Retirement is indeed a special time not granted or seen by all.
Thank you for your comments.
I recently heard an interview on radio and a successful businessman said: "I have just turned 64, but its not the end of the world, you can however, see it from here.
I now spend a bit of time decorating the shop in a style that suits my mood, also keen to open the shop to anyone with an interest in messing about with hot steel.