Now, now, that is not quite true. There was a time when I applied my automotive knowledge but now I don't even change my own oil anymore. I also pay an energetic neighbor for my lawn service and just paid his granddaughter to paint some of my fence. I think of it as helping the local economy rather than simply not wanting to be bothered. I still do my own electrical work and always help neighbors with my area of expertise. Then too my neighbors help me. Helped one neighbor upgrade his home to 200 amp service, same neighbor who stores his motorcycle in my garage along with my own. That same neighbor plows my driveway every winter and does my snow removal. Life has plenty of trade offs I figure. My talents put beanies and weenies on a table for decades and got our kids educated (so they would not be living in my basement) and I have come to really like this retirement thing. Life is good.

 

Now, now, that is not quite true. There was a time when I applied my automotive knowledge but now I don't even change my own oil anymore. I also pay an energetic neighbor for my lawn service and just paid his granddaughter to paint some of my fence. I think of it as helping the local economy rather than simply not wanting to be bothered. I still do my own electrical work and always help neighbors with my area of expertise. Then too my neighbors help me. Helped one neighbor upgrade his home to 200 amp service, same neighbor who stores his motorcycle in my garage along with my own. That same neighbor plows my driveway every winter and does my snow removal. Life has plenty of trade offs I figure. My talents put beanies and weenies on a table for decades and got our kids educated (so they would not be living in my basement) and I have come to really like this retirement thing. Life is good.

When it comes to your project things would likely go much, much better if you had a skilled tradesman (electrician) to help you along or your friend who inspects. That could go well if he oversaw your project. It's about not just skill set but planning and having the materials ready.

Ron

You are a good man Ron. Thank you for everything.