Three Foot Johnson Posted July 21, 2017 Posted July 21, 2017 I received my final payout from the Department of Justice this week, so I reckon I'm officially semi-retired. I'll file for Social Security in February, then just hang out waiting for the Grim Reaper I guess.
Big Sage, SASS #49891 Life Posted July 21, 2017 Posted July 21, 2017 Congratulations on the rest of your life. !7 years for me and counting, lovin every minute of it.
Hillbilly Drifter Posted July 21, 2017 Posted July 21, 2017 congratulations! I retired in March of this year. Loving it so far.
Badlands Bob #61228 Posted July 21, 2017 Posted July 21, 2017 Retirement is the best job I've ever had.
Capt. R. Hugh Kidnme Posted July 21, 2017 Posted July 21, 2017 Congrats! Wishing many healthy and happy years for you ahead. Capt RHK
Tascosa, SASS# 24838 Posted July 21, 2017 Posted July 21, 2017 Happy retirement. Ive been retired since 2004 and love it. My wife tells me I have been qualified for retirement since we got married.
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted July 21, 2017 Posted July 21, 2017 Congratulations. I walked in 2002, never looked back. Liked my job, but I guess I am a free spirit down deep. \Besides, Cowboy shooting with Willie Wheelgun was more fun.
Four-Eyed Buck,SASS #14795 Posted July 22, 2017 Posted July 22, 2017 Congratulations! A hint, here, Try to stay active, don't just veg out. I've lost too many ex co-workers that just camped on their rump after retirement. At least as much as you're physically able to ,that is
Rye Miles #13621 Posted July 22, 2017 Posted July 22, 2017 I'm semi-retired. I still work but when I want since I'm self employed and have my own piano tuning and repair service. It's a great part time job that pays very well for the hours you put in. As long as I'm healthy I'll do this for as long as I can!
Three Foot Johnson Posted July 22, 2017 Author Posted July 22, 2017 4 minutes ago, Four-Eyed Buck,SASS #14795 said: Congratulations! A hint, here, Try to stay active, don't just veg out. I've lost too many ex co-workers that just camped on their rump after retirement. At least as much as you're physically able to ,that is I sat behind a desk the last 4 years, and it was literally killing me. I've been on terminal vacation for over two months, and about a month ago decided 365 pounds was a tad too much. Now, I'm a tall guy, like 6'4"+, but that's still just too much. I started walking a few miles every day, really watching my calories (scanning app that interfaces with Fitbit), cut out milk, soda, Miracle Whip, Ranch dressing, ketchup, etc, started drinking lots of water, and I've lost 30 pounds in 24 days now. My goal is to be at, or below, 300 when the snow flies.
largo casey #19191 Posted July 22, 2017 Posted July 22, 2017 I plan on hanging up my wrenches come January. Largo
Captain Clark Posted July 22, 2017 Posted July 22, 2017 Congratulations on pulling the plug! retirement is all its cracked up to be, and better!
Loophole LaRue, SASS #51438 Posted July 22, 2017 Posted July 22, 2017 9 hours ago, J Bar Binks, #47015 said: I sat behind a desk the last 4 years, and it was literally killing me. I've been on terminal vacation for over two months, and about a month ago decided 365 pounds was a tad too much. Now, I'm a tall guy, like 6'4"+, but that's still just too much. I started walking a few miles every day, really watching my calories (scanning app that interfaces with Fitbit), cut out milk, soda, Miracle Whip, Ranch dressing, ketchup, etc, started drinking lots of water, and I've lost 30 pounds in 24 days now. My goal is to be at, or below, 300 when the snow flies. Man, that's inspirational! Losing weight is HARD! Your willpower and dedication is impressive. Keep at it until you feel "right". I've been behind a desk for 40 years, and I'm paying the physical price for it now. Enough is enough. LL
Dr. O. R. Vet Posted July 22, 2017 Posted July 22, 2017 14 hours ago, Rye Miles #13621 said: I'm semi-retired. I still work but when I want since I'm self employed and have my own piano tuning and repair service. It's a great part time job that pays very well for the hours you put in. As long as I'm healthy I'll do this for as long as I can! Ditto. Been a tuner for 49 years. It's been an interesting vocation that I still work at--although there's a lot less "work at" then there use to be. Was always nice I could adjust my schedule to fit in what I wanted to do. Dr. O. R.
Chili Ron Posted July 22, 2017 Posted July 22, 2017 Howdy, STOP. Don't retire. I met a fella who had a big time job. His neighbor ran a landromat and someone quit and the neighbor was going on vacation and real hard pressed for help. So the new retired guy filled in for a couple weeks..... Some YEARS later the retired fella finally passed. He told me that part time job got him up and dressed and he added about 12 grand to his pension and never had so much cash on hand. If he needed a few days off or a couple weeks, he just let the 'boss' know and went. Very friendly relation and great trainer for kids that were hired. He worked from 8-12 five days a week. Something to think about. Best CR ps-its bettern sitting in docs waitin room. get a good check up even if you have to pay every penny.
Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 Posted July 22, 2017 Posted July 22, 2017 Call up the Boy Scout office in Helena and volunteer to be a Commissioner. You'll meet a bunch of good people, be as busy as you want to be, and have fun doing it...
Silver Rings SASS # 27466 Posted July 23, 2017 Posted July 23, 2017 Retirement is what you make of it. I see too many retired people sit around all day and get fat. This leads to more health problems where they can't walk or bend. Its downward spiral that is hard to get out of. Then there is the people who retire and get involved in hobbies and or volunteer and they are still walking and moving when they are in thier late 80's. I volunteer at western history museum 1 day a week. The guy who runs it is 77. The guys building the jail are in thier late 60's or 70's. Its your choice. SR
Hoss Carpenter Posted July 24, 2017 Posted July 24, 2017 I retired in 2001; have been going strong ever since. Really love retirement! Cheers, Hoss C.
Smoken D Posted July 24, 2017 Posted July 24, 2017 Retired 17 years ago, strange things happen when you retire. 1st, haven't had a day off or a vacation since. Every day is a vacation. 2nd, learn to say "NO" or you will be more busy than when you did work. Now a strange thing, even with C.A.S. , woodworking, fishing, hunting that I now do, I actually have more money than when I retired. That is a really big +++
Buffalo Creek Law Dog Posted July 24, 2017 Posted July 24, 2017 I retired in 1987 and kept active. So far this year, I have walked 708 measured miles or, 1140 kms.
J. Mark Flint #31954 LIFE Posted July 24, 2017 Posted July 24, 2017 On 7/21/2017 at 11:15 AM, J Bar Binks, #47015 said: I received my final payout from the Department of Justice this week, so I reckon I'm officially semi-retired. I'll file for Social Security in February, then just hang out waiting for the Grim Reaper I guess. Keep waiting, my list is long and I'm behind schedule.
Sixgun Seamus Posted July 24, 2017 Posted July 24, 2017 Retired last September after 43 years. Wife still isn't retired. I am now full time Cowboy Shooter and Grandpa on call. Keeps me busy. Enjoy your retirement. Come on over to NE Ohio and shoot with us sometime.
Dapper Dynamite Dick Posted July 26, 2017 Posted July 26, 2017 Congratulations J Bar, I've been retired now for 2 1/2 years, haven't had a boring day yet. It must be because of all the matches I get to shoot now!
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.