This is mentioned because while it may not be the whole answer to "filling the unforgiving minute" - projects can be a useful diversion!
Some classic examples that can fill the first months of retirement - or indeed anywhere along the journey include...
Projects need you to think and plan and act - which is exactly what we all need to be doing!
As a boss once said to the 43 year old - "Keep planning your little adventures - it will keep you young". He was right!
Enjoy your new project adventures!