I came down with sepsis over a year and a half ago. I was throwing up. The ambulance came and took me to the hospital. My wife said that after the ambulance left the dog threw up. Then the cat threw up. She nearly threw up herself by then.
I think I have more work now then when I worked. But now I’m my own boss and give myself time off early most days. I do have dreams where I am back in the military though at my present age, that is spooky.
When my husband retired from the Navy, after the big ceremony with all of the pomp and circumstance, I was talking to him and said that when he got home, it was his turn to clean the litter box. I was pretty sure the cats weren’t going to salute him.
Just retired a week and half ago. Had a second shift 10 hour work schedule for the last 3 months. When 3 o’clock rolls around, it’s a relief not to make a lunch and drive to the plant. Every time I look at the clock I figure out how much those other guys have to go before the shift is over.
I had dream’s when I am getting ready to go to work, arrive and thought I was fired and am back, and then other dreams I am getting ready to leave and time is moving on and I have not left, then I think no job. Then I find out the second lady she was let go end of the same year. Place had to reduce workers, and then closed.
Been a looooong time since I dreamed I had to get dressed and go to work. About 1 month after I retired in October 1998. That was when my local boss, along with the higher level boss stopped by my house and offered me a consultants contract for 90 days to come back and train my replacements. I made more in 3 months than I usually made in 6 months.
In last night’s dream, I was packing for college again (I graduated five years ago, and yet I still get going-to-college dreams), and then I was checking a customer out at work, but the codes weren’t right, I couldn’t type, my coworkers weren’t helping… and the customer was super nasty about it. That part is probably from real life: Monday evening, when I really was struggling on the register because I was coming down with a cold. But thankfully real customers are usually nice where I work.
allen@home over 3 years ago
Yes Earl you are retired. But you still have a boss. And you better follow her orders.
Kwen over 3 years ago
But at least you can go back to bed after this.
Uncle Kenny over 3 years ago
Our rule: Whoever finds the vomit cleans the vomit.This applies only when I find the vomit.
Rodeo Boy over 3 years ago
I came down with sepsis over a year and a half ago. I was throwing up. The ambulance came and took me to the hospital. My wife said that after the ambulance left the dog threw up. Then the cat threw up. She nearly threw up herself by then.
iggyman over 3 years ago
Usually its is our cat who throws up, hairballs usually!
Templo S.U.D. over 3 years ago
But, Earl, isn’t Roscoe your dog? Aren’t you supposed to take care of him? Talking him for walks just isn’t enough.
NeedaChuckle Premium Member over 3 years ago
I think I have more work now then when I worked. But now I’m my own boss and give myself time off early most days. I do have dreams where I am back in the military though at my present age, that is spooky.
Breadboard over 3 years ago
Earl just another day in the life ….
Mugens Premium Member over 3 years ago
As a recently retired married man, I can definitely sympathize.
sandpiper over 3 years ago
The other side of the coin.
walstib Premium Member over 3 years ago
I’ll bet even ERBEN2 is glad that Roscoe was off screen today.
jagedlo over 3 years ago
Should have stayed asleep, Earl!
assrdood over 3 years ago
The reason it takes old folks longer to do simple repairs around the house:
We think things through & plan our steps. For instance, I now only need 2-3 trips to hardware store instead of 3-4 back in the day.
ANIMAL over 3 years ago
Earl cleaning up hurl.?…. I’d PAY to see that.!!!
Queen of America over 3 years ago
When my husband retired from the Navy, after the big ceremony with all of the pomp and circumstance, I was talking to him and said that when he got home, it was his turn to clean the litter box. I was pretty sure the cats weren’t going to salute him.
cosman over 3 years ago
The spouse who fed Roscoe, mops.
e.groves over 3 years ago
I have those dreams now that I’m retired. It’s such a good feeling when I wake up and realize that I don’t have to work anymore.
Zebrastripes over 3 years ago
That gag reflex gets me everytime! Ew
kathleenhicks62 over 3 years ago
HUMMMM! That’s life.
mistercatworks over 3 years ago
But you’ve got all day to clean it up !
petermerck over 3 years ago
Just retired a week and half ago. Had a second shift 10 hour work schedule for the last 3 months. When 3 o’clock rolls around, it’s a relief not to make a lunch and drive to the plant. Every time I look at the clock I figure out how much those other guys have to go before the shift is over.
MuddyUSA Premium Member over 3 years ago
That’s retired life, Earl?
kab2rb over 3 years ago
I had dream’s when I am getting ready to go to work, arrive and thought I was fired and am back, and then other dreams I am getting ready to leave and time is moving on and I have not left, then I think no job. Then I find out the second lady she was let go end of the same year. Place had to reduce workers, and then closed.
w16521 over 3 years ago
Most men have two bosses in their life: The one at work and the one at home.
zeexenon over 3 years ago
Wait a while and he will eat it back up. A Clorox wipe will take care of the rest.
dlaemmerhirt999 over 3 years ago
I’ll take a gorgeous sick puppy-boy over work ANY day! As I “retired” at 22 when I had a tbi, I’m happy looking after my puppies.:DDD
timbob2313 Premium Member over 3 years ago
Been a looooong time since I dreamed I had to get dressed and go to work. About 1 month after I retired in October 1998. That was when my local boss, along with the higher level boss stopped by my house and offered me a consultants contract for 90 days to come back and train my replacements. I made more in 3 months than I usually made in 6 months.
hariseldon59 over 3 years ago
I wonder what Earl did for a living before he retired.
Jerry Martin Premium Member over 3 years ago
I can honestly say that my wife has never asked me to clean up after the dog…….. We have 2 cats.
Elder Lee Fox over 3 years ago
Wives of retired men are tougher than going to work. At least there you can quit.
Taracinablue over 3 years ago
In last night’s dream, I was packing for college again (I graduated five years ago, and yet I still get going-to-college dreams), and then I was checking a customer out at work, but the codes weren’t right, I couldn’t type, my coworkers weren’t helping… and the customer was super nasty about it. That part is probably from real life: Monday evening, when I really was struggling on the register because I was coming down with a cold. But thankfully real customers are usually nice where I work.
Orcatime over 3 years ago
Dreams are in the language of symbols.
pbr50138 over 3 years ago
Since I’ve been retired for almost 5 years, I’ve NEVER had a dream about work. Besides, that’d be a nightmare anyway.