JCM 9,993 #1 Posted February 6 In March of 2024 I decided it was time to become semi-retired so I could get caught up on projects that needed to get done around the home. This morning I mentioned to my significant other that I was glad it was Friday. Her response was it's Thursday I chuckled. She said you have a Doctors appointment tomorrow, oh yeah was my answer. Recently I was called to do 3 bathroom remodels in one home and two other bathrooms in two homes. The three in one home involves removing all the Extra Heavy Type cast iron vertical stacks and horizontal branch drains from the basement up through two floors into the attic to tie all the vents in, super involved. Not really any fun at all. One of them the rough plumbing is done the two other are getting ready for start up. All three have way too many stairs to even get close to the work areas. It's going to be quite a workout. Not looking forward to it but all three jobs are long time customers and I just can't say no sometimes. When i was full time I never forgot what day it was, now being away from it for 9/10 months I almost didn't care what day it was. Is this normal ? Thanks 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,925 #2 Posted February 6 Being retired since October of 2019, I use the newspaper or my cell phone to tell what day of the week it is. I tell folks it's just another day that ends in Y, or why the hell not... 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 70,390 #3 Posted February 6 7 minutes ago, JCM said: Is this normal ? YES. Absolutely. Enjoy your time. You've earned it. And you deserve it. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCM 9,993 #4 Posted February 6 7 minutes ago, ri702bill said: my cell phone to tell what day of the week it is... 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 40,306 #5 Posted February 6 Retirement.. Every day is Saturday You never get a day off 2 3 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 13,266 #6 Posted February 6 All of the above. Emphatically. But start using your smartphone's calendar to schedule anything you should not miss and make sure to turn on the alerts! 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 18,289 #7 Posted February 6 Retirement is 6 Saturdays and a Sunday 2 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 70,390 #8 Posted February 6 1 hour ago, Ed Kennell said: Retirement.. Every day is Saturday You never get a day off That's fine for some. As far as HOME shop stuff. .... I never WANT a day off. I wish I could be here 7 days a week. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MainelyWheelhorse 954 #9 Posted February 6 36 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: That's fine for some. As far as HOME shop stuff. .... I never WANT a day off. I wish I could be here 7 days a week. Same here, now is the slow part of the year for my job so lately I’ve had more time off. I’ve gotten so used to working most of the week. I have to think about what I want to do on the days off. And, there’s the bone chilling cold lately that has also dictated my schedule….😁 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beap52 1,142 #10 Posted February 7 3 hours ago, JCM said: but all three jobs are long time customers and I just can't say no sometimes. When i was full time I never forgot what day it was, now being away from it for 9/10 months I almost didn't care what day it was. Is this normal ? Thanks I understand long time customers and not saying "No". I retired a year and half ago. Still do small jobs for long time customers. I don't charge and tell them to give to a charity of their choice what they felt the job was worth. I tell folks I don't work and I don't pay tithe nor tax. What keeps me knowing what day of the week it is, is taking grandson to his therapies three times a week, church on Sunday and This Old House on Thursday evenings. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne0 860 #11 Posted February 7 1 hour ago, ebinmaine said: That's fine for some. As far as HOME shop stuff. .... I never WANT a day off. I wish I could be here 7 days a week. That will come, Eric. Then you'll be bored, with nothing to do. BBT will drive you nuts.You'll even forget what time it is. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 57,583 #12 Posted February 7 2 hours ago, Handy Don said: start using your smartphone's calendar to schedule anything you should not miss My wife keeps my appointments in her smart phone, mine doesn't have that feature. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 70,390 #13 Posted February 7 27 minutes ago, Wayne0 said: That will come, Eric. Then you'll be bored, with nothing to do. BBT will drive you nuts.You'll even forget what time it is. Zero chance. I've added up just the projects I have here now. EASILY occupy myself for a strong 2 years. The BBT is very literally the ONLY person I've ever met that I can be around 24/7/365. How she tolerates ME I'll never figure out..... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 50,561 #14 Posted February 7 (edited) 5 hours ago, JCM said: semi-retired There is your first mistake Plunge. Yah when I retired i was gonna do side work but a vendor's rep told me to just walk away from it all. So I kept my licenses & credentials up to date and all that good stuff. Even kept my company truck well stocked with tools & parts. Said I was just gonna do the easy stuff for the nice blue hairs that I would eat off their kitchen floor. Well that worked for awhile but then the nice blue hair would give my number out to the neighbor who has 30 overflowing cat boxes lined up in front of the furnace and those stairs.. True not crapping ya there Then it started cutting into my time at the love shack, & FISHING! No mas I said the rep was right. Gave all my tools and expensive combustion analyzers , parts ... everything to a bro I apprenticed with and now has his own successful HVAC biz. Told him to outfit a promising newbie. I other words I learned treat your retirement like you did your work. Do it right ... projects, hobbies, teaching the recliner a lesson and fishing! Yeah I get long time customers and the cash is nice bbbuuuttt I stashed coin away for retirement & learned to say no and have a number my back pocket for the bro you know and does good work. 5 hours ago, ri702bill said: it's just another day that ends in Y 1 hour ago, Wayne0 said: You'll even forget what time it is 4 hours ago, pfrederi said: 6 Saturdays and a Sunday 4 hours ago, Ed Kennell said: Every day is Saturday 5 hours ago, JCM said: didn't care what day it was. Is this normal ? Oh and Plunge to help you remember what day it is ... Edited February 7 by WHX?? 1 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 13,266 #15 Posted February 7 1 hour ago, WHX?? said: Oh and Plunge to help you remember what day it is ... Hmmm....did I already open one of these today? Or was that yesterday? 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 50,561 #16 Posted February 7 10 hours ago, Handy Don said: Hmmm....did I already open one of these today? Or was that yesterday? Lol ... Cindy is my pill dispenser and before she dumps them in my hand she always says what day it is ... we've been known to get our days and nites mixed up! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenneth R Cluley 579 #17 Posted February 7 Pretty much my wife and my conversation every morning. She refuses to use the "pill" dispenser and keeps ALL of her meds in the same bottle. "Thats for OLD PEOPLE" she says! I don't know how long I can keep her straight. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 13,266 #18 Posted February 7 14 hours ago, 953 nut said: My wife keeps my appointments in her smart phone, mine doesn't have that feature. My well-intentioned advice? All joking aside, get one that does--and use it! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 57,583 #19 Posted February 8 9 hours ago, Handy Don said: All joking aside, get one that does--and use it! Then my wife would loose control of my life and I would become responsible for my own forgetfulness. As long as we have "Front End Friday" and "Wide Rear Wednesday" etc. on here I will be OK. 1 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 70,390 #20 Posted February 8 2 minutes ago, 953 nut said: Then my wife would loose control of my life and I would become responsible for my own forgetfulness. As long as we have "Front End Friday" and "Wide Rear Wednesday" etc. on here I will be OK. And twofer Tuesday. Side view Saturday and Sunday. Gotta watch those doubles. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 50,561 #21 Posted February 8 2 hours ago, 953 nut said: Front End Friday" and "Wide Rear Wednesday" etc. on here I will be OK. Ahhh so now we know why @Sparky started them threads ... get your days mixed up Mr Nelson !?!?! 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,924 #22 Posted February 8 9 hours ago, WHX?? said: Ahhh so now we know why @Sparky started them threads ... get your days mixed up Mr Nelson !?!?! Haha!! Everyday is tractor picture day!! Even for all you retired guys 2 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c-series don 9,379 #23 Posted February 8 @Sparky C’mon Mike you know that even for us that are still working every day is tractor picture day. Because if you were at work and someone said “Hey, check out this Wheel Horse!” You would stop what you were doing and look 👀😂😂 I know I would! Hell we all would! 1 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 70,390 #24 Posted February 8 5 minutes ago, c-series don said: if you were at work and someone said “Hey, check out this Wheel Horse!” You would stop what you were doing and look 👀 Every. Single. Time. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCM 9,993 #25 Posted February 8 Keep your hands on the wheel EB. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
