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Retired yesterday
51 years old. I hope I have a lot of time ahead of me. I have a ton of projects that need to get done.
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01-28-2012, 06:35 AM
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You'll have time. Now ever day is Satrurday.
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Enjoy! Good luck with the projects!
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2013 Jag XF, 2002 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins (the workhorse), 1992 Jaguar XJ S-3 V-12 VDP (one of only 100 examples made), 1969 Jaguar XJ (been in the family since new), 1985 911 Targa backdated to 1973 RS specs with a 3.6 shoehorned in the back, 1959 Austin Healey Sprite (former SCCA H-Prod), 1995 BMW R1100RSL, 1971 & '72 BMW R75/5 "Toaster," Ural Tourist w/sidecar, 1949 Aeronca Sedan / QB |
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01-28-2012, 06:41 AM
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Congratulations Matt!
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01-28-2012, 06:43 AM
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Wow!
Very impressed! Just keep yourself busy! I would like to spend time reading or helping 1st to 3rd graders. All of the problems in the world go away when you hear young kids laugh! And no, I'm not some sicko.
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01-28-2012, 06:55 AM
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You'll love it. After a bit, you wonder how you ever had time to work. Did it at age 52 myself......enjoy many years ahead...
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Congrats!
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Welcome to the club!
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01-28-2012, 07:11 AM
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Congrats!!! Enjoy every day and find something you love to do.
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01-28-2012, 07:27 AM
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I'm retired not by choice. I like to get in a day or so now and then. Hard to cut the cord completely. I also have a ton of projects to do. If I really wanted to do them, working would not have prevented that.
In fact, the busier I was with work, the more I got done at home. |
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01-28-2012, 07:35 AM
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Can you look up an old GF for me? Her Dadz is a Sergeant of Police or something...Kathe Bayramshian....or something like that...
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19 years and 17k posts...
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Congratulations!
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Art Zasadny 1974 Porsche 911 Targa "Helga" (Sold, back home in Germany) Learning the bass guitar Driving Ford company cars now... www.ford.com |
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01-28-2012, 08:54 AM
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You will learn the art of crowd avoidance. Do your fun things out on weekdays, avoiding the weekend crowds.
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01-28-2012, 09:14 AM
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Good for you!
I did it at 58 (2008). Get my first Social Security check in 10 days. You probably already know this but have an extreme passion for some hobby that drives you to get up early everyday. I have a classic rock band and year round softball leauges among other interests. I read a lot. Went through most of Steinbeck's books the first few months. You earned it, so now enjoy. |
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01-28-2012, 09:54 AM
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Good for you. I went in 2007 @ 50. Life is great when you can do what you want. There still is not enough time in the day, but its all yours.
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01-28-2012, 10:01 AM
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Lake Cle Elum makes a good point as well. You will wonder how you ever had time to work!
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On glide path...... 1971 911 T Targa 2013 Ford Fusion Titanium AWD 1982 Volvo 245, 1996 Ford F-150 |
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01-28-2012, 10:04 AM
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Another thought: You may quickly run out of projects around the house.......but your wife won't!
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On glide path...... 1971 911 T Targa 2013 Ford Fusion Titanium AWD 1982 Volvo 245, 1996 Ford F-150 |
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Congrats Matt. I highly recommend it. Have been retired 10 years and so far so good. Yes health is important. My wife and I walk about an hour a day. Also important is $$$, not so much about what u make, but what u spend.
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Wow. I'm a VP with a large medical company. Have always made a good buck and live well within my means, but couldn't even think about retiring. Will be 53 next month. Must be something I'm missing. Wife is a stay at home mom, three teens at home. College on the horizon, hobbies, bikes, cars, lake, etc. Easily 10 more years of hard labor for me. Enjoy. I'd probably go crazy within a month.
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Congrats, enjoy your freedom..
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