Skinhead
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« on: August 30, 2018, 02:15:27 PM » |
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Well, after 35 years, I retire tomorrow. Another milestone. The last one was graduating from college, and the one before that was ETS-ing from the military, before that graduating HS, and before that getting my drivers license. All things that I couldn't wait to get there, then all of a sudden it was a thing of the past.
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« Reply #1 on: August 30, 2018, 02:24:15 PM » |
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You earned it, congratulations. Now be good at it. That's the new challenge
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Farside
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« Reply #2 on: August 30, 2018, 02:29:41 PM » |
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 Another milestone, I'd say so. Congratulations & enjoy! 
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« Reply #3 on: August 30, 2018, 02:35:59 PM » |
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Love the comment about being good at it!
I tried and sucked at it. Had to go back to work part time to keep my mind in the game.
Good luck and enjoy!
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« Reply #4 on: August 30, 2018, 03:06:24 PM » |
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Good job headbrother (now it's no job headbrother) |
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« Reply #5 on: August 30, 2018, 03:32:05 PM » |
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Congratulations on a very big milestone, enjoy.
John
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hubcapsc
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« Reply #6 on: August 30, 2018, 03:32:49 PM » |
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I retired recently after 35 years... it's GREAT!
-Mike
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« Reply #7 on: August 30, 2018, 03:44:23 PM » |
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Congratulations. Get you some of those elastic waist pants. They come in handy in retirement. I had a full life of commitment, work, study, interest, fun, and excitement, and retirement is the best thing that ever happened to me. You do need to learn to enjoy the simpler things in life (and less money).... you know, like the lint in your navel.  |
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DDT (12)
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« Reply #8 on: August 30, 2018, 03:52:38 PM » |
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Congrats, Joe!
Retirement isn't for everybody, but mostly for those who need a reason to get up and out each day… something 'external' to stimulate them. A thoughtful, insightful person like you, though, should have no trouble figuring out what is best for you, so go with your instincts and inclinations... Looking forward to comparing notes down the road!
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baldo
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« Reply #9 on: August 30, 2018, 03:53:43 PM » |
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Congratulations......is this early? I wouldn't have guessed that you were near retirement age.
Good for you...
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« Reply #10 on: August 30, 2018, 03:59:06 PM » |
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It's the best job you will ever have |
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bscrive
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« Reply #11 on: August 30, 2018, 05:00:17 PM » |
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Congratulations For myself, I get to retire in less than five years and I'm looking forward to it. |
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« Reply #12 on: August 30, 2018, 05:08:53 PM » |
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Congrats! Hope to see ya in corydon.
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« Reply #13 on: August 30, 2018, 05:10:48 PM » |
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Congratulations Joe.
I would suggest a 40 day ocean to ocean ride, I loved mine.
Of course, when I got home I went back to work.
Come with my brother and I to Oss's FCR. Looking at a week ride around New England and then down to Joe's FCR after that.
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« Reply #14 on: August 30, 2018, 05:36:30 PM » |
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I can only dream of that day coming maybe in 5-7 yrs
See ya down the road, or in my driveway.........in October
Bring the Jigster
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« Reply #15 on: August 30, 2018, 05:47:03 PM » |
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Part time doing something you enjoy is worth while.
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« Reply #16 on: August 30, 2018, 05:58:20 PM » |
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congrats skinhead I know you will love it
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« Reply #17 on: August 30, 2018, 06:15:28 PM » |
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Congratulations. .... you know, like the lint in your navel. By all means, keep that lint cleaned out. That's where you put the salt while eating celery in bed. Like others have said....it's the best job I've ever had and hope to keep it for a number of years yet. |
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Skinhead
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« Reply #18 on: August 30, 2018, 06:17:44 PM » |
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Thank you for all the responses and well wishes. Just so you know Baldo, I'm old enough. It's amazing that over the past 2 years, I can feel that I'm old enough. First thing on the agenda is to undo the harm 15 years sitting at a desk did.
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baldo
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« Reply #20 on: August 31, 2018, 04:14:06 AM » |
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I would suggest a 40 day ocean to ocean ride, I loved mine.
Now THAT sounds like a plan! |
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« Reply #21 on: August 31, 2018, 04:26:34 AM » |
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Congrats! I did it 2 yrs ago. Don't know how I had time to work. Don't go in the house and set down, stay busy. Oh, naps are the best though.
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« Reply #22 on: August 31, 2018, 04:28:21 AM » |
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Binkie
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« Reply #23 on: August 31, 2018, 04:53:53 AM » |
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Joe....you are a good friend and the only downside of my retiring 3years before you was the fact we don’t get to hang out as often. Now we have no excuses. I wish you the very best that life has to offer and remember your bedroom here in Vonore is always available. And we can ride year round down here...ops did I say that.
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robin
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« Reply #24 on: August 31, 2018, 05:05:49 AM » |
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Congrats welcome to the club 41 years at the RR for me you will love it and it will take about a year to settle in. |
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« Reply #25 on: August 31, 2018, 05:17:08 AM » |
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You will love retirement. I thought when I retired 3 years ago today that I would be doing a lot more riding. I do ride more than I used to but between grandkids functions in sports, hunting, and fishing....and my garden I take pride in....and mowing a lot of grass....and taking vacations....and doing the wife's Honey Do List.....I don't hardly have time to ride ....ha. Retirement is what you make it. Well....gotta go now.....I can hear the grass growing out in the yard.....Have fun!!!
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Skinhead
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J. A. B. O. A.
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« Reply #26 on: August 31, 2018, 05:30:01 AM » |
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I would suggest a 40 day ocean to ocean ride, I loved mine.
Now THAT sounds like a plan! I may do something like this, maybe more than once. Joe....you are a good friend and the only downside of my retiring 3years before you was the fact we don’t get to hang out as often. Now we have no excuses. I wish you the very best that life has to offer and remember your bedroom here in Vonore is always available. And we can ride year round down here...ops did I say that.
Like wise Bink. Until I can convince the war dept. to move to TN, (I'm working on it) you will have a place up here to stay if you'd like to visit the grand kids, ( or anyone else for that matter) |
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« Reply #27 on: August 31, 2018, 05:40:55 AM » |
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Enjoy your day today!
I hope I'm still around to make it to my last working day... Seems so far away from where I am now, but I realize once I get there I'll probably look back wistfully... a little bit at least...
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« Reply #28 on: August 31, 2018, 06:50:02 AM » |
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best of luck to you in your retirement! if you ever get a hankering for a $4 burger and a dirty martini, stop on by, I still have that spare bed for ya!  |
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« Reply #29 on: August 31, 2018, 07:01:39 AM » |
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Congratulations on making this milestone!
Set yourself some goals to meet in the short term.
I like the idea of that 40 day ride, wish that I could take it with you.
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« Reply #30 on: August 31, 2018, 07:07:20 AM » |
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Congrats on retirement
May I suggest a cruise from Santiago Chile south and up to buenos aires argentina , the most amazing trip on earth , that's what I've heard and will be doing next year with my wife .
As for me , never retire as I have such an easy job and I like doing it
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« Reply #31 on: August 31, 2018, 11:27:12 AM » |
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Joe....you are a good friend and the only downside of my retiring 3years before you was the fact we don’t get to hang out as often. Now we have no excuses. I wish you the very best that life has to offer and remember your bedroom here in Vonore is always available. And we can ride year round down here...ops did I say that.
Be careful on the Cherohala in winter. Some sections get no sun for a month or so. Water runoff freezes in wide bands across the road.  |
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« Reply #32 on: August 31, 2018, 12:03:26 PM » |
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Congratulations, Joe, on achieving this milestone. As has been said, do it well. Haphazard retirement can be dangerous but you already know that. |
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« Reply #33 on: August 31, 2018, 07:42:41 PM » |
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Congrats Joe! Now you get to do that bucket list thing. As for getting in shape, I suggest trying to keep up with those grand kids. Mark
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