The Old Folks Home

[Nomadicus]

Good afternoon Old Folks.

 

[Debbie292d]

It sounds like retirement will be full time at your place!

Indeed! We're both looking forward to it but oh my, how the time flies.

 

[microchick]

Afternoon All!

Busy Monday here. We got a weather break. 70 degrees today. Supposed to be in the low 70s for a few days and then back to more seasonable temps.

Just came in from stapling hardware cloth on the coop threshold. Last month I spent about 2 weeks patching holes in the metal siding inside and outside of the coop. We have determined field mice here who somehow managed to recognize rusty spots and chew through them. Maybe seeing specks of light through them? Anyway having thwarted many of their entry points they decided to try to chew their way in via the 2X4 framework under the door. They had chewed a trench big enough for them to squeeze through on one end. Well not any more. I hope. But mice being mice I'm sure they will find another place to excavate. Nothing more determined than the prospect of a free meal.

Retirement is great. The money sux. Secret to survival is to have a LOT of interests...or chickens. Lots and lots of chickens.

 

[ronott1]

Afternoon All!

Busy Monday here. We got a weather break. 70 degrees today. Supposed to be in the low 70s for a few days and then back to more seasonable temps.

Just came in from stapling hardware cloth on the coop threshold. Last month I spent about 2 weeks patching holes in the metal siding inside and outside of the coop. We have determined field mice here who somehow managed to recognize rusty spots and chew through them. Maybe seeing specks of light through them? Anyway having thwarted many of their entry points they decided to try to chew their way in via the 2X4 framework under the door. They had chewed a trench big enough for them to squeeze through on one end. Well not any more. I hope. But mice being mice I'm sure they will find another place to excavate. Nothing more determined than the prospect of a free meal.

Retirement is great. The money sux. Secret to survival is to have a LOT of interests...or chickens. Lots and lots of chickens.

I hope the mice get under control!

I am supposed to retire in two years so I will see than what it is like!

 

[microchick]

I hope the mice get under control!

I am supposed to retire in two years so I will see than what it is like!

Thanks Ron, me too. The mice have been horrible all spring/summer and fall. Maybe because we have been in a drought much of the time and pickings are lean. I went through 16 pounds of rodent bait one month. It was pretty frustrating.

We retired a bit early. A friend of ours suffering from Parkinson's disease had retired and within two years his health had really declined. We didn't want to experience the same thing. No regrets doing it. It was time but DH and I are folks who have a lot of interests and hobbies so staying busy isn't a problem nor is keeping our minds stimulated. Both things help a lot.

I saw my doctor recently and he commended me for the care I was giving myself. He said that for being 70, I was physically more like 60. I even admitted that I was riding my dirt bike again and he said as long as I wasn't riding on the street he was completely behind me. Keep pushing yourself, was his advice. No problem other than days that I'm not feeling my best then it is a bit of a pain but I told him I planned to outlive my father who died in his sleep at 94 and he told me I was well on my way.

 

[ronott1]

Thanks Ron, me too. The mice have been horrible all spring/summer and fall. Maybe because we have been in a drought much of the time and pickings are lean. I went through 16 pounds of rodent bait one month. It was pretty frustrating.

We retired a bit early. A friend of ours suffering from Parkinson's disease had retired and within two years his health had really declined. We didn't want to experience the same thing. No regrets doing it. It was time but DH and I are folks who have a lot of interests and hobbies so staying busy isn't a problem nor is keeping our minds stimulated. Both things help a lot.

I saw my doctor recently and he commended me for the care I was giving myself. He said that for being 70, I was physically more like 60. I even admitted that I was riding my dirt bike again and he said as long as I wasn't riding on the street he was completely behind me. Keep pushing yourself, was his advice. No problem other than days that I'm not feeling my best then it is a bit of a pain but I told him I planned to outlive my father who died in his sleep at 94 and he told me I was well on my way.

We are the opposite here-- We have had rat problems but other than one minor infestation in the early spring, we have been clear here.

I do stay active but it is easier while working. I plan on keeping up the walking and riding the stationary bike when I retire.

I do have more of a hard time with exercising when It is time for a knee injection though!

 

[pertnear09]

I hope the mice get under control!

I am supposed to retire in two years so I will see than what it is like!

Oh them last two years won't take long. They may seem like forever though.

 

[microchick]

My knees aren't in too bad of shape. The spine, neck and shoulders are shot but the legs going strong. Had my first shoulder injection this spring so yeah, I hear ya.

Now's the time to start planning. Learn something new! Exercising your brain after retirement is as important as keeping your body in motion!

 

[CapricornFarm]

Ugh, rodents! There were about 5 of them I saw last night. So tonight I put out picnics for them.
I have been out working in the studio already tonight. Made a bunch of test tiles for the new glazes I bought. Also made three gnomes that double as bells.

 

[Sequel]

Hi OF!