I’m retired. I was approached by a fella while he was trick or treating with his kids when he seen the old Cuda in the garage. He asked if I knew how to tune carbs. I let out a true LOL & said “Sure do!” He then asks, “Do you want a job?” I turned him down for the job but offered to teach him for free minus lunch as my fee. Being just up the block from me, gas isn’t an issue.
I retired to my garage. I’m working on my sons ‘91 Dodge W-150 4spd manual 4X4 V6 - V8-360 swap. In a little while, I’m heading down to see HEMIdon for some parts. While I’m not in great shape to twist a wrench everyday, when I can I do. If not, there’s enough around here to fill the void. Or I just chill and watch the horses, drink coffee, surf the net, watch some (not much) TV, relax, swim in the pool, cut the bushes, etc….
Im busier than ever.
A old high school friend also lives in state (Florida) and asked if I was bored yet. I said no but asked what’s up? His place of employment is a golf cart place. He said there behind on orders and could use a mechanic to help catch up. I worked there for several weeks. I overheard the boss say there lot was full again. So I interjected and he confirmed so. He asked if I wanted to learn trouble shooting the carts. I said no thanks and gave my two week notice promptly. He thought I was joking. I said no. Told him what I make in retirement only to watch his jaw drop.
It was a very good work environment. Half the fellas were home grown Floridians and the other half were from Oklahoma. What a great bunch. They all loved to hear how NY is and worked. Everything from weather to how houses are decorated. But it was an hour commute 1 way that did to quickly, oddly enough. I hated the hour commute into NYC. This seemed like a pleasure by compare.
I told them give me a call if things go FUBAR again, I’d be glad to come back temporarily.
Retirement is excellent. It was a bunch of paper work that was a PIA. But worth every grumble and complaint about the process. Which was not really hard or difficult but just simply annoying. A slow process that took a bit but worked very well. Totally worth it.
The wife got a RN job up the block a mere 6 or so miles away and the son and I work on the truck when he is t working.
