Yup being retired is fantastic. I worked for the same Co for 47 years, and friends told me that I would really miss the work. Wrong!!!! I do of course miss some of my customers, but I sure dont miss the stress.
In 2008 when I retired I treated myself to a RANS Stratus LE, and it now has 12500 miles on it. I have the blessing and advantage of being a very fortunate person. I am in great health for a 74 year old, actually I an in great conditon for a 50 year old. I cycled most of my life, but started up again in earnist in about 1980 when I started riding with my oldes sons. There is no doubt that cycling has kept me in the good condition that I am today.
Bottom line here is do something when you retire, if you dont you will rust out and then go to the old dirt bed!!!!