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Retired today...
No debts, no obligations. I'm going to wrap-up here in Seattle in a few months and head to Montana.
I plan on hiking, reading, tinkering, driving, yoga and eating more vegetables. That's as far as I've got. Any suggestions, thoughts and wisdom is appreciated!
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Buy some warm clothes!
My cousin and her family moved to a farm just outside of Boseman. They are loving it. Even the cold weather and 9 months of winter.
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03-29-2019, 08:24 AM
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Excellent, congrats.
I'm not retired or even close, but my advice is to stay busy and enjoy yourself. Don't sit around on your butt not doing anything. I think that's the way to be happy in retirement.
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03-29-2019, 08:25 AM
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 Fortunately, I've lived there before and the cold beats the west coast gray.
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03-29-2019, 08:27 AM
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I took early retirement so I'd have plenty of time to go back to being productive if I got bored or couldn't hack it.
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03-29-2019, 08:30 AM
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be here now
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Congrats!
Keep my ‘58 nice and warm!!
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03-29-2019, 08:32 AM
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Congratulations!!
I retired a little over 3 years ago, you have a great basic plan! No debts, no obligations is the best way to begin a new chapter. I also like that you will take some time to wrap up before moving, I've seen a few people make huge moves financially and physically right after they retire and that does not always work out so well, sometimes the grass is not greener elsewhere. I keep and endless stream of projects on a list and in process... it's a luxury to wake up and decide what I want to work on or where I want to go for the day. There is still so many things I want to do right here in Washington, but if I were to move to get away from the high cost of living it would be somewhere in Oregon Idaho or Montana. Despite the political nonsense I would stay in the US and feed my addiction to mountains and wild places.
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03-29-2019, 08:37 AM
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Skiplagged: The smart way to find cheap flights.
Cheap flights if you are flexible. Great for retirement. Head up to the Yukon for some fresh air and plenty of fish. 
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03-29-2019, 08:41 AM
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Very cool...the Banana Belt of Montana.
I'll be headed out soon to look at places in Eastern Washington and Montana for a small summer place. I really like Missoula. The location is excellent for so much exploring: One of my favorite towns any where, Hamilton, is just south of Missoula. Only one suggestion on retirement: we are all very different in our initial expectations and approaches, don't be stubborn in adjusting the plan! Again, very cool and congratulations!
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03-29-2019, 08:55 AM
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Perhaps I'll switch to 15w-50.
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03-29-2019, 08:56 AM
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03-29-2019, 09:00 AM
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Yep, flexibility is key. I spent the first half a life getting stuff, climbing the ladder, etc, the second half is going to be to get rid of it. I'm pretty excited about a modest (and hopefully long) lifestyle.
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03-29-2019, 09:02 AM
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congrats, I know it is a huge step forward.
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03-29-2019, 09:02 AM
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+1 on mapping out a long term plan and not being opposed to adjusting it. You're retired, so you can adjust any way you want. I retired fifteen years ago, and I can tell you the time goes by fast. Make the most of it.
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I was wondering how the time will pass. This is a pretty philosophical and reflective part of my life. I turn 45 soon and while I don't feel old, I don't feel young either. My dad went young so I figured I better expedite a lot of this stuff because you never know...
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03-29-2019, 09:12 AM
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Well, I'm 32 years older than you and I don't think I would have liked retiring that young. I had my ups and downs when working but enjoyed the challenge and creativity I encountered. Not saying I don't enjoy the independence of being retired. You've got plenty of time to try a lot of different scenarios.
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03-29-2019, 09:16 AM
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Congratulations!
Mine started last year but I still have my finger in the pie a bit. No advice but just a suggestion to consider some type of community volunteer work at some point whenever it makes sense. Food banks are always a good cause, but there are many more. You could also just spend a day being a good Samaritan and conducting random acts of kindness. I've personally always wanted to participate in a Thanksgiving event at a shelter or church where people can come to have a nice dinner and share some company. Congrats again and enjoy!
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03-29-2019, 09:50 AM
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Welcome aboard...
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03-29-2019, 09:57 AM
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Keep your brain sharp, learn something new, do you play a musical instrument? if not pick one up and figure it out.
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Congratulations, and cheers to a long healthy retirement!
Learn to work the saxophone then play just what you feel.
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Carrera
1964 Porsche 356 C Sunroof coupe
1972 Porsche 914 2.0 fuel injected
1983 Porsche 911 SC Targa
Work vehicle
