On Friday, February 7, 2014 5:08:38 PM UTC-8, pure kona wrote:
> On Fri, 7 Feb 2014 15:50:09 -0800 (PST), Kalmia
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> >Retired. Oh, how I remember those rush-into-store-on-way-home and then cook something fast and easy. Def. no casseroles or soups on THOSE work nights.
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> >I still have some evening commitments tho which sound the horn for fend-for-yourself, quick and easy.
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> > My old fave from my working days was swiss cheese and peanut butter, top browned, on bread, when I had to rush out to an evening function. I was big into yoga and the gym and needed some small amt of gas in my tank to get thru the evening.
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> >How many of you retirees find yourself wondering, "How did I ever work!!"?
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> So interesting to read.
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> We're not retired although we are of the age. Have been self employed
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> for decades and it just keeps going. Also as President of a
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> non-profit- an active one, it seems we are always busy- or it feels
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> that way:>) I never seem to have enough time- but then again, my
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> aloha,
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> Cea



This is lovely to hear, Cea. I think you are a quilter as well, right?

We have been retired for a few years now too. We have always had a lot of hobbies and interests, but not the time available because of work and kids. No we are able to do whatever we want and do so.

We are always doing something, are very active physically. A couple of years ago, I did a half marathon and we do Bay to Breakers every year, a 12k footrace here in SF. We are very thankful to have the resources and more than anything, the good health to do these things.

When working, I did quite a bit of bulk cooking, now not so much, but I do cook for more than one night often. As others here have said, it just makes sense.

We frequently come home and put something together quickly, sometimes something that I have frozen previously. Fish cooks fast and we both like it, steaks and burgers are quick, my spaghetti sauce from the freezer is fast. Well, you get the picture. When we are out and about we take our cooler and pack a lunch and then go out to dinner if we are far from home.

Julie P