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05-01-2013, 10:19 AM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Denver
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Five years of ER today!
Our first day of ER was May 1, 2008.
It has been a wonderful time and I thank everyone on this board who encouraged and advised me both before and after ER.
Our financial situation is very stable and I'm beginning to think that it will work out okay. But, we're still reminding ourselves that if it doesn't, there are worse things in life than going back to work after a really really long vacation.
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05-01-2013, 10:29 AM
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Recycles dryer sheets
Join Date: Sep 2012
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Congrats! It must have been brutal to go through market crash of 2008/9 at beginning of your retirement. I'm glad you survived it and wish you all the best for many many more years to enjoy.
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05-01-2013, 10:36 AM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Naples
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Congrats! Today also happens to me my anniversary date of retirement. For me it's been 25 years.
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05-01-2013, 10:55 AM
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
Give me a forum ...
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 6,695
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Originally Posted by walkinwood
Our first day of ER was May 1, 2008.
It has been a wonderful time and I thank everyone on this board who encouraged and advised me both before and after ER.
Our financial situation is very stable and I'm beginning to think that it will work out okay. But, we're still reminding ourselves that if it doesn't, there are worse things in life than going back to work after a really really long vacation.
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I am exactly 6 months behind you, pal. I ERed right in the thick of the economic downturn, although that ended up being a huge benefit to my ER budget.
I was not a member of this forum until 2009 so I could not share my joy with you at the time. But I have enjoyed my 3+ years on the forum since then and look forward to many more, as do you.
As with the first of every month, it is payday for me as the monthly bond fund dividends roll in to refill my checking account (with something left over, of course).
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Retired in late 2008 at age 45. Cashed in company stock, bought a lot of shares in a big bond fund and am living nicely off its dividends. IRA, SS, and a pension await me at age 60 and later. No kids, no debts.
"I want my money working for me instead of me working for my money!"
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05-01-2013, 11:57 AM
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
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Join Date: Jul 2009
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Congratulations! And glad it has worked out so well for you.
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05-01-2013, 11:58 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Madeira Beach Fl
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Well done!
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05-01-2013, 05:11 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: midwestern city
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Congratulations !
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Very conservative with investments. Not ER'd yet, 48 years old. Please do not take anything I write or imply as legal, financial or medical advice directed to you. Contact your own financial advisor, healthcare provider, or attorney for financial, medical and legal advice.
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05-02-2013, 10:57 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Denver
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Thanks all.
The 08/09 downturn in the markets was scary and we worked part-time in 2010 for about 6 months. The stint back at work did wonders for our confidence and proved to ourselves that we could be flexible and do what needed toW be done to maintain our living standard. (I've written in more detail about those days in previous posts)
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05-02-2013, 11:41 AM
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Location: Chicagoland
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That's cool, walkinwood. Congratulations.
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05-02-2013, 12:41 PM
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Full time employment: Posting here.
Join Date: Jan 2008
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Way cool. Can't wait for my 5 year post. Hope it's as positive as yours. Congratulations.
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05-02-2013, 01:11 PM
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Recycles dryer sheets
Join Date: Jun 2007
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Nice and inspiring thread!!
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Retired - Class of 2011
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05-02-2013, 08:21 PM
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Full time employment: Posting here.
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Congratulations, Walkinwood.
Thanks for sharing the good news. As already said, it is inspiring.
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05-02-2013, 09:23 PM
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
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Quote:
Originally Posted by walkinwood
The 08/09 downturn in the markets was scary and we worked part-time in 2010 for about 6 months. The stint back at work did wonders for our confidence and proved to ourselves that we could be flexible and do what needed toW be done to maintain our living standard. (I've written in more detail about those days in previous posts)
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I remember when you posted about that. It actually had the effect of making me feel better about DH retiring in that it showed me that things aren't necessarily cast in stone and that people need flexibility.
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05-02-2013, 10:40 PM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Feb 2011
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JOHNNIE36
Congrats! Today also happens to me my anniversary date of retirement. For me it's been 25 years.
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Proof there is life after ER.
Congrats to you, walkinwood, and all the other successful ER's. You are an inspiration 
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05-03-2013, 12:51 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Duesseldorf, Germany
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Congratulations!
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