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dooleysm · Apr 30, 2008

All you old guys enjoy your retirement, us young guys will keep working to support social security

czechsonofagun · Apr 30, 2008

Good for you!!! Enjoy your free time

wjoerob · May 1, 2008

You have been abundantly blessed. Don't ever think you did all that time and work on your own. Who gave you each day's breath, and the opportunity to earn an income in the work of your choice? Now consider giving some time and energy back -- look into short-term mission trips or volunteer work. Ask the pastor at your local church what needs they have. Who gave us this idea of "retirement" meaning to sit and rust away?

scott_vt · May 1, 2008

smfcpacfp said:
My health is good, my finances are set and hopefully I will have a good dozen years or so at age 60.

Good Mornin Steve,
First congrats on your big lifestyle change !!! Im in semi-retirement at 57 and enjoying the heck out of it, why just this mornin I slept in till 7 am !

I had every intention on working until 62 but Pitney Bowes felt that I needed to retire early, and after 35 years as a toolmaker/modelmaker we packed it in !

I havent looked back, and other than loseing my machining capability,albiet temporarily, its been great ! I honestly think your going to scratch your head and ask yourself where all your extra time is going, your surely will be kept busy ! Enjoy !

smfcpacfp · May 2, 2008

wjoerob said:
You have been abundantly blessed. Don't ever think you did all that time and work on your own. Who gave you each day's breath, and the opportunity to earn an income in the work of your choice? Now consider giving some time and energy back -- look into short-term mission trips or volunteer work. Ask the pastor at your local church what needs they have. Who gave us this idea of "retirement" meaning to sit and rust away?

I couldn't agree more. I do feel very fortunate and I will give back, but there also seems like a lot of things that I have always wanted to do, just around the house and property that need doing, especially tractor projects. any way, I intend to do both.

AlanB · May 2, 2008

That is cool!

I hope it is all you want it too be.

I still want you to fix the link on the bottom of your motorcycle page that say's the best wheelie, have to see if it is someone I know

Kyle_in_Tex · May 2, 2008

I just came across this thread. Congrats on the retirement! Hope they find a replacement.

I've heard many a story of cabin fever and I've been seeing you folks getting plenty of your share of wintry weather. Any plans to thaw out during the long winters? I like Ron's idea of the RV. He and his wife visited us (along with TxDon and his wife) last year. He showed me his new high speed mobile internet connection for his laptop.

Maybe you could chase the AMA flat track circuit around? I am anxiously awaiting the super moto AMA race hosted in Austin I think this November 1st.

I'm 47 and have two young children. Late bloomer. Although I wouldn't change a thing, I will probably have to work into my late 60's to be able to retire.

P.S. I have cherry tomatoes that are turning orange and should be pickable in a couple more days.

smfcpacfp · May 3, 2008

Kyle_in_Tex said:
I just came across this thread. Congrats on the retirement! Hope they find a replacement.

I've heard many a story of cabin fever and I've been seeing you folks getting plenty of your share of wintry weather. Any plans to thaw out during the long winters? I like Ron's idea of the RV. He and his wife visited us (along with TxDon and his wife) last year. He showed me his new high speed mobile internet connection for his laptop.

Maybe you could chase the AMA flat track circuit around? I am anxiously awaiting the super moto AMA race hosted in Austin I think this November 1st.

I'm 47 and have two young children. Late bloomer. Although I wouldn't change a thing, I will probably have to work into my late 60's to be able to retire.

P.S. I have cherry tomatoes that are turning orange and should be pickable in a couple more days.

Truth be told, I really like the winters. We plan to take a few winter SCUBA diving trips throughout the winter to warm climates. My mother-in-law has a 32' RV which we took on a trip a few years ago, but I don't think we could do it regularly on long trips.

You know, I haven't been to a flat track race in 10 years, nor have I paid much attention to it for a while, but it is still my favorite form of motorsport racing. Maybe I should go to one this year - good idea.

KennethBrown · May 4, 2008

Congrats Steve. As a downside now you'll have to find somebody else to host your pics. Small price to be able to do what you want for sure. I've been off for almost 3 weeks now with a new baby and I am ready to go back to work but hate the thought at the same time.