Originally Posted by chi-town (Post 2216240)

i bang on my drum all day.

Originally Posted by Chi-Town (Post 2216240)

I bang on my drum all day.

Originally Posted by Captainpd (Post 2216189)

14 billion. Really? Mods do your job and take down this really untrue post. Why is it even allowed

Originally Posted by Michael 61 (Post 2216214)

Since retiring early just two years ago, I need to be active and have multiple things to do each day. I bought a huge calendar to keep track of all activities — usually 2-3 per day. I am finding home for me is just for showering and sleeping right now, and I’m eating most of my meals out each day.

I have lots of “indoor” interests that I envisioned I would partake of during retirement - so far I don’t have time for them,- but I suspect that will change when I get older and less “mobile”. I enjoy genealogy (I could see myself getting lost in this activity for hours each day). I also enjoy cooking - something I would like to spend more time at when I have more time at home - bucket list goal of mine is to cook the national dish of each country, starting alphabetically with Afghanistan all the way down to Zimbabwe. I also stocked up on DVDs over the last 30 years, anticipating watching them all in retirement (well over 10,000 movies, mostly classics from the 30s, 40s and 50s). I also spend time in Bible study at home.

So, for now, not a lot of time for indoor activities, but I will be ready for those more as I age and slow down (hopefully many years from now - lol).

Originally Posted by Worldseries27 (Post 2216242)

One could volunteer to carry the sword around for William

Originally Posted by buster21 (Post 2216157)

I cook something delicious once a week. Triple the recipe to freeze. I test recipes for America’s Test Kitchen. We go to Orlando or Tampa almost every week to shop. I also sell niche perfumes on Mecari. It’s a fun hobby and I’m happy when my customers love their new or slightly used perfume!

Originally Posted by Davonu (Post 2215939)

I know there are 14 billion (give or take) activities and clubs available here in TV, but not everybody is out running around constantly from sunup to sundown. Sure, I play golf, billiards, might bowl again after I get my knee fixed, drop in on discussion groups now and then, and do some other miscellaneous activities. All the typical Villages stuff. But like I said, I'm not as crazy-active as some out there. (You know who you are! :D)

Maybe us folks who spend a considerable amount of time at home can post some thoughts so we can see what others do. It's possible some folks could discover something new and interesting. Let's share and see what happens. Here are a few of my home activities...

* I ride my bicycle almost every day. I also do some simple home exercise like pushups, crunches and such;
* I dabble in rhythm guitar. Rhythm keeps it fairly simple so a non rock start like me can enjoy it and get some satisfaction;
* We have a 7 month old puppy now, so it's very easy to spend time having fun with him;
* I read quite a bit;
* I meditate, not in a religious sense, but simple mindfulness meditation focusing on the breath;
* I video game, probably a little more than many of you. I was an early adopter and it's stuck with me to a degree. Of course some word, card, and similar games on my phone, but also some PC and console games;
* Watch video. Not a lot actually. Movies infrequently. TV shows a bit more;
* I keep a journal. Frequency of entries varies a lot, but it's very fun to look back on now and then.

Well? How about you folks? Let's share so we can discover our next great at home activity! :)

Originally Posted by Sweet Caroline (Post 2216182)

Run an online Market Place affiliate business. President of a woman's business networking group, active in Srate of Georgia club, mom to two rescue Maltese, wife and Nana. Golf weekly, read and watch HGTV. PRAY a lot for our country and attend church.

Originally Posted by salty dog (Post 2216253)

i'm blessed to have a beautiful, exotic, younger (30 years my junior) wife. It's all i can do to keep up with her...

Originally Posted by two bills (Post 2216305)

charlie is good for another 10-15 years at least.
I'm not!:shrug:

Originally Posted by ladydiva (Post 2216282)

i do any kind of art i feel that day. Love to create. Love to design on my computer also. And decorate my home. Dinner and drinks with friends. Play with my two little five month old yorkies. We have a pool so i swim almost daily, live outdoors on our lanai. We love everything about the villages, and the weather here in florida. Have never regretted living here.

Originally Posted by gpsma (Post 2215970)

i drink..lay on my recliner, take a nap. Wake up, turn on tv or play on my ipad.

I think many here believe they have to join clubs and be active every minute of the day.

Its okay to relax in retirement.