My first thought about the consequences of retirement was that I would have an enormous amount of time to do “stuff”.  “Stuff” included everything.  Work in the yard, go to appointments, help around the house, read, hobbies, etc.  I couldn’t imagine there would enough fill up my time.

Part of my retirement event was a gift card from my fellow employees.  I used this to get a Kindle.  The “Touch” model was selling for 79.00.  I stepped up to the Touch + WIFI and 3G.  I learned that the 3G was only used when WIFI was not available.  It only accessed the Amazon Store.  Using WIFI for access opened up the internet and email, etc.  Since the Kindle is not a real computer with a real operating system it only approximates easy use of the internet and email. Hmm.  Should have gone with the Fire model.  At least you get color.