Retired this week

[feralbass]

Hi folks

This week I retired from full time work, the date was decided 10 yrs ago.

I have a pretty good workshop at home and if I pick up enough for 1 or 2 days a week I would be more than happy

I want to spend time with the grand kids, (to make up the time I missed with my kids having to work long hours), do more brewing, fishing, making, and painting fishing lures and gardening. Working my hours and conditions, without the politics and bullshit.

Also, to start making good home made breads, particularly sour doughs, I have a lot to learn in this department.

Hoping to become more active on the forum, rather than lurking.

Cheers, John

 

[Sidney Harbour-Bridge]

Hi folks

This week I retired from full time work, the date was decided 10 yrs ago.

I have a pretty good workshop at home and if I pick up enough for 1 or 2 days a week I would be more than happy

I want to spend time with the grand kids, (to make up the time I missed with my kids having to work long hours), do more brewing, fishing, making, and painting fishing lures and gardening. Working my hours and conditions, without the politics and bullshit.

Also, to start making good home made breads, particularly sour doughs, I have a lot to learn in this department.

Hoping to become more active on the forum, rather than lurking.

Cheers, John

Congratulations on retiring, I hope I can do so one day. Best not to spread yourself too thin, just work on brewing or the lures for a while each, don't take on too much at once

 

[razz]

Well done on achieving retirement John. Ten years in the planning! I thought I was keen planning mine five years out.

 

[feralbass]

Hi Razz
I set a countdown time in my phone, started at 3650
At each mine stone I cracked a good bottle of bourbon
Once it got to double figures it started to feel real

 

[razz]

Hi Razz
I set a countdown time in my phone, started at 3650
At each mine stone I cracked a good bottle of bourbon
Once it got to double figures it started to feel real

 

[rude]

Well done on youre retirement Im about 3 years off which will take me to 66

 

[feralbass]

My target was 62, so I finished on my birthday
Gave the boss 12 months notice
What I was doing is now done by 3 replacements, I knew I was worth more money

 

[miyasayokoo]

Hi folks

This week I retired from full time work, the date was decided 10 yrs ago.

I have a pretty good workshop at home and if I pick up enough for 1 or 2 days a week I would be more than happy

I want to spend time with the grand kids, (to make up the time I missed with my kids having to work long hours), do more brewing, fishing, making, and painting fishing lures and gardening. Working my hours and conditions, without the politics and bullshit.

Also, to start making good home made breads, particularly sour doughs, I have a lot to learn in this department.

Hoping to become more active on the forum, rather than lurking.

Cheers, John

Hey John,
Congrats on retiring! It's awesome that you've got some cool plans lined up.
Spending time with your grandkids sounds like a blast, especially since you missed out on time with your own kids. And having a workshop at home for hobbies like brewing, fishing, and gardening? Sounds like paradise!
Learning to make sourdough bread is a tasty adventure, and getting more involved in the forum sounds like a good way to connect with others.

Enjoy this new chapter, John!

 

[philrob]

Well done John. Enjoy your retirement.
Been retired myself now for 17 years. Haven't missed work for a single day.
I always advise people that before retiring they need to work out what activities will replace work for them. Sitting in front of the goggle box all and every day watching Nilflix or Foxlies isn't really an option. Golf or bowls every day might sound great, but is unrealistic. You need a variety of activities and hobbies.