Retirement!
08-18-23, 09:56 AM
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Retirement!
After 33 years in the semiconductor industry, I've finally hit the finish line. I've been joking with @rccardr that he's my hero and I hate him - he's been retired since I've known him, and shows up to cycling events all over the country - damn I've been jealous! Doc, I don't hate you anymore 
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More time with my wife, more time in the Atelier, and more time to ride.
.More time with my wife, more time in the Atelier, and more time to ride.
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You will be amazed at the piddly crap that gets in the way of what you think you'll be doing. 
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congratulations. I'm envious.
08-18-23, 10:41 AM
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Congratulations! I retired 2.5 years ago and life has been grand. Enjoy the ride.
08-18-23, 10:42 AM
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After 33 years in the semiconductor industry, I've finally hit the finish line. I've been joking with @rccardr that he's my hero and I hate him - he's been retired since I've known him, and shows up to cycling events all over the country - damn I've been jealous! Doc, I don't hate you anymore .
More time with my wife, more time in the Atelier, and more time to ride.
.More time with my wife, more time in the Atelier, and more time to ride.
08-18-23, 10:42 AM
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08-18-23, 10:50 AM
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Congratulations! The current plan here is for me to pull the pin by the end of the year - and my wife is down to working two mornings a week at her job, so that will be a whole new world!
Plotting roads to ride in my head already ... and maybe even some S24Os, which is a good excuse to rebuild the Cannondale ST400 ....
Plotting roads to ride in my head already ... and maybe even some S24Os, which is a good excuse to rebuild the Cannondale ST400 ....
08-18-23, 11:09 AM
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So Nice. Congrats. I'll be joining you in two years -- Unless they start allowing me to actually do my job
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08-18-23, 11:12 AM
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Im likely three years away still, but I do plan on doing very little work for full pay during that time.
08-18-23, 11:14 AM
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I retired April 22. Best decision I ever made. Im not sure how I manage to keep busy during the week, but I do and do not work, even part time. I do ride 2-3 days, lap swim 3 days, kayak one day. Plus all kinds of other crap.
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Congrats.... I've been exploring the possibility. 38 years in Aerospace may be enough. My head has not been on the job but more on this forum or where to ride next. Retirement is around the corner for me. My son is asking me about real estate in Eugene, OR. Missed buying a place in Florence, OR last year. Hopefully, in two years I may be able to get a place with the kid in Eugene then i'll have connection with the region rich in bike culture.
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@gugie Congratulations!
08-18-23, 12:12 PM
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Congratulations, my friend.
Retirement is the best job I’ve ever had- great hours, a super boss, short commute, flexible dress code and an excellent ‘office’ location.
Wishing you many miles of smiles!
Retirement is the best job I’ve ever had- great hours, a super boss, short commute, flexible dress code and an excellent ‘office’ location.
Wishing you many miles of smiles!
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i have that exact shirt...
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After 33 years in the semiconductor industry, I've finally hit the finish line. I've been joking with @rccardr that he's my hero and I hate him - he's been retired since I've known him, and shows up to cycling events all over the country - damn I've been jealous! Doc, I don't hate you anymore .
More time with my wife, more time in the Atelier, and more time to ride.
.More time with my wife, more time in the Atelier, and more time to ride.
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1987 Crest Cannondale, 1987 Basso Gap, 1992 Rossin Performance EL, 1990ish Van Tuyl, 1985 Trek 670, 2003 Pinarello Surprise, 1990ish MBK Atlantique, 1987 Peugeot Competition, 1987 Nishiki Tri-A, 1981 Faggin, 1996 Cannondale M500, 1984 Mercian, 1982 AD SuperLeicht, 1985 Massi (model unknown), 1988 Daccordi Griffe , 1989 Fauxsin MTB, 1981 Ciocc Mockba, 1992 Bianchi Giro, 1977 Colnago Super, 1971 Raleigh International, 1998 Corratec Ap & Dun, 1991 Peugeot Slimestone
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Congratulations and know that I retired a few years ago only to become a full time musician. Stuff will happen.
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Mazel tov! I could in theory but I need to stoke the furnaces a bit more. Thankfully I enjoy what I do and where I do it.
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