This has been a fun and interesting thread. We're retired too and Hubby does most of the kitchen work and makes the bed. We each wash our own clothes and clean our own bathrooms so the house stays "clean enough". It doesn't sparkle. We live far from town, so people don't "drop in". We feel comfortable here and we have plenty of time for hobbies. I get the feeling from reading the other comments that everyone does what's necessary to make time for quilting and that's the main thing. Happy quilting to all of you. I love seeing your quilts.