Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Why We Will Like Retirement

My sister in law sent me this today (author unknown).  Enjoy! Please feel free to share with your friends. It might encourage others to join the ranks too.  What is your favorite?

Why We Will Like Retirement

Question:    How many days in a week?
Answer:      6 Saturdays, 1 Sunday

 Question:    When is a retiree's bedtime?
 Answer:      Three hours after s/he falls asleep on the couch.

  Question:    How many retirees to change a light bulb?
  Answer:      Only one, but it might take all day.

  Question:    What's the biggest gripe of retirees?
  Answer:      There is not enough time to get everything done.

  Question:    Why don't retirees mind being called Seniors?
  Answer:      The term comes with a 10% percent discount.

  Question:    Among retirees what is considered formal attire?
  Answer:      Tied shoes.

  Question:    Why do retirees count pennies?
  Answer:      They are the only ones who have the time.

  Question:    What is the common term for someone who continues to work and refuses to retire?
  Answer:      NUTS!

  Question:    Why are retirees so slow to clean out the basement, attic or garage?
  Answer:      They know that as soon as they do, one of their adult kids will want to store stuff there.

  Question:    What do retirees call a long lunch?
  Answer:      Normal

  Question:    What is the best way to describe retirement?
  Answer:      The never ending Coffee Break.

  Question:    What's the biggest advantage of going back to school as a retiree?
  Answer:      If you cut classes, no one can call your parents.

  Question:    Why does a retiree often say he doesn't miss work, but misses the people he used to work with
  Answer:      He is too polite to tell the whole truth.

  Question:    What do you do all week?
  Answer:      Monday to Friday; Nothing, Saturday & Sunday I rest.



2 comments:

  1. Great list! It is almost like when we went to Florida last month and stayed 10 days in Destin. We told our relatives we were going on vacation...

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