Talk to me about retirement

Dh and I are enjoying it! Bring home not much more than it takes to pay the bills though. So thats a little restricting, but all in all we are very blessed. We are both 50. Comfortable.

 

With chickens and a rural property, there is always something to do, even if you just sit in a lawn chair with a chicken on your lap.

 

Due to a stroke of luck, I was able to retire early. (Age 51) That was 18 years ago. I don't know how I was able to go to work. I never run out of things to do. I raise, train and compete at field trials with my dogs. I work around my garden, flower beds and yard. I work with and train 5 lofts of pigeons. I attend grand kids' sporting events. My wife has an ongoing "honey do" list. Life is good. I am physically active and unless I look in the mirror I remain unaware of the fact that I am aging. (Well, if I must be honest I do get tired sometimes and something is always hurting." If I had continued working, stress would have killed me. I feel rejuvenated with a second chance at life. I once enjoyed fishing, and next summer if I can find the time I plan to fish again. My wife had to retire 3 times before it took. She also is a person with many interests and doesn't sit still very much. If you have things that you love to do and can afford to retire, I heartily recommend doing so. There are few guarantees in life. Bit by bit I am learning to live in the moment instead of projecting into the future.

 

Dh went to work at age 18 and stayed at the same job 31 and a half years.