Retirement
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2004
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From: Reno NV
Enjoy Your Retirement.........
you worked hard for it. And now it's time to enjoy it. I'm on a 36 month plan myself right now. That is I will be retiring on April 1, 2010. Since April is nearly gone, I'm down to 35 months right now. 
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2004
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From: Riverhead New York
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Pro
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: Terre Haute Indiana
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St. Jude Donor '05
Retirement
Thanks for all the good wishes!!!
To answer some of the questions-- I am 61 and have worked for a large drug co. that makes those blue pills that some men use as some body parts age.
I have been a maint. supervisor and the more desk time that I put in at work, the more wrench time I needed at home.
The nice thing now is that if the wife keeps the list short, i can spend all the time in the garage.
To answer some of the questions-- I am 61 and have worked for a large drug co. that makes those blue pills that some men use as some body parts age.
I have been a maint. supervisor and the more desk time that I put in at work, the more wrench time I needed at home. The nice thing now is that if the wife keeps the list short, i can spend all the time in the garage.
Drifting
Joined: Dec 2005
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From: Valrico Florida
I am being forced out of the pilot's seat of our aircraft by the "Age 60" law after being a pilot for 37 years. I enjoyed my job and found it to be interesting and rewarding. I will miss it.
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Joined: May 2005
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From: Southeast PA
To celebrate my first day of retirement (Jan last year), I set my alarm for 5:50 AM, as I had done for years, for the simple pleasure of turning it off, rolling over and catching a few more Z's on what would have been just another work day. What a feeling! Still can't figure out how I got anything done at home while I worked. 
Enjoy!!
Jeff
Enjoy!!
Jeff
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Joined: Jul 2005
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From: Avondale Arizona
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St. Jude Donor '19-'20-'21
I'm pulling the final plug December 31, 2008, which will be my second retirement. Had 23 years in the Air Force, now the State of Arizona will start to contribute to my twilight years playing with the vette. I'll be 55.5, then so I'll have plenty of time to PLAY. Best of luch to all you recent retirees.
Drifting
Joined: Oct 2000
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From: Boerne Texas
Basically, January 1st this year for me at 60 1/2. Tried, but couldn't quite make it work at 55. No way was I waiting until 65 or 66....one can fall over dead any time. 
I still do a little consulting on the side...when I feel like it....but its nice to have a boss that lets you take some time and play when you wish..... 
Enjoy!!! You WILL! 
I still do a little consulting on the side...when I feel like it....but its nice to have a boss that lets you take some time and play when you wish..... Enjoy!!! You WILL!
Instructor
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: Jupiter FL
Good for you. I retired after 25 years as a cop here in South Florida. I had worked part time for a company that restored Corvette gauges and I loved it. I would have done it as a hobby if I could afford it. Now I'm back to working 7 days a week, this time in my own little shop, and loving every minute of it. That's the great thing about being retired. There's a big difference working because you want to not because you have to. I hope you enjoy yours as much as I'm enjoying mine. Stop by my web site and say hello.
Drifting
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St. Jude Donor '09
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Joined: Dec 1999
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From: Plum Boro, Pa. USA Pennsylvania
CONGRATULATIONS! I recommend it highly I've been retired twelve-and-a-half years - and have a couple of thousand CRUISES in - after 39 years at (W). The only way I know what DAY it is, is when I go out to retrieve the daily paper...and it's HEAVY...MUST be Sunday
Cruz
I recommend it highly I've been retired twelve-and-a-half years - and have a couple of thousand CRUISES in - after 39 years at (W). The only way I know what DAY it is, is when I go out to retrieve the daily paper...and it's HEAVY...MUST be Sunday Cruz