That alarm was quite a shock at 3:45 today. Must've been in a very deep sleep.

Well it's another one of my Birthdays tomorrow. I'm a rather old fart. I only really accepted my old title last year. In many ways I don't feel old, especially in my head. But alas I am old ( er ) and there's no escaping that.

I have been to a few funerals of people younger than my age at this point which is a sobering thought. Turns out that not working, smoking ciggies, smoking pot and drinking far too much on a daily basis isn't that good for longevity. Make no mistake I have dabbled in a few of those ingredients at times, heck I even dabble in that work thing.

I hope and believe I have a fair few years left though as I'm not in terrible shape.

So yeah there's some kind of life lesson in there.

Have a lovely Friday.

Work keeps you young. As much as we hate it, most people I know who retire descend REALLY quickly in to lethargy and apathy and their health rapidly declines as a result.

If you are going to retire, you gotta find something to give your lift structure again. Volunteer, go travelling, just do anything but potter around your house.

Absolutely mate. I work with blokes that are 69 and 70. I was working away down south in 2024 and the welding supervisor that was 69 actually said "I don't need to do this shit, I'm worth millions". He had about five very decent properties.

He said he just enjoys getting away and meeting people like myself.

Another example that an old bloke told me was a mate of his that retired a bit early. His wife eventually left him because all he did was hang around in his bath robe watching tv and smoking his pipe.

Yup. Keep active.