Mike 1017 Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 There are 58 members and 132 guests on line today 10.45a. Are all of you retired like me ? Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 (edited) I still work full time (though I'm well past "retirement age"), but usually have a look in at breakfast and lunch to see who I've offended. Edited March 28, 2022 by Ace-Garageguy TYPO 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 11 minutes ago, Mike 1017 said: There are 58 members and 132 guests on line today 10.45a. Are all of you retired like me ? Mike Your point? I don't play Golf so here I am. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JollySipper Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 I lurk on here off and on all day, I just never sign in unless I'm posting something..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamsuperdan Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 I'm at work. Usually try to poke my head in at various times throughout the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike 1017 Posted March 28, 2022 Author Share Posted March 28, 2022 1 hour ago, espo said: Your point? I don't play Golf so here I am. Just curious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLMFAA1 Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 What's wrong with retirement? That's the time you have to build the kits you bought when you were young and naive. Life's order-Youth = income, age = time Best place to be on the internet😀 greg 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 I got my free preview of retirement via Covid and didn't like it. I felt like a house cat. I built more models than ever before. And it started to feel empty! So September of both 2020 and 2021, I got calls from colleagues to do short term projects. I jumped at the chance. Then I had a head hunter call me about a permanent gig. I figured, heck toss my hat into the ring (nobody hires 63 yr olds!). And guess what? They hired me! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyK Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 2 hours ago, espo said: I don't play Golf so here I am. Yes I'm retired and the above quote reminded me of when I retired because so many people asked if I golf or fish and my answer was "no" and they all wondered what am I gonna do? Model building is just one of the things that keep me busy along with many other things but they were all at a loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webestang Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 2 hours ago, iamsuperdan said: I'm at work. Usually try to poke my head in at various times throughout the day. Same here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 2 hours ago, Mike 1017 said: Just curious I didn't mean to sound flippant, but "What's your Point" is often a stock response when I'm not sure why I was asked a question. 1 hour ago, TonyK said: Yes I'm retired and the above quote reminded me of when I retired because so many people asked if I golf or fish and my answer was "no" and they all wondered what am I gonna do? Model building is just one of the things that keep me busy along with many other things but they were all at a loss. I think that everyone needs something that they enjoy to do that offers some sort of mental stimulation. I have been a life long gear head and cars have always been my favorite subject. At this point in life I can't afford to do the things I would like with a car or truck, but I can do it in 1/25th scale for a fraction of the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteski Posted March 29, 2022 Share Posted March 29, 2022 Some people (like me) likely stay logged in onto the forum on their computers (or phones) continuously (even as I sleep). Would that show them as "online"? If not, how is the online status determined? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stitchdup Posted March 29, 2022 Share Posted March 29, 2022 I tend to pop in and out throughout the day and night. My job is watchman on a ferry so i'm just sat on it for 12 hours. Theres only about 2 hours work to do in the 12 hours so i spend a lot of time on here since its fast to load. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imarriedawitch Posted March 29, 2022 Share Posted March 29, 2022 9 hours ago, JollySipper said: I lurk on here off and on all day, I just never sign in unless I'm posting something..... Same here. As far as retirement goes, I retired 11 years ago at 55 and haven't looked back. It's been the best time of my life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills72sj Posted March 29, 2022 Share Posted March 29, 2022 9 hours ago, espo said: I think that everyone needs something that they enjoy to do that offers some sort of mental stimulation. I have been a life long gear head and cars have always been my favorite subject. At this point in life I can't afford to do the things I would like with a car or truck, but I can do it in 1/25th scale for a fraction of the price. While I am not retired yet (7 years to go God willing) I feel EXACTLY the same way. Though I do have a mostly done driveable 1:1 to tinker with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted March 29, 2022 Share Posted March 29, 2022 Charlie Scott, I married one too. 27 Years ago. Still happy with my choice! (She gave up the spells after she got me! We've been Catholic for 24 years now) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymcminn Posted March 29, 2022 Share Posted March 29, 2022 Not everybody works the same hours. As a hotel manager I have to pull a couple of evening "manager on duty" shifts per week. I'll log in in the morning on those days. Don't forget that European modelers are several hours ahead of us as well. Morning here is afternoon/evening there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike 1017 Posted March 29, 2022 Author Share Posted March 29, 2022 21 hours ago, Mike 1017 said: Just curious It was Monday morning and I noticed a lot on members on the forum. So I was wondering are all these people retired like me. Check in while working? Took the day off? Heath problems? Filthy rich don't work? Live in different time zone? While I was working I never went on line only the weekends. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike 1017 Posted March 29, 2022 Author Share Posted March 29, 2022 3 minutes ago, Mike 1017 said: It was Monday morning and I noticed a lot on members on the forum. So I was wondering are all these people retired like me. Check in while working? Took the day off? Heath problems? Filthy rich don't work? Live in different time zone? While I was working I never went on line only the weekends. Mike Thanks for all the responses I have 3 things that I do. Model building, slot car racing, and I just bought a new bike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vamach1 Posted March 29, 2022 Share Posted March 29, 2022 21 minutes ago, Mike 1017 said: It was Monday morning and I noticed a lot on members on the forum. So I was wondering are all these people retired like me. Check in while working? Took the day off? Heath problems? Filthy rich don't work? Live in different time zone? While I was working I never went on line only the weekends. Mike Retired and filthy rich. 😄 Well not really but I’m in good health, retired the end of 2020 with a pension and savings but my younger wife still works to support living in an expensive area. I keep busy with model building, riding my bicycle (usually 15-20 miles), going to car shows and hanging out at the pool and once in a while going to the beach. My wife gets spoiled also as I do the laundry and 90% of the cooking so she does not mind working until to pay the rent and health insurance and money left over for leisure activities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted March 29, 2022 Share Posted March 29, 2022 On 3/28/2022 at 11:32 AM, JollySipper said: I lurk on here off and on all day, I just never sign in unless I'm posting something..... I am retired and like TJ, l lurk on and off all day. Sure beats Facebook.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JollySipper Posted March 29, 2022 Share Posted March 29, 2022 Carl, man, I believe anything is better than Facebook........... I stay on IG a bit, though, it's a whole 'nother experience... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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