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Old 04-11-2013, 07:11 PM   #1
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Cute "Why we retire early" quotes

Thought I'd share this cute quote. Reminded me of why I love this forum
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Old 04-11-2013, 07:13 PM   #2
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Old 04-11-2013, 07:17 PM   #3
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Interesting for sure...
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Old 04-11-2013, 07:58 PM   #4
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So true. Thanks for posting!
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Old 04-11-2013, 08:08 PM   #5
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Wow. Thanks for posting.
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Old 04-11-2013, 08:50 PM   #6
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Often thought along these lines. So very true.
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Old 04-11-2013, 09:58 PM   #7
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Reminds me of "Cat's In The Cradle" by Harry Chapin. Suppose I am dating myself. Wait a minute- this is a retirement forum - you know that song!
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Old 04-12-2013, 04:18 AM   #8
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Reminds me of "Cat's In The Cradle" by Harry Chapin. Suppose I am dating myself. Wait a minute- this is a retirement forum - you know that song!
Love that song. And I've consciously tried to make sure it doesn't happen to me
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Old 04-12-2013, 04:24 AM   #9
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Love that song. And I've consciously tried to make sure it doesn't happen to me
+1 Yes, DH and I also tried and tried; but DS is so busy working and building an "adult life" that we sometimes wonder if all we taught was "work ethic."

Nonetheless, many thanks to the OP. Those are important thoughts!
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Old 04-12-2013, 04:29 AM   #10
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Very wise words, thanks for sharing.
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