One of the best things I did for myself after I retired was to volunteer at a nearby hospital. I have now been there for 16yrs and hope to continue as long as I can. It provides socializing with other volunteers, and patients, and exercise taking patients to and from appointments etc. I have met some amazing people while volunteering who have taught me a lot about enjoying retirement !
I’m so glad you mentioned senior centers! My mom started going to the senior center in her early 60s to Friday evening dances. (My dad had passed when she was 55. ) After a period of time she started going to the center 2 mornings a week for line dance lessons. When the teacher resigned Mom took over teaching line dancing for several years. In her early 80s she didn’t want to teach anymore but has continued going because she loves dancing and also she’s very social. So now, at age 87, she goes 2x a week for line dance and one afternoon a week for tai chi! She says now most everyone is younger than her and they are so full of life she just loves it!
How great to hear Cathy, senior centres are great for socializing and learning new things. It's so wonderful your Mom got involved. Thanks for sharing your story.
I have been retired from the library for 11 years now. I have yet to be bored. It is wonderful to spend time on my interests such as reading, family research and art. I volunteer for a local living history museum making their costumes and helping with events. I give free sewing, knitting and art lessons to friends. I think my former coworkers and I are the exception because we all still keep in touch and meet up when we can. We were like family at work and still are in our retirement. we know how lucky we were as this is not the norm in most places. I do think that those of us who never were very social have an easier time in retirement because we have always amused ourselves on our own.
Thanks for sharing Susan it is very important to have friends in retirement that you can share things with as you say most peoples former workplace friends disappear Cheers 🍷🌺🙂
A former Ontarian now in BC, and preparing myself financially and emotionally for possible retirement at 60 (15 months from now). Retirement for me involves community involvement -- volunteering in local theatre and working with homeless -- a program of reading (I'm a bibliophile and, professionally, an academic), a return to the creative writing I did while young, and more time for fitness and making friends. The most fearful part for me is that my work and life have long been one and the same, and so as with many it's my identity after retirement that is the biggest unknown for me. Thanks for modelling an enlightened retirement for us via your channel, and for sharing of your rapport, dry wit, and love for each other after so many years of a successful marriage.
Thanks so much David for a wonderful comment, we are so glad you enjoy our channel and comments like these encourage us to keep making videos for you and others to share . Cheers 🍷🌺🍺
@@JocantralThank you, Jo. I try. A defined benefit pension (I know how fortunate that is) plus a portfolio based in select blue-chip stocks and broad-market ETFs is what may get me there. The appeal -- as Tina and Norm have often said -- of stretching those "go-go" early years by retiring at 60 is very real for me. I believe they did much the same. I do love my work, so giving that up is the problem I have to solve. Best of luck with your plans too, whatever they may be.
I agree, my identity was and still is, the biggest difficulty. I was management at Child welfare agency and identity is the most difficult to move from and figure out new. But I am not bored, very busy. I still need to explore volunteering, Covid put me behind on that one.
@@tanyajohnston8262 A clarifying experience for me, Tanya, was returning for a visit to a university where I had taught for 12 years, then left for another institution. It was as if I had never set foot there before. People process your absence quickly, and the space you might have left is quickly filled and you forgotten. I don't think it's unkindness on their parts. It just speaks to how different work identities are from who we are in our non-work life. That rapid adjustment is a kind of self-healing function within organizations; they really are so much bigger than any single individual, and built to survive you no matter your contributions or role.
MI retired at 59 (June ‘22) and my grandchildren live next door. For the first six months I was very very active with them (new baby July 2). I’m ready to be less active with them and more involved in my own interests. Recently we had a huge winter storm and I was “stuck” inside. After a few days I was ready to be with the grands again. It was a blessing to *want* to help with them. That’s better than grumpy gramma. I agree that it is important to be active, but not too active. That was working life. Be sure to embrace a balance.
Sound like you are working it all out and yes it’s a balance and yes grandkids are wonderful but take each day at a time and enjoy it as none of us knows how long good things will last Cheers 🍷🌺🍺
Just had a health scare and now i know I will be retiring in June. As a teacher the hypertension is getting worse. 32 years devoted to the profession is enough! Thanks for your advice.
Ive been retired early at 56, 3 years this March after a near 40 year uninterrupted career. My mental health really suffered in the first 2 years. My first day of retirement was the first day of covid lockdown in the Uk and the next 2 years were spent contending with covid restrictions. It was very hard and seeing your pension losing money due to covid and the global recession hasn't helped. The last year has got better as we are now able to do more things, I've got myself into a better routine every day. I have tried different interests and hobbies and do volunteering and become a trustee of a local charity supporting vulnerable people. I've bought a Drone and a Go Pro and am getting into editing these. I've started cycling again, getting to see my favourite football team (West Ham United) more as a season ticket holder and am able to travel more with my wife. Hoping it gets better from here
It was a terrible time to start retirement Mike, so you certainly had disadvantages above and beyond normal retirement. Have fun with your drone, we had the DJI Phantom and had fun creating aerial footage as b-roll. We wish you well and a happy fulfilling retirement. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
I can relate. I retired during COVID & couldn't do any of the things I had planned to do. Not even spending more time with my dad, who was in a care home, because they were locked down tight for months & occasional phone contact was all that was possible between us. I felt truly in limbo & now refer to that time as my "pseudo-retirement" period. Fortunately, I am now starting to do more of the things I anticipated, but it's a process, trying to develop a whole new routine & structure to my days & weeks & finding new sources of meaning & purpose. I'm trying to be patient as I go through some trial & error with all of that, to see what works best for me right now. I do appreciate being able to focus more on my health, which tends to get neglected when we're busy working, raising a family, etc.
Great video. I'm retired two years and love it. I'm never bored always have lots of hobbies and interests. I go skating during the week at the local rink it's free. Summer I swim at the local pool for free as well. Bought some crosscountry skis and we ski at the golf course during winter. The local library has tons of books, ebooks, videos. Also the library apps Libby and Kanopy. The parks and rec courses are fantastic. Art, music, dance, learn a new language, computers. Also TH-cam you can learn so many new things. I feel so excited and motivated each day. We also adopted a dog so get out daily for walks and playdates. I also go to the gym daily and cook and bake from scratch. It's so rewarding staying home. I always stay busy. Stay happy and healthy Tina and Norm.
@@debiwillis9045 I dreamed for years what I would do in my retirement. Now it's like being on vacation everyday. 👍 Really enjoying each day, not being in a rush.
I had all these plans, but, 5 months into retirement, I am finding that I am enjoying waking up, brushing my teeth, drinking a cup of coffee, signing up for PCH chance to win money, and a few things around the house. I started posting a video on TH-cam to see what would happen, and try to come up with something, for even a short, and have been watching lots of TH-cam. It is winter, and I am not enjoying that, but I am totally enjoying all different things I have been learning for free, especially of other countries and customs. I feel like it is sort of opposite of what you are saying, and that I will move into a more active phase, but, right now, I am totally enjoying the whole idea of not having to do anything. I feel like it actually is something, because I have been doing a lot of reflecting, and healing inside from years of pressure with work and family. And, I want to be able to continue moving and being independent... so I do include some exercise. I am sorry about writing such a long comment, but, let me add how much I enjoy the videos you both make a lot!
It’s perfectly okay to be doing what you are sharing Jodie sounds like you are just enjoying unwinding and we wish you well with your TH-cam channel , we are loving doing ours . Including a bit of exercise is good for both the soul and body we try to walk regularly and Tina goes swimming 🏊♀️ have a great weekend Cheers 🍷🌺🙂
Thanks Tina and Norm for another good sense video. For me personally, the key was having a hobby I loved before I retired. I had just gotten into quilting for a few years when I retired, and now many years later, I can happily spend hours puttering away with my fabrics and creating. Exercise is a must for me most mornings. Good to keep moving as we age. I also love doing crosswords every day with morning coffee. Travel is big too, so my husband and I are so thrilled to be able get away again. (going away tomorrow for some warmer weather) Yippee. You two are still such a nice couple. Here's to you two.
Great to see you both again this weekend! My husband and I have no trouble filling our time in retirement. We love to get outdoors for daily walks or bike riding. We have also tried snowshoeing up in our mountain areas in the winter which is exhilarating. We have lunch with friends, volunteer monthly at a homeless shelter, and take our dog for walks which helps keep a daily routine where we chat with fellow neighbors out walking their pooches too. We have a University in our town where we have attended football games in the fall. Local weekend getaways are nice too! We want to try pickle ball as we have rec centers where you can drop in to join in a game. We have attended church and there is coffee and fellowship between services where folks can socialize. There’s so much to do it seems like time flies. Also many of us have an elderly parent we need to take to appointments and see to their needs. Have a great weekend Tina and Norm!😊
Hi Cherry, Wonderful to "see" you this Saturday. It is amazing how we all ever found time to go to work lol. Your comment is great and will help others who aren't retired to see there is plenty to do, in part that's why we did this video. Enjoy your weekend 😀😀💕
Hi Tina and Norm 🤗 I always look forward to Saturdays and your new videos! I will retire very soon (I turn 60 this year) and I already have a lot of things planned out. We belong to a cycling club and can go on a ride pretty much any day of the week with the club in different areas just outside of Toronto along quiet country roads. I also enjoy riding by myself as well and just taking in the sights and sounds. I plan on teaching myself to play the flute again. I played flute and oboe in High school and when I visited Ireland back in 2011, I bought myself a beautiful rosewood flute to learn to play again once I'm retired and have time. I'm a green belt in Karate and would like to continue learning that and get to a higher level. This is so much fun and so good for you mentally and physically. I really can't see myself getting bored - we already do so many activities all year round. I like the idea of teaching others and passing along some knowledge and skills. My boyfriend and I have a lot of experience backcountry canoe portaging and Winter camping and it would be good for us to share this knowledge with others. I can't wait to be done with work - I just have to wait until after I turn 60- that's in September 🥰
Wow thanks for sharing and September will come soon enough great age to retire at 60 , we were 58 and 60 . You have lots of plans to do which is great and lots of knowledge to be able to pass on have a wonderful weekend Cheers 🍷🌺🙂🍺
I would like to learn more about backcountry canoe tripping and winter camping. Maybe you could start a YT channel on this topic for seniors....I'd be the first to sign up😎 Cycling is great too... what is the name of your club if I may ask? All the best in your upcoming retirement!
Woodworking, stock trading, gardening, hiking, road trips... There's just so many possibilities once you've dumped the daily job. I still get up at 6 am and check the markets to see if there's any buys that fit my criteria and then move on to our daily walk... Routine is essential.
I find it helpful to set specific goals in retirement such as taking one online class every week, or going to a local lecture once a month. That forces me to research opportunities, find things to do and create a personal schedule similar to what I did when I worked. I know I can always change or cancel activities but I feel compelled to complete my "tasks" and always have something on the calendar at least a few days each week.
I retired early and I’ve never once regretted it. There’s so many positives, not least of which is I have much more time to be sociable with my friends, make new friends and generally just enjoy life. I do volunteer for a charity that has allowed me to use the skills I have gained from working, meet people and interact with the public. One of the people involved with the charity I now socialise with outside of the charity sphere, as we’re clearly on a similar wavelength and have become friends. I have kept in touch with some of my work colleagues, including those from other countries and have met up with them on several occasions since. I’ve followed some of my loves, such as music and even helped a friend of mine get his album recorded. That was fascinating spending time in the recording studio. Ditching the treadmill of work means I’m living now more than I ever have. For me it’s a joy.
What a great retirement you have created Andrew, we found after work that the time available to us sparked so much creativity. It must have been a great experience helping your friend record his album! Have a great weekend, always a pleasure to hear from you!
I’m lucky to have a buddy from work that we still kept in touch with. He retired a couple of years before me. We talk on the phone almost every day and I go and visit him once and a while. I also do site surveys for my company for business internet and phone installs. It’s easy work a few times a week and puts a couple of bucks in my pocket. Just enough to keep me busy. 👍👍✌️
For you retired folks, a few of you might be interested in getting into: metal detecting, gold panning, looking for fossils/bones/archaeology, or maybe just volunteering on a regular basis at your local animal shelter. Also you might consider restoring an old tractor or vehicle in your garage; or refinishing old furniture!
Love your channel. I've been retired for a little over a year, now 69. My youngest son, convinced me to coach and manage his new softball team. I've coached in the past for decades. It's been very rewarding to do what I've always loved. It gets the competitive juices going again. Plus, I've made a lot new (way younger) friends.
I retired in 2004 at the young age of 53. I have traveled the world 🌎 4 continent and 45 country and 45 states in USA 🇺🇸 I am American. I love travel until Covid-19 hit. Now, I volunteered and worked out . Hopefully, I will get to travel internationally again . I am traveling through the US now more. I am enjoying my retirement 😎 love it. Everyone is different. You have to find what you love. Enjoy your retirement
We hear you Collatta we travelled vastly till Covid came and stopped that 3 years ago , we are starting to travel by driving over to the USA 🇺🇸 but not yet moving to flying ✈️ Cheers 🍷🌺🍺
Hello Tina & Norm 👋🇺🇸🇨🇦 Excellent advice! We’re basically doing exactly as you say. This past week at our Lewes Senior Activity Center here in Delaware we engaged in 3 yoga classes, a djembe drum circle, and table tennis. Yes, with lots of old people. But I’m starting to fit in, and look my age. So it’s okay. It’s great to be active after isolating from Covid, to see folks again and share experiences. The library is also a favorite place as you say, where we’ve attended seminars for retirees and financial planning. But our favorite spot is the P.U.P.s store in town, where I met a Golden Retriever and petted her for 15 minutes- she kept giving me the paw and wouldn’t let me stop- it was great puppy therapy! I hope all is well north of the border and you’re staying warm and healthy! Cheers
Wow Eric that sounds amazing and we are all getting and looking older so we will all fit in LOL 😂😂have never heard of a puppy 🐶 store enjoy and have a wonderful weekend Cheers from your Northern neighbours 🇺🇸🐶🍷🍺🇨🇦🙂
Senior centers rock. My parents started out there teaching computer skills, and later became leaders in various groups, like writing groups. Now my Mom gets a lot of her social activity (and some tasty lunches) there. And libraries TOTALLY rock (but I am not an unbiased party, as I am a librarian ;-) )
I am retired and I live in Huron County. I am too busy most of the time. I go to bootcamp 4 days a week, indoor rock climbing once or twice a week, many crafts, reading, grandchildren and attend activities offered when I wish. Our library offers a few activities such as a book club, a knitting group, presentations, etc. I also love thrifting and we have several thrift shops. Visiting friends. I also have a couple small dogs and walk frequently. Love going to the lake for a walk or walks the many trails around the area. And of course the not so fun things like house cleaning, appointments, etc.
I am part of a church group that knits and crochets items for different charities. We have a lot of fun and enjoy sharing our hobby with others while helping the community.
It can take some time to get your "retirement sea legs". It was a challenge for me. But over time I worked some part time etc. Today I volunteer at a hospital, work on my condo board, and write a community newsletter. Also we work out at the gym, socialize, attend entertainment events and of course still love to travel. Best of all our schedules are ours. Bored? Nope.... 72 y/o, Florida.
Wonderful we are so happy for you! Once you get used to retirement there is no going back (hopefully), We are impressed with your retirement activities, always good to hear from you, have a nice weekend. 🇺🇸🇨🇦💕
Hi Norm and Tina. I retired 2011 and haven't be bored yet. Too many things to do at home and too many places to visit. When in town we go out once or twice a week to eat out. I enjoy people watching at the Orlando parks and eating there. We live in a 55+ community with a lot amenities but I don't socialize too much. My better half likes the club house and what they have to offer. I on the other hand like watching different types of vlogs from different countries, reading articles about different subjects and playing the market. As you know, we are in BR visiting family and friends. Today, three of us had a great lunch. Our plates had playntiful food of different variety and weighted close to 2 kilos. The food plus a large bottle of refrigerant cost us 78.15 BR Real or 14.18 CHF. The food is far better and cheaper than Portugal. 🤔 Btw I have been using the Wise debit card for everything with no problem. I used it in large stores, pharmacy, laundromat, fruit anf vegetable stands at the corner of the street, food and drink stands at the beach to name a few. Wise does not charge a conversion fee like the major cards. Have a great evening. "Have a phone, will watch you!" Until... 😁✌️🍷👋
Hey Tony you retired 2011 we were 2015 so maybe we are similar ages 🤔totally agree we haven’t been bored either . When we first retired we travelled so much for 5 years and loved it ❤️then Covid came good job we started a TH-cam channel as that has helped us hugely through the last three years when we couldn’t travel we have changed to a wonderful retirement community and love it .Hope you are keeping well and don’t loose your phone LOL 😂😂Cheers 🍷🌺🍺
Hi Tina and Norm! My husband and I are planning to retire by this summer. We sold our home and did a major downsizing last summer. We live in an over 55 community and love it! We are really enjoying the lower level of stress as far as being homeowners. We have been enjoying your channel for a couple of months now. Thank you for sharing your experiences! I've got to say I am a huge Led Zeppelin fan and my birthday is Feb 4, so I'm loving your shirt!!
What a coincidence about February 4th, we have loved Led Zepplin for ever even when they were the Yardbirds (Plant and Page). Thanks for watching our videos and we wish you every happiness in retirement. 😀😀💕
Love your videos! My husband and I have been retired for 5 years and are 60. We feel so blessed. Time with family and friends is a top priority. But giving back is also important to us. We have combine our love to travel with an organization that does mission projects working in communities on homes, churches, and camps around the US. We get to choose where and when we will work and it is definitely " retirement with a purpose".
We haven't had time to be bored either! It's so awesome to have the option to set your own schedule and fill it with things that are important to you. One of our important things is being involved in our church. There are so many areas that need helping hands. One example: My husband teaches some finance classes for young couples (any age really). Some of our dearest friends are those we have met at our church, over the years. Thanks for all the great videos. We've been watching for probably the last 2 yrs. You have given us so much food for thought and we have talked about you and your channel to so many. 👍
That’s wonderful to hear Carla we are glad you enjoy our channel and we appreciate your support in watching , teaching finance classes to younger couples what an awesome idea have a wonderful weekend Cheers 🍷🌺🙂
You got it Darryl ! so busy we often forget what day it is good Job we have a TH-cam channel so we know when Saturday is LOL 😂😂have a wonderful weekend Cheers 🍺🙂
After retirement I joined a hiking group at our local senior's centre. That group has scheduled twice weekly group hikes of various skill levels and a sub-group that hikes the Bruce Trail in Ontario end-to-end. I completed the 900+ kilometer Bruce Trail (in stages not all at once) with that "seniors" hiking group a couple of years ago and proudly have the completion plaque on my wall. As you say there's a lot more going on at those senior's centres than you might imagine.
My hubby and I hope to retire this year so this video is perfect timing, thank you so much for the great tips, we’ve already invested in a couple of e-bikes and plan to use them, as expats (and having spent over 30 years working here), we now want to spend some time seeing more of this beautiful country that we have the privilege of living in, have a great weekend 🇨🇦🇨🇦
You are so welcome! we wish you both a wonderful retirement 🥳and yes Canada 🇨🇦 is such a beautiful country to be retired or just living in Cheers 🍷🇨🇦🌺🍺
I take our Jessie for a brisk walk every morning before I head to the gym usually five days a week. I have friends at the gym and swimming is great. Recently I joined a ping pong club at a local community centre(not a seniors centre lol). Off to the symphony this evening. Music listening and concerts are a passion along with planning travel adventures. Volunteer work is also very rewarding. Life is different in retirement but better. Living the dream. Have a great weekend Norm and Tina. Cheers!
Being newly retired of three weeks I have finally cleaned the garage, went thru my clothes closets and file cabinets to get rid of the past and get ready for this new life. I set myself up with automobiles, motorcycles and boats to finally go have some fun. The stress of the every day working life is melting away with a sense of freedom.
My mom spent 2 days a week at the Junior College. They have an amazing program for seniors. Her favorite class was current events. Each class is a semester long. I sat in on a few and the classes were engaging. The cost was minimal.
Art exhibits are great for meeting people. There’s usually wine and snacks and if you feel uncomfortable, just keep looking at paintings. Often they are at libraries too.
Hi Tina and Norm, I'm a fan of your no-nonsense, down to earth channel. I retire Jan 31. Thanks for talking about issues that are relevant for myself and so many others. You are practicing what you preach by doing this channel.
Retirement in 4 months 12 days 😊 Two years working from home in the pandemic showed me that there's plenty I want to do, so much so that I had a hard time going to back to the office 😉. So I have no worries about keeping busy.
Hello Kate, The clock is ticking down for your retirement! 😀😀 The pandemic although extremely bad was a great dress rehearsal for retirement for people close to retiring. It's always a pleasure to hear from you, have a nice weekend.💕
Hi. Not retired. Love your videos. Near the end, you mentioned not watching soap operas. Well, I record the Young and the Restless, and watch after work. It's my guilty pleasure what Victor Newman is up to, each episode. lol :)
Hello everyone! I am in my eleventh year of retirement. I started the hobby of metal detecting six years ago. I find it very stimulating both mentally and physically. I am out daily detecting and when I return home I begin the historical research of my finds. Metal detecting has encourage me to travel to numerous events in Canada and Europe.
I love this video. You remind me of the motto I saw once, "Don't stop living until you die." You touched on several options I think about doing when I retire. Thanks for the encouragement.
Thanks Tim, we like to be the retirement cheer leaders 😂🤣 Planning is key to make your retirement time rewarding and fulfilling. Thanks for your comment.
You two make the best videos😃. I retired about a year ago and have experienced not one day of boredom since. Most weekdays I work out with a personal trainer over Zoom. I live in the US & my trainer lives in India. Getting acquainted with him has been very pleasant, and having him tailoring the workouts for me and watching my form has been extremely beneficial. I also recently joined an online men’s self-improvement group, and am enjoying the crowd there. Visiting with family is also fun. My wife and I like traveling, and aim to hit every National Park in the coming years. We have very little international travel experience, and we hope to expand our horizons soon. Taking grandkids to the video arcade and movie theatre is also lots of fun (something I never could have done while working). Just today a friend asked if I would like to join a group, camping in Yellowstone this summer. I also have time for researching our own investments (mostly dividend-paying stocks) - no more need to pay a financial advisor. Reading books is also very enjoyable, now that I have time. My advice to anyone considering retirement: if you can find a way to comfortably cover your expenses, do it. We’re on this earth for a very short while. Free yourself to have fun.
Thanks for sharing Bill sounds like you have settled into a really good retirement, having a trainer over Zoom is interesting . We travelled extensively for 5 years when we first retired before Covid and are only now getting back to travel . However the desire to fly hasn’t yet returned and we feel happier visiting the USA 🇺🇸 and seeing more of Canada by our own car 🚗. Have a great weekend and like you we are never bored Cheers 🇺🇸🍷🇨🇦🍺🙂
I have always had hobbies from a young child - different ones for the time of the year (gardening, sewing, various crafts etc) love learning new hobbies. Now that I am retired, I have more time to enjoy them, although I do volunteer at a charity, which I also enjoy.
Fantastic video . I really appreciate you taking the time every week to share your vast knowledge. So timely, we just joined a senior center here in the Dallas area yesterday. Lots of classes and an outstanding health center with top notch exercise machines and weights. I really like to have goals in many different areas such as: social, physical and mental. Your videos always spark a new idea. Thank you so much!
Hello Andy, It's great to hear from you each week, we really want to have a reference of videos about retirement so we can help people ease into retirement. By researching topics it helps us too with our retirement. We are happy to hear you have found a great seniors centre. We are going to go and join our local one. Have a great weekend and thanks for watching our videos we appreciate it. 🇺🇸🇨🇦
Great topic. Sale of our business fell through so no retirement for us yet, at 65 & 66. But a few years ago I did downgrade from 3 jobs to just the one, and during that time I found an aptitude for painting. I sell my art locally, friends & family, and on my FB page. Don't work very hard at it from the business side, but I do make a little extra spending money here & there. I refuse to give in to just "vegetating" in front of a TV!
That’s unfortunate Candy about the sale of your business. Your art sounds great, having a creative outlook we feel is very healthy. Great to hear from you again.
You've got a new banner on your channel- nice! Wow, 57k subscribers. Wonderful 🎉🍾🥂! Once again you have offered the viewer some great ideas. I run out of time. Like you I have the videos and photo hobby, I love cooking and now can create more elaborate meals for friends. I enjoy having the time to have coffee with girlfriends and even being 'justifiably' lazy by watching the odd MSM( MidSummerMurder) episode during the day. My daily walks are very stimulating energy wise. Being a retiree is a fabulous 'career' 🤣! Happy days. 💖 👍 🇳🇿 🙋♀ 🇳🇱 🎉 🍷
Oh that’s too funny Anita we too like MSM too ! we love to walk when it’s not too cold we have snow ⛄️ at the minute , Tina loves going swimming 🏊♀️ and we too never short of things to do hope you are having a great Robbie Burns Night Cheers 🇳🇱🍷🏴🇨🇦🌺
I and several neighbours sing with a local choir one evening a week. This has led to a Whatsapp walking group with a lunch each month. The musical director is an amazing woman. The singing is up lifting, we do public performances at local events and we meet for a drink afterwards. This is in addition to golf, tennis and the gym and supporting a local soccer team. In the gym I recommend working with a personal trainer.
Great ideas, thank you. We do a lot of travelling from the beginning of May right up until mid to the end of September in our motorhome, this keeps us really active because when we are on the road and see trails that looks very inviting, we go for a walk to see what lies around the next bend in the road, during the winter months we usually take in a couple of cruises or take a holiday on some beautiful beach somewhere warm. I also meet weekly with a sewing group when I am in our home town. The downside to this is as we get closer to our 70s, we are facing having to make a decision as to continuing on living in and maintaining our own home and property, or selling and moving into a rental or a seniors complex.
Hello Carolyn, Your summers sound fantastic! The lure of the open road but the caccoon of your own motorhome. The only thing we would say having spoke to many seniors older than us, don't leave it too late to make a decision on your housing. Age at some point will stop us all making life changing decisions. Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts with us.
Glad you brought up this topic. Even if you take a short walk helps break up boredom and it’s free! Keep up the videos. Always good to hear from you two😊 have a great week…. from small town USA 🇺🇸
So true! just a quick walk out in the fresh air is wonderful and often meet others so the social bit kicks in Cinde have a great weekend Cheers 🇺🇸🍷🇨🇦🍺☕️
I am 53 years old. My husband is almost seven years younger so when I retire between 55 and 58, he will be working at least another seven to ten years beyond me. My plans are to take up cross country skiing, kayaking and spend a ton of time with my older siblings, and have a small greenhouse and my three chickens in the backyard. I love walking, snow shoeing and bowling so I hope to join some groups that do local hikes etc…While I love my Netflix I do not plan on being a couch potato. I wish everyone the best.
oh my gosh, I have an Osher Lifelong learning center at the University that I retired from! So, first, thanks for that, I'm going to sign up! Then, I am back at the University of Minnesota for the third time!! As it happens, I have the opportunity to teach someone Excel which I have used in all my jobs. So thank you for that too because I am not sure if she is teachable. We will see.... I'll keep an open mind :) But, yep, I am back at the U because I need to make a little money and my old boss said when I left last October that I am welcome back because he needed help with the budget.....funny how things work out. I got another PT job really quick right when I needed it and am hoping I'll make enough to leave (again) at the end of the year. Meanwhile, I'm still mostly retired, working at home, the hours I choose and not more than 10 hours a week. oh and he ordered me a new laptop! That was long-winded! Love both your outfits today, the red necklace with black shirt 👍perfect! and who doesn't like Led Zeppelin? 🤗
@@ThisIsOurRetirement and I forgot to mention other things I'm doing in retirement. I'm going to teach myself to knit, for one. We like visiting museums and haven't been to all of them here in the twin cities yet. We're going to the American Swedish Institute this week and hope to visit our capitol in St. Paul, neither of which we have gone to. And we just went to the conservatory which is a great thing to do in winter as it feels tropical in there! Also, the member fee for the Osher learning center is $300 each year so maybe next year when I'm no longer working 👍We do have a senior center too so may check that out at some point.
I have been retired just over 24 years and still find it difficult finding the time to check out new outside dining restaurants for lunch here in Southern California.
Good suggestions! You're right about the multiple opportunities at your public library. I watch for inspiration for my upcoming retirement in about 3 years. I look forward to being able to knit as much I'd like, take knitting classes and to reading lots more!
I think this is very important because I read not too long ago that people who retire early, especially, tend to die younger because they don't feel that they have a purpose. I would imagine there's also a lot of loneliness attached if you're mean social contact was your job. I went through a little bit of that when I had to go on disability and I felt like half of my life was dismantled and not intentionally because of my illness. I was fortunate that I lived with my husband and my mother so I had company on a daily basis, but even then I still struggle with loneliness and I still do today especially now that my husband has passed!
Great ideas! Everyone is a little different. We are retired 5 years now and moved to a much more expensive city to be near family. My occupation has since been the renovation of an old, run down house to modern standards. I think of this as a sort of job as we increase the value of our property doing much of the work ourselves.
That is awesome! we agree we are all different John it might cost more money 💰 where you are, but the plus is near to family which is great . Have a wonderful week Cheers 🍷🌺🍺
The common areas in our community have been great for making new friends and learning about what is offered by local establishments such as art classes, gardens, etc.
Hi Tina and Norm, Thanks for another great video. We enjoy playing pickleball and badminton at our local senior centre. We are headed to the Algarve for the first time 5:04 after viewing your videos. Just wondering if Tina has a video or can offer some packing tips and clothing ideas for the Algarve in February. Take care. Best Regards, Donna
That’s wonderful Donna , we suggest fall weather clothing that can be layered jeans , TShirt , light sweater and jacket , an umbrella ☔️ would be handy , pair of shorts as it can be nice , sunscreen and hat and pair of sandals . We travel light just take a carry on to avoid loss of luggage and have a great time Cheers 🇵🇹 🍷🙂
Another interesting topic from you guys! Point for discussion : why to retire at the first place and get bored in retirement? 🙂 If you have enough energy/ health and highly skilled as you worked all you life: what is the point to retire? Work till 70 at least, or may be even till 75. You will have all your old friends (no need to make a new one), you feel highly satisfied due to still being active professionaly and helping people at your job (no need to volunteer), you still active with yours hobbies (more time even if you work parttime-which is reasonable choice in preretirement. And on the top of that: you do earn some extra money!. What is the point to retire at 55 when you full of energy and professional skills just to do volunteering somewhere and get bored. Stay active at your work, even for 15 -20 hours a week. It will allow you to stay sharp adn fit / needed and surrounded by your friends and collegues I know physician who is still working in his 80ties and engineer in his 70 ties. Doing parttime job and very happy. I plan to retire at 70 at earliest and after I am retired very unlikely I will get bored: time to read my favorite books, travel and see my kids and grandkids. I could never understand why peaple retire early. Of course if you dont hate your job. Appreciate if somebody shares different opinion
We are all individuals Angela and we are happy for you with your decision to work longer till 70 , although we did retire early we have loved every minute we are definitely never bored LOL 😂😂 have an awesome week Cheers 🍷🌺🙂
Angela it’s great if you’re still enjoying work. I’m sure it’s different for everyone. For me, I decided to retire when it became clear that I had long-ago progressed as far as I could with my employer, who was clearly no longer interested in what I brought to the party. I cannot tell you how good I felt when I told my boss, “I am finished.”
Lifelong language opportunities are great. Learn a new language. So many think you can’t learn a new language unless your young. So not true! I am 65 and started learning Spanish in 2019 and I can carry out conversations now. I am not perfect but I have proved that anyone can learn if you really want to.
I have more time to paint. And love to do puzzles and crafts such as cross-stitch and knitting. Things I used to do but didn’t have much time for while working. I love your videos!
I retired at 55, but did some contract work for 5 more years on and off. All the while, I remained a member of my local service club and I continue to apply workplace skills to the benefit of the community and beyond. It does provide us with friends and a purpose.
Service clubs contribute so much to the local community, it's great Jeff you can find time to participate. We found them great for socializing as well as raising money for the benefit of the community.
We moved to The Villages, FL for precisely this purpose. We have over 3,000 clubs and activities in our 55+ community. One can participate in almost any sport desired, take a course to learn about a subject, volunteer to help others and make friends with others who have moved here from other places.
Glad your move to the villages Pat worked out well for you. It must be difficult to find time for all the activities available to you. The main thing is having access to friendships and great weather! Thanks for watching we appreciate it.
re: lifelong learning and staying active - when you stop learning and stop having an active life (especially when it's by choice...) your days frequently end sooner. I'm thisclosetoretirement ! I was going to retire last fall - but I've been telling my boss for a couple of years to find me something new and worthwhile to work on, and I'd probably stay. I'd led my team on some pretty amazing successes in the recent past. I was three or four weeks away from my retirement date and I got the call to talk about THE big project. I said I'd take it, and stay as long as it was meaningful, productive, fun and didn't have any negative impacts on health, family, etc. Four months in, and I am so glad I postponed retiring for it. There have been tough days... and days I thought I'd be asked to head to HR to finish that paperwork. I've been able to identify the deficiencies and show our leadership that the current plans will simply not work. Now, we're thisclose to righting the whole mess, with the right people involved. It will be about six months to get it in motion, another few months to find my replacement to carry out the plans... and then I'm off to Spain to walk the Camino! A bit later than planned, and still not quite sure of the timeline. But so happy that I'll be leaving behind a system that my friends and co-workers will use for many years. Bonus side effect: we're mentoring the young'uns on how to analyze projects to be sure they're fit for purpose - while things are in the requirements, planning and early build phases. Ahhh... the Camino is calling, and I'll be answering that call! Just a few more meetings to go.
Linda there is no right or wrong time to retire and you have your own plan in place , all we can say is once you have crossed the line into retirement you won’t look back . There is a whole new world 🌎 out there with less stress , more sleep and so much new opportunities we hope you do it soon Cheers 🍷🌺🍺
Great topics Tina, Norm, thanks for taking the time to share your experience! Quite frankly in our cases, as long as our health is taken care of, we won’t have time to get bored in retirement, Looking forward to it in 2 years! Cheers,❤😊
I've been retired for 4 months now, and I admit to being bored ever since the Michigan cold grey winter has set in. However, Norm has inspired me to unpack my camera and get refreshed on how to use it. 📷
I have played guitar my entire adult life. I will continue to do that in retirement and I am considering purchasing a keyboard and developing skill with that as well. Another thing I have though about pursuing is working with stained glass design.
We have a friend who had a karaoke machine and would got to the local senior homes and sing to them, she loved doing that. Stained glass is a great thing, seems like a puzzle with art. Good luck with your artistic journey in retirement.
I hope to ride my recumbent trike on bike trails across the US and Canada in 2023. If I do well at it, I may expand over to Europe in 2024 where they have many more bike trails. I also plan to sell my house and probably buy an apartment that is less expensive, although I haven't worked out where yet
Bravo to the Plant and Page of retirement. Our local library had a master series of Archie Bunker VHS tapes - I lost myself and track of time in a self-imposed incarceration
I still work full time for health insurance company even through I am 74. Before I retired, I asked several people what they were doing in retirement: ALL of them said “nothing!” Several of these people expressed regret for retiring because they felt they were simply wasting their time waiting to die. I took the information to heart and chose to remain in the work place even though my net worth was already well into 8 figures; my gross income is astronomical as a result of all my retirement monies plus the money I earn working for the insurance company. We literally have not felt the “sting” of inflation because of my decision.
It’s a shame the people you asked said they did nothing perhaps 🤔 they didn’t plan what to do , we very much enjoy being retired and life is richer in so many ways ( not only money 💰 )for us . We are happy for you if you wish to keep working have a great weekend Cheers 🇺🇸🍷🇨🇦🍺🙂
I enjoy your videos and compare what you are doing and what I am doing in our retirement years. The guys I spoke to were all medical doctors and a couple of dentists. None of them had planned on what they were going to do after they retired from clinical practice. One of the doctors is now teaching (part time) at the University of California-San Francisco (UCSF) Medical School. All the others got tired of playing golf and sitting around ( a few have gone on cruises). I actively planned on working for a health insurance company when I would retire from clinical practice and even took classes to become proficient in insurance operations. When I am not working, I takes classes in German (relatively fluent) and go to the gym 5 days a week; I can bench press 165 pounds for 1 set of 5 reps 👍👍
Hi Tina and Norm - My retirement is approximately 3 years away. Other than hopefully doing some traveling and maybe a little part-time job. I am hoping to get in with a genealogy society, maybe take a course or two online. I have always had an interest in family trees, names, dates and the history of people from days gone by. Great information in your video for people starting out in their retirement days. Hope you are both keeping well, take care. 🌞
Sounds great Cathy Norm has been doing his family tree and recently spending more time on it which is all very interesting glad you enjoyed the video we hope you are having a great weekend Cheers 🍷🌺🙂🌳
I want to volunteer at a hospital, wheeling patients to the front door, when my wife was released from the hospital we had to wait over half an hour because they were short of volunteers… or drive patients to cancer treatments.
Walking is awesome for your overall health! I work out at the YMCA 3 times a week, my wife does exercise in the pool 3 time a week. Currently talking Golf lessons to improve swing and overall game between now and April. Great video thanks again!
That’s great Greg Tina enjoys swimming 🏊♀️ too and goes nearly every day , it’s great having the pool in the building glad you enjoyed the video have a wonderful week Cheers 🍷🌺🍺
We found that we could do our hobbies during retirement and we can spend a lot of our energy on renovating our homes using the skills we've learned over the years. We enjoy the many activities at our gym geared to the 55 and over. Loving retirement!
Hi Tina and Norm. I am enjoying your weekly videos. I can’t believe you didn’t mention pickleball 🤣. It has become so popular with the over 55 crowd. It’s a social activity, gets you moving and totally fun, even addictive, dare I say lol.
One of the best things I did for myself after I retired was to volunteer at a nearby hospital. I have now been there for 16yrs and hope to continue as long as I can. It provides socializing with other volunteers, and patients, and exercise taking patients to and from appointments etc. I have met some amazing people while volunteering who have taught me a lot about enjoying retirement !
Wow that sounds great David , it sounds like something very rewarding to do in helping others , have a great weekend Cheers 🍷🙂🍺
I’m so glad you mentioned senior centers! My mom started going to the senior center in her early 60s to Friday evening dances. (My dad had passed when she was 55. ) After a period of time she started going to the center 2 mornings a week for line dance lessons. When the teacher resigned Mom took over teaching line dancing for several years. In her early 80s she didn’t want to teach anymore but has continued going because she loves dancing and also she’s very social. So now, at age 87, she goes 2x a week for line dance and one afternoon a week for tai chi! She says now most everyone is younger than her and they are so full of life she just loves it!
How great to hear Cathy, senior centres are great for socializing and learning new things. It's so wonderful your Mom got involved. Thanks for sharing your story.
I have been retired from the library for 11 years now. I have yet to be bored. It is wonderful to spend time on my interests such as reading, family research and art. I volunteer for a local living history museum making their costumes and helping with events. I give free sewing, knitting and art lessons to friends.
I think my former coworkers and I are the exception because we all still keep in touch and meet up when we can. We were like family at work and still are in our retirement. we know how lucky we were as this is not the norm in most places.
I do think that those of us who never were very social have an easier time in retirement because we have always amused ourselves on our own.
Thanks for sharing Susan it is very important to have friends in retirement that you can share things with as you say most peoples former workplace friends disappear Cheers 🍷🌺🙂
A former Ontarian now in BC, and preparing myself financially and emotionally for possible retirement at 60 (15 months from now). Retirement for me involves community involvement -- volunteering in local theatre and working with homeless -- a program of reading (I'm a bibliophile and, professionally, an academic), a return to the creative writing I did while young, and more time for fitness and making friends. The most fearful part for me is that my work and life have long been one and the same, and so as with many it's my identity after retirement that is the biggest unknown for me. Thanks for modelling an enlightened retirement for us via your channel, and for sharing of your rapport, dry wit, and love for each other after so many years of a successful marriage.
Thanks so much David for a wonderful comment, we are so glad you enjoy our channel and comments like these encourage us to keep making videos for you and others to share . Cheers 🍷🌺🍺
You sound as though you have a good plan for your retirement. Good luck.
@@JocantralThank you, Jo. I try. A defined benefit pension (I know how fortunate that is) plus a portfolio based in select blue-chip stocks and broad-market ETFs is what may get me there. The appeal -- as Tina and Norm have often said -- of stretching those "go-go" early years by retiring at 60 is very real for me. I believe they did much the same. I do love my work, so giving that up is the problem I have to solve. Best of luck with your plans too, whatever they may be.
I agree, my identity was and still is, the biggest difficulty. I was management at Child welfare agency and identity is the most difficult to move from and figure out new. But I am not bored, very busy. I still need to explore volunteering, Covid put me behind on that one.
@@tanyajohnston8262 A clarifying experience for me, Tanya, was returning for a visit to a university where I had taught for 12 years, then left for another institution. It was as if I had never set foot there before. People process your absence quickly, and the space you might have left is quickly filled and you forgotten. I don't think it's unkindness on their parts. It just speaks to how different work identities are from who we are in our non-work life. That rapid adjustment is a kind of self-healing function within organizations; they really are so much bigger than any single individual, and built to survive you no matter your contributions or role.
MI retired at 59 (June ‘22) and my grandchildren live next door. For the first six months I was very very active with them (new baby July 2). I’m ready to be less active with them and more involved in my own interests. Recently we had a huge winter storm and I was “stuck” inside. After a few days I was ready to be with the grands again. It was a blessing to *want* to help with them. That’s better than grumpy gramma.
I agree that it is important to be active, but not too active. That was working life. Be sure to embrace a balance.
Sound like you are working it all out and yes it’s a balance and yes grandkids are wonderful but take each day at a time and enjoy it as none of us knows how long good things will last Cheers 🍷🌺🍺
Just had a health scare and now i know I will be retiring in June. As a teacher the hypertension is getting worse. 32 years devoted to the profession is enough! Thanks for your advice.
So sorry to hear about your health scare we wish you well Johnny , also all the best for your retirement 🥳🥳Cheers 🍷🌺🍺
Ive been retired early at 56, 3 years this March after a near 40 year uninterrupted career.
My mental health really suffered in the first 2 years.
My first day of retirement was the first day of covid lockdown in the Uk and the next 2 years were spent contending with covid restrictions. It was very hard and seeing your pension losing money due to covid and the global recession hasn't helped.
The last year has got better as we are now able to do more things, I've got myself into a better routine every day. I have tried different interests and hobbies and do volunteering and become a trustee of a local charity supporting vulnerable people. I've bought a Drone and a Go Pro and am getting into editing these. I've started cycling again, getting to see my favourite football team (West Ham United) more as a season ticket holder and am able to travel more with my wife.
Hoping it gets better from here
It was a terrible time to start retirement Mike, so you certainly had disadvantages above and beyond normal retirement. Have fun with your drone, we had the DJI Phantom and had fun creating aerial footage as b-roll. We wish you well and a happy fulfilling retirement. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
@This Is Our Retirement thank you. Really enjoy watching your videos. I have the DJI Mini 3 pro drone 😊 Best wishes
I can relate. I retired during COVID & couldn't do any of the things I had planned to do. Not even spending more time with my dad, who was in a care home, because they were locked down tight for months & occasional phone contact was all that was possible between us. I felt truly in limbo & now refer to that time as my "pseudo-retirement" period. Fortunately, I am now starting to do more of the things I anticipated, but it's a process, trying to develop a whole new routine & structure to my days & weeks & finding new sources of meaning & purpose. I'm trying to be patient as I go through some trial & error with all of that, to see what works best for me right now. I do appreciate being able to focus more on my health, which tends to get neglected when we're busy working, raising a family, etc.
@Sarah's Mom I hope you can start to enjoy your well earned retirement now. Best wishes
Great video. I'm retired two years and love it. I'm never bored always have lots of hobbies and interests. I go skating during the week at the local rink it's free. Summer I swim at the local pool for free as well. Bought some crosscountry skis and we ski at the golf course during winter.
The local library has tons of books, ebooks, videos. Also the library apps Libby and Kanopy. The parks and rec courses are fantastic. Art, music, dance, learn a new language, computers. Also TH-cam you can learn so many new things.
I feel so excited and motivated each day. We also adopted a dog so get out daily for walks and playdates. I also go to the gym daily and cook and bake from scratch. It's so rewarding staying home. I always stay busy. Stay happy and healthy Tina and Norm.
What a great comment Debbie thanks for sharing you have lots to do by sounds of it which is wonderful have a wonderful weekend Cheers 🍷🌺🍺
@@debiwillis9045 I dreamed for years what I would do in my retirement. Now it's like being on vacation everyday. 👍 Really enjoying each day, not being in a rush.
You two have really grown into this channel. Down to earth.
Thanks so much Madison we are so glad you enjoy our channel as much as we do making the videos have a great weekend Cheers 🍷🌺🍺
I had all these plans, but, 5 months into retirement, I am finding that I am enjoying waking up, brushing my teeth, drinking a cup of coffee, signing up for PCH chance to win money, and a few things around the house. I started posting a video on TH-cam to see what would happen, and try to come up with something, for even a short, and have been watching lots of TH-cam. It is winter, and I am not enjoying that, but I am totally enjoying all different things I have been learning for free, especially of other countries and customs. I feel like it is sort of opposite of what you are saying, and that I will move into a more active phase, but, right now, I am totally enjoying the whole idea of not having to do anything. I feel like it actually is something, because I have been doing a lot of reflecting, and healing inside from years of pressure with work and family. And, I want to be able to continue moving and being independent... so I do include some exercise. I am sorry about writing such a long comment, but, let me add how much I enjoy the videos you both make a lot!
It’s perfectly okay to be doing what you are sharing Jodie sounds like you are just enjoying unwinding and we wish you well with your TH-cam channel , we are loving doing ours . Including a bit of exercise is good for both the soul and body we try to walk regularly and Tina goes swimming 🏊♀️ have a great weekend Cheers 🍷🌺🙂
Thanks Tina and Norm for another good sense video. For me personally, the key was having a hobby I loved before I retired. I had just gotten into quilting for a few years when I retired, and now many years later, I can happily spend hours puttering away with my fabrics and creating. Exercise is a must for me most mornings. Good to keep moving as we age. I also love doing crosswords every day with morning coffee. Travel is big too, so my husband and I are so thrilled to be able get away again. (going away tomorrow for some warmer weather) Yippee. You two are still such a nice couple. Here's to you two.
Sounds great Jo you do crosswords we do Wordle great start with coffee ☕️ to the day , glad you enjoy our videos have a great weekend Cheers 🍷🌺🍺
Great to see you both again this weekend! My husband and I have no trouble filling our time in retirement. We love to get outdoors for daily walks or bike riding. We have also tried snowshoeing up in our mountain areas in the winter which is exhilarating. We have lunch with friends, volunteer monthly at a homeless shelter, and take our dog for walks which helps keep a daily routine where we chat with fellow neighbors out walking their pooches too. We have a University in our town where we have attended football games in the fall. Local weekend getaways are nice too! We want to try pickle ball as we have rec centers where you can drop in to join in a game. We have attended church and there is coffee and fellowship between services where folks can socialize. There’s so much to do it seems like time flies. Also many of us have an elderly parent we need to take to appointments and see to their needs. Have a great weekend Tina and Norm!😊
Hi Cherry, Wonderful to "see" you this Saturday. It is amazing how we all ever found time to go to work lol. Your comment is great and will help others who aren't retired to see there is plenty to do, in part that's why we did this video. Enjoy your weekend 😀😀💕
Hi Tina and Norm 🤗 I always look forward to Saturdays and your new videos! I will retire very soon (I turn 60 this year) and I already have a lot of things planned out. We belong to a cycling club and can go on a ride pretty much any day of the week with the club in different areas just outside of Toronto along quiet country roads. I also enjoy riding by myself as well and just taking in the sights and sounds. I plan on teaching myself to play the flute again. I played flute and oboe in High school and when I visited Ireland back in 2011, I bought myself a beautiful rosewood flute to learn to play again once I'm retired and have time. I'm a green belt in Karate and would like to continue learning that and get to a higher level. This is so much fun and so good for you mentally and physically. I really can't see myself getting bored - we already do so many activities all year round. I like the idea of teaching others and passing along some knowledge and skills. My boyfriend and I have a lot of experience backcountry canoe portaging and Winter camping and it would be good for us to share this knowledge with others. I can't wait to be done with work - I just have to wait until after I turn 60- that's in September 🥰
Wow thanks for sharing and September will come soon enough great age to retire at 60 , we were 58 and 60 . You have lots of plans to do which is great and lots of knowledge to be able to pass on have a wonderful weekend Cheers 🍷🌺🙂🍺
I would like to learn more about backcountry canoe tripping and winter camping. Maybe you could start a YT channel on this topic for seniors....I'd be the first to sign up😎 Cycling is great too... what is the name of your club if I may ask? All the best in your upcoming retirement!
Woodworking, stock trading, gardening, hiking, road trips... There's just so many possibilities once you've dumped the daily job. I still get up at 6 am and check the markets to see if there's any buys that fit my criteria and then move on to our daily walk... Routine is essential.
Thanks for sharing Brad have a wonderful weekend Cheers 🍷🌺🍺
I find it helpful to set specific goals in retirement such as taking one online class every week, or going to a local lecture once a month. That forces me to research opportunities, find things to do and create a personal schedule similar to what I did when I worked. I know I can always change or cancel activities but I feel compelled to complete my "tasks" and always have something on the calendar at least a few days each week.
Sounds a great idea Linda , we also love to have a couple of dates on the calendar something to look forward too have a wonderful weekend Cheers 🍷🌺🙂
Boxing, MMA, skiing, skydiving, soccer, cycling, swimming, hockey, library, ballet.
Not bored! 🏃♂️
You got it Billy Cheers 🍷🌺🍺
Still playing in a concert band at 78. Keeps me on my toes!
Sounds great Peter 🎸🎼🍷🍺
I retired early and I’ve never once regretted it. There’s so many positives, not least of which is I have much more time to be sociable with my friends, make new friends and generally just enjoy life. I do volunteer for a charity that has allowed me to use the skills I have gained from working, meet people and interact with the public. One of the people involved with the charity I now socialise with outside of the charity sphere, as we’re clearly on a similar wavelength and have become friends. I have kept in touch with some of my work colleagues, including those from other countries and have met up with them on several occasions since. I’ve followed some of my loves, such as music and even helped a friend of mine get his album recorded. That was fascinating spending time in the recording studio. Ditching the treadmill of work means I’m living now more than I ever have. For me it’s a joy.
What a great retirement you have created Andrew, we found after work that the time available to us sparked so much creativity. It must have been a great experience helping your friend record his album! Have a great weekend, always a pleasure to hear from you!
I’m lucky to have a buddy from work that we still kept in touch with. He retired a couple of years before me. We talk on the phone almost every day and I go and visit him once and a while. I also do site surveys for my company for business internet and phone installs. It’s easy work a few times a week and puts a couple of bucks in my pocket. Just enough to keep me busy.
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Sounds great thanks for sharing Cheers 🍷🌺🍺
For you retired folks, a few of you might be interested in getting into: metal detecting,
gold panning, looking for fossils/bones/archaeology, or maybe just volunteering on a regular basis at your local animal shelter. Also you might consider restoring an old tractor or vehicle
in your garage; or refinishing old furniture!
Some great ideas thanks for sharing Cheers 🍷🌺🍺
Love your channel. I've been retired for a little over a year, now 69. My youngest son, convinced me to coach and manage his new softball team. I've coached in the past for decades. It's been very rewarding to do what I've always loved. It gets the competitive juices going again. Plus, I've made a lot new (way younger) friends.
That is awesome! what a great idea Gerry have a wonderful weekend Cheers 🍺🙂
I retired in 2004 at the young age of 53. I have traveled the world 🌎 4 continent and 45 country and 45 states in USA 🇺🇸 I am American. I love travel until Covid-19 hit. Now, I volunteered and worked out . Hopefully, I will get to travel internationally again . I am traveling through the US now more. I am enjoying my retirement 😎 love it. Everyone is different. You have to find what you love. Enjoy your retirement
We hear you Collatta we travelled vastly till Covid came and stopped that 3 years ago , we are starting to travel by driving over to the USA 🇺🇸 but not yet moving to flying ✈️ Cheers 🍷🌺🍺
Hello Tina & Norm 👋🇺🇸🇨🇦
Excellent advice! We’re basically doing exactly as you say. This past week at our Lewes Senior Activity Center here in Delaware we engaged in 3 yoga classes, a djembe drum circle, and table tennis. Yes, with lots of old people. But I’m starting to fit in, and look my age. So it’s okay. It’s great to be active after isolating from Covid, to see folks again and share experiences. The library is also a favorite place as you say, where we’ve attended seminars for retirees and financial planning. But our favorite spot is the P.U.P.s store in town, where I met a Golden Retriever and petted her for 15 minutes- she kept giving me the paw and wouldn’t let me stop- it was great puppy therapy!
I hope all is well north of the border and you’re staying warm and healthy! Cheers
Wow Eric that sounds amazing and we are all getting and looking older so we will all fit in LOL 😂😂have never heard of a puppy 🐶 store enjoy and have a wonderful weekend Cheers from your Northern neighbours 🇺🇸🐶🍷🍺🇨🇦🙂
Senior centers rock. My parents started out there teaching computer skills, and later became leaders in various groups, like writing groups. Now my Mom gets a lot of her social activity (and some tasty lunches) there. And libraries TOTALLY rock (but I am not an unbiased party, as I am a librarian ;-) )
Perhaps we should go and check ours out so glad your parents love them Cheers 🍷🌺🙂
I am retired and I live in Huron County. I am too busy most of the time. I go to bootcamp 4 days a week, indoor rock climbing once or twice a week, many crafts, reading, grandchildren and attend activities offered when I wish. Our library offers a few activities such as a book club, a knitting group, presentations, etc. I also love thrifting and we have several thrift shops. Visiting friends. I also have a couple small dogs and walk frequently. Love going to the lake for a walk or walks the many trails around the area. And of course the not so fun things like house cleaning, appointments, etc.
Wow what a wonderful retirement Tanya and we also love Huron County have a wonderful weekend Cheers 🍷🌺🍺
My mom fell in love with painting the little rocks and right now those colorful rocks are all over her garden 😄
Sounds wonderful we love seeing painted rocks all around our local towns and beaches Heidi have a wonderful weekend Cheers 🍷🌺🙂
I retired in 2019 at age 53 and LOVE IT!!!
Great!
I am part of a church group that knits and crochets items for different charities. We have a lot of fun and enjoy sharing our hobby with others while helping the community.
That’s wonderful Regina have a wonderful weekend Cheers 🍷🌺🍺
It can take some time to get your "retirement sea legs". It was a challenge for me. But over time I worked some part time etc. Today I volunteer at a hospital, work on my condo board, and write a community newsletter. Also we work out at the gym, socialize, attend entertainment events and of course still love to travel.
Best of all our schedules are ours. Bored? Nope.... 72 y/o, Florida.
Wonderful we are so happy for you! Once you get used to retirement there is no going back (hopefully), We are impressed with your retirement activities, always good to hear from you, have a nice weekend. 🇺🇸🇨🇦💕
Not retired yet, but plan to do lots of traveling, birding, biking. Can’t wait!
That’s great Tracy being retired is the best job ever Cheers 🍷🌺🙂
Hi Norm and Tina. I retired 2011 and haven't be bored yet. Too many things to do at home and too many places to visit. When in town we go out once or twice a week to eat out. I enjoy people watching at the Orlando parks and eating there. We live in a 55+ community with a lot amenities but I don't socialize too much. My better half likes the club house and what they have to offer. I on the other hand like watching different types of vlogs from different countries, reading articles about different subjects and playing the market. As you know, we are in BR visiting family and friends. Today, three of us had a great lunch. Our plates had playntiful food of different variety and weighted close to 2 kilos. The food plus a large bottle of refrigerant cost us 78.15 BR Real or 14.18 CHF. The food is far better and cheaper than Portugal. 🤔 Btw I have been using the Wise debit card for everything with no problem. I used it in large stores, pharmacy, laundromat, fruit anf vegetable stands at the corner of the street, food and drink stands at the beach to name a few. Wise does not charge a conversion fee like the major cards. Have a great evening. "Have a phone, will watch you!" Until... 😁✌️🍷👋
Hey Tony you retired 2011 we were 2015 so maybe we are similar ages 🤔totally agree we haven’t been bored either . When we first retired we travelled so much for 5 years and loved it ❤️then Covid came good job we started a TH-cam channel as that has helped us hugely through the last three years when we couldn’t travel we have changed to a wonderful retirement community and love it .Hope you are keeping well and don’t loose your phone LOL 😂😂Cheers 🍷🌺🍺
Hi Tina and Norm! My husband and I are planning to retire by this summer. We sold our home and did a major downsizing last summer. We live in an over 55 community and love it! We are really enjoying the lower level of stress as far as being homeowners. We have been enjoying your channel for a couple of months now. Thank you for sharing your experiences! I've got to say I am a huge Led Zeppelin fan and my birthday is Feb 4, so I'm loving your shirt!!
What a coincidence about February 4th, we have loved Led Zepplin for ever even when they were the Yardbirds (Plant and Page). Thanks for watching our videos and we wish you every happiness in retirement. 😀😀💕
Love your videos! My husband and I have been retired for 5 years and are 60. We feel so blessed. Time with family and friends is a top priority. But giving back is also important to us. We have combine our love to travel with an organization that does mission projects working in communities on homes, churches, and camps around the US. We get to choose where and when we will work and it is definitely " retirement with a purpose".
That is awesome! thanks for sharing Sue sounds wonderful have a wonderful weekend Cheers 🇺🇸🍷🇨🇦🍺
We haven't had time to be bored either! It's so awesome to have the option to set your own schedule and fill it with things that are important to you. One of our important things is being involved in our church. There are so many areas that need helping hands. One example: My husband teaches some finance classes for young couples (any age really). Some of our dearest friends are those we have met at our church, over the years. Thanks for all the great videos. We've been watching for probably the last 2 yrs. You have given us so much food for thought and we have talked about you and your channel to so many. 👍
That’s wonderful to hear Carla we are glad you enjoy our channel and we appreciate your support in watching , teaching finance classes to younger couples what an awesome idea have a wonderful weekend Cheers 🍷🌺🙂
Cross country skiing is what I do here on northern Ontario! The groomed trails through the forests are amazing and it’s such good exercise too!
Sounds great! a great way to keep fit too Grace have a wonderful weekend Cheers ⛷🍷🌺🙂
Got this!Often there is not enough time in the day!CHEERS!
You got it Darryl ! so busy we often forget what day it is good Job we have a TH-cam channel so we know when Saturday is LOL 😂😂have a wonderful weekend Cheers 🍺🙂
I’m a retired driving instructor. I give seniors refresher lessons for free. They are so grateful and appreciate my help. Feels good
That is awesome! have a great weekend Rick 🍷🚗🙂
After retirement I joined a hiking group at our local senior's centre. That group has scheduled twice weekly group hikes of various skill levels and a sub-group that hikes the Bruce Trail in Ontario end-to-end. I completed the 900+ kilometer Bruce Trail (in stages not all at once) with that "seniors" hiking group a couple of years ago and proudly have the completion plaque on my wall. As you say there's a lot more going on at those senior's centres than you might imagine.
Wow 🤩 that’s awesome hiking the Bruce trail sounds very exciting well done and thanks for sharing have a wonderful weekend Cheers 🍷🌺🙂🍺
My hubby and I hope to retire this year so this video is perfect timing, thank you so much for the great tips, we’ve already invested in a couple of e-bikes and plan to use them, as expats (and having spent over 30 years working here), we now want to spend some time seeing more of this beautiful country that we have the privilege of living in, have a great weekend 🇨🇦🇨🇦
You are so welcome! we wish you both a wonderful retirement 🥳and yes Canada 🇨🇦 is such a beautiful country to be retired or just living in Cheers 🍷🇨🇦🌺🍺
I take our Jessie for a brisk walk every morning before I head to the gym usually five days a week. I have friends at the gym and swimming is great. Recently I joined a ping pong club at a local community centre(not a seniors centre lol). Off to the symphony this evening. Music listening and concerts are a passion along with planning travel adventures. Volunteer work is also very rewarding. Life is different in retirement but better. Living the dream. Have a great weekend Norm and Tina. Cheers!
Totally agree Paul life in retirement is the best 🥳 have a wonderful weekend Cheers 🍷🌺🍺
Being newly retired of three weeks I have finally cleaned the garage, went thru my clothes closets and file cabinets to get rid of the past and get ready for this new life. I set myself up with automobiles, motorcycles and boats to finally go have some fun. The stress of the every day working life is melting away with a sense of freedom.
Awesome Tom we wish you the best retirement.
My mom spent 2 days a week at the Junior College. They have an amazing program for seniors. Her favorite class was current events. Each class is a semester long. I sat in on a few and the classes were engaging. The cost was minimal.
Awesome Marci, there is so much to do it just takes some research, thanks for sharing this.
Hi Tina and Norm, you are wintering in Canada this year?
Yes we are so far Mike
Art exhibits are great for meeting people. There’s usually wine and snacks and if you feel uncomfortable, just keep looking at paintings. Often they are at libraries too.
Sounds great thanks for sharing Cheers 🍷🌺🍺
In one of your previous episodes, did you mention that you deal with the EQ Bank? Thank you
Yes Mike we have a link in the description.
Hi Tina and Norm,
I'm a fan of your no-nonsense, down to earth channel. I retire Jan 31. Thanks for talking about issues that are relevant for myself and so many others. You are practicing what you preach by doing this channel.
Wow, thank you and congratulations Ed on your retirement 🥳🥂have a wonderful weekend Cheers 🍷🌺🍺
Retirement in 4 months 12 days 😊 Two years working from home in the pandemic showed me that there's plenty I want to do, so much so that I had a hard time going to back to the office 😉. So I have no worries about keeping busy.
Hello Kate, The clock is ticking down for your retirement! 😀😀 The pandemic although extremely bad was a great dress rehearsal for retirement for people close to retiring. It's always a pleasure to hear from you, have a nice weekend.💕
Hi. Not retired. Love your videos. Near the end, you mentioned not watching soap operas. Well, I record the Young and the Restless, and watch after work. It's my guilty pleasure what Victor Newman is up to, each episode. lol :)
Sounds wonderful we just meant don’t watch them all day every day LOL 😂😂Cheers 🍷🌺🙂
Hello everyone! I am in my eleventh year of retirement. I started the hobby of metal detecting six years ago. I find it very stimulating both mentally and physically. I am out daily detecting and when I return home I begin the historical research of my finds. Metal detecting has encourage me to travel to numerous events in Canada and Europe.
Sounds great Rod thanks for sharing have a great weekend Cheers 🍷🌺🍺
I discovered Pickleball when I retired… I also started walking a lot. Just walked the Camino Ingles in northern Spain. Highly recommend it!
new subscriber here. I enjoy listening to you. Retiring in 3 years.
Thanks so much Jackie!
I love this video. You remind me of the motto I saw once, "Don't stop living until you die." You touched on several options I think about doing when I retire. Thanks for the encouragement.
Thanks Tim, we like to be the retirement cheer leaders 😂🤣 Planning is key to make your retirement time rewarding and fulfilling. Thanks for your comment.
You two make the best videos😃. I retired about a year ago and have experienced not one day of boredom since. Most weekdays I work out with a personal trainer over Zoom. I live in the US & my trainer lives in India. Getting acquainted with him has been very pleasant, and having him tailoring the workouts for me and watching my form has been extremely beneficial. I also recently joined an online men’s self-improvement group, and am enjoying the crowd there. Visiting with family is also fun. My wife and I like traveling, and aim to hit every National Park in the coming years. We have very little international travel experience, and we hope to expand our horizons soon. Taking grandkids to the video arcade and movie theatre is also lots of fun (something I never could have done while working). Just today a friend asked if I would like to join a group, camping in Yellowstone this summer. I also have time for researching our own investments (mostly dividend-paying stocks) - no more need to pay a financial advisor. Reading books is also very enjoyable, now that I have time. My advice to anyone considering retirement: if you can find a way to comfortably cover your expenses, do it. We’re on this earth for a very short while. Free yourself to have fun.
Thanks for sharing Bill sounds like you have settled into a really good retirement, having a trainer over Zoom is interesting . We travelled extensively for 5 years when we first retired before Covid and are only now getting back to travel . However the desire to fly hasn’t yet returned and we feel happier visiting the USA 🇺🇸 and seeing more of Canada by our own car 🚗. Have a great weekend and like you we are never bored Cheers 🇺🇸🍷🇨🇦🍺🙂
I have always had hobbies from a young child - different ones for the time of the year (gardening, sewing, various crafts etc) love learning new hobbies. Now that I am retired, I have more time to enjoy them, although I do volunteer at a charity, which I also enjoy.
That is awesome! have a wonderful weekend Susan Cheers 🍷🌺🙂
Our Library allows you to check out museum passes on certain days. The Library is definitely more than just books! 📚
That’s awesome Leona thanks for sharing Cheers 🍷🌺🙂
Great topic!
Thanks
Fantastic video . I really appreciate you taking the time every week to share your vast knowledge. So timely, we just joined a senior center here in the Dallas area yesterday. Lots of classes and an outstanding health center with top notch exercise machines and weights. I really like to have goals in many different areas such as: social, physical and mental. Your videos always spark a new idea. Thank you so much!
Hello Andy, It's great to hear from you each week, we really want to have a reference of videos about retirement so we can help people ease into retirement. By researching topics it helps us too with our retirement. We are happy to hear you have found a great seniors centre. We are going to go and join our local one. Have a great weekend and thanks for watching our videos we appreciate it. 🇺🇸🇨🇦
Yes you are right . I do like that. Super topics you got. ❤❤❤
Awesome! Thank you! 🍺🌺
Great topic. Sale of our business fell through so no retirement for us yet, at 65 & 66. But a few years ago I did downgrade from 3 jobs to just the one, and during that time I found an aptitude for painting. I sell my art locally, friends & family, and on my FB page. Don't work very hard at it from the business side, but I do make a little extra spending money here & there. I refuse to give in to just "vegetating" in front of a TV!
That’s unfortunate Candy about the sale of your business. Your art sounds great, having a creative outlook we feel is very healthy. Great to hear from you again.
You've got a new banner on your channel- nice! Wow, 57k subscribers. Wonderful 🎉🍾🥂! Once again you have offered the viewer some great ideas. I run out of time. Like you I have the videos and photo hobby, I love cooking and now can create more elaborate meals for friends. I enjoy having the time to have coffee with girlfriends and even being 'justifiably' lazy by watching the odd MSM( MidSummerMurder) episode during the day. My daily walks are very stimulating energy wise. Being a retiree is a fabulous 'career' 🤣! Happy days. 💖 👍 🇳🇿 🙋♀ 🇳🇱 🎉 🍷
Oh that’s too funny Anita we too like MSM too ! we love to walk when it’s not too cold we have snow ⛄️ at the minute , Tina loves going swimming 🏊♀️ and we too never short of things to do hope you are having a great Robbie Burns Night Cheers 🇳🇱🍷🏴🇨🇦🌺
Cannot wait! I have a life outside of work. Work schedule and location hinder full enjoyment 🎉
Sounds great! we hope you get there soon Cheers 🍷🌺🍺
Just want you to know that I enjoy your channel and watch your videos.
I enjoy crafting (sewing and leather craft). I am not bored at all.
That is awesome! we are glad Eve you enjoy our channel we appreciate your support have a great day Cheers 🍷🌺
I and several neighbours sing with a local choir one evening a week. This has led to a Whatsapp walking group with a lunch each month. The musical director is an amazing woman. The singing is up lifting, we do public performances at local events and we meet for a drink afterwards. This is in addition to golf, tennis and the gym and supporting a local soccer team. In the gym I recommend working with a personal trainer.
This is wonderful Peter and is why we suggest joining groups because it can lead to so many other opportunities. We are so happy for you.
Great ideas, thank you. We do a lot of travelling from the beginning of May right up until mid to the end of September in our motorhome, this keeps us really active because when we are on the road and see trails that looks very inviting, we go for a walk to see what lies around the next bend in the road, during the winter months we usually take in a couple of cruises or take a holiday on some beautiful beach somewhere warm. I also meet weekly with a sewing group when I am in our home town. The downside to this is as we get closer to our 70s, we are facing having to make a decision as to continuing on living in and maintaining our own home and property, or selling and moving into a rental or a seniors complex.
Hello Carolyn, Your summers sound fantastic! The lure of the open road but the caccoon of your own motorhome. The only thing we would say having spoke to many seniors older than us, don't leave it too late to make a decision on your housing. Age at some point will stop us all making life changing decisions. Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts with us.
Glad you brought up this topic. Even if you take a short walk helps break up boredom and it’s free! Keep up the videos. Always good to hear from you two😊 have a great week…. from small town USA 🇺🇸
So true! just a quick walk out in the fresh air is wonderful and often meet others so the social bit kicks in Cinde have a great weekend Cheers 🇺🇸🍷🇨🇦🍺☕️
I am 53 years old. My husband is almost seven years younger so when I retire between 55 and 58, he will be working at least another seven to ten years beyond me. My plans are to take up cross country skiing, kayaking and spend a ton of time with my older siblings, and have a small greenhouse and my three chickens in the backyard. I love walking, snow shoeing and bowling so I hope to join some groups that do local hikes etc…While I love my Netflix I do not plan on being a couch potato. I wish everyone the best.
Sounds like you have lots of plans in place just remember that your health is your most precious commodity Moe Cheers 🍷🌺🍺
oh my gosh, I have an Osher Lifelong learning center at the University that I retired from! So, first, thanks for that, I'm going to sign up! Then, I am back at the University of Minnesota for the third time!! As it happens, I have the opportunity to teach someone Excel which I have used in all my jobs. So thank you for that too because I am not sure if she is teachable. We will see.... I'll keep an open mind :) But, yep, I am back at the U because I need to make a little money and my old boss said when I left last October that I am welcome back because he needed help with the budget.....funny how things work out. I got another PT job really quick right when I needed it and am hoping I'll make enough to leave (again) at the end of the year. Meanwhile, I'm still mostly retired, working at home, the hours I choose and not more than 10 hours a week. oh and he ordered me a new laptop! That was long-winded! Love both your outfits today, the red necklace with black shirt 👍perfect! and who doesn't like Led Zeppelin? 🤗
Wow Toby lots of great things going on for you glad we could help a bit have a wonderful weekend Cheers 🇺🇸🍷🇨🇦🍺🙂
@@ThisIsOurRetirement and I forgot to mention other things I'm doing in retirement. I'm going to teach myself to knit, for one. We like visiting museums and haven't been to all of them here in the twin cities yet. We're going to the American Swedish Institute this week and hope to visit our capitol in St. Paul, neither of which we have gone to. And we just went to the conservatory which is a great thing to do in winter as it feels tropical in there! Also, the member fee for the Osher learning center is $300 each year so maybe next year when I'm no longer working 👍We do have a senior center too so may check that out at some point.
I have been retired just over 24 years and still find it difficult finding the time to check out new outside dining restaurants for lunch here in Southern California.
Sounds like a wonderful retirement Bob Cheers 🇺🇸🍷🇨🇦
You two are awesome, keep it up!
Thanks Marco!
Thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching! have a great weekend Cheers 🍷🌺🍺
I’m a year away from retirement and am looking forward to a new, rewarding and exciting beginning. I plan to travel to see my son and so much more!!
Sounds awesome Tina!
Good suggestions! You're right about the multiple opportunities at your public library. I watch for inspiration for my upcoming retirement in about 3 years. I look forward to being able to knit as much I'd like, take knitting classes and to reading lots more!
Hello Cathy thanks so much for watching our video, we are glad you have a plan for your retirement.
I think this is very important because I read not too long ago that people who retire early, especially, tend to die younger because they don't feel that they have a purpose. I would imagine there's also a lot of loneliness attached if you're mean social contact was your job. I went through a little bit of that when I had to go on disability and I felt like half of my life was dismantled and not intentionally because of my illness. I was fortunate that I lived with my husband and my mother so I had company on a daily basis, but even then I still struggle with loneliness and I still do today especially now that my husband has passed!
Great ideas! Everyone is a little different. We are retired 5 years now and moved to a much more expensive city to be near family. My occupation has since been the renovation of an old, run down house to modern standards. I think of this as a sort of job as we increase the value of our property doing much of the work ourselves.
That is awesome! we agree we are all different John it might cost more money 💰 where you are, but the plus is near to family which is great . Have a wonderful week Cheers 🍷🌺🍺
The common areas in our community have been great for making new friends and learning about what is offered by local establishments such as art classes, gardens, etc.
It’s great to have that resource Dell, we have that as well in our apartment building. Thanks for watching.
Hi Tina and Norm, Thanks for another great video. We enjoy playing pickleball and badminton at our local senior centre. We are headed to the Algarve for the first time 5:04 after viewing your videos. Just wondering if Tina has a video or can offer some packing tips and clothing ideas for the Algarve in February. Take care. Best Regards, Donna
That’s wonderful Donna , we suggest fall weather clothing that can be layered jeans , TShirt , light sweater and jacket , an umbrella ☔️ would be handy , pair of shorts as it can be nice , sunscreen and hat and pair of sandals . We travel light just take a carry on to avoid loss of luggage and have a great time Cheers 🇵🇹 🍷🙂
Another interesting topic from you guys! Point for discussion : why to retire at the first place and get bored in retirement? 🙂 If you have enough energy/ health and highly skilled as you worked all you life: what is the point to retire? Work till 70 at least, or may be even till 75. You will have all your old friends (no need to make a new one), you feel highly satisfied due to still being active professionaly and helping people at your job (no need to volunteer), you still active with yours hobbies (more time even if you work parttime-which is reasonable choice in preretirement. And on the top of that: you do earn some extra money!. What is the point to retire at 55 when you full of energy and professional skills just to do volunteering somewhere and get bored. Stay active at your work, even for 15 -20 hours a week. It will allow you to stay sharp adn fit / needed and surrounded by your friends and collegues
I know physician who is still working in his 80ties and engineer in his 70 ties. Doing parttime job and very happy. I plan to retire at 70 at earliest and after I am retired very unlikely I will get bored: time to read my favorite books, travel and see my kids and grandkids. I could never understand why peaple retire early. Of course if you dont hate your job.
Appreciate if somebody shares different opinion
We are all individuals Angela and we are happy for you with your decision to work longer till 70 , although we did retire early we have loved every minute we are definitely never bored LOL 😂😂 have an awesome week Cheers 🍷🌺🙂
Angela it’s great if you’re still enjoying work. I’m sure it’s different for everyone. For me, I decided to retire when it became clear that I had long-ago progressed as far as I could with my employer, who was clearly no longer interested in what I brought to the party. I cannot tell you how good I felt when I told my boss, “I am finished.”
Just read Swedish Death Cleaning to prepare to downsize. Interesting read to help all of reduce clutter
Sounds interesting Vic a few others have also mentioned reading it and enjoyed it too have a wonderful weekend Cheers 🍷🌺🍺
Lifelong language opportunities are great. Learn a new language. So many think you can’t learn a new language unless your young. So not true! I am 65 and started learning Spanish in 2019 and I can carry out conversations now. I am not perfect but I have proved that anyone can learn if you really want to.
That’s wonderful Andrea congratulations 🥳 and as we say you are never too old to learn Cheers 🍷🌺🍺
I have more time to paint. And love to do puzzles and crafts such as cross-stitch and knitting. Things I used to do but didn’t have much time for while working. I love your videos!
Sounds great! glad you enjoy our videos Deborah Cheers 🍷🌺🍺
I retired at 55, but did some contract work for 5 more years on and off. All the while, I remained a member of my local service club and I continue to apply workplace skills to the benefit of the community and beyond. It does provide us with friends and a purpose.
Service clubs contribute so much to the local community, it's great Jeff you can find time to participate. We found them great for socializing as well as raising money for the benefit of the community.
We moved to The Villages, FL for precisely this purpose. We have over 3,000 clubs and activities in our 55+ community. One can participate in almost any sport desired, take a course to learn about a subject, volunteer to help others and make friends with others who have moved here from other places.
Glad your move to the villages Pat worked out well for you. It must be difficult to find time for all the activities available to you. The main thing is having access to friendships and great weather! Thanks for watching we appreciate it.
Oh, becarefull there Tin, make sure he does not stop at the GO GO girl's bar on his way to the grocery store!
I don't think Norm has much Go Go left 😂🤣
re: lifelong learning and staying active - when you stop learning and stop having an active life (especially when it's by choice...) your days frequently end sooner.
I'm thisclosetoretirement ! I was going to retire last fall - but I've been telling my boss for a couple of years to find me something new and worthwhile to work on, and I'd probably stay. I'd led my team on some pretty amazing successes in the recent past. I was three or four weeks away from my retirement date and I got the call to talk about THE big project. I said I'd take it, and stay as long as it was meaningful, productive, fun and didn't have any negative impacts on health, family, etc.
Four months in, and I am so glad I postponed retiring for it. There have been tough days... and days I thought I'd be asked to head to HR to finish that paperwork. I've been able to identify the deficiencies and show our leadership that the current plans will simply not work. Now, we're thisclose to righting the whole mess, with the right people involved.
It will be about six months to get it in motion, another few months to find my replacement to carry out the plans... and then I'm off to Spain to walk the Camino! A bit later than planned, and still not quite sure of the timeline. But so happy that I'll be leaving behind a system that my friends and co-workers will use for many years. Bonus side effect: we're mentoring the young'uns on how to analyze projects to be sure they're fit for purpose - while things are in the requirements, planning and early build phases.
Ahhh... the Camino is calling, and I'll be answering that call! Just a few more meetings to go.
Linda there is no right or wrong time to retire and you have your own plan in place , all we can say is once you have crossed the line into retirement you won’t look back . There is a whole new world 🌎 out there with less stress , more sleep and so much new opportunities we hope you do it soon Cheers 🍷🌺🍺
Great topics Tina, Norm, thanks for taking the time to share your experience!
Quite frankly in our cases, as long as our health is taken care of, we won’t have time to get bored in retirement,
Looking forward to it in 2 years! Cheers,❤😊
Your welcome Daniel absolutely health is so important especially as we get older two years will fly by Cheers 🍷🌺🙂
I've been retired for 4 months now, and I admit to being bored ever since the Michigan cold grey winter has set in. However, Norm has inspired me to unpack my camera and get refreshed on how to use it. 📷
That’s wonderful Ann we hope you take some great photos 📷 enjoy your weekend Cheers 🍷🌺
We do Wordle each morning but also Canuckle. Try it. Fun to do. Thanks for your great vlogs.
Your very welcome ☕️Cheers 🍷🌺🙂
Retirement is wonderful, nothing to fear just enjoy. I have always loved Penpalling so now have all the time in the world to do it.
Just super! Thanks for watching our video and sharing your comment. 💕
Very cool shirt, Norm!
Thanks Gerri!
I have played guitar my entire adult life. I will continue to do that in retirement and I am considering purchasing a keyboard and developing skill with that as well. Another thing I have though about pursuing is working with stained glass design.
We have a friend who had a karaoke machine and would got to the local senior homes and sing to them, she loved doing that. Stained glass is a great thing, seems like a puzzle with art. Good luck with your artistic journey in retirement.
In BC, seniors can take university classes for free. I am so looking forward to that. Also tons of online course from top universities.
That’s great and as you mentioned that we checked and it’s the same in Ontario wow 🤩 never knew that have a wonderful Cheers 🍷🌺🍺
I hope to ride my recumbent trike on bike trails across the US and Canada in 2023. If I do well at it, I may expand over to Europe in 2024 where they have many more bike trails. I also plan to sell my house and probably buy an apartment that is less expensive, although I haven't worked out where yet
Sounds like a great plan Ken we wish you well and happy and safe travels Cheers 🍷🌺🍺
Bravo to the Plant and Page of retirement. Our local library had a master series of Archie Bunker VHS tapes - I lost myself and track of time in a self-imposed incarceration
Thanks for watching Steve have a wonderful weekend Cheers 🍷🌺🍺
I still work full time for health insurance company even through I am 74. Before I retired, I asked several people what they were doing in retirement: ALL of them said “nothing!” Several of these people expressed regret for retiring because they felt they were simply wasting their time waiting to die. I took the information to heart and chose to remain in the work place even though my net worth was already well into 8 figures; my gross income is astronomical as a result of all my retirement monies plus the money I earn working for the insurance company. We literally have not felt the “sting” of inflation because of my decision.
It’s a shame the people you asked said they did nothing perhaps 🤔 they didn’t plan what to do , we very much enjoy being retired and life is richer in so many ways ( not only money 💰 )for us . We are happy for you if you wish to keep working have a great weekend Cheers 🇺🇸🍷🇨🇦🍺🙂
I enjoy your videos and compare what you are doing and what I am doing in our retirement years. The guys I spoke to were all medical doctors and a couple of dentists. None of them had planned on what they were going to do after they retired from clinical practice. One of the doctors is now teaching (part time) at the University of California-San Francisco (UCSF) Medical School. All the others got tired of playing golf and sitting around ( a few have gone on cruises). I actively planned on working for a health insurance company when I would retire from clinical practice and even took classes to become proficient in insurance operations. When I am not working, I takes classes in German (relatively fluent) and go to the gym 5 days a week; I can bench press 165 pounds for 1 set of 5 reps 👍👍
Great video. I enjoy Canuckle , similar to Wordle but provides Canadian trivia.
Good to know! enjoy your weekend James Cheers 🍷🌺🍺
Hi Tina and Norm - My retirement is approximately 3 years away. Other than hopefully doing some traveling and maybe a little part-time job. I am hoping to get in with a genealogy society, maybe take a course or two online. I have always had an interest in family trees, names, dates and the history of people from days gone by. Great information in your video for people starting out in their retirement days. Hope you are both keeping well, take care. 🌞
Sounds great Cathy Norm has been doing his family tree and recently spending more time on it which is all very interesting glad you enjoyed the video we hope you are having a great weekend Cheers 🍷🌺🙂🌳
I want to volunteer at a hospital, wheeling patients to the front door, when my wife was released from the hospital we had to wait over half an hour because they were short of volunteers… or drive patients to cancer treatments.
That is wonderful David.
Walking is awesome for your overall health! I work out at the YMCA 3 times a week, my wife does exercise in the pool 3 time a week. Currently talking Golf lessons to improve swing and overall game between now and April. Great video thanks again!
That’s great Greg Tina enjoys swimming 🏊♀️ too and goes nearly every day , it’s great having the pool in the building glad you enjoyed the video have a wonderful week Cheers 🍷🌺🍺
@gregmurphy4769 The YMCA is a wonderful place to socialize. Heading there shortly for aquafit.
We found that we could do our hobbies during retirement and we can spend a lot of our energy on renovating our homes using the skills we've learned over the years. We enjoy the many activities at our gym geared to the 55 and over. Loving retirement!
Wonderful Suzanne we are so happy for you have a wonderful weekend Cheers 🍷🌺🍺
Hi Tina and Norm. I am enjoying your weekly videos. I can’t believe you didn’t mention pickleball 🤣. It has become so popular with the over 55 crowd. It’s a social activity, gets you moving and totally fun, even addictive, dare I say lol.
How could we forget Pickleball Helen , cause we haven’t done it yet LOL 😂 we will have to try it at the trailer this summer Cheers 🍷🌺🙂