Andy_E,
The Welcome wagon makes another belated stop. Hop aboard.
I am currently retired septuagenarian, working part-time, and recommend keeping busy in retirement. Gives you wings without any side effects. Of course that means adding to your guitar time too.
I have a short-scale descendent of your ex 812, a 412e-R, and really love it. Keeps me going when my fretting hand gets sore. An 811 is on my potential g.a.s. list, but not in my bank account yet.
Be well,
Don