Dave, it's too obvious:
Paul confuses "retiring" with "recovering" - he's probably using the moments the booze stops the shaking in his hands to type up a text and share his expertise in financial investment, currency fluctation, real estates (he has testimonials for his profound knowledge of the post-soviet standard of living) and, of course, he's a first-class relationship consultant. It's obvious that a man of his mature age, sound and sober judgement has thoroughly earned his retirement AND deserves a drink!
Ready? steady! infuse  
(Paul's new battle cry to get through the day happily 😀