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02-09-2009, 10:52 AM
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Recycles dryer sheets
Join Date: May 2006
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I Finally Made It
It's been a long time coming but I have finally made it to ER. I have been mostly lurking on these forums for a long time and have gained a lot of knowledge as a result of doing so. This forum has also been one of my big inspirations to RE. Thanks to all for that.
Last February (2008) I announced my plans to retire at the end of April (2008). After some discussion with my manager and since I was in the middle of a project, we mutually agreed that I would continue part-time (two 8-hour days per week) for 8 weeks. After the first 6 weeks, this part-time arrangement was extended for 6 more weeks. I was really liking this arrangement because I was getting the time to myself I had so much been looking forward to, I got to keep my benefits (big plus on the medical insurance), and working only 2 days a week was almost like being fully retired (at least that's how it seemed to me).
Well, we kept extending my part-time arrangement until 12/23/2008. Deciding to go through with it (retirement) amidst the downturn in the markets (and my portfolio) was a little hair-raising to say the least. But here I am and I'm loving it, even though we have scaled back on our budget a bit.
So, I just wanted to say thanks again to all of the regular posters and I'm looking forward to the continued learning experience.
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02-09-2009, 11:04 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Sugar Land
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Well, I'm more of a "lurker" than regular poster, but Welcome to the rest of your life! I have no regrets as I enter my 8th month.
t.r.
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02-09-2009, 11:09 AM
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Moderator Emeritus
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 17,774
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Congratulations on full-time retirement!
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02-09-2009, 11:29 AM
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
Give me a forum ...
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: East Nowhere, 43N Latitude, NY
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"All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them." - Walt Disney
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02-09-2009, 11:37 AM
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Moderator Emeritus
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: New Orleans
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Congratulations! It must be a wonderful feeling. 
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Already we are boldly launched upon the deep; but soon we shall be lost in its unshored, harbourless immensities. - - H. Melville, 1851.
Happily retired since 2009, at age 61. Best years of my life by far!
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02-09-2009, 01:28 PM
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Gone but not forgotten
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Sarasota,fl.
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Congratulations I fully retired over a year ago and it is great !
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02-09-2009, 02:00 PM
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
Give me a forum ...
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Collin County, TX
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Congratulations!
DH will have his working daze days behind him after the 26th of this month. Should be an interesting ride........  ...........
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There's no need to complicate, our time is short..
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02-09-2009, 03:44 PM
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Recycles dryer sheets
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Colorado
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Congratulations! Are you constantly grinning?
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02-10-2009, 09:38 AM
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Recycles dryer sheets
Join Date: May 2006
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 Quote:
Originally Posted by NotReady4Purple
Congratulations! Are you constantly grinning?
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Every weekday morning! 
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02-10-2009, 10:18 AM
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Recycles dryer sheets
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Colorado
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I know exactly what you mean. (That is when I can remember what day of the week it is...  )
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02-11-2009, 10:03 AM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Jan 2005
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Congratulations and I hope you enjoy a long retirement!!
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02-11-2009, 11:18 PM
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Recycles dryer sheets
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 55
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Way to go! That is a great accomplishment. Take time to be proud of yourself.
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"Been dreaming of ER since I was 16"
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02-25-2009, 12:24 PM
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Dryer sheet wannabe
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Chicago, IL
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very nice, congrats! i'm still quite a way off, lol.
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