Retired Today

[DenverTransplant]

I took the corporate lovely parting gift almost 7 years ago. I did 1/2 time consulting for about 5 years (mostly saying don't do that, I tried it and it hurt), but things have slowed down for the last year. I think this year will be the year I take down the shingle.

Now that DW has her new knee - today was her last day of Physical Therapy, we can get out a lot more than we did last year...once winter decides to let go. I'm thinking first trip this year will be to New Mexico to go to Trinity Site on April 6 and bum around NM for a week or so.

 

[rvfigs]

I need to stop reading this thread. I'm getting depressed[emoji22] 13 years to retirement seems like an eternity.

 

[phalexander]

I didn’t plan to retire for another 5 years but the company decided otherwise. Thought about “starting over” but at 62 decided to just make the best of it and embrace the new lifestyle. Bought a bicycle and lost 40 lbs. bought the MH and never looked back. It reminds me of my college days - except I have a car, money, a steady girl, no schedule and no exams. What’s not to like?

 

[Wilsonjones]

Like they say. “Cant go back, so go on”.

 

[rickymac-THOR]

RVFIGS,

13 years until retirement...sorry...that IS an eternity!

 

[fhenn]

My wife retired Friday and I have 19 months until I retire forever. Looking forward to the day I donate 20 suites and 300 ties to my church clothing bank. I will NEVER put on another tie after that. I might even grow a ponytail, if I have any hair left in 19 months.

Congratulations!

The day I retired for the first time, I burned every tie I had too many to count.. only have two now for weddings and other occasions

 

[99dart]

Congrats to all of you that have retired!! My wife & I have truly enjoying retirement. I like working with my hands fixing up stuff that needs it. I tore our Kirby vacuum apart and fixed the switch & installed a new impeller fan. She sucks the carpets off the floor now! LOL

 

[wayneroe]

Today is my first day of retirement. Moving from DE to Ocala, FL on 04/01 and plan on doing a lot of camping this year and every year after.
Goodbye Tension Hello Pension.

Congrats! Have fun out there!

 

[phalexander]

The day I retired for the first time, I burned every tie I had too many to count.. only have two now for weddings and other occasions

“...for the first time”! Dude! The whole point is NOT going back to work. Just sayin’.

 

[wayneroe]

“...for the first time”! Dude! The whole point is NOT going back to work. Just sayin’.

I knew an Air Force Chief Master Sergeant who invited friends over the day he retired. He took his alarm clock and put it inside a shoe box with a pair of his uniform pants, shirt, and his spit-shined shoes, went to the back yard where he had a hole dug and held a formal funeral service. He went back in the house and took a nap.

 

[Rich&Cathy]

Congratulations!

 

[saddlesore-THOR]

18 months until the DW will retire @ 66, then a huge garage sale,and give away...Put the home out on a long term lease and go see the USA.....@ the speed of Geezer!

 

[Roadking-THOR]

 

[Swix]

1733 days to go... but who’s counting. Uhg.

 

[Muggs]

Congratulations.

I am a few more work days away. I will be 60 this year and is time for DW and I to have fun. I am a bit nervous about it. I guess after 40 years of working.

 

[bruno1950]

Retiring March 9th and hitting the road the following week. Feel like a kid on Christmas Eve. Can't wait.

 

[SuperD]

AWSOME, Congratulations!!! I retired this past May and love it!!! Every day is Saturday, only problem is you never get a weekend off! Hope you enjoy every minute of your extended vacation

P.S. afternoon naps are Great!!!

 

[mcr1010]

Congrats on your retirement. Now you will really be busy. Welcome to FL and check out the state park campgrounds as they are really nice and if you are senior enough; a really good deal.
Happy trails

 

[Rich&Cathy]

18 months until the DW will retire @ 66, then a huge garage sale,and give away...Put the home out on a long term lease and go see the USA.....@ the speed of Geezer!

Nice rig!

 

[fhenn]

“...for the first time”! Dude! The whole point is NOT going back to work. Just sayin’.

Wife is 9 years younger than I. The first time I went out by myself a lot, But missed her and she whad little bit envy. Had a friend that need help in his business help him out part time. Retired when he shut down... Started my own business up Shut it down Jan 2 when DW retired Now getting ready to hit the road real soon