The simple life?

[bucky]

I have a room at the shop filled with stuff for a yard sale. Just have not had the time to organize one.
Looking for a 12-14 lb 2 post symmetrical lift. Too many choices out there and I’m stuck with what I get. My shop floor was poured in the 60s and not strong enough so I’ll need to put in new concrette footing's. I have 220 in the shop so that helps and my walls are 12’.

 

[Squatch]

The Wife has been on a downsizing tear since she retired in 22. I think I might be next.

When I first read this, I saw it as that you might be the next thing your wife gets rid of in her quest to downsize! Glad that's not the case.

 

[lBasket]

When I first read this, I saw it as that you might be the next thing your wife gets rid of in her quest to downsize! Glad that's not the case.

I thought that was what he meant too lol

 

[John Cooper]

When I first read this, I saw it as that you might be the next thing your wife gets rid of in her quest to downsize! Glad that's not the case.

I thought that was what he meant too lol

Same here.......

 

[bucky]

I did. Throwing baby out with the bath water.
I caught her with a box of my old Printed t-shirts from the 70s to the early 80s that I had stashed in the garage rafters. I’m talking concerts, companies I worked for etc. they’re 2 sizes too small for me but have lots of memories. I gave them to my Daughter and she’s making big $$ selling them online as vintage clothing. Of course I’m not seeing any $$ from that.

 

[Westtown Willy]

Update to the whole plan.

My 3-year retirement window which began March 1, 2025 is suddenly 1 year & 10 months

I have segued to part-time only, and in management only, working essentially 3 half-days/week, my associate has gone from my lead blocker to running back.

Grand baby #1 is due to arrive in 2 months & I've been given my schedule of days I'll be getting him when my daughter-in-law returns to work about 4 months after his birth, it's a family goal to 100% avoid daycare at all costs, & I've been the biggest proponent of that & have pledged to do whatever it takes to make it happen.

I obtained my nutrition coach certification to go along with the personal trainer certification from last year.

The downsizing into a ranch type house remains on hold, particularly in light of the grandson situation as I live only 10 minutes from my son so my current location is perfect for what is upcoming, & suddenly the extra room I have will be seeing new uses for all the toys I plan to buy for myself, I mean for him

Good stuff

 

[Squatch]

Update to the whole plan.

My 3-year retirement window which began March 1, 2025 is suddenly 1 year & 10 months

I have segued to part-time only, and in management only, working essentially 3 half-days/week, my associate has gone from my lead blocker to running back.

Grand baby #1 is due to arrive in 2 months & I've been given my schedule of days I'll be getting him when my daughter-in-law returns to work about 4 months after his birth, it's a family goal to 100% avoid daycare at all costs, & I've been the biggest proponent of that & have pledged to do whatever it takes to make it happen.

I obtained my nutrition coach certification to go along with the personal trainer certification from last year.

The downsizing into a ranch type house remains on hold, particularly in light of the grandson situation as I live only 10 minutes from my son so my current location is perfect for what is upcoming, & suddenly the extra room I have will be seeing new uses for all the toys I plan to buy for myself, I mean for him

Good stuff

This deserves congratulations on SO many levels!!! Grandkids will change your life, for certain, as will your retirement. Get ready for the ride of your life!!!

 

[duffer]

Interesting thread. I retired 20 years ago and the last several years have been downsizing a little, but in my case, that is all relative. My wife and I built the current house over about a decade period and moved in 24 years ago. The house is passive solar and super insulated. And although there is a gas fired hydronic system, that has never really been used other than making sure it still works once a year. A wood stove keeps the place cozy even at -30 and I have a lifetime supply of wood on my own place, at least until it becomes a blackened waste land with a repeat of 1910, which this year is trying really hard to mimic.

Other than worn out joints, I'm still in relatively good shape for my age and try to get in a two mile hike behind the house most days. That is a little invigorating with about 700' of vertical. No other people, just occasional run-ins with bears, moose, wolves, and big kitties.


I've been literally phoneless for a year now. A little inconvenient on occasion but absolutely worth it. Total freedom!! I carry a PLB when hiking/backpacking/Jeeping so I can still summon help if absolutely needed.

As for that downsizing, there remains a LOT of "stuff" on the place. 98 years of family/ranching stuff. My brother has been helping in that regard. Over the last three years, he has collected three antique tractors, my late father's first new car (1941 Nash 600 coupe), and the 1957 Kaiser FC150 that spent its entire life here. I also sold two more FC 150's, a FC 170, 1953 Buick Roadmaster, and the 1937 White 706 touring bus (Yellowstone Park Company 401-https://www.flickr.com/photos/97954210@N04/albums/72157649811308401/).

All that said, I'm finding it very difficult to do any downsizing on the Jeep related items. That IS my hobby and I still enjoy making parts and putting engines together. The machine tools, hand tools, welders are staying put. That and I really enjoy my little piece of solitude in what has become a crazy, exponentially growing metropolitan area.

 

[Squatch]

Interesting thread. I retired 20 years ago and the last several years have been downsizing a little, but in my case, that is all relative. My wife and I built the current house over about a decade period and moved in 24 years ago. The house is passive solar and super insulated. And although there is a gas fired hydronic system, that has never really been used other than making sure it still works once a year. A wood stove keeps the place cozy even at -30 and I have a lifetime supply of wood on my own place, at least until it becomes a blackened waste land with a repeat of 1910, which this year is trying really hard to mimic.

Other than worn out joints, I'm still in relatively good shape for my age and try to get in a two mile hike behind the house most days. That is a little invigorating with about 700' of vertical. No other people, just occasional run-ins with bears, moose, wolves, and big kitties.


I've been literally phoneless for a year now. A little inconvenient on occasion but absolutely worth it. Total freedom!! I carry a PLB when hiking/backpacking/Jeeping so I can still summon help if absolutely needed.

As for that downsizing, there remains a LOT of "stuff" on the place. 98 years of family/ranching stuff. My brother has been helping in that regard. Over the last three years, he has collected three antique tractors, my late father's first new car (1941 Nash 600 coupe), and the 1957 Kaiser FC150 that spent its entire life here. I also sold two more FC 150's, a FC 170, 1953 Buick Roadmaster, and the 1937 White 706 touring bus (Yellowstone Park Company 401-https://www.flickr.com/photos/97954210@N04/albums/72157649811308401/).

All that said, I'm finding it very difficult to do any downsizing on the Jeep related items. That IS my hobby and I still enjoy making parts and putting engines together. The machine tools, hand tools, welders are staying put. That and I really enjoy my little piece of solitude in what has become a crazy, exponentially growing metropolitan area.
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Wow! Just, Wow!!!

 

[Westtown Willy]

My 3 year retirement horizon has now been halved to 1.5 years, naturally that time went by in the blink of an eye as it always does. Everything is on track, though I've been considering an alternative, stepping down as managing partner & staying on beyond 62 as of counsel, that would continue to be part time, zero litigation, essentially an overseer. What I've come to see these past couple years working part time is that it is more like a hobby than a job, no longer burdensome like full time work... I plan work hours around life rather than the other way around. I've always believed I'd work part-time in some capacity in retirement to help keep busy, and this option may make the most sense. I'll make that final decision over the next 18 months.

The grandson, Lorenzo (a/k/a Enzo), is growing like a weed, and grandpop's daycare center will officially open in another four weeks when the daughter-in-law returns to work. In preparation I've converted my home yoga studio into the 'Enzone' which I've stocked with all the necessities for an infant including a playpen/bassinet/changing table, large pneumatic tire off-road capable stroller for our walks/modest hiking trails, bouncy chair, & sufficient padding on the floor for when he becomes mobile & takes a tumble every 3 seconds... the contents of that room will grow & adapt with him as time marches forward.