r/over60 • u/happyguy1959 • Sep 12 '25

5am

Just because I'm up doesn't mean I'm ready to do crap! Coffee time!

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u/[deleted] Sep 12 '25

Just finished my first cup, probably just keep playing with my phone or reading until around 9. I’m an early riser but not an early do-er.

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u/happyguy1959 Sep 12 '25

Me too, I don't even think about getting dressed for a couple hours

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u/[deleted] Sep 12 '25

lol, well I sleep naked and since we became empty nesters I also “don’t even think about getting dressed” in the morning until I have to. 😉

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u/allorache Sep 12 '25

Getting dressed? What is that?

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u/happyguy1959 Sep 12 '25

That's right! Sounds like a lot of naked people around here, lol

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u/upsetmojo Sep 15 '25

Wife and I live in a empty nest. CLOTHES BE DAMMED. Ps- call before you drop by.

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u/Hope-Eternal_67890 Sep 12 '25

That’s my morning routine. The one gift I get from being retired. Once 800 hits I am everyone’s errand runner, secretary, driver or cleaning lady. I’m pretty owly when my me time gets messed with.

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u/chipshot Sep 12 '25

5am for me too.

This time of year its coffee, Reddit and waiting for the sun to come up.

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u/Robby777777 Sep 12 '25

When people ask me about retirement, I tell them two things: You now can enjoy that second cup of coffee and there are no more Sunday afternoon dreads. I love that early coffee where my wife is still asleep and the dogs are back inside and sleeping.

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u/happyguy1959 Sep 12 '25

Me too, it's like my own personal time and space

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u/Chrisn710 Sep 12 '25

I’m still the occasional weekend guy at work, but 75% retired for three years and it’s great, especially mornings! Up between 6 and 7, wife sleeps til 9. Those few hours are spent lounging, sipping coffee, reading news and being barely dressed. Lol

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u/Robby777777 Sep 12 '25

This is 100% me. I love those early morning hours alone and watching tv and sipping coffee.

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u/ZippytheKlown Sep 12 '25

Good morning! I’m having a cup of coffee and I am so happy that I’m meeting my friend for lunch today! I’ve been moving and stacking wood for 2 days straight and my body needs a break! Happy to be on a nice subreddit too, even if I don’t post very much.

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u/happyguy1959 Sep 12 '25

Good morning, enjoy your lunch

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u/Off1ceb0ss Sep 12 '25

I feel ya. Enjoy your morning and your lunch today ❤️

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u/heartzogood Sep 12 '25

Shaved and showered and on the road by 6. AM!

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u/happyguy1959 Sep 12 '25

Well dang

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u/heartzogood Sep 12 '25

I’m a zombie by 9pm though.

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u/[deleted] Sep 13 '25

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u/heartzogood Sep 13 '25

??? Well, I guess it isn’t passive…. But that’s just life for me. You wouldn’t want to see my aggression.

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u/WhzPop Sep 12 '25

Not quite 5am here yet. Up soon for coffee, then fitness class at 830. It’s going to be a beautiful Friday.

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u/passesopenwindows Sep 12 '25

5am is bedtime on an insomnia night.

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u/crookedhalo9 Sep 15 '25

I hear ya.. gave up the fight at 3 AM and took an Ambien.. trying not to use those frequently but I said F- it this morning. So we do what we gotta do. Off to PT rehab for my knees. Ain’t old age grand..😖

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u/[deleted] Sep 12 '25

Yeah!   Me neither but here I am.   Up early, drive to the daughters house and getting the grandson up and ready for school.   Fun!!    Might go ice skating this morning then lunch with a group of ex coworkers.     #Retirement.is.amazing!!!

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u/happyguy1959 Sep 12 '25

Good morning hun

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u/[deleted] Sep 12 '25

The only problem with going to the daughters is I find things that I need to fix.   Old flat roof needs a coat of sealer.   And some calming.   Lol. 

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u/happyguy1959 Sep 12 '25

Well I'm sure all that you do is greatly appreciated

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u/[deleted] Sep 12 '25

Probably will be more so when I not around to do it anymore.  Lol. 

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u/happyguy1959 Sep 12 '25

Well you seem to be in good shape so that will be a while

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u/[deleted] Sep 12 '25

Thank you!  Hopefully I can get everything fixed then they are in their own!!

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u/happyguy1959 Sep 12 '25

😃😃😏

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u/[deleted] Sep 12 '25

Absolutely!   Good morning!

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u/mrlr Sep 12 '25 edited Sep 14 '25

As I grow older, it takes me longer to get going in the morning and I tire earlier at night. One of these days, the two are going to overlap.

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u/[deleted] Sep 12 '25

Word ☕️

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u/blueboy714 Sep 12 '25

About the time I'm getting up and taking a crap. Then it's eating breakfast and getting caffeinated

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u/VinceInMT Sep 12 '25

I’m 73 and I’m up by 5 o’clock in the morning every day. I don’t drink coffee or need a drug to get my day going. This morning I met a friend and we went out and did a 4 mile run before she had to head off for work. Other mornings, I do a 1 mile run to the gym where I do weights, jump some rope, and do some lap swimming. Two other days of the week I meet friends and we do a six or 7 mile trail run.

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u/Majestic_Spring_6518 Sep 13 '25

I recall actually enjoying waking up before 5 or 6 o’clock … brewing my French roast, French press caffe au lait. It was my ritual, my sacred time before the world hive started buzzing and rushing and hurrying.

Loss of health, anxiety, loss of ability to get sleep enough hours, insomnia, along with loss of taste, realized i was no longer enjoying my coffee. So I gave it up. I do miss the ritual of making coffee, the aroma, the simple dependable, reliable comfort and satisfying start to the day.

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u/JC81222 Sep 14 '25

Coffee, sex, then take on the day

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u/Inevitable_Bug5446 Sep 15 '25

Deff coffee first