Retirement Perk?

[jtpollock]

WOW retirement I have been ready since I was 55 but we all know how that goes anyway I been at my job for 35 years and my commute is 32 miles one-way so it almost the same isnt it I ride every day even if there is a chance for rain after Spyderfest I foumd I wont melt Ride on and be safe. Oh ya I can call in well anytime I want. I just tell them I feel to good to come to work. jtpollock

[Bob Ledford]

When you look outside in the morning, see the sun shining and decide it is a good day for a ryde

Since I got my RT in late October and just passed 9000 miles I guess I do this a lot

Anybody agree with this outlook?

. I do but I don't do it snuff!

[muleman1]

When you look outside in the morning, see the sun shining and decide it is a good day for a ryde

Since I got my RT in late October and just passed 9000 miles I guess I do this a lot

Anybody agree with this outlook?

Do I ryde the Spyde, our take out the trytoon.
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[Woody]

It's the "next phase of life".
I have a bucket list a mile long.
41 weeks to go, but who is counting?
I AM, THAT'S WHO.

[MouthPiece]

Only two more criminal cases left.

Chris

[fisherdude]

Retired in April feels great do not miss work at all. l can hop on the spyder and ride anytime I feel like it. Going on a 2 month trip at end of May. Load spyder in the toy hauler and go.

[schnauzermom]

So here's a story for ya....So a couple of weeks ago my boss asked me and another gal if we would be interested in volunteering to work on Sundays, thru the summer, working 6 days in a row, because they could not afford to hire another person. It would be working in my current position with them. When the other gal took the first Sunday, found out it was not in my present position but in a different dept I hate working in. I let my boss know I would not be able to do it (voluntary). Last Thursday I got called into "the Ofc" with her and our General Manager , and told it was no longer voluntary but mandatory and I would have to do it. She said I could think about it. I did, called my husband, he said quit, so I did. After 8yrs of loyal and dependable service, I quit!!!!! Since I had already retired from my previous profession after 27yrs., doing this as a fun retirement job, I was finally able to let go and am now retired, (for 4 days) at the age of 62. Can't explain the feeling of liberation and freedom! So, maybe Spyderfest next year?? Who knows, but never dreamed I would go out that way. And it happened to be on the same day as our 30th wedding anniversary

[cjackg]

When you look outside in the morning, see the sun shining and decide it is a good day for a ryde

Since I got my RT in late October and just passed 9000 miles I guess I do this a lot

Anybody agree with this outlook?

You definitely have the right attitude.... Keep on Ryding !

[SPYD1]

I just hope that I can make it to "retirement" one day. Like you, I would LOVE to wake up in the morning and decide just WHERE shall I go today!!?? 15 yrs. and counting........ Hope Spydee lasts that long, .... or maybe I can have one for every day of the week!

Pretty much in the same boat.

[Bob Ledford]

Retired 2001 from the US Army, worked the yard for a year. Volunteer in a middle school helping a buddy with the computer system until the school board moved him to another school. Then passwords got really tight and I got real independent so I gave it up.

Got the Spyder August 2011

Can't ride everyday because my Parkinson's doesn't always agree with the temperature not supposed to get to hot so when it is 90+ I hibernate in the air conditioning. Now my best buddy is having muscle problems getting off an on. About 5 X and she is done for the day!

But I do like six Saturday and one Sunday makes the time move on. Besides Saturdays are spent riding the Spyder .... Sundays we do breakfast at Cracker Barrel! Age is 72,with 37.6 years of service time.

[jrs4220]

Retired for a year now still trying to make more time to ride.

[Jeriatric]

I work hard.....at play

[RMCRETIRED]

Retired from the Naval Reserve in 91 (26 years) and from the Federal Reserve in 2008 at age 62. I've been one happy person. Have a grandaughter that consumes a lot of time (6 years old June 1st) and a Spyder RT Limited that I love. Life is good. Pick and choose what time to go anywhere so I don't encounter that rush hour traffic. Traveled into Washington and back for 20 odd years. Talk about rush hours. Indured the "Tracktor Bomber", Presidential Convoys, 911 vehicle searches, etc. etc. etc. Do I miss going to work?

[camper1]

I hit 30 years on August 25, and I'm out the door by the 30th. Woohoo!!

[missouriboy]

"Work" is a four-letter word!

I wake up most mornings with absolutely nothing to do, and at noon I discover I'm only half done!

SO--- all you youngsters: keep putting in those FICA deductions so I can keep on eating!

[SpyderAnn01]

Trying to decide if 62 or 65 (or tomorrow) will be the right time...

Luckily I have an easy job, 45 seconds from my house, that I enjoy, and gives me 35+ days off per year...

Do you ride the Spyder to work?

[sawtooth]

Every day is a Saturday.........or is it a Sunday!

[Yelhelp]

I sold my business last November but the guy that bought the business wanted me to work part time for the next five years. I can go were I want and help when I want as long as I answer the phone when a question comes up all is great. Is it retirement, not really but after working from the age of 16 , I have to sort of slide into the role.
We bought a toy hauler so I can do a little exploring of this great country and bring the spyder,while I can still move around. Maggie Valley will be the first shot at that then winter in Texas this year . tommorrow unckle sam will give me my first ss check , hope that lasts for a while. One day at a time

[rc51ny]

IIf you know the Buffalo/Rochester NY area, you know what I mean. So the Spyder sleeps for 4-5 months a year while I ride my KLR 650 winter beater!

[SpyderWolf]

So here's a story for ya....So a couple of weeks ago my boss asked me and another gal if we would be interested in volunteering to work on Sundays, thru the summer, working 6 days in a row, because they could not afford to hire another person. It would be working in my current position with them. When the other gal took the first Sunday, found out it was not in my present position but in a different dept I hate working in. I let my boss know I would not be able to do it (voluntary). Last Thursday I got called into "the Ofc" with her and our General Manager , and told it was no longer voluntary but mandatory and I would have to do it. She said I could think about it. I did, called my husband, he said quit, so I did. After 8yrs of loyal and dependable service, I quit!!!!! Since I had already retired from my previous profession after 27yrs., doing this as a fun retirement job, I was finally able to let go and am now retired, (for 4 days) at the age of 62. Can't explain the feeling of liberation and freedom! So, maybe Spyderfest next year?? Who knows, but never dreamed I would go out that way. And it happened to be on the same day as our 30th wedding anniversary

on your 30th wedding anniversary, and your new found freedom. It is obvious they did not appreciate you at that job and you made the right move. I learned a long time ago that you have to take care of yourself because nobody else is going to.

[ARtraveler]

I like the not working, and the 50 mile rides to pick up my mail at the corner mail boxes. Like others, I don't like the pay going away.

Not fully retired, still teaching a couple classes per semester at the University. Each class is only one night a week, so I get a lot of time for other things now.

I thought I would miss the day work--but it only took me about a week to get over that.