Congratulations, BD! I'm very happy for you. You've gotten off on the right foot, and your job at the LBS is a perfect fit.

I'm 6 months into my retirement (involuntary - I was laid off) and still trying to figure out what I want to do with the rest of my life! I'm busy all the time... it's like a HUGE menu of activities opens every morning and I have to pick what will I do today? My challenge is not trying to do it all, and balancing the chores with fun or just reading a book.