Just seen this post. Congratulations TBG! Well deserved free time.

I get told by clients that it's a strange feeling. Having something to retire TO is as important as having something to retire FROM.

Maybe the egg stained string vest is your thing maybe not!

Couple of (non financial!) tips that I've picked up by those who I think have done it well are:

- have a structure for your ideal week (ie your timetable) - obviously just doing things that you want to be doing!

- don't rush into anything. There are so many potential calls on your time, volunteering, hobbies, socialising, looking after grand-children, that some people can feel more under pressure than when they were working.