Our life is about to change in many ways and I have to admit it is off to a good start! My husband is now six-weeks into his retirement! After working for 44 years in the same field and at least seven more during and right after college – he deserves to slow down and relax. The opportunity to plan a Fall excursion to Hilton Head and impromptu activities such as roasting marshmallows while enjoying a cool evening in front of the fire-pit on a “Tuesday night” has been so much fun!
Cooking together and trying new recipes (canning some fresh picked apples), visiting Gibbs Gardens on a week day when the crowds are smaller and then driving over to a nearby small town to eat a delicious lunch at one of several locally owned restaurants makes it easy for us to feel spoiled. Running errands and taking early morning walks as we watch the sunrise together are some of our favorite things.
One of the best things so far has been the realization that we don’t have to rush to get things done anymore. We can do what we want to do whenever we want to do it. Our neighbor calls it “living on retired time.” I think I am going to like it!
Savoring Sixty and Beyond 
Girl, you deserve it! Enjoy!
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Thanks! You’re next!?!
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💗💗
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Perfect time to bond together more.
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Yes, it really is! Thanks!
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This is marvelous! Enjoy it to the full!
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Thank you so much!
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A lovely post my friend! Yes, isn’t the peace from rushing around so lovely! 🤗
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Yes, it is! Thank you my friend!
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I’ve been retired for 6.5 years but I still hear you loud and clear. The first time that we drove to Tofino (2 hours away) on a Tuesday, midday, my husband had a huge attack of ‘retirement guilt’. I (on the other hand) experienced no guilt whatsoever. Enjoy the unplanned, unrushed time to do as you please. You deserve it!
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My husband keeps saying that it just hasn’t hit that he IS retired! It is kind of fun to enjoy each day as it comes! Thanks for the well wishes!
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This post perfectly describes what retirement is all about. Congratulations to you both, enjoy!
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Thank you so much!
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You know what you’re doing and it’s pretty clear you’re going to like it!
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Thank you!
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I’ve been retired 10 years and love every minute of it. I loved my job too but life has transitions and it’s best to enjoy each one.
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I agree with you! I have an acquaintance who is glumly looking at retirement as the end of her life rather than an exciting new chapter.
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We love retirement . . . there is always something new to do. ENJOY!
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