When we found out retiring or not had about the same income, actually a little better on retiring it was no having to think about it. In fact Rita was at SS office checking the details and I was down the street parked so I could let here off and pick her up at the door. She called, said I was getting a phone call when she hung up, answer the questions you are retiring. Was between jobs and no one wanted me so I didn't argue.
Things are turning around quick now on the health, ready to start getting the workshop ready starting next week, hour or two a day. Despite the problems I got a lot done this year, got some excellent files docs on cooking with pictures part of editing my book which I haven't forgotten, planned on getting certain pictures this year. Got some people think some of that ought to be put in pamphlet form to sell, might be a good idea, winter projects.