What do you do in retirement? (besides travel)

[PigsDad]

We retired at 56 (3 years ago), and started snowbirding between Colorado and Florida at the same time. Our summers in Colorado are filled more with interacting with longtime friends whereas we are still building up a friend base in Florida. While I have occasionally golfed and enjoyed it, I have never seen the value proposition in it. I'm probably just too cheap in that respect.

We have definitely increased our travel. This fall will be our fourth trip to Europe since we retired. We have also been on many cruises, including a 28-day Amazon cruise. Other than that, we fill our days with what we want to do. In Florida, there are more neighborhood activities we can join, such as bocce, various card game clubs, entertainment events, etc. I also have spent more time on home improvements, doing some of the work myself, and coordinating the rest. I haven't felt the need or desire to get into any structured activities yet, such as volunteering, being on boards, etc., even though I have been asked. At this early point in my retirement, I just want to focus on being free to do what I want, when I want. For now, that is making me happy.

Kurt

 

[rapmarks]

I'm also older and slower and now use an electric bike

I bought a three wheeler but have not used it yet.

 

[Ralph Sir Edward]

My retirement is a bit different. Gardening (roses and other flowering perennials), tropical fish, and reading molecular biology papers. (I'm a frustrated scientist )

i had rosarians over for a garden party Saturday. . .