RETIREMENT.....IT’S OFFICIAL!!

[Tim Cottage]

Congratulations, now you can fish mid day and mid week with fewer fishermen at your favorite places.

 

[krusty]

Congratulations!!!

 

[FishyJere]

I retired early rather than richer and have only regretted it for about 7 seconds so far.

 

[Old Man]

Is the weather getting any better Jim? Get that float tube in some water!!

It's a sad day on the float tube thing. I returned it for it being to heavy for and old man to carry around. It weighted in at over 45 lbs empty. I'm just a little old man. I didn't want to have a heart attack trying to get it into the water. Plus I needed the money for some work on the front end of my pickup. Control arms were on the edge of failing. Getting that fixed was more important than bobbing around on a lake.

 

[Bambooflyguy]

Bummer Jim....maybe check out some lighter models like an Outcast.

 

[Bruce Baker]

Congrats. I am planning on entering the retirement world next spring.

 

[Tombraider]

Congrats to you both. My wife's last day is today school bus driver. I retired October 2020 had to set alarm few months back and forgot how. Enjoy LG

 

[clarkman]

Congrats!!!

 

[Paige]

Congrats, enjoy your well earned life vacation!

 

[MELinOre]

I choose early retirement 11 years ago. Hope your decision turns out well for you!

 

[Old Man]

I retired in April in 1999 at the age of 64. I'm still here. It's been a long run.

 

[JayB]

Congrats. I'd be interested in hearing what, if any, differences there've been for people who are retired between what you thought retirement would be like and what it's actually been like.

 

[Uptonogood]

Congratulations on your retirement. I retired 14 years ago at age 60, started my first full time job at age 17 while still in high school, worked ever since.

For me it was a big adjustment, took me a year to adjust. I had to find activities that were rewarding and fulfilling so I didn’t feel like it was a wasted day. I also had incredible experiences I never dreamed I would have and learned a great deal about botany, horticulture and cultures in other countries. I hope your retirement is full, fun and retirement.

 

[Bob N]

Just remember, you now have no sick leave, no annual leave, and no days off for holidays.

 

[Bob N]

Congrats. I'd be interested in hearing what, if any, differences there've been for people who are retired between what you thought retirement would be like and what it's actually been like.

I found no difference, but then again I was working a schedule that contained alternate Monday /Fridays off. That worked out to two, two day weekends and two four day weekends per month. I spent lots of driving time Thursday night getting to my weekend destination so that I had three days fishing, including going to Yellowstone several “weekends” a year. I also had several years that I spent as much time living in my van as I did in my apartment.

 

[Wanative]

Today was the last frickin early work get up for my wife and me!! It hasn’t really sunk in yet because it feels like another summer school break....but September 1st....I’m going to set my alarm clock, break it and shout HA-HA! Think I fished a lot before.......

Good for you Steve. Congratulations.
Retirement isn't all it's cracked up to be.
It's much, much better.

 

[Bambooflyguy]

So even though it rained today....I went fishing on my first day of retirement! Between bobber action and casting and stripping, 22/43, nothing big but fun! I’m really going to enjoy retirement.....

 

[_WW_]

Cool! Everyday is Saturday! Remember, use it or loose it.

 

[FishyJere]

An interesting question is, can you go on vacation when retired?

 

[krusty]

An interesting question is, can you go on vacation when retired?

You'll certainly need a vacation if you're retired with a retired spouse....now that your work isn't an excuse for deferring a lot of household projects and tasks.