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Old 04-10-2017, 05:49 PM
 
Location: Mid-Atlantic east coast
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My husband just retired. He had been tied to his computer for years as a technical writer.

he's a new man. He's charged into doing a bunch of long-delayed household fixes and repairs. It's as though he has all this new energy--maybe that's been bottled up for a long time?

Was worried he might turn into a couch potato...but not so.

He seems happy to be using his skills and body to make things look good. Being outside in the Spring air is like a tonic to him.

I couldn't be more pleased. I'd missed this happy man -- now he's back. He's the one at the hardware store with a big smile on his face.
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Old 04-10-2017, 07:12 PM
 
Location: Los Angeles area
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So nice to hear a success story like that.
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Old 04-10-2017, 07:23 PM
 
Location: Central IL
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Wonderful!
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Old 04-10-2017, 09:02 PM
 
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Hope it lasts.
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Old 04-10-2017, 09:45 PM
 
Location: Los Angeles
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He's got a girlfriend......

JUST KIDDING

Congrats on getting your happy hubby back.
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Old 04-10-2017, 09:47 PM
 
Location: Foothills of Maryland Blue Ridge mountains
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So wonderful to read. Congratulations to you both.
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Old 04-11-2017, 12:41 AM
 
Location: We_tside PNW (Columbia Gorge) / CO / SA TX / Thailand
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He's got a girlfriend......
At the Hardware store! (A pretty safe place to keep one!)

You are a lucky wife.

Retirement, so freeing!

Retire early,
Retire often!
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Old 04-11-2017, 03:02 AM
 
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Fortunate husband, to be happily retired with a wife who is happy for him!
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Old 04-11-2017, 03:30 AM
 
Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
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Beautiful.
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Old 04-11-2017, 04:16 AM
 
Location: Central Massachusetts
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My husband just retired. He had been tied to his computer for years as a technical writer.

he's a new man. He's charged into doing a bunch of long-delayed household fixes and repairs. It's as though he has all this new energy--maybe that's been bottled up for a long time?

Was worried he might turn into a couch potato...but not so.

He seems happy to be using his skills and body to make things look good. Being outside in the Spring air is like a tonic to him.

I couldn't be more pleased. I'd missed this happy man -- now he's back. He's the one at the hardware store with a big smile on his face.
congrats to you both. don't overwhelm him with a honey-do list though. A lot of the stuff he has in mind go right along with your thoughts so just give it time.
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