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    Default Retirement without contracts

    59 days to retirement from actual work though technically I was retired at Christmas!!(Double dipping. Education) New career to begin for a 2nd time (music/blues ,jazz,southern rock/rock/country/ fusion...). Goals: see all Canadian National Parks that can be reached on my Can Am RT which is supposed to arrive in June. Bye to my Honda NC700 XA.( Great bike with amazing gas mileage. 60 / Imperial Gallon)
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    Default Congrats!

    Just excellent! Happy retirement to you -- enjoy -- you deserve it!
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    Quote Originally Posted by JLSpyder2012 View Post
    Just excellent! Happy retirement to you -- enjoy -- you deserve it!
    Big Thanks!

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    Living my dream!!!!....Have fun,be safe!!!!

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    I, m right behind you in retirement (5 yrs) I hope you enjoy I, m 65 yrs old by the way. I just love to work

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    Default Congratulations..!!

    on buying a roadster and almost reaching retirement. Nice goal you set for yourself and it is ideal for the roadster..enjoy and be safe..!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by cyclelover63 View Post
    Living my dream!!!!....Have fun,be safe!!!!
    Life is a dream. How we craft it, is the choice we all have.

    Big thanks!

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    Quote Originally Posted by cyclelover63 View Post
    Living my dream!!!!....Have fun,be safe!!!!
    I had a 75 Vette and it was the most Stupid car I have ever owned from 1st to 2nd if the road was wet.(360)even when you knew it was going to happen!

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    I retired at 54. I'm 63 now. This is the best job I've ever had! If you enjoy retirement 1/2 as much as I have you will be the second happiest man on the planet! I hope you enjoy it more than I do, which would make me the second happiest!

    Good for you. Congrats!

    hint to happiness: develop a plan-in-advance "date night" every week with the wife....works well for us!

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    Congratulations on the retirement and the new Spyder, i am sure you will enjoy both. I retire in 6 days and got my Spyder last year so I'd be ready. One of my goals is also to visit (with camping) as many of the Canadian National Parks as possible. Five done so far. I have a Honda ST1100 also which I like to buzz around in, much better gas mileage but the Spyder is my main ryde.
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    On both the new Spyder and retirement

    I like your plan and the is the perfect way to do that. Will not get the fuel mileage of your Honda, but I think you will enjoy it more.

    I am looking forward to my retirement so I can do what you are doing, but in the US as well as Canada. 4 years 9 months and 20 days if I was counting
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    Congrats in retirement and the new ride!
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    On the next step... Now; the adventure can begin!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dan_Ashley View Post
    I retired at 54. I'm 63 now. This is the best job I've ever had! If you enjoy retirement 1/2 as much as I have you will be the second happiest man on the planet! I hope you enjoy it more than I do, which would make me the second happiest!

    Good for you. Congrats!

    hint to happiness: develop a plan-in-advance "date night" every week with the wife....works well for us!
    I'm also retiring from 37 years of education in 39 days, but who's counting. I noticed in you sig, a high mount brake light. What is that?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dan_Ashley View Post
    I retired at 54. I'm 63 now. This is the best job I've ever had! If you enjoy retirement 1/2 as much as I have you will be the second happiest man on the planet! I hope you enjoy it more than I do, which would make me the second happiest!

    Good for you. Congrats!

    hint to happiness: develop a plan-in-advance "date night" every week with the wife....works well for us!
    I think I got it. I will be happy but not as happy as you or if I am happier you will not be as happy as me.

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    Quote Originally Posted by NovaSpyder View Post
    Congratulations on the retirement and the new Spyder, i am sure you will enjoy both. I retire in 6 days and got my Spyder last year so I'd be ready. One of my goals is also to visit (with camping) as many of the Canadian National Parks as possible. Five done so far. I have a Honda ST1100 also which I like to buzz around in, much better gas mileage but the Spyder is my main ryde.

    Maybe I'll see you in one of those Parks someday. Enjoy!

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    Quote Originally Posted by PW2013STL View Post
    On both the new Spyder and retirement

    I like your plan and the is the perfect way to do that. Will not get the fuel mileage of your Honda, but I think you will enjoy it more.

    I am looking forward to my retirement so I can do what you are doing, but in the US as well as Canada. 4 years 9 months and 20 days if I was counting
    I have a countdown App on my work Computer which counts down to the second. It gets a few laughs.
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    65 days 11 hours 14 minutes to go I have a countdown timer on my android and a countdown timer hanging on my Office door. Founded that at Spencer's gifts.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Frig View Post
    I'm also retiring from 37 years of education in 39 days, but who's counting. I noticed in you sig, a high mount brake light. What is that?
    Brake light mounted on the rear trunk lid: image.jpg

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    Happy retirement.

    Currently Owned: 2019 F3 Limited, 2020 F3 Limited: SOLD BOTH LIMITEDS in October of 2023.

    Previously : 2008 GS-SM5 (silver), 2009 RS-SE5 (red), 2010 RT-S Premier Editon #474 (black) 2011 RT A&C SE5 (magnesium) 2014 RTS-SE6 (yellow)

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    IT HAS BEEN A LONG, WONDERFUL, AND FUN RIDE.
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    Default Retirement is when life begins.

    I retired 10 years ago at 54. We now enjoy our Spyder.

    Hope your retirement is a great one.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dragonfly View Post
    65 days 11 hours 14 minutes to go I have a countdown timer on my android and a countdown timer hanging on my Office door. Founded that at Spencer's gifts.

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    I'm sure that gets a few laughs.

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    on your new gig, have fun, and feel free to call for bail money if things go awry (hedonistic, debauched, rock star life style and all).

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    Quote Originally Posted by Flanker View Post
    on your new gig, have fun, and feel free to call for bail money if things go awry (hedonistic, debauched, rock star life style and all).
    Thanks and be careful what you offer. I may have to take you up on that.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dan_Ashley View Post
    I retired at 54. I'm 63 now. This is the best job I've ever had! If you enjoy retirement 1/2 as much as I have you will be the second happiest man on the planet! I hope you enjoy it more than I do, which would make me the second happiest!

    Good for you. Congrats!

    hint to happiness: develop a plan-in-advance "date night" every week with the wife....works well for us!
    Congratulations Maxson on your coming retirement


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    I would like that

    Can someone find me a date
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