Really annoying Qs "What do you find to do all day, now you're retired?"

jonclox · August 10, 2015, 02:05:43 PM

Me?
Oh Ive got a full time job trying to gulp enough air into me lungs

David Asquith · August 10, 2015, 09:07:49 PM

When I told my doctor in the UK I was going to retire to Spain at 55 he told me I was too young to retire! I think he must have thought I was going to lay around in the sun all day. I wish. No I don't. Don't like sun bathing and it's not good for you. I usually wear long trousers, a tee shirt and a peasant farmers hat when I'm gardening, carrying out maintenance, looking after a total of 25 dogs, cats, goats, parrots, ducks, geese and hens. Mind you I usually have a leisurely breakfast in two parts and an hour and half siesta. Once they are in bed at dusk it's time for a run and then probably some railway modelling. The important thing comes last.
I too have said I don't know how found time for work!

port perran · August 10, 2015, 09:22:09 PM

I now work only 2.5 days per week.
More time for everything else.
We set out so many things to do this year and we have been so busy enjoying ourselves that many of the things we set out to achieve hasn't been done.
There is simply so much to do and enjoy. And....I've hardly touched the layout for two months.

lil chris · August 10, 2015, 11:53:25 PM

My mrs said you will be bored when you retire you need a part time job, 2 years now and I love every min of it, I do not need a part time job, not if I can help it I have worked enough. I like getting out as much as possible,walking or cycling which stops a little when winter comes. But I have my Computer, Music and my Model Railway always something to do plus a bit of reading.I am not into daytime tv so she can not accuse me of sitting there watching tv all day....he...he, I told her I leave the tv for you to watch soaps all night.....he..he

7P5F · August 11, 2015, 12:49:31 AM

Likewise,i find plenty to keep me occupied.I lead an AgeUK digital photography group once a month,I have a large N gauge layout which never gets finished,A fully equipped model engineers workshop in the garage where i`m very slowly building a 5" gauge coal fired BR Austerity 2-10-0,an 0 gauge Fairburn tank kit,A large collection of Meccano having built the huge walking dragline that adorned the covers of the later set manuals instead of the much loved block setting crane,A Fender Stratocaster & last but not least,a large collection of Hornby Dublo 3 rail,this is packed away at the moment.

Bored!not me.

Ray.

Forgot,Wev`e also been on some good Safari holidays in Africa but my wife is fed up with animals now

Adrian · August 11, 2015, 01:49:12 AM

some very interesting postings there guys .................... but what happened to the suggestions for witty/sharp responses to the Qs I posed in the OP!!!!!

Like you I'm very happy being retired with all the pluses you have described - but I do get cheesed off having to almost justify my existence to some folk - hence my OP

Best

Adrian

uggyman · August 11, 2015, 10:21:04 AM

Hi all I retired about 18 months ago and I'll be 55 in a few months.

I don't miss shift work and that daily grind. I don't get bored too much to do

As to the standard answer to THAT question

I use the one that all the old boys at work used, and I thought they were Lying....

" I don't know where I found the time to go to work"

.

Newportnobby · August 11, 2015, 11:25:12 AM

Quote from: Adrian on August 11, 2015, 01:49:12 AM
some very interesting postings there guys .................... but what happened to the suggestions for witty/sharp responses to the Qs I posed in the OP!!!!!

Like you I'm very happy being retired with all the pluses you have described - but I do get cheesed off having to almost justify my existence to some folk - hence my OP

Best

Adrian

How about "It enables me to use the roads when all the loonies have gone to work"?

Bealman · August 11, 2015, 12:34:32 PM

Or just not being at work with the loonies who are still there

David Asquith · August 11, 2015, 01:11:05 PM

OK. Still not a witty reply to that question but. I used to work with a guy who used to call me an old git. My reply was " I might be old but how many years have you got to do in this job you hate compared to my two" I think he had about 15 years to do. Got a begrudged "Oh yeah".

Dave

MalcolmInN · August 12, 2015, 12:04:22 AM

When collecting prescription :
asked if I had paid or was I exempt
replied, with some mock indignation, "I am a pensioner"
- "Oh you dont look 60! "
- " I'm not, I am 71"
Not my original, was on PM (5pm Beeb R4 ) recounted by Eddie Meir.

In my case when some have enquired, tentatively, " Oh, so err, umm, are you retired then ? "
- " Yes, I have been for the past about 35years"
The sound of jaws dropping is tremendous

Mito · August 12, 2015, 10:45:56 PM

Fortunately I'm not asked that question as people that know me know I have plenty to do.
A few replies came to mind depending on who asks, or what mood you're in

"What's it got to do with you?"
"Give sensible replies to stupid questions."
"All the things I wanted to do before I retired."
"Arrange orgies. Can I count on you?"
"The list is so long it would bore you."

D1042 Western Princess · August 13, 2015, 07:28:53 AM

Quote from: Mito on August 12, 2015, 10:45:56 PM

"Arrange orgies. Can I count on you?"

Just from curiosity, has anyone ever said "yes"?

. It might be better not to answer that (unless in a PM

).

D1042 Western Princess · August 13, 2015, 07:36:20 AM

Quote from: MalcolmAL on August 12, 2015, 12:04:22 AM
When collecting prescription :
asked if I had paid or was I exempt
replied, with some mock indignation, "I am a pensioner"
- "Oh you dont look 60! "
- " I'm not, I am 71"
Not my original, was on PM (5pm Beeb R4 ) recounted by Eddie Meir.

In my case when some have enquired, tentatively, " Oh, so err, umm, are you retired then ? "
- " Yes, I have been for the past about 35years"
The sound of jaws dropping is tremendous

True story. My mum, a rail enthusiast too, and I were visiting Steam in Swindon. Over 60s get a concession on their entrance fee.
Me (to man on till) "You won't believe this, but my mum is over 60" (She was 89 at the time).
Mum "Yes, and my son is nearly 60 too"
Man "62, OK you can both go in on concessions"
At the time, I was 59 but didn't feel like arguing. But was unsure whether to feel flattered or insulted.

MalcolmInN · August 13, 2015, 08:46:18 AM

Quote from: D1042 Western Princess on August 13, 2015, 07:36:20 AMBut was unsure whether to feel flattered or insulted.

Yes !
An uncle and cousin - football match - uncle shows his card - OK , , cousin (who was in his 40s then) jokingly said "ah, I've left mine at home ! " and was not best pleased when he was OKed as well

Me, couple of years ago at the Nailsea&District show - approaching the desk, man looks up and says "concession ?" before I had said a word !
" Yes, but I'll pay the regular, it's all in a good cause ! "

Always have done that at Model Shows.