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road of life....got 15 years in at my job at the County.....I'm 41 now.....they will probably raise the retirement age to over 70 for my age group(if there's any at all).....so, retire at say 70?...minus 26 when I started= 44yrs at the same place....  ...... At least I get 3 more vacation days a year now......up to 18 from 15......still smarts losing out on two different promotions, one due to politics......  ...... I came home, re-plugged the rear tire.....added Ride-on to it and went ahead and put some in the front tire too.....took her for a short 20 mile ride to distribute it inside the tires...I know she's good up to 105.....  ....checked the tire pressure when I got back and there was 3-4psi MORE in the rear tire from the heat.....rechecked the plug area with soapy water and no leakage on the new plug....then I worked on tightening up the left hand mirror.....and put her to bed for the night.....I plan on checking the pressure again tomorrow and taking her for a MUCH needed ride.....the Mountain roads will probably still have too much gravel/sand in the curves to really push it hard, but I can watch a few videos tonight to get me in the mood.....
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« Reply #1 on: March 11, 2011, 05:03:17 PM » |
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I've been doing the same job for 36 years, Last promotion was 28 years ago, I must have diminishing goals, because I don't care to move now. I just want to Ride.
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Skinhead
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« Reply #2 on: March 11, 2011, 05:03:44 PM » |
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You got a little bug goo on your shield.....
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Stanley Steamer
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« Reply #3 on: March 11, 2011, 05:41:37 PM » |
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I've been doing the same job for 36 years, Last promotion was 28 years ago, I must have diminishing goals, because I don't care to move now. I just want to Ride.
We recently hired two younger guys for my crew.....I have the know how and they have the stronger backs....I'll coast where I'm at now that I've given up hope..... |
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« Reply #4 on: March 11, 2011, 05:42:08 PM » |
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You got a little bug goo on your shield.....
I washed it off before I made the next video on that ride..... |
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« Reply #5 on: March 11, 2011, 06:12:36 PM » |
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other then working for my parents when i was growing up, i've never worked anywhere for more then five years. my wife says i have a five year itch, i can't understand how anyone can stand being at the same place that long!! funny thing is now i've got a job i actually like, and i'm too old to be doing it. (no, i'm not a porn star....)
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« Reply #6 on: March 11, 2011, 06:28:39 PM » |
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I've been at the same place for 16 years...been passed over several times...almost 5 weeks vaca...at least I get to change positions every couple of years...now I just bend over and hold my ankles...  SS keep hanging in there and spend as much time in the saddle as you can. That is my plan... |
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« Reply #7 on: March 11, 2011, 08:24:39 PM » |
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I've got thirty years cutting meat with the same company. Last year, one of the supervisors asked what my plans for the future was........ My answer was .... "retire"!
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MP
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1997 Std Valkyrie and 2001 red/blk I/S w/sidecar
North Dakota
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« Reply #8 on: March 12, 2011, 06:22:59 AM » |
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road of life....got 15 years in at my job at the County.....I'm 41 now.....they will probably raise the retirement age to over 70 for my age group(if there's any at all).....so, retire at say 70?...minus 26 when I started= 44yrs at the same place.... ...... At least I get 3 more vacation days a year now......up to 18 from 15......still smarts losing out on two different promotions, one due to politics...... ...... I came home, re-plugged the rear tire.....added Ride-on to it and went ahead and put some in the front tire too.....took her for a short 20 mile ride to distribute it inside the tires...I know she's good up to 105..... ....checked the tire pressure when I got back and there was 3-4psi MORE in the rear tire from the heat.....rechecked the plug area with soapy water and no leakage on the new plug....then I worked on tightening up the left hand mirror.....and put her to bed for the night.....I plan on checking the pressure again tomorrow and taking her for a MUCH needed ride.....the Mountain roads will probably still have too much gravel/sand in the curves to really push it hard, but I can watch a few videos tonight to get me in the mood.....  The suggestion by the Bowles-Simpson group was to go to age 67, but it would only apply to those about 2 years old now. And, I do not think even that will be enacted. MP |
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« Reply #9 on: March 12, 2011, 06:45:49 AM » |
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37 years at the same place with 7 weeks of vacation. 6+ years before retirement. Can't wait.
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« Reply #10 on: March 12, 2011, 10:09:51 AM » |
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Mandatory retirement on Toepicker Fire Department 60 years old. I served 34 years. Sounds good to me. I been gone since 2003. Hoser |
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I don't want a pickle, just wanna ride my motor sickle  [img width=300 height=233]http://i617.photobucket.com/albums/ |
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« Reply #11 on: March 12, 2011, 11:08:02 AM » |
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" (no, i'm not a porn star....)".................lmao !!!
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czuch
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« Reply #12 on: March 16, 2011, 03:01:26 PM » |
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My work is play. Forklift and tractor trailer. Always home at night and all day at the same building.
No plans of retiring at all. 5 weeks-o-vacation and I love it. When its time to work I'm all over it and when theyre done with me, dissapear. Go on VRCC fior instance.
Czuch tested,Boss approved, can things get better?
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Aot of guys with burn marks,gnarly scars and funny twitches ask why I spend so much on safety gear
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