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I was stuck in traffic on the M25 on Thursday and rang a colleague who by coincidence was stuck on the M6, he talked about having enough of the travelling and was looking forward to retiring. I asked what he would do in retirement, he didn't have a clue! I have a bit of an eclectic mix of things to do when I have more time, but I know there will be loads of things I have not thought about, what do you have planned or are doing in retirement?
With me, apart from supporting the Swans, my main interests have been playing guitar and golf (guitar from a long time before retirement).
My advice to the posters that mentioned possibly taking up guitar is this. Buy one. Simple as that.
There are two things that could happen. Either you will take to it which means you'll have the enjoyment of playing for potentially the rest of your life. Which is priceless. Or you won't take to it so you'll end up selling the guitar.
There are many good makes out there at reasonable prices. Look for one that is second hand and spend say £200. If you stick with it that will be the best £200 you'll ever spend. If you decide to give up and sell it you'll get your money back. So it will have cost you nothing. Best deal on the planet.
When I say you'll get your money back what I mean is you may end up selling for £150 or £160. Or if you buy the right one you may even sell it for more than you paid. Either way it's trivial.
I'd suggest asking someone who plays for advice if you decide to look. If you don't know anyone then this forum would be a good place to start.
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Retirement Hobbies and Interests on 19:44 - Dec 6 with 833 views
I've learned quite a few chords over the years . I have no musical ear and learned them by memorising chord tablature i.E how they are printed on the page . I started off with Bob Dylan songs . I can recommend him because they are generally open chords with few barres for beginners. if you listen to Dylan and follow the tabs you will soon know when to change from one chord to the next . I would recommend Blood on the tracks a superb album and buy the corresponding song book or download them from the internet. I am not a natural my son is though and he had lessons when 12 from a mate of mine and was playing romanza note perfect in 6 weeks . That is not easy let me tell you. Unfortunately he didn't keep it up , shame but there you go. It's good if you can get inspiration from somewhere as it drives you forward a bit .... for me years ago it was a guy called Grant who was friendly with my ex brother in law that's him in the video below.. He used to pop round his house and always had a guitar with him . I was often there visiting and we'd chat and I would watch him play mesmerised at his skill. Iam not a natural and rarely practise now although I may get back in to it.
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Retirement Hobbies and Interests on 19:55 - Dec 6 with 827 views
Retirement Hobbies and Interests on 18:56 - Dec 6 by johnlangy
With me, apart from supporting the Swans, my main interests have been playing guitar and golf (guitar from a long time before retirement).
My advice to the posters that mentioned possibly taking up guitar is this. Buy one. Simple as that.
There are two things that could happen. Either you will take to it which means you'll have the enjoyment of playing for potentially the rest of your life. Which is priceless. Or you won't take to it so you'll end up selling the guitar.
There are many good makes out there at reasonable prices. Look for one that is second hand and spend say £200. If you stick with it that will be the best £200 you'll ever spend. If you decide to give up and sell it you'll get your money back. So it will have cost you nothing. Best deal on the planet.
When I say you'll get your money back what I mean is you may end up selling for £150 or £160. Or if you buy the right one you may even sell it for more than you paid. Either way it's trivial.
I'd suggest asking someone who plays for advice if you decide to look. If you don't know anyone then this forum would be a good place to start.
Loads of great tutorials on YouTube. Wish they were there when I was younger.. Once you can play basically you will sound good to a lot people. Enjoy, try to play with others and never get frustrated by the instrument, your ability or people who are just better than you. Now I need to follow that fantastic advice . Best advice as you say. Buy one and give it a go.
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Retirement Hobbies and Interests on 19:58 - Dec 6 with 819 views
Retirement Hobbies and Interests on 19:44 - Dec 6 by howenjack
I've learned quite a few chords over the years . I have no musical ear and learned them by memorising chord tablature i.E how they are printed on the page . I started off with Bob Dylan songs . I can recommend him because they are generally open chords with few barres for beginners. if you listen to Dylan and follow the tabs you will soon know when to change from one chord to the next . I would recommend Blood on the tracks a superb album and buy the corresponding song book or download them from the internet. I am not a natural my son is though and he had lessons when 12 from a mate of mine and was playing romanza note perfect in 6 weeks . That is not easy let me tell you. Unfortunately he didn't keep it up , shame but there you go. It's good if you can get inspiration from somewhere as it drives you forward a bit .... for me years ago it was a guy called Grant who was friendly with my ex brother in law that's him in the video below.. He used to pop round his house and always had a guitar with him . I was often there visiting and we'd chat and I would watch him play mesmerised at his skill. Iam not a natural and rarely practise now although I may get back in to it.
It's like learning a foreign language. Enjoy, practice and you will have a basic skill far better than most.
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Retirement Hobbies and Interests on 23:37 - Dec 6 with 759 views
Retirement Hobbies and Interests on 19:58 - Dec 6 by Togg
It's like learning a foreign language. Enjoy, practice and you will have a basic skill far better than most.
Or get a Uke and join a club I was going to buy a Banjolele in Zhuddersfield but got talked into buying an expensive Banjo Big mistake would sell to a fello jack but buyer collects
After working so many years in Industry , got out some time ago , result , bored as hell .
Do not do golf , diy , grandchildren , gardening , holidays , and Bargain Hunt ,
Had to keep the mind and body active , so now still working , well North of 60 years of age . People ask why , you have got your bus pass and State Pension , enjoy yourself .
Probably a personal dilemma , others will differ , but I could not switch off .
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Retirement Hobbies and Interests on 12:02 - Dec 7 with 699 views
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. Best advice as you say. Buy one and give it a go. 
