[Salty Dog]

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...

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

Originally Posted by chi-town

i bang on my drum all day.

so your that person???????

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Chi-Town

I bang on my drum all day.

You don't want to work?

[LadyDiva]

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.

[Nana2Teddy]

Originally Posted by Captainpd

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

After reading most of the comments I have to say I think I might be the only one here who sees the invisible winky eye emoji at the end of your comment. 😉

[Nana2Teddy]

Originally Posted by Michael 61

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).

I just want to say I enjoyed your interview with Jerry and Linda on their YouTube channel. It’s nice to put a face to a name. I’m so glad you’re enjoying your retirement here. We are too as newbies in DeLuna (from Calif), though we have 9 years on you so not quite as physically active. Enjoy your youth while you can! LOL! 😉

[Two Bills]

Originally Posted by Worldseries27

One could volunteer to carry the sword around for William

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

[Karmanng]

Originally Posted by buster21

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!

How do you get to do the TEST KItchen position? sounds fun....Also I sell on EBAY so hoe do you get your items? Wholesale?

[Whitley]

Originally Posted by Davonu

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! )

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!

Rhythm Guitar as well, with some lead. I recall way back, after learning all of the chords, then using a capon (did I remember that name right), I learned bar chords. I was frustrated why I just didn't start with the bar chords. Could do amazing things with bar chords and a stretched pinkie. You may have an issue playing with a new puppy. My boxer would break the door, jump over furniture and leap at me whenever I played. Kind of made me think I am not so good playing.

[Karmanng]

Originally Posted by Sweet Caroline

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.

I think you should hold a class on how to run a online market place business. I do EBAY and Poshmark BUT its hit and miss.........Any ideas on how you do this to generate more income?

[Worldseries27]

Originally Posted by salty dog

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...

install gps on her phone if you lose her

[Worldseries27]

Originally Posted by two bills

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

stay in shape. The spare may need you

[Worldseries27]

Originally Posted by ladydiva

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.

u go

[Worldseries27]

Originally Posted by gpsma

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.

your on the team

[DonnaNi4os]

You have a puppy and that will be reason to spend more time at home and go out on walks. It’s the best way to meet your neighbors