Now that Taylor's school year started we've been feeling more as if we are truly retired! Many people ask, "So, how is retirement?" So, I thought I'd take a minute and just reflect on this and blog......
So, I'd have to say, this retirement business is pretty relaxing, FUN and very enjoyable! I am beginning to lineup some volunteer jobs that will fulfil some goals/ambitions and keep me occupied. We also reeeeeeeally appreciate our full 8 - 10 hours of sleep most nights. When we worked, we'd get up at 5:00 a.m. and was ALWAYS sooo tired and complained about getting up so early. It is amazing what a well rested body can do!!
When Dick uses three examples to describe retirement he says 1) that he is happy 2) he feels like there is still something that he needs to accomplish but doesn't exactly know what that is - yet. He likes being more available for Taylor but realizes that will change in just 7 years when Taylor goes to college so he thinks about what it is that he can/should do to 'leave his mark'.... and 3) it is relaxing.
For the past few weeks, we've kept busy doing all sorts of things, besides running the B & B that is (which can be a full time job!) hahaha Of course, first and foremost, we begin each and everyday by thanking God for EVERYTHING! We truly feel very blessed and are thankful beyond words for the life we are able to live.
So, some of the things that we've been up to....
We may have found our church! When we have Taylor we take him to his Catholic Church but needed to find our own. We attended Calvary Presbyterian Church this past Sunday for the first time. The pastor was on a trip but the guest pastor did a good job. We'll be able to attend again in a few weeks when the official Pastor is back, but, so far so good!!
I renewed my California Driver's License with CURRENT info, so I am an official resident of San Francisco, and eligible to vote locally!
Dick bought a San Francisco residence card - to play golf at a discounted rate at the public courses - which he plans on doing a little more often now.
We take Gabby to weekly Animal Assisted Therapy training classes and are practicing each day. She should graduate in October, then we'll be scheduled at least once a month so she can do her job!
We enjoy walking from our house to Fisherman's Wharf, check out the street vendors goods, tourist watch, catch a bite to eat, and enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of this hustle and bustle part of town.
We pop into Art Galleries - trying to locate that special painting to hang above the fireplace and to give our hearts a taste of the beauty that only art can give.
We took Taylor back home on a Sunday and then drove over to Napa, picked up some wine, did some wine tasting, had dinner at our favorite restaurant, then tootled home.....on a SUNDAY!!! Instead of having to drive to Merced!! It was nice and we felt really special!! Almost like we were doing something really bad!! hahaha
We are fans of Netflix, American Movie Classics and Turner Classic Movie Channels and watch a movie almost every day!
We've been members of the YMCA at Part Presidio for awhile and have started going to the gym to workout each Friday morning - I still use the indoor pool 3-4 times a week - but Dick has NEVER worked out at a gym! We use a lot of muscles in our legs while running each day (we usually run about 4.5 miles each morning) so we've been working with the 'arm' and 'stomach' machines.
We take Taylor to his Monday after school Soccer practice - so that means we get to see him 4 out of 5 days!
We got Library Cards and discovered the SF Public Library is AMAZING!! They have a HUGE Audio Visual Center where you can check out everything from music cd's to old tv shows, movies, concerts - unreal!! Having the time to read a good book has been very enjoyable.
We are looking forward to the first week in October when the President's Cup is being played at Harding Park. Dick's brother, David, has tickets and invited friends up for the week long event. I've never been to a pro golf event so this should be interesting!
We went to the bank the other day and the WINNING trophy for the Presidents Cup was in the lobby of the bank!! They asked if Dick wanted his picture taken! Giddy-Up!!
Also during this same week, four girlfriends from Merced are coming up, spending the night and riding bikes across the Golden Gate Bridge the following day! Yes, we did it last year and had so much fun, we thought we'd do it again!! But, THIS year, we planned it during the Blue Angels PRACTICE day!!
We also make time for weekend trips to our favorite destinations as Cayucos, Morro Bay, Merced and Visalia.
So, yes, retirement is good! We highly recommend it!! ;)
We had 18 people show up throughout the weekend. Some stayed for the duration, some for a day. Each night we had campfire with the best voices singing the best campfire songs, telling funny jokes, and reminiscing of the past. 
