I have been retired almost nine years now. I miss some of my customers, but then there are the 2% I dont miss at all. There are many things to keep you busy. We do breakfast at least 3 times a week with people our age. A mens group at church do jobs to help out around town. And then of course I get to bike when ever I want to.
To me it kind of like summer vacation between the 11th and 12th grade in HS. I have a car, a little money, and my freedom. I even have a steady date, my wife.