Good bye for now
Instructor
Joined: Apr 2006
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From: New Castle PA
Originally Posted by Hogan
Daum. Just because you sold the Vette doesn't mean you should stop posting here.
Anyways, good luck to ya!
Anyways, good luck to ya!
I have family working at Delphi in Lordstown and I understand what you are going through.
If you pick a good weekend for a Cruise in/House warming, I bet you could get a few from here to stop in!
Safety Car
Joined: Oct 2003
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From: TN PA
CI 5-6-7-8-9-10-11 Vet
Congrats on your retirement.. You will be surprized at all time
you will have to do the things you never had time for . Especially the time you can spend with the wife and kids.
I left GM about 6 months ago after 30 years of mostly 2nd and 3rd shift and I dont miss it one bit. Glad to hear you got out and enjoy every minute of it! Check back in with us once in a while
You will be surprized at all timeyou will have to do the things you never had time for . Especially the time you can spend with the wife and kids.
I left GM about 6 months ago after 30 years of mostly 2nd and 3rd shift and I dont miss it one bit. Glad to hear you got out and enjoy every minute of it! Check back in with us once in a while
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2003
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From: Director of Bands
St. Jude Donor '08
Originally Posted by Hogan
Daum. Just because you sold the Vette doesn't mean you should stop posting here.
Anyways, good luck to ya!
Anyways, good luck to ya!
Racer
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 357
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From: Miami FL
Congrats on your retirement, condolences on your sale, and good luck with the move !!! 
My dad retired from Inland division of GM in Dayton, OH several years ago and we still keep up with what is going on. He's the reason I'm driving my C4 (hmm in more than one way...) with his passion for the Chevrolet/GM brand. It's kind of sad that brand loyalty isn't what it used to be (well, except for us!).
Enjoy Myrtle Beach and hurry back with a Vette soon !!
My dad retired from Inland division of GM in Dayton, OH several years ago and we still keep up with what is going on. He's the reason I'm driving my C4 (hmm in more than one way...) with his passion for the Chevrolet/GM brand. It's kind of sad that brand loyalty isn't what it used to be (well, except for us!).
Enjoy Myrtle Beach and hurry back with a Vette soon !!
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From: Wilmington NC
Originally Posted by Redeasysport
Why Myrtle? I looked at NC and SC and priced housing and looked at growth rates.Conway (20 min from the beach) is where I chose.Far enough inland to avoid insurance problems and major hurricane damage. The whole area is growing by leaps and bounds. I won't know how to act with all the things happening in the Myrtle beach area but I will try and learn how
PS
Here is an article from my new hometown paper that explains my motivation
http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/mld...e/15330403.htm
PS
Here is an article from my new hometown paper that explains my motivation
http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/mld...e/15330403.htm
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2003
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From: seattle WA
Tradjedy what's happening to US auto workers and manufaturers.
Good luck in everthing you do, I'm semi-retired and never have enough time to do the things I want. Been a real pleasure and hope to see you back soon.
Good luck in everthing you do, I'm semi-retired and never have enough time to do the things I want. Been a real pleasure and hope to see you back soon.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2002
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From: Santa Teresa New Mexico
Originally Posted by rick lambert
Tradjedy what's happening to US auto workers and manufaturers.
Good luck in everthing you do, I'm semi-retired and never have enough time to do the things I want. Been a real pleasure and hope to see you back soon.
Good luck in everthing you do, I'm semi-retired and never have enough time to do the things I want. Been a real pleasure and hope to see you back soon.
If you think about its more than the car companies, its the US Stock market, local real estate, local suppliers like LOF for glass, companies in El Paso TX that supply the materials for the upholstery, the tire mfgs.
In a one horse town when the horse dies the town dies. Wisconsin has never recovered from Briggs and Stration leaving for Mexico and $5.00 a day labor. The local real estate hit the skids.
Ohio has some of the lowest priced real estate in the country.
When GM and Ford are gone its going to be a totally different ballgame.
Suddenly the cost of a car will skyrocket, no domestic competiton.
When not if.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Myrtle Beach SC
St. Jude Donor '05-'06
Originally Posted by beachrover
Congratulations on your move. I'm only about an hour north of Conway here in Wilmington. I'm down in Myrtle about once a week. I'm a commercial contractor and we are building several of the condo projects along the waterfront. One word of caution, watch the housing market very closely. The sales in Brunswick county have almost shut down completely. The condo sales in Myrtle have slowed sharply as well but not to an alarming rate. Learn how to get around on Highway 31, it will make getting around the traffic a lot better. As far as golf there are over 100 courses there, which you probably already know. Just south of you on 501, Wildwing Plantation is on the right. It has one of the best Fazio designed courses that I have ever played (the Falcon course). There are many others and I have played probably 90% of them over the years. Let me know if you would like a "review" before plunking down your cash. Welcome to the area and let's have an "adult" beverage one day!
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2005
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From: Leonardtown Maryland
Best of luck and check in every now and then. From what I understand the younger you retire the longer you'll live. Once you get settled you might find something to do to keep busy. With all the retirees and construction in the area maybe (if you wanted to of course) your electrician background and an South Carolina license will fill any void that comes up. Again, congradulations and don't be a stranger!
Safety Car
Joined: Aug 2004
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From: Southwest Kansas
2022 Corvette of the Year Finalist -- Unmodified
2021 C6 of the Year Winner - Unmodified
Good luck in your retirement. You're the same age as I am, hard to believe that you can retire, I still have 3 years and I thought I was retiring pretty early. When I retire I'm not giving up my Vette, I'm going to spend more time driving it, I bought it for my retirement. I understand situations are different for everyone, I hope to see you here in the near future.
Instructor
Joined: Mar 2004
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From: Stanhope NJ
Good luck to you!
I own some land in Sunset Beach, NC which is about 5 miles north of Myrtle.
There are storage facilities all around there, so you might want to re-think selling.
Plus, if you do decide to keep her, there's the Myrtle Beach Corvette Club!!
Either way, I wish you good fortune
Save The Wave, Don
I own some land in Sunset Beach, NC which is about 5 miles north of Myrtle.
There are storage facilities all around there, so you might want to re-think selling.
Plus, if you do decide to keep her, there's the Myrtle Beach Corvette Club!!
Either way, I wish you good fortune
Save The Wave, Don
Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2002
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From: Washington MO
I visit Myrtle Beach once a year for a week long golf vacation. Pass right thru Conway. Beautiful area. I given some serious thought to retiring there when the time comes! Enjoy you retirement and hit'em straight