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

[tgh]

Super interesting thread.. kudos everyone ..

 

[lovetravellingoz]

Mr FM is heavily into photography and we now have a constant stream of models and cosplayers turning up at the door. .

I had to google that one!

 

[daft009]

Thanks everyone, have read every post so far and it's been really interesting, have learn a few things, even though I'm quite a while away from the big R.

Already looking forward to having time on my hands lol, aah I can only imagine

 

[Flying mermaid]

I had to google that one!

Yeah - had never heard of it either, until he started photographing them - never know what will turn up at the door. Still never too old to learn a new counterculture

 

[Deleted member]

Here is the RMS NSW webpage about older driver licensing
Older drivers


From age 75 - yearly medical review
From age 85 - 2nd yearly driving test and yearly review if want to keep unrestricted license or no driving test if modified license (essentially from nursing home to RSL and back during the day)

That will be a PITA.

I’ve got >20 years before the yearly. Hopefully autopilot cars will be around then. Or maybe even a personal drone aircraft

Or a chauffeur lol.

 

[Quickstatus]

Or a chauffeur lol.

= Uber or the like

 

[Flying mermaid]

= Uber or the like

We are now heavy Uber users. Mr FM dislikes driving at night as he finds he just can’t see as well as he used to. We now Uber and it is great. Also starting to use the bus at night - we are on a really good bus route and close to the centre, so it beats trying to find a car park for things like Floriade, Noodle Markets/Enlighten and other big crowd events.

 

[lovetravellingoz]

We are now heavy Uber users. Mr FM dislikes driving at night as he finds he just can’t see as well as he used to. We now Uber and it is great. Also starting to use the bus at night - we are on a really good bus route and close to the centre, so it beats trying to find a car park for things like Floriade, Noodle Markets/Enlighten and other big crowd events.

Plus for those of us that enjoy a wine (yes rare on AFF ......not ) this saves the who will drive home this time discussion, and also means that both can partake.

 

[Quickstatus]

Who, after retirement will vigorously resist their kids’ attempts to put them into a nursing home?

I think it’s important to declutter at retirement

 

[Buzzard]

I think it’s important to declutter at retirement

+1's sister is staying with us ATM. She admits to being a bit of a hoarder but is amazed by the amount of stuff we have. Wants to know how we are going to fit a couple of B Double's full of stuff into our townhouse when we move. Especially considering the place we purchased comes fully furnished. See what happens when you have a place with 4 large garages.

 

[Quickstatus]

See what happens when you have a place with 4 large garages.

Hmm I have 4 plus 2x 6m shipping containers.

 

[Flying mermaid]

I think it’s important to declutter at retirement

yes I forgot that one - I am very very slowly going through the cupboards and getting rid of stuff. I have problems with Mr FM who is a hoarder. me -but you haven’t played any of those games in 30 years. Him - but I might, or the grandchildren might like them.... Me - No they are heavy strategy war games from 50 years ago - they won’t want them -trust me .

I have to admit I did end up secretly stashing away some cute little hair clips that Ms FM used to wear, for potential granddaughters.....

At the rate I am doing the cupboards I figure the house will be decluttered in around 5 years. I did get rid of SMSF paperwork going back to 1987 and thinned the books down to about 1500.

 

[drron]

yes I forgot that one - I am very very slowly going through the cupboards and getting rid of stuff. I have problems with Mr FM who is a hoarder. me -but you haven’t played any of those games in 30 years. Him - but I might, or the grandchildren might like them.... Me - No they are heavy strategy war games from 50 years ago - they won’t want them -trust me .

I have to admit I did end up secretly stashing away some cute little hair clips that Ms FM used to wear, for potential granddaughters.....

At the rate I am doing the cupboards I figure the house will be decluttered in around 5 years. I did get rid of SMSF paperwork going back to 1987 and thinned the books down to about 1500.

I'll come and play war games with him!

 

[Flying mermaid]

I'll come and play war games with him!

I don’t need anyone encouraging him

 

[lovetravellingoz]

I think it’s important to declutter at retirement

My wife, with her siblings, recently decluttered on behalf of her mother who was moving to a nursing home (which the mother loves as she was ready for the change and the pluses for her far outweighed the minuses).

My wife then got the decluttering bug and decluttered our home as well. Came home and half my wardrobe's contents were gone to the opp-shop. I was not game to argue in case I was put on the to be decluttered list!

 

[Clipped wings]

I’m 48 and we started our retirement about 2-3 years ago. We used to rent apartments out short term while doing two jobs. We stacked the money away and then decided it was too much. Holidays were hard. We’d need to organise friends or family to help but generally we still on call overseas. I remember try to sort out electricity on a train through Switzerland. We closed that down and get an income from the apartments. We have always travelled 4 times a year and our contracts and apartments didn’t get in the way of it.

The first period. Was difficult to work though and a bit aimless. Then looking after aging relatives changed our focus. We had a stressful time with Mum as my brother in law hand wangled power if atorney and guardianship of my mother. We had an awful time getting it back and sorted. Plus working out what was stolen. Now that’s under control we have two oldies that we are the sole family: carers for. With this in mind we still travel 4 times a year (decent lengths but agreed no more than three) and small ones in between.

My biggest fear is not having enough time for friends/ family and with constant travelling they never know when you’ll be. Out of mind of sight. We make a big effort to organise catch ups.

Clean out or uncluttering has been brilliant. Clears the house, mind and soul. Clean out of toxic people is something I’m finding easier also. If they actually detect from my life that’s the catalyst to change things. Some people don’t add a lot but basic friendship but their good people. You know who the others are, send them on their way.

I’m using skills I have from working to help put a local charity settling up projects. Super rewording ang low stress as I want to do it.

Family tree is a fascinating one already mentioned. It’s brought my sister and I closer together. We are planning trips to Lancashire, Perth, Germany and Prussia (not sure what side of the border we should be on yet).

I done a number of field trips with conservation scientists tagging birds, etc and love it. I’m
Looking to a degree I can start. Even if I need to do an undergrad I don’t care. I’ve done a uni exchange programme before and it’s a cheap way to do it.

And now the family stress is gone I’ve got my self a personal trainer and have lost 4 kg. I play with garden a lot also.

Once the oldies are gone or we are left with one that can travel we plan to tamp things up and spend 3-6 months at a time overseas in rental accommodation. We’ll leave our inner city Sydney home as a base. Don’t want a holiday house at this stage as it ties you down. Eventually I want dogs, chickens and ducks.

 

[cove]

Lots of ideas are coming so this thread is worth reading every day or so.

 

[There'sOnlyOneJimmy]

I done a number of field trips with conservation scientists tagging birds, etc and love it.

That sounds interesting. Are you able to share their contact details / information about getting involved / website ?

 

[tgh]

Someone mentioned a similar thing over dinner t'other day.
They go out into the wilds of south australia and help with preservation of a threatened wallaby species.

 

[LadyC]

Sadly I am a while away from retiring yet but am definitely enjoying reading it also.