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    How long does your car battery usually last?

    I replace my battery every five years. It;s cheap insurance against a dead battery. I buy the battery at an auto parts store. They come out and install it for just the cost of the battery, about 100 dollars.
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    DIY jobs, do you handle them yourself?

    Yes, I do most repairs around the house. However, I no longer climb the 24 foot ladder to the top of the house for painting. Either I've gotten wiser or older - I'm not sure which. I do, however, climb a 16 foot ladder to make some exterior repairs. Guess I'll have to hire a painter younger...
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    Now That You Happily Retired Do You Have Any Regrets Looking Back?

    I learned a lot about myself since I retired. When I worked I was very intense and motivated. Since I retired I learned that my motivation was all from the expectations of the team I worked with. Now, I have to push myself to be motivated to stay busy. I guess I never have been a self...
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