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Pumpkinslinger Super Member
Joined: Sep 22, 2007 Posts: 5001 Location: NC foothills
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Posted: Sun May 31, 2020 6:08 pm Post subject: Re-tired |
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Well folks, I've done it. I pulled the trigger (pun intended) on retirement. June 1st is my first free day. Maybe I'll go to the range...
_________________ Mike
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English Mike Super Member
Joined: Jan 08, 2007 Posts: 1709 Location: Whitehaven, Cumbria, UK
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Posted: Sun May 31, 2020 7:15 pm Post subject: Re: Re-tired |
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Good for you mate - you'll not regret it.
I did the same a couple of years ago aged 60 & the minor drop in income is more than compensated for by having my time as my own.
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dhc4ever Super Member
Joined: May 26, 2011 Posts: 2944 Location: Ipswich, Queensland Australia
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Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2020 12:15 am Post subject: Re: Re-tired |
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Time as your own eh.
Methinks you may be single.
Pumpkin, do a time management course, so you can fit in all the honey do jobs and whatever the kids get you doing.
Enjoy
_________________ Pete
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RePete Super Member
Joined: Aug 15, 2005 Posts: 1034 Location: Gods Country
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Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2020 4:37 am Post subject: Re: Re-tired |
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Congrats Mike.
The time maybe your own, but it isn't.
I was 58 when I retired, 8 months after my wife died, and I'm busier now than when I worked. I was a civilian heavy equipment mechanic for the Military and that, my friends is a young mans game.
When I remarried I became busier because I got 2 grandsons.
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Stercus Accidit = Sh*t Happens in Latin.
Nice try = You Suck spelled different.
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Bushmaster Super Member
Joined: Jun 12, 2005 Posts: 11390 Location: Ava, Missouri
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Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2020 7:41 am Post subject: Re: Re-tired |
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I retired in 2006. Good luck...I work harder now then I did when I was employed.
_________________ I have one nerve left and yer standin' on it...
DEMOCRACY Two wolves and one sheep voting on what to have for lunch...
LIBERTY A well armed sheep contesting the outcome of the vote... |
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Vince Site Admin
Joined: May 25, 2005 Posts: 15704 Location: Brisbane AUSTRALIA
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PaulS Super Member
Joined: Feb 18, 2006 Posts: 4330 Location: South-Eastern Washington - the State
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Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2020 5:08 pm Post subject: Re: Re-tired |
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When someone asks if you are busy just tell them that is your range day. If they are bright they will learn that everyday is range day and they will only ask to join you.
_________________ Paul
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Bushmaster Super Member
Joined: Jun 12, 2005 Posts: 11390 Location: Ava, Missouri
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Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2020 5:10 pm Post subject: Re: Re-tired |
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Range day...Yup...Every day is Saturday.
_________________ I have one nerve left and yer standin' on it...
DEMOCRACY Two wolves and one sheep voting on what to have for lunch...
LIBERTY A well armed sheep contesting the outcome of the vote... |
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Pumpkinslinger Super Member
Joined: Sep 22, 2007 Posts: 5001 Location: NC foothills
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Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2020 6:52 pm Post subject: Re: Re-tired |
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A friend from work said that, since he retired, he has 6 Saturdays and 1 Sunday each week.
Yep, there are some home improvement projects in the plans. I think I'll coast this week and then get started on those.
_________________ Mike
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gelandangan Super Member
Joined: May 07, 2006 Posts: 6396 Location: Sydney Australia
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Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2020 9:19 pm Post subject: Re: Re-tired |
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Good on you Mike
I hope you get to do what you have always wanted now.
I have "retired" 3 years ago and getting busier than ever
_________________ A straight line is the shortest distance between two points.
A smile is the shortest distance between two people.
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Aloysius Super Member
Joined: Nov 03, 2009 Posts: 2438 Location: B., Belgium
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Posted: Tue Jun 02, 2020 12:16 am Post subject: Re: Re-tired |
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I just want to add 1 question: do you already have grandchildren?
They bring much more fun than your own children and remember: when they start ennoying you, it's time to go home...
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Pumpkinslinger Super Member
Joined: Sep 22, 2007 Posts: 5001 Location: NC foothills
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Posted: Wed Jun 03, 2020 4:16 pm Post subject: Re: Re-tired |
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I've got one sorta grandkid (daughter's boyfriend's 8 yr old daughter). I could stand more.
_________________ Mike
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Aloysius Super Member
Joined: Nov 03, 2009 Posts: 2438 Location: B., Belgium
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Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2020 1:36 am Post subject: Re: Re-tired |
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I have 3 grandsons who take plenty of my time and breath, but they are the prettiest and smartest in the world the youngest 2 and the oldest 6 years old… they do make life beautiful...
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Bushmaster Super Member
Joined: Jun 12, 2005 Posts: 11390 Location: Ava, Missouri
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Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2020 7:08 am Post subject: Re: Re-tired |
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I lost count, but the youngest is 2 and the oldest is 26. I've started counting great grand children...4.
_________________ I have one nerve left and yer standin' on it...
DEMOCRACY Two wolves and one sheep voting on what to have for lunch...
LIBERTY A well armed sheep contesting the outcome of the vote... |
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RePete Super Member
Joined: Aug 15, 2005 Posts: 1034 Location: Gods Country
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Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2020 10:16 am Post subject: Re: Re-tired |
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Mine are 2 boys, 12 (soon to be 13) and 9 (soon to be 10). Good kids too.
_________________ Proud member of the WTFDTSG Club.
Stercus Accidit = Sh*t Happens in Latin.
Nice try = You Suck spelled different.
My parents spanked me as a child. As a result, I now suffer from a psychological condition known as RESPECT FOR OTHERS. |
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