I could hardly wait to retire - and it's the worst thing I've ever done. I still get up at the same early hour and there is plenty for me to do, since everyone thinks I have a lot of free time and they manage to try toofill it up for me. I am exhausted by bedtime. Of course, part of it is having DH at home with bad health and no interest in doing the things he used to do and won't try anything new - just content to eat, watch sports & news on TV all day long and taking naps - not interested in vacations any more, either like we used to do at the drop of a hat. Don't get me wrong. I want to do all I can when he needs me and I do get out once a month to quilt with friends, but just dread the idea of having the same routine every day. I wish I could find a part time job - but they go to the young ones.