Lots of folks have been asking if DH is retiring. This is my response. 🤣🤣🤣.
Those that know him, know that 'retirement' is not in his genes. After all, our first project is putting in 2 miles of new fence in the mountains.
Our broker is a friend we've known for over 37 years and even she wondered. She's good friends with a ranch owner we know and when he found out we were moving to the area he told her, "Have him call me!" She said she left it open, but she didn't think DH was looking for a "job ".
He just spent 10 days in Texas gathering our cows and weaning our calves. Spent 1/2 a day at home and then spent 2 days as a judge for a ranch rodeo.
Friends are inquiring in disbelief, "but what is he going to DO?" We're still working. Just working for ourselves now. After all, ranchers don't retire.
But never fear - there is a list of projects.
There are welded, pipe horse pens to build. Old fence to tear out and roll up. 2 shops and a barn to clean out because much was left behind. An old chicken coop to break down. A new chicken coop to construct. An orchard to plant. Wood to cut. A garden to grow. Roads to build. Horses to work with. Cows to tend. Country to explore. A fishing pond to dig. Brush to clear. Weeds to spray. A fire pit area to install. A yard to make. A shop to set up. Sheds and old wire to break down and haul out. Friends to visit. Hunts to plan. A house to turn into a home. And most importantly, family to enjoy and grandbabies to spoil.
In other words: memories to make.
If he worked as hard as he did for someone else in his former life (80 hour weeks were the norm), he'll work just as hard, if not harder for us so, I think it's safe to say we won't be twiddling our thumbs, but we ARE going to make time to sit and enjoy the view along the way!
Ranchers and farmers don't retire until their bodies give out. My dad was going strong into his late 80's but was forced to stop after an incident while combining corn. Then he got together with a group of 'retired' farmers and they spent their time driving around and looking at the crops. It's nice though to have someone help me with yardwork. And he enjoys having time to play basketball with the grands.
ReplyDeleteSounds like this is the perfect “retirement” for him! Both of the grand babies look so much like your daughter. How wonderful that your in-laws agreed to come out to visit and were able to spend that time with their great grandchildren (as well as their grandchildren). Hopefully, the joy they felt, making memories, will encourage them to visit more in the future, especially when everyone will be there. Love the photo of your husband and Skeet enjoying the view!
ReplyDeleteGosh that view is stunning. All it needs are some cows or horses in the foreground.
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Your Hubby and mine must have the same genes! 😂😂. Retirement isn’t in my hubby’s vocabulary! He quit his day job over ten years ago to enjoy ‘retirement’ farming. So enjoy your ‘retirement’ doing what you love. Your scenery is absolutely gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteDitto. Hubs doesn't speak that language.
DeleteSo happy for you! Sounds like you'll be busy enough with time for family and each other. How is your knee holding up?
ReplyDeleteI think my hubby is busier in retirement than when he worked. Not just at home now he volunteers and helps others. Many others now have gardens because he doesn’t know how to just sit.
ReplyDeleteI think you have both earned the time to sit and enjoy the view. (Skeet looks adorable, staring out at the mountains, too).
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great way to spend a life - who wants to retire from doing what you enjoy - working hard and seeing the fruits of your labour - looking forward to seeing how your plans come to fruition. Elaine in UK
ReplyDeleteWow, that is a long list of future projects!! He will never be bored with all of those activities to choose from! Plus, he'll switch around from day to day so he won't get tired of one particular project. Congratulations on your new ranch home! You will be keeping busy as well - but perhaps no more 3am breakfasts to make?
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