Yo, Jimbo ……
So how’s the retirement thing goin’ so far?
More than a few people have asked me that in recent weeks. I thought I’d give you a peek at my day today.
Had to skip breakfast (bad – I now regularly eat breakfast), because I had an early appointment for a haircut a/k/a my “hair appointment†with my expert hair cutter who thinks I have great farookin’ hair. A hair appointment necessarily trumps breakfast.
After my hair appointment, I swung by the store to pick up my new groundpounding shoes (ASICS), which had to be specially ordered, because of my Donald Duck EEEE feet. Store wasn’t opened yet.
Drove to the nail place for a manicure (Yes Virginia, real men get their nails done), but they weren’t open yet either.
Drove to the car wash to have my car washed (the full treatment, even including the shiny stuff on the tires). BTW, I no longer drive the Big Fat Black Capitalist Car. I now drive a sleek black Acura TL with all the doo-dads (“Blackuraâ€), which is like driving a fighter plane. I love it.
Back to the nail place for the manicure. I listened to the Korean manicurists talk among themselves in Korean. I’m certain they were talking about my great farookin’ hair.
Left the nail place and went to the store to pick up the new groundpounding shoes. They fit nicely. Quack quack
Home to meet Mrs. Parkway for a trip to the Supermarket. Shopping during the week is just one of great things about being retired, because the store isn’t crowded. I figure I’m doing a good deed by shopping during the week, thereby making more room on the weekends for people who have to shop on Saturday or Sunday. Thank me.
Home: Lunch (Buffalo chicken tenders, cole slaw, Coke Zero)
Put away the boxes of Keurig K-Cups that were delivered today. BTW, the Keurig coffee maker may well be the most important appliance in the house, with possible exception of the dishwasher.
Did a couple loads of laundry. I am, as you know, a Laundry Guy.
Read some blogs.
Had to get on the phone with Comcast, because one of the televisions that has been cursed with the digital converter thing was not working properly. Of course, after ten minutes of back and forth trying to solve things over the phone, we will end up with a technician visit. Swell. (I had to talk to the Comcast person. Apparently there is a rule somewhere that women cannot speak with the Comcast person).
Things I definitely still will do today:
Eat dinner
More laundry
Things I might still do today:
Read more blogs
Finish the book I’ve been reading
A thing I intended to do today, but will likely put off until tomorrow (I blame my rough schedule and the Comcast problem): Re-string one of the guitars.
So, there you have it. As you can see, this retirement stuff isn’t as easy as you might think.
Oh you poor dear. I hurt for you. Really, I do.
hmmm…maybe you could write a book: Tips for Enduring Retirement.
(I really am happy for you, Jimbo.)
😉
Comment by Jean — January 14, 2010 @ 8:26 pm
I haven’t asked about your retirement, mainly because I fear I might spontaneously combust with envy.
Especially the manicure part. I do adore a mani-pedi.
Comment by LeeAnn — January 14, 2010 @ 8:56 pm
I hope you worked a nap in there to recover from all the exertion; if not, that you’ll at least be heading for bed early.
Life’s a bitch, ain’t it?
Comment by Dave Merriman — January 14, 2010 @ 9:49 pm
Hmmm… I wonder if we should look into getting pedicures at the office too…
Comment by Mike R. — January 15, 2010 @ 1:24 am
Dude, you are my hero.
what color did you get for your nails?
Comment by Mr. Bingley — January 15, 2010 @ 8:03 am
I can totally understand a guitar-player needing nails done, if anyone would. You can’t play with claws and cuticles jabbing out all over the place. I can’t type with long nails, either, so there.
Comment by dogette — January 15, 2010 @ 11:05 am
Jimbo…..One thing you can do with your years of logical expertise honed thru daily interactions in the real world of business & commerce is to take charge of Mrs Parkways daily activities. Restructuring what she does, how & when will allow her to more efficently manage her time providing room in her daily schedule to attend to your needs more promptly.
You can be sure she will be most appreciative of your benevolent management of her activities. BWAHAHAHAHAHA!!!
Actually get a hobby or a part time job & stay the hell out of her way if you know what is good for you.
Comment by dudley1 — January 15, 2010 @ 11:27 am
Fun starts after retirement! Congrats! I don’t mean to intrude, but can you share more details about your experience with Comcast? You mentioned women are not allowed to speak with the Comcast person? I work for Comcast 🙂
Mark Casem
Comcast Corp.
National Customer Operations
We_Can_Help@cable.comcast.com
Comment by ComcastMark — January 15, 2010 @ 11:43 am
It’s a tough job, this Being Retired, but somebody’s got to do it.
Comment by Elisson — January 15, 2010 @ 3:52 pm
I want to retire!!!!
Comment by Laura — January 15, 2010 @ 9:24 pm
I’m 54, been retired for 2+ years. Your day sounds about as grueling as mine, though one thing I do every day is to find time to exercise. My girth was approaching Orson Wellesian proportions so I soon found that daily exercise was necessary and fruitful. I will have to try the nail tech thing, though it is rumored that Ebola and H1N1 sprang from those Petri dishes they use. Enjoy your retirement Jim!
Comment by Ernie Nilsen — January 15, 2010 @ 10:35 pm
Niiiiiiiiiiiice.:) Good for you! Sounds like not workin’ is workin’! 🙂
Comment by Richmond — January 16, 2010 @ 8:35 pm
Congratulations on the retirement! 🙂
Comment by RT — January 17, 2010 @ 1:28 am
Over the years, I seem to have migrated from a double-E shoe to a quadruple-E. I am at a loss to explain why: mere gravity would seemingly also lower my arches, which are as high as they’ve ever been.
Still, there are some people who are overly impressed with my 14 EEEEs. I can only conclude that they think it means something other than a need for oversized socks.
Comment by CGHill — January 17, 2010 @ 2:07 am