Early-retirement wannabe

atush

westv wrote: »

Sometimes it seems people place plenty of emphasis on how to fund retirement but not nearly enough planning on how to spend the new free time.

This is very true.

My OH has already given up hobbies much less found more. and he has started commenting on what other people are watching I(mainly me lol) and saying Victor Meldrewish things.

He will be a nightmare when he gives up.

uk1

westv wrote: »

Sometimes it seems people place plenty of emphasis on how to fund retirement but not nearly enough planning on how to spend the new free time.

I subscribe to the view that much of the anxiety and depression being treated in older people is due to the shock of retirement and the lack of adjustment.

Jeff

edinburgher

atush wrote: »

and he has started commenting on what other people are watching I(mainly me lol) and saying Victor Meldrewish things.

He will be a nightmare when he gives up.

I'm already guilty of that and I'm in my 30s! :rotfl:

Still, sure Mrs E describes me as a nightmare already

Mrs_Z

arthurdick wrote: »

At the moment, only 3888 day's to go until I retire and 3267 day's until the mortgage is paid off.
I love reading this thread but I am trying not to contribute to it until I am within 1 year of retirement.(apart from now, of course) There are so many inspiring comments on here, I just read and dream.
The 3888 figure is the worst case scenario, I am hoping that if things change,I can knock off a couple of years earlier. Until then, I have plenty of time to work out what to do once retired.

Same here, I've been reading this thread with great interest but not contributing as although I'm a definite Early Retirement Wanna-be - IF my current plan becomes reality, that's 2525 days to go, ie. just under 7 years and think it's a bit too far. Loads could happen in the meantime (including me winning the lottery :rotfl:) but I take solace in the fact that at least it's a single figure. That would take me to 55 and I'd have to fund a gap of 8 years before pension (currently 63yrs)....

Poppycat1

I love reading all your plans for early retirement. I am interested in very frugal/simple living I have been reading MMM's blog and Early Retirement Extreme for a couple of years now. Can anyone recommend any threads here or other blogs that follow their example please?

amiaspden

Poppycat1 wrote: »

I love reading all your plans for early retirement. I am interested in very frugal/simple living I have been reading MMM's blog and Early Retirement Extreme for a couple of years now. Can anyone recommend any threads here or other blogs that follow their example please?

There's the "mean queen" also known as Ilona, she posts on these boards and has a blog at http://meanqueen-lifeaftermoney.blogspot.co.uk/

westv

Any early retirement blogs from those who don't want a sackcloth and ashes existence?

uk1

westv wrote: »

Any early retirement blogs from those who don't want a sackcloth and ashes existence?

http://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/prosecco-and-room-service-how-to-live-it-up-in-your-old-age-rbzhglh2k?shareToken=0731dc0f87802065c9e91fac5cb6ecd4

westv

uk1 wrote: »

http://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/prosecco-and-room-service-how-to-live-it-up-in-your-old-age-rbzhglh2k?shareToken=0731dc0f87802065c9e91fac5cb6ecd4

Pity that links not viewable. Sounds like my kind of retirement!

uk1

westv wrote: »

Pity that links not viewable. Sounds like my kind of retirement!

As far as I know ipads don't seem to like it, sorry. My PC seems fine with it for some reason.

Jeff