Retirement (any suggestions)

[cuznjohn]

it's a real shame

Thank you, i intend to come to florida next year so maybe we can hook up and have lunch.

I also had a friend that just could not get ready for retirement, until one day while working at the age of 71 she went to the Doctor because she did not feel well, long story short, she died before she left his office. Great loss but a good example for me to enjoy my life while i can.

Cruzr Joe

my father was a electrician in the same union i was in, during hard work times with unemployment he had a few big shots at the union that he knew and they asked him that after 30 years if they could get him a retirement would he go and make a spot for the younger crews that were coming up in the business, he said sure. but i think the sudden stop of work did him in and he died at 55, 6 months after he retired. that was 1976 so if i would take some time off or my boss would ask why a job was taking so long i would tell him i was learning to retire. so enjoy every day, sometimes it's boring especially in winter but you have a beautiful wife and the two of you should enjoy every min. together. best of luck

 

[Cruzr Joe]

my father was a electrician in the same union i was in, during hard work times with unemployment he had a few big shots at the union that he knew and they asked him that after 30 years if they could get him a retirement would he go and make a spot for the younger crews that were coming up in the business, he said sure. but i think the sudden stop of work did him in and he died at 55, 6 months after he retired. that was 1976 so if i would take some time off or my boss would ask why a job was taking so long i would tell him i was learning to retire. so enjoy every day, sometimes it's boring especially in winter but you have a beautiful wife and the two of you should enjoy every min. together. best of luck

Thank you, sir

Cruzr Joe

 

[mrfats]

I'm not there yet but from what I understand you wake up and everyday's a Saturday!!

 

[Cruzr Joe]

I'm not there yet but from what I understand you wake up and everyday's a Saturday!!

Now that sounds cool

Cruzr Joe


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[lwrydr]

Retired

I retired in 2005...and have never looked back...wife has 25 months to go before she retires...She is not a rider very often so I ride all over in the summer and the wife and I go some place warm for a winter vacation...I probably have over 1/4 million miles on my butt (most of those on a Harley) but now that I own a :spyder2: I will be getting some miles on it....find things that are fun and just do them...if you ever get to Wa (the state) maybe we can meet...

 

[Dan McNally]

You will wonder how you ever found the time to work!

:agree: I started working full time while in high school, did a career in the military, and another career in government civil service with a three day weekend separating the two. I worked until Jan 31 of this year, when I was 64 1/2 . . . My job was incredibly stressful and my wife insisted I retire. I knew when I married her that she was smarter than I was! I miss the people, but not the stress, and, as Ann says, I wonder how I found time to work! Congratulations to you . . . you are going to love retirement! If I'd know how great it was, I'd have done it 47 years ago!

 

[Cruzr Joe]

I retired in 2005...and have never looked back...wife has 25 months to go before she retires...She is not a rider very often so I ride all over in the summer and the wife and I go some place warm for a winter vacation...I probably have over 1/4 million miles on my butt (most of those on a Harley) but now that I own a :spyder2: I will be getting some miles on it....find things that are fun and just do them...if you ever get to Wa (the state) maybe we can meet...

I would love to get up to WA, if i do i will be looking for you

Thanks

Cruzr joe


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[Cruzr Joe]

:agree: I started working full time while in high school, did a career in the military, and another career in government civil service with a three day weekend separating the two. I worked until Jan 31 of this year, when I was 64 1/2 . . . My job was incredibly stressful and my wife insisted I retire. I knew when I married her that she was smarter than I was! I miss the people, but not the stress, and, as Ann says, I wonder how I found time to work! Congratulations to you . . . you are going to love retirement! If I'd know how great it was, I'd have done it 47 years ago!

Yes, the stress will surely do you in.

Joe


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[2ndChildhood]

I'm not there yet but from what I understand you wake up and everyday's a Saturday!!

Everyday is Saturday, unless there is no mail then its Sunday.


Be Safe
ToM

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[ijon1]

I retired from GM in 2000. Two weeks after I retired went to work for my neighbor's framing company. Worked there three years. After that I followed a hobby and trained two year old Tennessee Walkers for a lady. This went on for three years. Since then my wife and I have been baby sitting our kids baby sitters grand kids. When you retire it opens up things to explore. Things that while working you would never had time to think about.

 

[Bob Denman]

Wow! I have to say it again. I have to say it again. This place is just so full of great ideas. I think I am off to take a trip to Wal Mart for some fun. :yes::yes::yes:

Tell Linda to put up some flares if Bail Money is required...

 

[Dan McNally]

Tell Linda to put up some flares if Bail Money is required...

. . . or we can break you out! Can you see the terror in the eyes of the cops at the hoosegow :yikes: when we "Older than Hell Angels" roll into town :trike: to rescue you! :roflblack:

 

[Cruzr Joe]

Everyday is Saturday, unless there is no mail then its Sunday.


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If the Gov has its way ........................... saturday will be a no mail day.

Cruzr Joe

 

[2ndChildhood]

If the Gov has its way ........................... saturday will be a no mail day.

Cruzr Joe

Great, then every day will be Sunday?


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[Cruzr Joe]

Great, then every day will be Sunday?


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I like your thinking, Hope you and Jennifer are getting ready for Spyderfest.

Cruzr Joe

 

[2ndChildhood]

I like your thinking, Hope you and Jennifer are getting ready for Spyderfest.

Cruzr Joe

Yes we are. I will be bring Michigan Spyder Cider to Spyderfest.


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[Cruzr Joe]

Yes we are. I will be bring Michigan Spyder Cider to Spyderfest.


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There goes the neighborhood.

Cruzr Joe

 

[ARtraveler]

. . . or we can break you out! Can you see the terror in the eyes of the cops at the hoosegow :yikes: when we "Older than Hell Angels" roll into town :trike: to rescue you! :roflblack:

Yes, that would be a site to behold. We might even make the national news. :roflblack::roflblack:

 

[Woody]

Great Thread

Great thread, Joe. I am retriring in 3 mos, so I learned a lot. The "experts" I have read say to
1. make sure you have a purpose (not just all hobbies)
2. exercise
3. give back by volunteering
4. engage in life long learning
5. don't rush into moving if you are close to friends and family

 

[SPYD3R]

Rt 12 UTAH

i also am retired (4 decades GE)
this past May a friend n i rode out from my home in Easley, SC to UTAH to ride AMERICA'S MOST SCENIC HIGHWAY, aka: Rt.12...

most AWESOME ride ever.... 124 miles of incredible scenery.... :thumbup:
we stayed the night in Torrey, UT and rode the entire length, both ways the next day....
next day we left to ride down to 4 CORNERS... a MUST see...
rule 1: in western TX, NM & UT, start looking for gas when you are at HALF TANK, do not ignore this advise... otherwise, you may be walking (no cell phone service in some places)...

PM me if you decide to go that way... i may be doing a ride to Needles, CA to visit BIG BIRD next May or June.....

enjoy you retirement, and ride safely....


i'm adding this vid:

AWESOME....

and this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8h_n0ZvjUw