5 Things I Learned During My First Week Of Retirement

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  • Опубликовано: 27 дек 2024

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  • @erichh3663
    @erichh3663 16 часов назад +6

    I retired 4 years ago after 30 years in law enforcement. As they say, I miss the clowns but not the circus. I keep in touch with a bunch of the guys I used to work with who also retired. It’s great to catch up with them every now and then. Yep, everyday is Saturday lol! More time for family especially the grandkids! It’s nice not having to say… can’t make it I have to work! I’m sleeping better, eating better and enjoying the time to do whatever I want when I want. My father is elderly and requires more attention so I’m available to do that and I’m thankful I can. Keep yourself busy with whatever it is that you like to do. It’s time to enjoy the things you can do now! Congrats!

    • @RidingandWrenching
      @RidingandWrenching  13 часов назад +2

      I will use that line "I miss the clowns but not the circus" Good one!

    • @erichh3663
      @erichh3663 11 часов назад

      👍👊😁

  • @dwayneh1095
    @dwayneh1095 4 часа назад

    Congratulations on your retirement, I retired in 2020 after 37 years with my local fire dept and it was the best move I ever made. Bought a 2022 FLHP IN 2022 and never looked back.

  • @LOMROB
    @LOMROB 17 часов назад +3

    I am right behind you on retirement. 25 yes of doing the cop thing is enough. I plan on selling my Sport Glide and upgrade to a Road Glide or Street Glide and ride the snot out of it. Congratulations and be well. Greetings from sunny Arizona!

    • @pd6569
      @pd6569 17 часов назад

      Congrats, and thanks for your service. 0:35

    • @RidingandWrenching
      @RidingandWrenching  13 часов назад

      Thank you for your service to the community!

  • @fredgill8480
    @fredgill8480 16 часов назад +1

    Congratulations 🎊 🎉 🎈

  • @KrakensGarageandAdventures
    @KrakensGarageandAdventures 7 часов назад

    Congratulations! So much good life ahead of you.

  • @frankeszes3062
    @frankeszes3062 8 часов назад

    Congratulations, Enjoy. It's a beautiful time in your life. I retired 3 years ago and loving it. I ride my 2018 Roadglide as much as I can.

    • @RidingandWrenching
      @RidingandWrenching  7 часов назад

      Thank you! I'm looking forward to getting more miles this year!

  • @bderryberry4987
    @bderryberry4987 5 часов назад

    WELCOME to the club-I love it!

  • @showcoach97
    @showcoach97 11 часов назад

    Congrats on your retirement!!!! I would recommend protective gear for your practicing. I understand that we don’t get to choose what day we go down on our motorcycle but we can always be prepared when it does happen!!! Be safe and keep up the great work!

    • @RidingandWrenching
      @RidingandWrenching  7 часов назад

      great point! I will definitely have on more gear next time.

  • @Southern_Hogz
    @Southern_Hogz 13 часов назад

    Congratulations on your retirement! I love these vids where you share things that you learned. Can't wait to see the next video!

  • @curtiscollins2174
    @curtiscollins2174 10 часов назад

    Very well done sir. Enjoy your retirement. Sounds like you've earned it. 7yr. Retired myself. Able to pick days when we ride..

  • @jdreyno1958
    @jdreyno1958 10 часов назад

    Congratulations on your retirement! Glad you're okay.

  • @John_Ridley
    @John_Ridley 15 часов назад

    Congrats! I'm finishing up year 2 of retirement. The thing that took me the longest to get used to is the habit of waiting for the weekend to do stuff. I still have packed weekends because I go out and do stuff with friends who are still working, but it took me a while to get used to going out on a random week day to shop or whatever.

    • @RidingandWrenching
      @RidingandWrenching  13 часов назад +1

      I promised my working friends that I would call them during their workday....but not until I take my afternoon nap!

  • @bald1der
    @bald1der 13 часов назад +1

    Congratulations! Welcome to the Retirement club. It's a beautiful thing that a lot of people never get to experience. I don't take it for granted.

  • @seanharris6434
    @seanharris6434 15 часов назад

    Congratulations on your retirement!! Hope you put out more content.

    • @RidingandWrenching
      @RidingandWrenching  13 часов назад

      That is the game plan. My plan is to publish 2 video's per week starting in January

  • @macmac3770
    @macmac3770 3 часа назад

    Congratulations brother Cue! I’m sure you’ll find the ability to get more miles and enjoy longer trips on your scooter. Stay safe and thanks for your positive outlook always. 🫡🤜🏼

  • @pd6569
    @pd6569 17 часов назад +1

    Que, congratulations and best of luck on the next, and likely best chapter / journey of your life. I have said this to many, make a plan (short, mid and long term) for your life or plan to die. Slowing down is great, and well deserved…living in the moment is difficult for man, but being purposeful in all things adds value. With regards to sugary drinks, glad that you are getting healthy….this should be the number one thing you place into your plan. Nutrition wise, sugary drinks have made companies rich while the consumers get sick and develop diseases. Live this chapter of your life well as I know you will. Be and ride safe.

  • @alfonsodennis8450
    @alfonsodennis8450 13 часов назад

    Hello Cue, Congratulations on your retirement, I just retired 8/31/2024 as a VA/RN. If I had to talk about my retirement, I could use your exact words because I’m experiencing the same thing.

  • @Grumpyoldman60-
    @Grumpyoldman60- 11 часов назад

    Congrats on the retirement.

  • @frankbrown9107
    @frankbrown9107 13 часов назад

    Congrats on your retirement and everything in this next chapter

  • @ridingwithralph3491
    @ridingwithralph3491 17 часов назад

    Enjoy your retirement. When I retired, I took day trips (~2 hours) away from home at least. Got to check off some bucket list things. Most of my friends are still 9 to 5 worker bees; found some new friends with same interest in motorcycling. Ride safe and happy holidays.

  • @keithblaxton3881
    @keithblaxton3881 6 часов назад

    Congratulations Cue!

  • @lance8280
    @lance8280 16 часов назад

    Congratulations Best decision I made was retiring a year ago at 55 years old

  • @mrjkjhoedog
    @mrjkjhoedog 17 часов назад

    Congratulations brother. Looks like it’s 2 for 2 for you now. Another 6 years for me and I’ll be done too. Look forward to seeing you again on the next ride.

  • @charleshilliard9151
    @charleshilliard9151 17 часов назад

    Congratulations, I’ve been retired for the second time for about a year now and I struggled during my first 6 months because I thought that I had to be doing something and was always anxious. Now I understand what it’s all about and absolutely love it, riding and wrenching. Riding from Virginia to Memphis again in May for the Memphis in May BBQ event, hopefully I will see you there.

    • @RidingandWrenching
      @RidingandWrenching  17 часов назад

      @@charleshilliard9151 I think I'll be there this year. Tough thing about the BBQ event is that you have to know someone....I don't know anyone!

  • @stevemiller6734
    @stevemiller6734 7 часов назад

    Robert would be proud that you’re out there practicing, slip or not!
    I hope to be able to retire within the next couple of years, before I see 58

  • @HDVIBE
    @HDVIBE 15 часов назад

    Congrats on the way of life. I aspire to that lifestyle one day.

  • @sonsinger13
    @sonsinger13 14 часов назад

    Congratulations on your retirement! Enjoy your time and don't look back.

  • @MartyGalbraith-ls8oc
    @MartyGalbraith-ls8oc 14 часов назад

    congratulations--I have been retired for awhile(getting ready to turn 75) one thing that will keep you going is find a way to exercise---it will keep you active which you have been by working all these years. Ride safe and thanks for the videos!

  • @mrfoomutt
    @mrfoomutt 16 часов назад

    Congrats!!! I'll hit 10 years out after 38 years doing the same as LOMROB below me here. Retirement is great. I highly recommend it. Too long but started when I was 18. I'm lucky enough to have a pension and small SS. All I want to do now is ride. I'll go until I can't hold the bike up anymore then I'll go to 3 wheels. Thanks for all the videos. I'll help out the old crew once and a while when they need it and I want some pocket $$ but only IF I feel like it. See you on the road I hope. 3+week xcountry trip coming this summer besides Daytona, Sturgis, and Laconia. Maybe Myrtle.

  • @Coach_DukeVI
    @Coach_DukeVI 10 часов назад

    Congrats bro

  • @yikesmikes13
    @yikesmikes13 10 часов назад

    Enjoy your retirement brother! Ride safe.

  • @michaelroy925
    @michaelroy925 6 часов назад

    Congrats on your retirement! 🎉 I Love your number one , No more rushing. That's my number one I am looking forward to. 👌😎

  • @jackhughes6844
    @jackhughes6844 7 часов назад

    Great to hear the news that you have retired. Congratulations! I retired a little over5 years ago in June of 2019, I took a solo trip to the west coast. Gone for over thirty days. I hope you can pull some money together to do some riding with out a schedule. I also have church on Sunday and look forward to my grandson coming over on Saturdays. Ride safe brother.

    • @RidingandWrenching
      @RidingandWrenching  7 часов назад +1

      I'm hoping to ride to Alaska this year. Probably be gone close to 30 days. I can't wait!

    • @jackhughes6844
      @jackhughes6844 7 часов назад

      @RidingandWrenching go for it. I wanted to do that in 2021 but Canada and the province of Yukon had way too many regulations.

  • @bluepinky131
    @bluepinky131 12 часов назад

    Congratulations on retirement

  • @qthebikeahaulic
    @qthebikeahaulic 16 часов назад

    Congrats on your retirement. I retired in April and I'm currently at my winter home in Lakeview Arkansas. Summer place is in Vale SD. I make sure I accomplish a task a day. My reward is to pack a lunch and ride to a new scenic place. Or I go fishing in the morning and do a chore/ project in the afternoon. I have a ton of projects I can finally finish and a bunch I want to do.
    I always do cone work once a month or before a trip with my Rickrack bag on the tour pack and a semi full seabag strapped in the backseat to simulate my girl. Comes in handy having confidence on trips, riding on grass at campgrounds at rallies with all our gear for a week or two.
    I bought my 2022 Ultra- Apex new, paid it off and retired. USN 82-86 GSM on a FFG in San Diego, Golden Shellback 2x.

  • @Birdoneful
    @Birdoneful 17 часов назад

    Congratulations 🎊🎉🍾

  • @Rett-Hectic
    @Rett-Hectic 17 часов назад

    Congrats Shipmate! Looking forward to more great videos.

  • @godcarsandbikes842
    @godcarsandbikes842 5 часов назад

    Congratulations!!! One day, I hope I can say the same.

  • @Birdoneful
    @Birdoneful 17 часов назад

    I do that once in awhile

  • @lafayettewhite5786
    @lafayettewhite5786 9 часов назад

    Congratulations on retirement 🎉

  • @JoeGoeMotorcycleAdventures
    @JoeGoeMotorcycleAdventures День назад +1

    Congrats brother, I envy you! Now you better go to the doctor and make sure you didn’t break anything on that fall 😂

    • @RidingandWrenching
      @RidingandWrenching  День назад +1

      You should have seen the drop before that one! I felt like superman!

  • @conniewaite1371
    @conniewaite1371 17 часов назад

    Aww,I wanted to see you pick it up again

  • @stewartisaac8934
    @stewartisaac8934 13 часов назад

    Hi Cue, I just retired last week after 31 years and everyday seems like Saturday!

  • @macmac3770
    @macmac3770 3 часа назад

    Congratulations brother Cue! I’m sure you’ll find the ability to get more miles and enjoy longer trips on your scooter. Stay safe and thanks for your positive outlook always. 🫡🤜🏼.

  • @IronPonylife
    @IronPonylife 13 часов назад

    Congratulations on your retirement! 🎉 Hoping to follow in about 7 years myself. Great prelude to the next video, and I'm really glad to see you're alright! 🚴‍♂👍 Can't wait to see you as a guest on the podcast-it’s going to be awesome! 🎙🔥

  • @dugbucky3298
    @dugbucky3298 13 часов назад

    Dang things are slick!, Done the same thing. if you ain't falling you ain't learning. MGD's??? I got em. Thanks Cue.
    Congratulations on retiring. I am excited to get there next year. Oh, It's Thursday today. So, damn funny, I really thought it was Thursday. yeah, I am semi retired and don't know what day it is.

    • @RidingandWrenching
      @RidingandWrenching  7 часов назад

      Those cones aren't ideal for patterns. I'm going to keep using them, but I will use fewer of them to minimize the risk of sliding.

    • @dugbucky3298
      @dugbucky3298 5 часов назад

      @@RidingandWrenching Sorry, MDG's. Motorcycle drop guards. Dyslexia Bro.

  • @jimmiethebull1177
    @jimmiethebull1177 16 часов назад

    Congratulations

  • @SantaonaMotorcycle
    @SantaonaMotorcycle 7 часов назад

    I’m retiring next month and I am looking forward to more motorcycle rides and practicing in parking lots.

    • @RidingandWrenching
      @RidingandWrenching  7 часов назад

      Once the weather is nicer, I will be able to devote more time to practice. I want to participate in more motorcycle rodeos too.

  • @zion1126
    @zion1126 10 часов назад

    Cue, CONGRATULATIONS ON RETIREMENT!

  • @chrischaney9492
    @chrischaney9492 11 часов назад

    Good afternoon from Indiana.

  • @danielsouthern411
    @danielsouthern411 16 часов назад

    Congrats

  • @BrewCityRider
    @BrewCityRider 4 часа назад

    Congratulations Cue. Retirement is the best, as you are already learning. I've been retired from law enforcement for 13 years, and my advice to you is not to put off bike trips you want to take. Do them now while you still can.

    • @RidingandWrenching
      @RidingandWrenching  3 часа назад +1

      That is the game plan. I am planning to ride to Alaska next year.

  • @Sekou6998
    @Sekou6998 13 часов назад

    Congrats! Mesh long shelve motorcycle jacket for the unexpected!

    • @RidingandWrenching
      @RidingandWrenching  13 часов назад

      You got that right! I actually have one, but didn't take the time to put it on.

  • @richardgeorge523
    @richardgeorge523 13 часов назад

    Congratulations on your retirement. Now is the time to reflect on the next chapter of your life. You already have a passion, i.e. riding your motorcycles. If you desire, why not turn that passion into a way of making capital by sharing your riding skills with those who wish to learn. I'm sure Robert Simmons can provide you insight into doing this.

    • @RidingandWrenching
      @RidingandWrenching  13 часов назад

      That's something I am going to consider. I have some more development that I want to do before I embark on training others.

    • @richardgeorge523
      @richardgeorge523 8 часов назад

      You are better than you think. I've seen some motorcycle safety course instructors ride and you can ride circles around some of them.

  • @brucem8129
    @brucem8129 14 часов назад

    Did you retire from the Navy also? I retired, 30 yrs Navy, now working on my 2nd retirement. 2 years to go.

    • @RidingandWrenching
      @RidingandWrenching  13 часов назад +1

      I was not in the Navy long enough to retire. Most of my career was with Toyota and Ford. I was in the Navy for about 6 years.

    • @brucem8129
      @brucem8129 3 часа назад +1

      @RidingandWrenching solid channel Q. One of my bikes is a 23 CVO. You have gave some great pointers on those. Thanks for your service.

  • @markrogers4983
    @markrogers4983 7 часов назад

    "Welcome to the party, Pal!"

  • @ronaldbates6608
    @ronaldbates6608 15 часов назад

    Good to retire, as far as dropping the bike, I have done that many times, all part of learning. You're doing fine.

  • @chiantijohnson559
    @chiantijohnson559 10 часов назад

    Congrats on your retirement!!! You keep dropping it, you'll be back to work soon, lol, hopefully not!!! Stay Safe! Congrats again!!!

  • @rugershooter5268
    @rugershooter5268 17 часов назад

    I could have retired 2yrs ago, at that time my wife was already retired…..she’s home 24hrs a day, if I was home 24hrs a day it would be death or divorce
    My brother,73, is going back to work, mainly because the do nothing lifestyle is killing him. He can’t walk 1/2 mile without resting
    I work rotating shifts, I never know what day it is……my wife tells me when to go to work, she has to keep track of my scheduled doubles
    In a yr I’ll be 65 and considering it, but the way the economy crashed over last 4yrs I don’t know if I can afford it…….maybe retire and do another full time job then at 67 start SS….make sure I got everything I need….. I need a new tractor with backhoe

  • @llm3
    @llm3 17 часов назад

    Congrats on retirement!! Been retired for 22 years. Nice watch but hardcore retirees don’t wear watches😅.

    • @RidingandWrenching
      @RidingandWrenching  17 часов назад

      @@llm3 nice! Might start leaving home without a cell phone too!

  • @HogheadBill
    @HogheadBill 14 часов назад

    First congrats on pulling the plug, i do have a question for you though, how old are you as I to am seriously thinking of doing the same as ive been at the same job for almost 38 yrs but i to am a young man and like i tell everyone who asks.. the fat lady an't singing yet but shes definetly picking out the band members.

    • @RidingandWrenching
      @RidingandWrenching  13 часов назад +1

      55. If there is enough response to this video, I'll go into more details in a future video.

    • @HogheadBill
      @HogheadBill 12 часов назад

      @RidingandWrenching sounds good

  • @jessieholt9238
    @jessieholt9238 17 часов назад

    Congratulations ur speaking the truth 😂 Wow !!!! stop dropping my motorcycle

    • @RidingandWrenching
      @RidingandWrenching  17 часов назад

      @@jessieholt9238 getting closer to perfection with every drop!

  • @gregmannos
    @gregmannos 14 часов назад

    Im 58, and unfortunately, I'm at least 5 years away from retirement.
    Im jealous 😂

    • @RidingandWrenching
      @RidingandWrenching  13 часов назад

      In different circumstances, I might have stayed a few more years. I may end up getting a part time job at some point to keep me busy.

  • @jefflist2796
    @jefflist2796 4 часа назад

    Might be time for a Trike 😂

    • @RidingandWrenching
      @RidingandWrenching  3 часа назад

      I'm one drop closer to perfection. Some people are proud to have never drop their bike. I take pride in dropping all of mine. You can't become a better rider without learning your limits. I push all of my bikes to the limit.

  • @throttletherapy9998
    @throttletherapy9998 7 часов назад

    I always have mixed feelings when pressing the like button when something happens that isn't good. I don't want you to think that I like to see you crash p.s. i probably won't retire i will just take a little more time off, hopefully

    • @RidingandWrenching
      @RidingandWrenching  3 часа назад

      I don't consider a drop a bad thing....especially when you can walk away from it. The drop has me one step closer to perfection!

  • @neano62
    @neano62 14 часов назад

    Ok … I waited for it!
    Dude , I CRINGED

    • @RidingandWrenching
      @RidingandWrenching  13 часов назад +1

      I did too! That drop caught me by surprise. I made a poor choice with cones....the cone started sliding once I ran over it, which took out my front wheel.

    • @neano62
      @neano62 13 часов назад

      @ good thing them Ford benefits still wit ya … congrats on retirement my friend 👊

    • @edgarwade3947
      @edgarwade3947 11 часов назад

      Congrats, will be joining the retired fold May of next year! Hope to catch you on the road some day.

  • @CATmanATL22
    @CATmanATL22 9 часов назад

    Well Q… I have one more month to go and on 1/31/2025 I will be officially retired …. lol 😂 and I can’t wait

    • @RidingandWrenching
      @RidingandWrenching  8 часов назад +1

      The last couple of months were BRUTAL! I'm glad it's over! I'm looking forward to establishing a "new normal"

  • @tank28307
    @tank28307 5 часов назад

    Congratulations on your retirement

  • @karlwalton8151
    @karlwalton8151 10 часов назад

    Congratulations

  • @stephen6157
    @stephen6157 2 часа назад

    Congratulations