WELL, if this is what retirement is like......

[pegasus1300]

I Have retired 3 times and couldn't afford it. I went back to work in the mental health field as a case manager for five years. Last year at 73 that became too much to handle so I retired again. I have lots to do. Turning an old milking shed into a shop, planning a rally for my riding club (maybe it will happen), planning on attending 3 other rallies ( if they are still a go). Being the 1st Spouse of Spring City (my wife is the mayor), working on my trains, etc., etc., etc. I know you Dave, you will not be sitting around!

 

[wingit3611]

Been retired 23 years and more to do now then ever. I have to prioritze. Needless to say I move slower these days. Still riding a Victory Vission (100k) just staring on the Can Am (4k). Like the Vission for long trips

 

[Geep]

I like what my oldest brother said one time. "Retirement isn't what it's cracked up to be. It's better!"

My favourite saying is “ it took me close to 40 years to figure out that work is highly overrated “

 

[RICZ]

Are saying you are 83 and still riding a Spyder. If so, you are my hero!

Still??? I was riding a two wheeler up to Feb. 2019 when I bought the Spyder. See my signature. I'm a wind junkie.

 

[Peter Aawen]

You don't get old and stop riding.... you get old BECAUSE you stop riding!

 

[RICZ]

That's a patch I have on my club vest. Another is: NO PEER PRESSURE.

 

[bigbadbrucie]

I quit working when I was 56, my new boss p’d me off, and thought this is it.....I”m retired. Lasted I year and then one morning, still in bed, I thought to myself, this is bull.....why bother getting up ‘cause I just go and sit in my chair and watch the idiot box, so I went out to find a job.....anything, even flipping burgers at McD. Two days later I was working at a lumber yard. There for a couple of years, and had a minor stroke. Back to doing nothing for about a year and a half and then found out that one of our car rental places was always looking for drivers to pick up new cars, deliver cars, rescue people who rented from us and had trouble, going to other provinces to pick up vehicles from a sister rental firm. All kinds of driving. I went and applied, and did that for 10 years until I sold my house and moved. Bought a house with my son......and am now officially RETIRED. Still had to do something, so I found a 2014 RTS-SE6 and the rest is history.
LIFE IS GOOD, it sure beats the alternative.

 

[Copperman]

I'm 65 and have been retired for almost 3 1/2 years and my wife has been retired for two years. We moved south for milder winters, travel on our Spyders, volunteer at our Senior Center and sometimes sit at home on our back patio watching the birds and golfers go by. We do other things, too. And sometimes, we do nothing! This retirement thing is pretty nice. Life is good.

 

[irvin48]

im 72 and am semi retired from my 1 man body shop. havent been too busy
so i did something ive been to scared to do for 5 years. frunk removal.did a coolant
change ,but did it b4 the frunk. now have super clean radiators too, and nowhere to
ride. 20 degrees tonite in nw illinois. its not idle time guys, its maintenance, clean, and
shine time . gets you off your butt. -irv

 

[Mikey]

im 72 and am semi retired from my 1 man body shop. havent been too busy
so i did something ive been to scared to do for 5 years. frunk removal.did a coolant
change ,but did it b4 the frunk. now have super clean radiators too, and nowhere to
ride. 20 degrees tonite in nw illinois. its not idle time guys, its maintenance, clean, and
shine time . gets you off your butt. -irv

Darn, haven't taken mine down that far yet, but look at those bugs in the radiators!! May have to take a little peek at mine!!! hyea:

 

[Pandy]

Retired at 66 (now) medical problem resulted in a back operation and forced me out. Just now beginning to get activity level back Pyder was started and driven on a warm up ryde yesterday. Selling up and moving soon to be closer to spoiling grandkids and 4 hours closer to the BRP. Work is highly overrated.
David

 

[Pandy]

Double post, too much time on my hands, just step away from the keyboard, nice and slow.....

 

[irvin48]

Darn, haven't taken mine down that far yet, but look at those bugs in the radiators!! May have to take a little peek at mine!!! hyea:

got lazy after final ride last year. rads are now squeaky clean in and out.

 

[Texas Al]

Just a note to say that retirement is great, I did it three times. First was after 20 years in the military, second was an engineer for the B-2 for 18 years and when I retired for that I was a teacher for another 6 years. So I decided to really retire at 68. That was 13 year ago. I have travelled the world and have hit every continent except Antartica, That too cold. Been riding bike since I was 15 and went to a Spyder 4 year ago. RETIREMENT IS WHAT YOU MAKE OF IT!!! So enjoy every minute of it. RIDER SAFE.

 

[Fat Baxter]

Retirement = an endless string of Saturdays!

 

[gkamer]

If this staying home sitting on my BUTT is what retirement is all about,
I want NO part of it

After a cumulative forty three years in law enforcement, I'm doing exactly that. No stress, no aggravation, no frustration. Go where I want, when I want without answering to anyone......hyea:

 

[fulltimer]

Retirement = an endless string of Saturdays!

YES. 6 Saturdays and a Sunday.

 

[grumpyoldretiredcop]

Dave, welcome to the ranks of the retirees! I've failed at retirement three times... retired from LE by injury, a tour as a high school teacher (tougher than being a cop IMO!), private school administrator, production manager and now warranty repairs manager for a rapidly growing manufacturer in NV. Finally had enough of full time employment, I only work 3 days a week. Still haven't figured out how to be retired yet, but at 62 I hope I have some time yet to get that straight.

Best advice I can give is to find some activity/activities that you like to do, otherwise you're right... sitting around and waiting to kick off is no way to spend retirement! Hope we see you out on the road this summer.

 

[Motorcycledave]

Dave, welcome to the ranks of the retirees! I've failed at retirement three times... retired from LE by injury, a tour as a high school teacher (tougher than being a cop IMO!), private school administrator, production manager and now warranty repairs manager for a rapidly growing manufacturer in NV. Finally had enough of full time employment, I only work 3 days a week. Still haven't figured out how to be retired yet, but at 62 I hope I have some time yet to get that straight.

Best advice I can give is to find some activity/activities that you like to do, otherwise you're right... sitting around and waiting to kick off is no way to spend retirement! Hope we see you out on the road this summer.

You will see me out when the VIRUS is gone for sure where in Nevada are you ?

 

[Big F]

AMEN BROTHER!! I am one year older and this hanging around the house each day is getting real boring.. AND the weather here is not conducive for Spyder riding? I did back my 2018 RTL out of my storage bldg. yesterday and had a very short spin on my own property....
BIG F