Growing the garden and mind in Retirement. Let's go!

[@Kimba911911]

I love it! I think this is my favorite of your videos. I appreciate your insight and your humor. I hope you and Mrs. Buzz are doing well. 😊

[@BuzzRetirementGarage]

Thank you! You're very kind. I appreciate your comment. Buzz

[@OurRetireEarlyJourney]

Great stuff as always Buzz! We are huge on continuous education throughout life. We study like crazy on investing and personal finance. After that who knows what’s next to study! We had a 30’ x 40’ garden we took down last year to grow grass on it in preparation to sell our home. Been a hard year without it.

[@BuzzRetirementGarage]

Excellent! Keep doing what interests you!

[@Middleagegrind]

My grandpa said you can learn something every day of our lives.

[@BuzzRetirementGarage]

Smart man. Very true.

[@jimbennett1519]

Retired in 2010 at 60. Bought a place in portage county with 18 acres. Tore the house apart and made it what we wanted then covid made me be a hermit and I found out I liked it lol. No classes or community events for me,I stay busy every day. The woods and nature provide plenty of stimulation for my mind and my body

[@BuzzRetirementGarage]

How close is Magadore to you?

[@jimbennett1519]

@@BuzzRetirementGarage not real far,I am in S.E.Portage county near Lake Milton

[@vickiwest4149]

Growth. In the garden as well as mental/emotional/spiritual. I have metal letters on a shelf that spell out PLANT WATER BLOOM. That's there not just to reference my enjoyment of my balcony garden, but in many aspects of life, especially relationships. They take nurturing. But you're right, so do our minds! Thanks for another thought provoking video, Buzz. Another nugget to add to the list of things to plan on ~ exercising my mind!! :)

[@BuzzRetirementGarage]

Plant, water, bloom repeat. I like that. Thanks for checking in. Buzz

[@Orientalbackyardgarden]

Buzz, you are awesome 🎉❤🎉❤

[@BuzzRetirementGarage]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@PierPaolohistorias]

Hola Buzz, desde Madrid

[@BuzzRetirementGarage]

Hola! Welcome back!

[@RetiredLovingIt]

We all definitely need to keep growing our entire life and especially in retirement to keep our brains engaged and active.

[@BuzzRetirementGarage]

I think the trips that you take to the caves etc. are great learning opportunities. You don't just film and say "look at that" you actually talk about the history and educate us. You learn and we learn as well! Win/Win.

[@RetiredLovingIt]

@@BuzzRetirementGarage that’s one of the reasons why we love KZbin!

[@silverado5469]

Hi Buzz, I am from the Warren - Youngstown area. I and with my son have spent countless hrs photographing planes at Hopkins way before 9-11. I have been taking pictures of planes at airports since the late 70s. Spent countless weekends at CLE and ORD. I am recently retired 12/31/2020. My son now works for a Cleveland area airline and on his days off we still watch planes at Hopkins. Years ago I spent many weekends in the Flats till the city RUINED THE FLATS. Anyway started to watch you after I found out your in the Cleveland area. Love your channel buddy. Take care. Silverado

[@BuzzRetirementGarage]

Thanks for sharing. What is your son doing now? My niece is working at the counter for one of the airlines. She probably knows him! Buzz

[@Tolohtony]

My friends and I from Toledo used to go to the Flats on Friday nights. It WAS awesome.

[@BuzzRetirementGarage]

@@Tolohtony Those were the days. Some hard to remember. Lol

[@silverado5469]

@BuzzRetirementGarage My son works for an executive airline over at county. We were regulars, every weekend on the observation deck. One time before 911 of course we were both given the grand tour behind the scenes when Mike White was mayor of Cleveland. Fun times to be had at Hopkins, not anymore. Silverado

[@BuzzRetirementGarage]

@@silverado5469 sounds cool. But everything changes. Sigh.

[@macmcintosh5927]

"I'll check it out and I'll learn something" That says it all. Thank you, Buzz. I'm about a year behind you, and I'm learning something.

[@BuzzRetirementGarage]

Thanks for stopping by! Buzz

[@FailureatRetirement]

Growth is life. I expand my mind by watching Buzz’s Retirement Garage 😂

[@BuzzRetirementGarage]

I think you got into that Magic grass patch. Lol

[@chhook949]

@@BuzzRetirementGarageDo Tell🫣😂

[@Dogmom3]

Home Depot does free classes on things also

[@BuzzRetirementGarage]

That's true! I'll have to check their schedule.

[@danreilly7491]

Buzz this is great!

[@BuzzRetirementGarage]

Thank you, sir! Better than the LIVE huh? Lol

[@280zone]

Also many City Parks and Recreation Depts have interesting options for older people too.

[@chrisw6337]

I think the health of the mind is the key to longevity as much as the body and pushing it to work makes life more enjoyable whether it’s cake decorating or calculus. Doing it actively and not just on a screen is part of the experience. Great advice.

[@BuzzRetirementGarage]

There are some good benefits to Cake Decorating over calculus. Whipped cream icing. Mmmm Lol

[@franthompson6299]

I always check out AARP, lots of free online Zoom classes in lots of subjects. Also, my Humana has online classes in health, cooking, travel, crafts, computer etc. Second week in September “Get Organized HQ” is having their 5 day summit with 118 KZbinrs teaching on home, organizing, decluttering, faith, crafts, kids stuff, cooking, self care, and on and on. It’s free or you can buy a pass that is a lifetime access to taped version ($29). What a deal, this is the second year I’m joining. If you are a retired hermit, great activities. AARP MN should be having there free online Jazz concerts (usually 3rd Thursday each month). No heat or bugs for watching these performances.

[@BuzzRetirementGarage]

Thanks for the information! I didn't know AARP had that. I think we're a member, but I haven't seen a magazine lately.

Funny you should mention the library, we just got back, and I checked out some Ball canning books. I so want to grow and can my own, make it a hobby. I don't have time right now but getting ready for the big..."I retire" date. Thanks Buzz, totally agree, have to stay busy!

[@BuzzRetirementGarage]

I have a feeling you'll be busy in retirement, but the difference will be that you'll do what you want!

[@DM-gs3xd]

Great subject. We are planning on taking CPR classes this fall. thanks

[@BuzzRetirementGarage]

Great idea. Took that years ago but maybe they don't emphasize the breathing parts as much anymore? I don't know. Will have to check.

[@keithbuckley1847]

On the flip side - Community Colleges etc,. are in dire need of people with skills.... who can teach! If you are a retired welder, drywaller or computer technician for example, they would love to hear from you. More classes could be offered if older skilled people were available to teach, short non-credit courses. Imagine what you would learn & meet, as you share your valuable skills!

[@BuzzRetirementGarage]

If I had knowledge I would do that. No knowledge here!

[@mydanshi9683]

Good idea! I’ll check out local classes and see if there’s anything that catches my eye for the new term. Well done, Buzz 👍

[@BuzzRetirementGarage]

I appreciate you being here. Good luck!

[@imdcareys]

Here’s one for ya - My wife and I are taking a defensive driving course. It will save on insurance and provides great information for safe driving and empathizing with other driver’s situations. Lots of good information.

[@BuzzRetirementGarage]

Good idea! I don't think my insurance company does that. I'll have to check.

[@oldwentzvilleguy5435]

If you are a person who justs sits around the home. The idea of taking classes would be great. It would keep the mind working and the body moving.

[@ranger178]

I got one for local community college i thought their prices were a bit high just to take a class for fun.

[@BuzzRetirementGarage]

Right? The drywall class is $185 which I thought was pretty steep. KZbin trains you for free. But we'll see.

[@dancurran8977]

During my working life I worked with hundreds of coworkers and customers. I am glad to let my social circle to shrink for now. I am thinking about learning Python! Thanks for the video!

[@BuzzRetirementGarage]

Python is beyond my capabilities. Lol

[@williamjones4456]

Hi Buzz, watching g from Nova Scotia. 😊

[@BuzzRetirementGarage]

Good afternoon!

[@Will-ll4gv]

Yep, nobody wants to listen that’s why it’s a wide open field for someone who does practice listening. I’ve actually always listened so when I am lucky enough to get a call from family or friends I settle in and listen. Thanks for your videos I enjoy listening 👍

[@BuzzRetirementGarage]

Between the two of us, we could make a difference. Lol

[@SherryM1968]

At 58 I took the Medical Billing and Coding Course at Polaris. Never missed one day and did an internship at Southwest General billing and coding. There were a couple of other ladies my age. I must say, some of the 30 and 40 something females were Mean Girls. Some things never change.

[@BuzzRetirementGarage]

That's great! Sorry about the mean girls.

[@peterblaxland4092]

Hi Buzz, watching from Australia 🇦🇺

[@BuzzRetirementGarage]

Hi! Welcome back!

[@colleenj225]

KZbin kept freezing on me during your live. I just wanted to suggest using Internet to learn gluten-free recipes. My friend with Celiac makes GREAT pizza with rice (cheap), but cauliflower or chicken also works. Corn tortillas and potatoes, rice noodles (Asian grocery). Many inexpensive options. I love good food… I spend on pickles, condiments & spices. The basic ingredients are not too expensive (everything is expensive). Your grocery cost is too high. You have all day to fix that problem. ❤

[@BuzzRetirementGarage]

We'll be working on that when winter hits.

[@BudgetStuffSaveRepeat]

Hi Buzz…I’m here hanging out as I cook dinner!!

[@BuzzRetirementGarage]

What's for dinner?

[@BudgetStuffSaveRepeat]

@@BuzzRetirementGarage chicken cutlets, mashed potatoes and Brussels sprouts

[@BuzzRetirementGarage]

@@BudgetStuffSaveRepeat Had chicken tonight too but Mac and cheese instead of potatoes. Lol

[@allisonspeer649]

Never stop growing, never stop learning. I'm concentrating on personal development for 2025, also going to be doing some painting, actually entering a local contest this year, I bought a $20.00 Ukulele at a garage sale and I'm going to mess around and try to learn how to play it this winter. I'd like to officially take a "class" to be with other people for socialization. My small library has a writing class that I'm interested in but sometimes the classes offered are cancelled. I've already started walking/hiking and swimming again this summer.

[@BuzzRetirementGarage]

Glad you have a plan and doing well.

[@KS-kr4ok]

Also a Clevelander, also have a son who works at the airport. They should get combat pay. If anybody reading this goes to the airport, BE NICE to the employees. They are not responsible for late planes or weather.

[@BuzzRetirementGarage]

My niece is an agent with one of the airlines at Hopkins. The stories she can tell....

[@ronaldcurell2921]

go to the library most every week

[@BuzzRetirementGarage]

They built a new one in my town 11 years ago. Haven't been there yet. Sad.

[@83056]

Hey Buzzy hope you're having a great day in the garden. Great video and I agree with your closing statement. I'm what would be considered as an active senior. I love going to the gym and working out, cycling and being out and about. Subconsciously I'm thinking ' Oh Boy! Time is running out for this old guy I gotta get moving. The idea of sitting around watching TV or playing bingo or cards with my contemporaries is not my thing. I know what you're thinking 'He's weird.' 🤪

[@BuzzRetirementGarage]

Not weird at all. If I had it my way, I'd be all over the place. Lol

[@83056]

@@BuzzRetirementGarage 😀

[@theoh6260]

Good video. You need to constantly challenge yourself. It will keep you sharp and prevent early dementia…

[@BuzzRetirementGarage]

That's my hope.

[@DanasGardenRetreat]

Free libraries everywhere where you can take a book and leave a book ! They are so fun now that I have time to read again !!

[@BuzzRetirementGarage]

I have a ton of books to read in the winter!

[@stevegorkowski3246]

I am learning about self tapping screws for plastic. I will use them over threaded inserts. I am going to print a new Ebike battery case. Sadly the classes I want to take are 45 miles away.

[@BuzzRetirementGarage]

Are you already using a 3-D printer?

[@stevegorkowski3246]

@@BuzzRetirementGarage I have 3 of them and started printing 7 years ago. If you look at the pictures I sent you, the battery case was printed on my 3d printer. It was designed on a cloud based program called tinker cad. I also printed fender flares to cover 2 fixed rust holes on my Prius. No dull days in my retirement. I was telling you I was cleaning the garage and sadly last year the lathe and mill didn't get much use because the 3d printer made most of the things needed. I am using tinker cad and I want to move over to fusion 360 and taking a class would save some time over self learning. Too many cool things to do!

[@scottfromsouthcarolina3185]

South Carolina gives seniors 60 and over free classes at colleges and universities on a space available basis.

[@keith-pz3uj]

Like to look into that!! Great information!!! Thank you!!!

[@BuzzRetirementGarage]

I'm with Keith. I need to look into that. Thanks!

[@mikejiskra7976]

Buzz also sign up for Welding Class, it will help in your future job search.

[@BuzzRetirementGarage]

Welding takes skill. I have none.

[@280zone]

@@BuzzRetirementGarage Actually welding is easy to learn if you aren't trying to become an employed welder:) I love it but wouldn't consider myself a welder more of a "stick it togetherer"

[@keith-pz3uj]

@@280zone I dabble in welding myself!! You are right too much if your trying get employment!!

[@OhRonaldo]

Hey, I took typing AND glee club because that's where the girls were 😂😂😂

[@BuzzRetirementGarage]

I didn't want to say that since my wife watches the videos! Lol

[@OhRonaldo]

@@BuzzRetirementGarage 🤣🤣🤣

[@OhRonaldo]

@@BuzzRetirementGarage Which explains why you still "Hunt and Peck" just like me Hope you had a great summer

[@BuzzRetirementGarage]

@@OhRonaldo I'm enjoying my first full spring/summer off in 47 years. Since I was a kid in highschool.

[@DanasGardenRetreat]

Books !

[@beerdrinker6452]

You can teach. Find a place and teach an adult to read. How satisfying would that be.

[@BuzzRetirementGarage]

Thank you. Could be an idea.

[@jeffwynn3485]

No matter how old you get..... you are always 18 yrs old in your head..😅

[@BuzzRetirementGarage]

I used to think that too. Today I'm looking for my hammer, couldn't find it, got another and walked back to where I was working and guess what? There was my hammer. Lol

[@chhook949]

@@BuzzRetirementGaragelove it!

[@chhook949]

@Buzz Means I’m not alone Thanks😂

[@Red23165]

Hello 😊

[@BuzzRetirementGarage]

Hey Red

[@archkod]

Why don’t you see if you can get a PT teaching role? I think you would be great! Maybe while doing the Drywall class scope out other possibilities. I have been a University professor for 10 years and you are a natural born teacher. Ahhh, if I based my allotment ‘growth’(or lack) this year - I grew lots of slugs. Toms are excellent but most other bits shared with slugs. I applying for a PhD scholarship for submission on Tuesday - gives you a £20k/year tax free plus tuition for 3-4 years plus council tax relief (additional £125/month). (I am 68, have 2 Masters, one in Architecture, one in programming/environmental). Previously was doing a PhD scholarship in Netherlands but that finished when UK did Brexit. NL pulled the scholarship unless I moved to NL. Living in Oxford I have access to 35 university library for free. The PhD isn’t at Oxford U but will use that resource -

[@BuzzRetirementGarage]

I don't know if I'd be cut out for teaching. Plus, would need some certifications etc. But I'm good with slugs though! Actually, haven't seen many this year which is good. Thanks for sharing. Buzz

[@archkod]

@@BuzzRetirementGarage For teaching 1-day workshops it's the life experiences that count - certification generally not required

[@OhRonaldo]

​@@BuzzRetirementGarage Certifications are usually only needed in the public schools. Private schools can search out and choose the best subject matter experts to teach a class.

[@chhook949]

Never alot to do But always something to do well there is always Tomorrow 🫣 Get a certain feeling of pride taking on a new project even if it means calling the repair man after I mess things up. All The Best To You & Mrs Buzz! Be Well Be Safe & Stay Blessed.

[@BuzzRetirementGarage]

Do you call the repairman a lot? Lol