New Chapter of life

[easysuper]

I have worked since I was 15 years old and Last week I turned in my 2 week notice. For the last 25 years as a traveling construction superintendent I have been to every state except 2 and have worked in 38 of them. Some times I have stayed on a site for a year sometimes only weeks but have had a chance to explore this great country of ours . Now I'm looking forward to returning to some of my favorite places and touring them on our Spyders. Our first big ride this spring will be Hwy. 20 coast to coast. I have done about half of it but this time we will start in Newport Or and end in Boston, My love of adventure started by listening to my Dads stories of his adventure on his Harley traveling to all the lower 48 in 1937-38. My lovely bride for the last 44 years loves riding and touring as much as I do. We have made some great rydes on our spyders , but it always seemed to be short of time and could never just stop and spend several days or a week in a spot. but that is going to change. At 68 I have realized it's time to really stop and smell the roses. When I turned in my notice it was really hard to turn down a 6 figure salary but I had thought long and hard about this and after my mentor had passed away last month at 92 he always chided me for telling him maybe I'll do it next year. So I guess my wife and I will go make a bunch on new memories. I may even try writing a travel blog.

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[Bfromla]

ENJOY:2thumbs:

[Bob Denman]

:congrats: on finally winning the rat race! :clap: :firstplace:

[UtahPete]

Congratulations. That's a smart decision, I think. Hope to meet up with you somewhere in our travels.

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

:yes::yes::yes::yes::yes::yes::yes::yes::yes::yes: :yes::yes::agree:...….Mike :thumbup:

[ARtraveler]

:congrats: Enjoy that new leaf that you have turned over. :bowdown: :firstplace:

[Cruzr Joe]

Don't worry about the blog.....Enjoy the ride

Experience talking :thumbup:

Cruzr Joe

[Bob Denman]

Don't worry about the blog.....Enjoy the ride

Experience talking :thumbup:

Cruzr Joe

Amen! :thumbup:




ANON Y MOUS

[Chupaca]

Smartest move you could make... :clap: I have a daughter 25 and has been to more places in this world than I will ever see. I always told her it is Now don't miss the opportunities life gives you cause tomorrow is not garanteed....:riding:

[jnt]

Congrats!! What a great thing to do! ����

[canamjhb]

Enjoy your new adventures. As you get acclimated to the new lifestyle, I hope you find what I did. That is, not enough time to even think about work. Just too darn much to do and life to live. Congrats and enjoy....... Jim

[Bob Denman]

Next thing you know: you're gonna start acting like a pair of Seenagers! :thumbup:
The sooner you do: the better!

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[capt.jim]

We're not here for a long time, we're here for a good time!
Life has an expiration date, do it while your still able and feel good.

[Bob Denman]

:agree:

“Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!”

Hunter S Thompson

[Saluda]

Enjoy, best "job" I've ever had.

[Little Blue]

:agree: Enjoy your NEW Chapter of Life. Slow down a little and See the Roses of Life. :thumbup:

[al0vely]

Enjoy your new job - retirement. I turn 62 in July 2021 and I am calling it quits then. My employer will pay my health insurance until 65. I think a lot about how to make the numbers work but I’ll figure it out.

[UtahPete]

:agree:

“Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!”

Hunter S Thompson

I like that!

[kep-up]

Good on yer! You will find that you won't have time to go to work and you'll wonder how you ever did!

Stop in PA on your way to Boston and we'll share a wee dram.

[Jimbo]

That's a cool sounding trip, live 10 houses off of Rt 20 in Ohio. You need to blog or something so we who still have to work can follow.:2thumbs:

[PrairieSpyder]

Congratulations on your retirement. :clap:

Welcome to the slow-lane.

[ThreeWheels]

Congratulations.
I think I'm on the work until I'm dead retirement program.

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[PW2013STL]

Congrats :2thumbs:

I made that decision over a year ago - best thing I have ever did involving work!

It's great waking up in the morning thinking what do I want to do today, instead of what do I have to do :ohyea:

[cptjam]

Give us a shout if you get to Sin City! I love what we do, so I don’t consider it work. We get to ride, meet cool Spyder people, turn wrenches, make people happy, and get paid to do it! Doubtful I’ll ever “retire”, but after a career as an Army officer, a career in heavy industry, I think I like this career best! Enjoy what you are doing, and do it to your hearts content! Congratulations! You deserve it! Joe

[UtahPete]

Congratulations.
I think I'm on the work until I'm dead retirement program.

I'm sorry to hear that. I thought I was too, but fortunately circumstances changed for the better. I hope they do for you, too.

[cptjam]

Give us a shout if you get to Sin City! I love what we do, so I don’t consider it work. We get to ride, meet cool Spyder people, turn wrenches, make people happy, and get paid to do it! Doubtful I’ll ever “retire”, but after a career as an Army officer, a career in heavy industry, I think I like this career best! Enjoy what you are doing, and do it to your hearts content! Congratulations! You deserve it! Joe

[Joel The Biker]

Congrats! Route 20 is in my backyard and I ride it all the time. Would be great to join you for a section of your ride when you come through upstate NY.

[bmwlarry]

Big congrats to you, Dave!

[Don'tPanic]

Travel blog! :popcorn:

[lstayner]

Congratulations on the retirement. If you are up for it, take HWY 50 back coast to coast. From DC to California. Or there is also HWY 6. Enjoy the trip!

[easysuper]

Great place to start a Ryde !
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[bikerbillone]

Congrats, I'll be looking for those Vlogs if you have the time, especially the RT performance.

[Deanna777]

:congrats: on your retirement.

I have 6 more years in the work force until I reach retirement.( at age 62) I am so looking forward to retirement.

Have a safe travels coast to coast.

Deanna

[Two cats]

Have a Great time on the new adventure. May you Live Long And Prosper. Happy Trails :riding: Go for the Gusto and Ride It Like You Stole It.

[UtahPete]

Great place to start a Ryde !
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Where is that sign?

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

Our first big ride this spring will be Hwy. 20 coast to coast. I have done about half of it but this time we will start in Newport Or and end in Boston
Hwy 20, coupled with US 26 and 95, is about 200 yards from my front door here in Parma! Let me know when you're going to be here and let's ride, brunch, or lunch together for a bit!

[wyliec]

Where is that sign?

If you click the picture, it says Newport to Boston.

[JayD]

I, like you spent 40 years traveling for construction, but never really exploring the many wonders our country has to offer. Been retired 4 years and have been seeing the sights on my Spyder. Enjoy.

[easysuper]

Where is that sign?

The sign is on the corner of Hwy 20 and 101 in Newport Oregon. I here that the opposite is in Boston outside of Fen-way Park. I'll post a photo when we get there!

[Big F]

that is an absolute awesome journey you have planned. when will you have dates and times in more detail? Just wondering as our NISR (Nebraska Iowa Spyder Ryders) group might meet up with you and buy you lunch somewhere along your Hwy 20 route???????
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[easysuper]

that is an absolute awesome journey you have planned. when will you have dates and times in more detail? Just wondering as our NISR (Nebraska Iowa Spyder Ryders) group might meet up with you and buy you lunch somewhere along your Hwy 20 route???????
BIG F

It will be late Spring early Summer , most likely May-June , We will post on here as we are looking forward to meeting up with fellow ryders .