For the first 4 or 5 years of retirement I was busy.  I had plenty to do with running races, writing a book, traveling the world, keeping fit and flying our airplane.

Then it seemed that things slowed down.  I found myself looking for something to do.  The thought of part time work  really unnerved me.  With the inactive time, I started (hard to believe) to feel sorry for myself.

Then at Thanksgiving time, when it surfaced that I was having extra unoccupied time, our daughters suggested that I drive for Uber.  I have never thought about driving for Uber before.  I had taken Uber in the past but now be a driver?  I looked into it.

So I met up with the Uber guy and found out about the requirements of driving.  Then I applied for entry into the fraternity of Uber drivers.  Our car passed inspection, my driver’s license was good as was our car insurance.  Background check – no problem-.  I was in!

After a 20 minute training session I found myself out on the road – Uber App looking for rides.

For an account of my Uber experiences and the highlights of many colorful riders see Exploits of a Common Adventurer Book II by kent irwin.