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05-30-22, 09:31 AM
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I did it, today is my retirement date and Friday was my last day. Got in a 40 mile ride this morning so it is time to start piling the miles on. Greenbriar River trail next week, going to a frame building class in July to build a frame.
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Originally Posted by wvridgerider
I did it, today is my retirement date and Friday was my last day. Got in a 40 mile ride this morning so it is time to start piling the miles on. Greenbriar River trail next week, going to a frame building class in July to build a frame.
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05-30-22, 09:47 AM
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I retired 4/1. Been 4-5 days a week on the bike mostly. I do not find 6-7 is doable, I need a rest day or two in a week, but with warmer weather, I head out on the kayak. Loving retirement, really great feeling to know I no longer need to stress out about work issues.
05-30-22, 11:48 AM
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A calendar will be more useful for you now.
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Originally Posted by Troul
A calendar will be more useful for you now.
Hee, hee..... I asked my retired elder brother how he knows when its Saturday. He said there are more people at the supermarket.
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05-30-22, 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Steve B.
Hee, hee..... I asked my retired elder brother how he knows when its Saturday. He said there are more people at the supermarket.
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05-30-22, 01:28 PM
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I've been retired for 4.5 years. No more cycling during rush hour. Traffic is always good. The gym in the middle of the day means no more waiting for equipment. Exploring new bike lanes that I previously had no time for. House repairs that I had neglected for 30 years.
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Congrats. I retired 6.5 years ago and never looked back. Haven't thought about former work for 5 minutes since.
You will find one additional (regular) use for your cell phone..it tells you what day it is, for sure. Nice to have a reference point occasionally.
You will find one additional (regular) use for your cell phone..it tells you what day it is, for sure. Nice to have a reference point occasionally.
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Originally Posted by KerryIrons
6 Saturdays a week baby! Be sure you find something to keep you occupied. I have greatly enjoyed not going to work!
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05-30-22, 02:11 PM
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Good for you and I hope you really make the best of it, whatever that is for you. I think I may have joined the ranks also. I have been driving a school bus for close to 10 school years, but not since the beginning of last December. I had a lot of time off before that due to covid. I have liked most of time I have had off, really, other than almost 4 months of health issues this year. My younger sister is going to move in with me sometime in the next couple of months, so someone to split some of monthly costs.
So, again, I wish you the best, I hope the bike world is part of your pleasure.
So, again, I wish you the best, I hope the bike world is part of your pleasure.
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05-30-22, 04:57 PM
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Congrats and thank you for your contributions to our society. 2.5 years behind you!
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I retired 911 days ago. I dont know how I ever had time to work. Geeze.
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Originally Posted by TLit
What do you use to measure miles?
05-30-22, 10:57 PM
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Originally Posted by wvridgerider
I did it, today is my retirement date and Friday was my last day. Got in a 40 mile ride this morning so it is time to start piling the miles on. Greenbriar River trail next week, going to a frame building class in July to build a frame.
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05-31-22, 07:13 AM
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Congrats to the OP. I started my official countdown clock this month. 2 years to go! I try not to think about it, but it is hard not to.
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Originally Posted by wvridgerider
going to a frame building class in July to build a frame.
05-31-22, 07:42 AM
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Congratulations that’s awesome, enjoy it. I believe it to be on my horizon, and can’t wait!
05-31-22, 11:10 AM
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I've been retired for fourteen years. Haven't done a stitch of remunerative work since I retired. Plenty of time to do what I choose or to do nothing. A great stage of life.
05-31-22, 02:31 PM
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Congrats! Tomorrow is the start of Retirement Month 42 for me.
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05-31-22, 03:01 PM
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Congratulations. My last day is coming up in a few months (Sept. 2) and I'm looking forward to it.
05-31-22, 04:14 PM
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Nearly 2 years retired for me...everyone should try it...it's wonderful
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Originally Posted by OldTryGuy
Lucky me has 7 Saturdays/week with an extra 8th during a Leap Year.
