Older members, what do tou get up to?

[Pete999]

As the title suggests, for those of us who have retired, or cut back on their working practices, taking into account drinking smoking and unrelated activities.
Myself I have become a volunteer for Age UK, although nothing much has come my way just yet, I have also expored the possibility of becoming a, wait for it, don't jump down my throat just yet, an Apprentice Smart Meter dual Service fitter, which I await a reply with anticipation, (as Tel would say Age is just a number) I'll keep you all posted, if you are interested.
It would be nice to know if there are any like minded Codgers out there who would like to share their twilight fantasies, Memories, anecdotes they would like to share, I myself have penned an article about my life as an Electrician, for which I am awaiting advice about publication, so if you oldies have some stories please share them on the Forum.

 

[JAWS]

You’re Retired I only thought you were around 30-40

 

[Midwest]

Think you might know Pete, I semi retired 5 years ago. I somehow thought it would be a good idea to return to the job I did 30 odd years ago, but just limiting myself to domestic work. Big mistake. Domestic properties have lofts packed with crap & insulation, electrics have been attacked by kitchen fitters & DIY'ers, and customers who expect you to do the work for peanuts. As a consequence. I drink more, have no time for any exercise, and spend most of my time on this forum asking for advice. Should of carried on working.

I too thought about writing my memoirs, only to keep the brain active. On a depressive note, I've probably only got another 20 barbecue summers ahead of me, if I'm lucky. Who said you should look forward to retirement, and I'll punch his lights out, figuratively speaking.

 

[Pete999]

You’re Retired I only thought you were around 30-40

Flaterywill get you nowhere Mate

 

[Spoon]

You’re Retired I only thought you were around 30-40

That's just his IQ....

Sorry @Pete999 , I couldn't resist... Love you really...

 

[Spoon]

I've probably only got another 20 barbecue summers ahead of me

If you are talking about British summers then you have about 60 years left..

 

[7029 dave]

Your to old mate, I am struggling at 54. lol

 

[Pete999]

Your to old mate, I am struggling at 54. lol

A mere child

 

[7029 dave]

A mere child

Don't feel it, knees and back are shot.!!

 

[The Ghost]

I often think back to when in London at I guess about 20 I attended a Martini executives house to change a socket. I was greeted by the wife. She was resplendent in her negligee, blond and nubile, and offered me a drink (at 10 o clock in the morning!) I declined. She took me upstairs to the bedroom and sat on the bed with her drink in a reclining fashion watching me work. I noticed there was hand cuffs on the bed posts and was puzzled. I asked why they were there. I was informed it was for "fun" Couldn't understand that for the life of me. Anyway I put the socket in (now now!) got paid and went on my way. It was only years later I realised how I missed something important there.

 

[ruston]

I often think back to when in London at I guess about 20 I attended a Martini executives house to change a socket. I was greeted by the wife. She was resplendent in her negligee, blond and nubile, and offered me a drink (at 10 o clock in the morning!) I declined. She took me upstairs to the bedroom and sat on the bed with her drink in a reclining fashion watching me work. I noticed there was hand cuffs on the bed posts and was puzzled. I asked why they were there. I was informed it was for "fun" Couldn't understand that for the life of me. Anyway I put the socket in (now now!) got paid and went on my way. It was only years later I realised how I missed something important there.

So you were stirred but not shaken.

 

[MDJ]

I have taken up a couple of new hobbies, I usually work for 4 days then take 4 days off, I have my caravan which will get some stick in the spring and summer, and I like air gun target shooting, I am just about to buy a new gun actually as well. I like wildlife and photography as well, plenty to keep my mind active, the internet is slowly going from my life now, a browse 2-3 times a day for 10 mins is usually all I do now, except today that is, spent about an hour on line today.

 

[Spoon]

It was only years later I realised how I missed something important there.

Was is that she didn't offer you a brew and biscuits instead...???

 

[The Ghost]

Was is that

So naive it was beyond belief but that is what a good catholic boy would be.

 

[Spoon]

So naive it was beyond belief but that is what a good catholic boy would be.

We have all been there...

 

[The Ghost]

Apprentice Smart Meter dual Service fitter

Might go out with a bang and a whimper then? Best of both eh!

 

[Gavin John Hyde]

@Pete999 becoming a smart meter fitter is actually very good pay, do that for a living even part time and you will have a very comfortable retirement!

 

[Pete999]

I ha

We have all been there...

I haven't

 

[Spoon]

I haven't

You're just a stud muffin though...

 

[Pete999]

@Pete999 becoming a smart meter fitter is actually very good pay, do that for a living even part time and you will have a very comfortable retirement!

Got one already thanks, just bored out of my mind