Addressing the question of too much time on your hands after retiring and not having a sense of purpose. I enjoyed my work and most of the people I worked with but finally realized that I was living on someone else's schedule. Returning from a great vacation I realized that I was done being needed. I wish I had done it 7 years earlier, I was afraid of being bored.
Boredom has never occurred. We live where it is easy to travel into the outdoors for a day or a month. Hiking, hunting, fishing and seeing new places w/ plenty of time to really explore the things/places that interest you. Wolf season in Idaho and Montana runs from Sept.-the end of March. Always coyotes to hunt and we follow the weather to do what we like. Physical training is part of nearly every day and contributes to mental and physical well being, no excuse for missing a workout when you are retired. I read a book/week and spend some time on the internet. Life is good, retire as soon as feasible.
mike r
