I retired 3 years ago too. I am never bored, in fact sometimes there are not enough hours in the day. About a year before retiring, I bought a new Bernina ( while I was making good money) then started buying fabrics and kits. I knew once I quit working money would be a little tighter. I love it! Everyday I do what I want when I want. My house is always clean and I spend hours everyday in my sewing room.