Retirement conundrum….

[JCook1]

Originally Posted by H165

I've been retired about 25 years. Big lesson learned early on: Never ask your still-working wife "Sweetie, what day is this"?

I retired about 5 years ago, and at the time I was talking to a fellow retiree who had retired a few years before. I was saying that every morning I said to myself, "Today is Tuesday," or whatever day it was, so I could keep track. He said, "All you need to know is Sunday is the day the big paper comes."

Jack

[Methos1979]

My wife and I retired together so we don't have this issue. Our (frequent) naps are taken together and enjoyed.

If your wife is still working and inquires about your napping, I'd just say, "I'm retired. I'll nap when I want. Now, get back to work!"

Make sure you lock the door during your nap! Safety first...

[Gasworker]

Originally Posted by Slothead56

5 weeks in.

How do I explain to my still working from home wife that I need a nap after changing strings on the 12 string?

I agree. My wife is a teacher and off for the summer. Everyday at 2 my miniature poodle looks at me wondering where we will be napping. Busted

[Mr. Jelly]

Mention that you'd like a little loving. She'll leave you alone.

[Silly Moustache]

Originally Posted by CoastStrings

It's been said that 12-string players spend 15% of their lives restringing their instruments and another 15% just tuning them.



Congrats and enjoy your retirement!

Did you know that 76.3% of statistics are actually made up?

[Silly Moustache]

Originally Posted by Slothead56

5 weeks in.

How do I explain to my still working from home wife that I need a nap after changing strings on the 12 string?

Put her online, I'll explain!!

Seriously especially in this ridiculous heatwave at 74 I'm starting to feel like I need afternoon naps.
I'm the guy that says he likes changing strings, but since lockdowns etc., I've discovered that dreads and 12s can sound OK with one year old strings!