Good Golly, I Actually Made IT!!

MossRoad · Jul 14, 2005

Good job and congratulations! /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

You can tell me the same thing in about, ohhhh, 23 more years! /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

hazmat · Jul 14, 2005

Lucky dog - Enjoy it.

A word of warning (based on my dad & FIL's experience - I've still got 25-30 years to go and thats for early retirement)

Your "honey do" list gets stale faster once you are retired. The boss expects results quicker when you no longer have to go to work. You job is over, but you will still be working... /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

Bird · Jul 14, 2005

Congratulations, Garry! Now as for the information in your profile about playing golf in every state . . . I think my two favorites are Elmendorf AFB in Anchorage and Pipestem State Park and Resort in West Virginia. However, we have several interesting courses right around here in my area, so let me know when you're going to be here. I'm a lousy golfer and won't be any competition, but I like to get out there and beat a few little white balls to death every once in awhile.

Hakim · Jul 14, 2005

Hi Gary,

Congratulations on a noble career and reaching a great "milestone."

TBN can be your "job" in retirement, no problem. You have been a top member since day one. Let's shoot for 31 years on TBN!!!

Again, congratulations, and enjoy your golf and hobbies... /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

jinman · Jul 14, 2005

Yessiree Bob! You made it Garry. /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif Congratulations! When and where is the party? /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

riptides · Jul 14, 2005

What is retirement?

Whatever you make it!

Enjoy, EVERY day of it!

Congrats!

-Mike Z. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Moon · Jul 14, 2005

Congrats Gary!!!!
Man am i jealous! Best of luck to you, hit em long and straight and enjoy your travels around our great nation.

OkeeDon · Jul 14, 2005

Well, so far you're keeping everything up to date! I read this about 11:30 am Eastern time, so it must be about 10:30 am your time, so you must have been retired for about 1/2 hour. I clicked on your profile, and it says your occupation is "risk manager (retired)". Thanks for such a timely edit!

Enjoy it. You earned it. Let me know when you're traveling down I-95 or the Turnpike in Florida; if you get below Fort Pierce you'll only be a couple of miles from me. I don't play golf, but Port St. Lucie is the home of the PGA school and many excellent courses.

JazzDad · Jul 14, 2005

Congrats, Garry!
Before my dad retired, he was an inside salesman (always on the phone). He retired and said he would never answer another phone. That lasted a few years- now he runs when the phone rings. It must be some Pavlovian response.

Have you assessed all the risks around your place?

EastTexFrank · Jul 14, 2005

Welcome to the club.

It does take a little getting used to, not having to go to work every day. After a lifetime of 12 to 20 hour days, it's a little unusual being able to ease into your day at whatever time you want without feeling guilty about it. After retiring, I consulted for 3 to 4 months every year for about 4 years because I did miss it. Then I realized that working was interfering with my other stuff so I gave it up and have been enjoying full retirement ever since. That kept my wife happy too. Retirement is great!!!!

You do need some place to hide out though, just for some peace and quiet ... pole barn, shop, golf club. I'm sure you'll find somewhere.

Enjoy it. You've earned it. I hope you and your wife have a great time.