Congrats Atomsplitter!
I retired three years ago. It has been a mixed bag for me. On the one hand I have done things and met people I would not have if I was not retired, I miss being able to buy a new motorcycle whenever I wanted, which was about every year. I love buying a new motorcycle, it is one of the great joys of life, and there are some fantastic bikes out there that I am drooling over. But, you don't know what you've got till its gone.....oh well. Fortunately, i wisely bought one of the greatest bikes of all time and, and even after eight years, still get a big kick out it just looking at it let alone riding it. The Rocket has such a presence, and of course performance, that still keeps me thinking I was just a little bit insane when I bought it.
Good luck!