Teachers, Are We Really Rockin' Retirement?

We Didn't Know What We Didn't Know--Stories of Teaching Over Three Decades

In episode 46, Sue and Lisa are cozied up in Sue's new Scamp Camper, aka their new mobile podcast studio, shielded from the rain by the camper's rat-fur walls. Yes, rat fur, but don’t let that deter you; it’s just part of the charm!

These two retirees are planning to conquer the world, dreaming of a comedy show tour from the tiny camper, or they could sell sandwiches from the window if that doesn't pan out. You will feel the excitement as they imagine millions of followers from the Scamp community, who are hopefully as enthusiastic about tiny campers as they are about Dollar Tree decorations.

The conversation veers into the realities of retirement, revealing Lisa’s glamorous upcoming trip to Portugal, compared with Sue’s more humble (cheap) plans to camp at Goose Island near La Crosse, WI. They share laughs over the trials of camper life, like ensuring Sue's hubby, Jim, secures the camper well (because you know what they say: "If this camper’s rockin’, don’t come a-knockin’").

They touch on the challenges of adjusting to retired life, especially when everyone assumes they have endless free time.

They call up their retired friends to see what they are doing in the moment. First, there is Jan, and no one is sure if she is really modeling bikinis at age 75, complete with her knee surgery scars. Then they call Bonnie who loves her horses even though their poop caused her a small injury. Finally, Lisa's friend Barb has something to say about day drinking. Their conversation goes off the rails as the topic of droopy boobs and pasties somehow become their focus.
Finally, listeners are treated to a speed round of retirement ideas, ranging from the weird—like foraging for crickets to make brownies—to the practical, such as working at the YMCA for a meager wage but a free membership.

So, whether you’re a retired teacher or just dreaming of the day, join Sue and Lisa as they navigate the ups and downs of retirement with humor, heart, and a whole lot of Scamp Camper fun.

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