity is not good", in many different matters. Truer words have never been scribed.

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Originally Posted by funfishers

I should be looking at those things, the volunteer work would be best I think, I need to be around people though I am somewhat shy.

Alan

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The organization I'll likely do a lot for is Sleep In Heavenly Peace. Look it up and see if they have a chapter near you. Good organization that helps out a lot of needy kids.

Congrats on your retirement, it is exactly what you make of it. I've been retired right at 1 year, I anticipated retirement by assembling a small woodworking shop. No matter how tired I am or how sore my joints are (getting old is not for sissies) I get out to the shop every day unless we have other plans. Soon it will be good enough weather to get the boat out so that gets priority, even if I don't catch a fish it's a good day. Time will fly by "IF" you stay busy, if not 8 hours seem like 18 hours

Glad you retired. I myself came from a workaholic family and was raised same way. My retirement lasted 2 yrs and I found that hunting and fishing didn’t fill the void so when a group of business friends needed my expertise, I jumped on it. I can still pretty much hunt and fish when I want but prefer to stay busy and I have had enough of this lock down Covid 19 crap. Ready to fish and work again. My dad worked around in the family business as well as played alittle golf till 90. Died at 93. Mom, worked in the business as book keeper, Bill payer, answering phones and taking orders till 86. I think a person’s well being is that he needs to stay occupied and not complacent. It helped in my family to live longer for those of us that are still working somewhat. It doesn’t have to be a job full time as anything that occupies the sole and mind seems to me is more beneficial healthwise than becoming too complacent. Also, a lot of us that work or find a niche after retirement finds its a lot more beneficial also to our inner well being. Take your time,,test the waters of life...enjoy life and living.

Find something that challenges you and engages your brain. Could be making birdhouses, running a business, teaching etc., etc.. The thing is, it can be what you want it to be and doesn’t have to pay well or even at all.

I’ve spent the last week or so mounting adjustable wheels on a grader blade, with a detour of learning to be a better welder with several hours of YouTube along with a bunch of practice welding. I’ve more or less got the wheels done minus a couple of parts and am a better welder. I consider it a successful week!

I’m waiting on parts to rebuild the brakes on my RV. I’ll save several hundred bucks over hiring it done and will have better confidence in the work. That will occupy me for a day or two next week.

Finished wheel bearing service and general lube and inspection on the boat trailer last week so it’s ready for the road.

I can always find plenty to do and my wife finds more!

Congratulations on your retirement.
I am 66 and retired a little over 7 years ago after 32 years 5 months on local Sheriffs Dept.
I’ll have to say it was right on time. Great career and pension.
If you are healthy take advantage of that every day.
If you have a recliner take it to the street for garbage pick up.
Put your watch in a drawer.
Try to get involved in something.
Call old friends and reconnect.
Not to dangerous of a hobby. Bones take longer to heal at our age.
Wife convinced me to sell my paraglider and quit skydiving although both are safer than driving to the grocery.
Garage full of Harley Davidson’s that I’m keeping for the grandson.

I know, buy a boat and start fishing!!

Congratulations again, have fun, laugh, enjoy the life you have left.
You deserve it.
Chuck.


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And another tip, don't take up jig tying.
It will become an obsession, and eat up your spare money.
(Mrs. Slowhand made me post this).

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Originally Posted by funfishers

At 67 I have retired. The drive to Indy and back became too much for me.
My fishing partner (my wife) is a few years younger than I and won't be retiring soon.

I have quickly found that I have too much time on my hands and the days just drag by.
I hope to soon spend time fishing the East Fork of the White River from bank here in Columbus.
I could spend a few hours doing that each day after I do laundry, trash, etc.

I've never had many hobbies but I am going to have to find some.

Just wondering if any of you have dealt with what I'm going through?

Retirement isn't as easy as we all hope for but for those who have planned it can be wonderful.

I might be writing more and hopefully about catching fish, if not I'll be reading each day about how you are all doing.
I do enjoy what you all have to say, it is my morning start.

Alan

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I'm right there with you. I retired,early, from GE, looked to much like they were on the verge of closing and I wanted to get out before we lost our pension. Couldn't stand it, went to work at a Wal-Mart as store handy man until I had major heart surgery and retired from there shortly after that with 15 years of service. Couldn't stand it, I've been working part time? as a driver for the fleet dept. at Oxmoor Auto Group for the last 5 years. Just made a round trip yesterday to Virginia down by the Potomac River, to deliver a F350. Just a little 1200 trip. Almost forgot, all that makes me sound old doesn't it? Well I am a VERY young 78as of last January and welcome to C.C. Louis.

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