This is a weird one for me because I'm young - but can't work so I feel as if I'm "retired" most days, vs unemployed. I know if I was in a position to be working, I would, but even PT isn't a possibility for me. I also know that when I reach official "retirement" age, I'll be lucky if we still have a government program - and that's just as scary because I can't work to add in additional income, and neither can Colin.
My Mom misses work horribly - but she retired from Ohio State after 25 years when she turned 72. She climbs the walls for things to do (and volunteers a lot), and for the first time in a long time there's a weird dynamic in the household because my mom pensioned out, so the retirement checks come for her. My dad changed to writing (and being well published) in Engineering Graphics in the late 80s and for the next 20 years, leaving OSU and his tenured associate professorship when he did it. They aren't hurting, per se, dad still works - but I don't think he's with McGraw-Hill anymore. If anything he consults on newer tech books, but he's stayed current in case the bug bites again and he wants to start up writing again. They're both on SSI now, and I think their biggest worries are my brother and I - they support both of us (at least until my SSDI works itself out) and my brother will always need assistance - which is one of the reasons they moved me home. The only "income" they get aside from that is happiness from being in a retirement neighborhood - there are houses, apartments, assisted living, and total care - and they have it arranged for life, so that's no worry. They just have to pay utilities and such. They also spend at least 2-3 nights a month trying to convince others to move to the place because it really is nice. I love going down there to swim inside when it's snowing out!
There are several people there, however, who are still working in their late 60s well into their 70s because either they miss it, or they need it - I never ask. I do some occasional computer work for people who live there so I know about some peoples' situations and charge accordingly. My base is $20/per hour, but I've taken nothing but gas money on more occasions than not. Some seem sad to me to still be working - others are thrilled. I can understand that because I wish to death I actually *could* go back to work but can't - which is another frustration for many of the folks I know. They *do* need the money and would work if they could, but can't.
The community was started back in the 60's and was initially for retired Clergy and Teachers. There's now a broader base, but it's still mostly Clergy and Teachers and I don't think anyone in either of those callings ever truly stops, you know? Both my parents teach classes voluntarily now, my mother working with area English as a Second Language residents in their town, and my dad teaching computer basics. I step in when someone needs a computer repair or one on one lessons. It makes me feel useful!
So there's my round-about answer, lol!
My Mom misses work horribly - but she retired from Ohio State after 25 years when she turned 72. She climbs the walls for things to do (and volunteers a lot), and for the first time in a long time there's a weird dynamic in the household because my mom pensioned out, so the retirement checks come for her. My dad changed to writing (and being well published) in Engineering Graphics in the late 80s and for the next 20 years, leaving OSU and his tenured associate professorship when he did it. They aren't hurting, per se, dad still works - but I don't think he's with McGraw-Hill anymore. If anything he consults on newer tech books, but he's stayed current in case the bug bites again and he wants to start up writing again. They're both on SSI now, and I think their biggest worries are my brother and I - they support both of us (at least until my SSDI works itself out) and my brother will always need assistance - which is one of the reasons they moved me home. The only "income" they get aside from that is happiness from being in a retirement neighborhood - there are houses, apartments, assisted living, and total care - and they have it arranged for life, so that's no worry. They just have to pay utilities and such. They also spend at least 2-3 nights a month trying to convince others to move to the place because it really is nice. I love going down there to swim inside when it's snowing out!
There are several people there, however, who are still working in their late 60s well into their 70s because either they miss it, or they need it - I never ask. I do some occasional computer work for people who live there so I know about some peoples' situations and charge accordingly. My base is $20/per hour, but I've taken nothing but gas money on more occasions than not. Some seem sad to me to still be working - others are thrilled. I can understand that because I wish to death I actually *could* go back to work but can't - which is another frustration for many of the folks I know. They *do* need the money and would work if they could, but can't.
The community was started back in the 60's and was initially for retired Clergy and Teachers. There's now a broader base, but it's still mostly Clergy and Teachers and I don't think anyone in either of those callings ever truly stops, you know? Both my parents teach classes voluntarily now, my mother working with area English as a Second Language residents in their town, and my dad teaching computer basics. I step in when someone needs a computer repair or one on one lessons. It makes me feel useful!
So there's my round-about answer, lol!
But I do have one ProVari for each hand. Lucky me, nice wife 
didn't complain too much when I got the 2nd one. 
So I wanted the minimum batt life of the 18490, with a black tube, and a silver 'ring' at the end. So, what I'm saying is - if I were to buy one today - I'd probably still go for the standard size tube. I don't find it too heavy or big (like some people say). Fits in my hand just fine. It's my security blanket. If I pick up my wife's eGo, I feel like I'm holding a Virginia Slim. 
