Retirement (any suggestions)

[Cruzr Joe]

Join something like AAA for the guide books. Most of the time, 100 miles on a back road is more fun then 300 on the super slab.Loose time schedule, when you see something interesting, Stop and look. Tried to write with a quill pen in IL, indoor waterwheel/grist mill in WV ( I think)
Most of all, have fun

I tried to join AA but found out it was for quitters, there are a lot of things i am going to try to do and see.

Cruzr joe

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

MAKE SURE

You don't hit anything ...................other than that have lots of FUN........Mike :thumbup:

 

[grumpybob]

Here are the rules.

 

[dadof4]

Many people spend their entire life looking for what they are good at doing and what they really enjoy. Sadly some never find it. I retired over 11 years ago and quickly discovered I excell at doing nothing. If you are interested in doing nothing I am the man to see. I was thinking of writting a book on the art of doing nothing but on second thought that would be doing something!

 

[Cruzr Joe]

Many people spend their entire life looking for what they are good at doing and what they really enjoy. Sadly some never find it. I retired over 11 years ago and quickly discovered I excell at doing nothing. If you are interested in doing nothing I am the man to see. I was thinking of writting a book on the art of doing nothing but on second thought that would be doing something!

I just might try that (for a day or two)

cruzr joe

 

[jerpinoy]

:agree: enjoy the fruits of your labor, we all deserve to have fun.:yes::yes::yes:

 

[2 Stricklands]

Visit Virginia because Virginia is for Lovers

I have made many new friends in the last year and a half since i bought my first Spyder, now look out because i might come to visit each one of you on a long journey. :roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:


Cruzr Joe

Come to Virginia and visit all of us. Some of us are also on Spyders to the Rescue. We met more than once, but I remember you in the hotel after Lamonts BBQ last year

Steve & Barb

 

[Pirate looks at --]

Thanks Joe

Sorry for the loss of your Dad, glad he enjoyed a full life, I intend to stay active and when it is my time to go, i will go kickin and fightin.

Thanks for the info re the Coastal redwoods.

Cruzr Joe

Thanks Joe, he was a great man, I got to give him a ryde on the Spyder over Labor Day weekend he had a blast. I remember that when we were at a stop light, he leaned forward and asked me if there was a seatbelt on this thing. I just told him to hold on.

You our will see information posted on here about Spyders in the Redwoods, come on out it would be great to meet you. :yes:

 

[Bob Denman]

Joe,
You lucky sonuvagun!! :clap: :2thumbs:
I'm still chained to the desk... :gaah:

 

[Chupaca]

Just one. .!!

Suggestion..don't sit...congrats on getting to this point but don't slow down just change direction. I retired and my wife bought a house which I have been working on for two years. At one point I did this kind of work for others now I can do it for us my way....you have good plabs keep them in view at all times...:thumbup:

 

[2ndChildhood]

How about SpyderQuest, New York in September? You two needs to visit Michigan, you know that you have a place to stay.


Be Safe
ToM & JeN

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[cuznjohn]

retired

i retired 10 years ago and have been to one doctor after another ever since so all i can say is keep healthy and enjoy

 

[Motorcycledave]

THINK TWICE

Hi Dave here.... Well all I can tell you is what I did, I retired the first time when
I was 40, I sold my business and thought I would live the good life.
I had been divorced for 5 years but had custody of my son who was at that
time 13. I did the coast to coast rides 3 times twice with him with me and the other
when he went to visit his mom in a different state for the summer. That lasted 3 years
then I was so bourd I had to find something to do so I went back into business as
before in auto repair and upholstery, all went fine boy got raised, I worked until 62 and
back to coast to coast and more riding that lasted 2 years bourd again, I decided to NOT
retire and to continue doing what I like, RIDING, Custom Upholstery, and Motorcycle Accssories,
I am blessed that I don't need the money but I do need something to do I am 72.
So as you can see, the grass is not greener on the other side of the fence you must keep busy...
and just riding will not do it so do volunteer work or something to give you plenty to do and keep
your mind fresh.. DO NOT SIT ON YOUR COUCH WATCHING TV 24/7 OR YOU WILL DIE
STAY ACTIVE...
Ride safe
Dave

 

[Vidman]

I've been retired for 10 yrs. Lots of advice given to me. None was any good. You will find your own way.

I will admit to one thing. I have no extra time and wonder where I ever found time to go to work.

Enjoy. Live for the day. Don't look back. (Guess that was useless advice.)

 

[Frank G]

Retired 2 years ago, worked every day since. :yikes: chained to the desk and can't find the key. Wife told me the other day to find the large bolt cutters. We have already planed about 6 weeks vacation in 2014 including Spyderfest.hyea:

 

[Dan_Ashley]

I retired nine years ago, and so I have some sage wisdom. Here are four rules that I live by:
1. Don't put off until tomorrow anything you can put off until the day after tomorrow.
2. Pay off all the credit cards every single month. If you can't do this, then you will be trapped into poverty.
3. Take the wife out on a date once every week. Not just an run to get burgers, but a date...even if the date is getting burgers!
4. Watch your weight. You will now be a lot closer to the fridge, so it takes discipline.
5. Walk a couple of miles every day. It keeps things down that you don't want up: weight, blood pressure, blood sugar, tendencies to develop dementia, frustrations. EVERY DAY.
6. Ryde whenever things that you put off don't pile up too much. This allows you to clear your head. After a lifetime of work, nine years later, I'm still working on head clearing!
7. Get a Medicare Advantage plan. The peace of mind is worth it!
8. Remember: there are phases to retirement...kinda like the phases of grief--but on a positive note. Allow yourself the freedom to continue growing as a person.
9. AND MOST IMPORTANTLY: IGNORE EVERYONE WHO SAYS YOU DON'T KNOW HOW TO COUNT TO FOUR!

 

[Explorer]

Dan just gave some very good advice. I would only add: Take your longest most difficult trips first, while you are most able to climb mtns., and stairs. See a new place or learn a new thing every day. Above all take time to smell the roses.
Enjoy,
Roger

 

[ARtraveler]

I have been retired from my two finance director jobs for a little over a year now. I am still teaching at the university (two classes per semester) but that is more fun than work for me.

Enjoy your newly found free time and use it to enjoy some of the things you could not when you were working full time. I do not miss working full time in the least. No looking back or regrets here.

Ideas:

I can ryde my :spyder2: every day (in season), am back to practicing my music (bluegrass guitar) on a daily basis, and may even paint a few more pictures this summer. I have had my summer teaching schedule adjusted so that I can ride with a motorcycle club once a week--as I did in previous years. Even doing a little more travel than the past three years. Planning on a Black Hills trip and renting :ani29:'s while I am there this upcoming season. If I were not so far from the lower 48, I would be showing up at some :spyder2: gatherings.

The nice thing about retirement, if you want to do something--you pretty much can.

Enjoy yours Joe. :thumbup::yes:

 

[Flamewinger]

Retirement: you wake up in the morning with nothing to do and you go to bed at night with half of it done. Keep busy and Enjoy!


Susie - 2013 Spyder ST Limited
1983-2004 Goldwings. (5)
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[frenchek]

retire

best job you will ever have--work hard at it and enjoy.