On retiring, what new things did you start...

[Buzzard]

Had a marine aquarium many years ago. Got rid of it. Too much work.

I had 2. A 6 footer for the fish and a 4 footer for the invertebrates. Such a shame my occy starved to death.

 

[Quickstatus]

I had 2. A 6 footer for the fish and a 4 footer for the invertebrates. Such a shame my occy starved to death.

We had a massive one - can’t remember the length but larger than 6 foot.
Fish, anemones and clams. The clams were the nicest - we had 3 I think the largest was about 6 inches or so.
It used a lot of electricity. The regular water changes with sea water plus the rest was a PITA and PITW (wallet)
Things got sick when we went away on hols. The house sitter overfed the tank.

 

[JohnM]

One of my rules in retirement: NO PETS. I've seen the wonder, but I've seen the greater grief .

 

[Buzzard]

Overfeeding was a major problem.
I remember being told something about the fish won't starve to death so underfeed rather than overfeed. I remember only feeding the fish only every second day. The occy was a different story, I just couldn't get him to eat, period. He was a beautiful creature, very friendly and inquisitive. I'd spend a lot of time with him.

 

[Quickstatus]

I think pets would still feature in our retirement but will not be the horses.

Never has a octopus. That would have been interesting. I’ve always wondered exactly how smart they are

 

[amaroo]

Been retired for 10 years (sort of), and have two dogs .... apparently they will live for another 10 years.

 

[Quickstatus]

Been retired for 10 years (sort of), and have two dogs .... apparently they will live for another 10 years.

Will the pets be beneficiaries in the Will?

 

[drron]

I have pets that look after themselves-blue tongue lizard,magpie,butcher birds.Unfortunately the water monitor disappeared some years ago.

 

[Buzzard]

Incredibly smart. You could put a jar in the aquarium, something in the jar and a lid on it. He (?) would open it and get the thing out the jar. He loved climbing up my arm or generally exploring my limb. You could put something like a golf ball in the tank and he would be occupied for ages. I ran out of ideas on how to keep him occupied/entertained. I just couldn't get him to eat!! In terms of losing a pet, the 2 that have effected me the most are Munn the Cat in Octobet last year and the occy.

 

[Quickstatus]

Did you know that Octopuses copulation is very violent and often results in the death of one and cannibalism

Occy must have eaten. How long did he? Live?

 

[Flying mermaid]

One of my rules in retirement: NO PETS. I've seen the wonder, but I've seen the greater grief .

our two will be our last. We will hopefully be in our 70s when they die, so after that it will be grandpuppies only.

 

[amaroo]

Will the pets be beneficiaries in the Will?

Geez, I hope not. I've only just turned 50!

 

[Buzzard]

I can no longer give an accurate answer but I'm guessing around a month or so. When I had my aquariums in the early 80's, I used to keep detailed logs. Perhaps he did eat something but when I made enquiries after his death with marine shops, the zoo and within an organisation I was a member of (Marine Aquarium Research Institute), the consensus was starvation as apparently they prefer live food and are difficult to teach to accept dead food. Not that I didn't try as instructed when I got him. Even after all these years a bit of me still feels guilty for starving him to death. Funny thing guilt.

 

[Quickstatus]

Maybe that’s why I’ve never seen one in a marine tank. People started realising that it was not a good idea?

 

[JohnK]

How many cars would one turnover in retirement assuming car is new at retirement?
I plan to have new cars on retirement day. I think I can sneak in 3 purchases until then.

If I buy a brand new car at 60-65 that should last right through retirement. Current car a 1999 model and still going strong.

I’m sure we are all related to an African tribe

Not all.

 

[Quickstatus]

. Current car a 1999 model and still going strong.
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How many k’s?

 

[RB]

We were considering buying a home where there had been a salt water aquarium. Think it was called salt creep-the bathroom fittings on the other side of the wall had all rusted, apparently the result of some salt water escaping the tank. Not the only reason but we didn't buy the home

 

[JohnK]

How many k’s?

Just over 154,000 kms. Very little required in terms of maintenance. Could well be the best $4,500 I have ever spent.

 

[Denali]

One of my rules in retirement: NO PETS. I've seen the wonder, but I've seen the greater grief .

OMG. My brothers children left home and he got a Irish wolfhound. I swear he's more involved in the dogs daily care and comfort than he was with his own kids. The dog has its own shade canopy and portable fan for outings. Its the size of a couch and big enough for children to ride (which he doesn't allow).

 

[Quickstatus]

Just over 154,000 kms. Very little required in terms of maintenance. Could well be the best $4,500 I have ever spent.

Low km!!
I’ve got a 2009 at 185000km and a 2005 At 175000km. The youngest 2017 Car has hit 37000km after 15konths.

How much driving after retirement?. I hope lots