The Class of 2011

[steelyman]

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Originally Posted by zaqxsw So, I'm now committed and have a few anxieties popping up, but am really interested in what awaits me now that it is public..

I bet that, come September, none of that will matter.

[steelyman]

Changed my date to the first day I will not be working. Not too far to go .

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[heyduke]

okay I have been retired for three months and I have taken to it rather well - living in a motorhome, traveling and now headed to the florida keys for the summer...

ahhh life is grand!

[OhSoClose]

My last day of w*rk today!! Went in for a few hours. Turned in my computer. Completed my clearance checklist. Met with the Chairman one last time. Left early, on the 1:30 train. Wow. That’s it. Over, done. No more bosses, ever. Except my DW, of course.
This past year, the MIL died, the cat died, the dog died, and FIL moved to an institution near DW’s sister. Youngest graduated from college – no boomerangs.
DW and I have a new plan. House goes on market this week. When it sells, we will travel. First Spain for a couple of weeks, but then domestically. Savannah (one month), Key West (one month), Key Largo (45 days), then New Orleans (one month). After New Orleans, move westward. Live in furnished condo or townhome while in each place. Figure out where we want to stay permanently.
Let the adventure begin!!!

[steelyman]

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Originally Posted by OhSoClose My last day of w*rk today!! Went in for a few hours. Turned in my computer. Completed my clearance checklist. Met with the Chairman one last time. Left early, on the 1:30 train. Wow. That’s it. Over, done. No more bosses, ever. Except my DW, of course. This past year, the MIL died, the cat died, the dog died, and FIL moved to an institution near DW’s sister. Youngest graduated from college – no boomerangs. DW and I have a new plan. House goes on market this week. When it sells, we will travel. First Spain for a couple of weeks, but then domestically. Savannah (one month), Key West (one month), Key Largo (45 days), then New Orleans (one month). After New Orleans, move westward. Live in furnished condo or townhome while in each place. Figure out where we want to stay permanently. Let the adventure begin!!!

OhMan OhSoClose, how nice! Thank you for posting and of course:

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!

[steelyman]

Raise a toast

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Beryl (56) 1/31
bizlady (55) 4/11
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dessert (60) 3/31
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heirloom (61½) 6/1
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[KingB]

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Originally Posted by OhSoClose DW and I have a new plan. House goes on market this week. When it sells, we will travel. First Spain for a couple of weeks, but then domestically. Savannah (one month), Key West (one month), Key Largo (45 days), then New Orleans (one month). After New Orleans, move westward. Live in furnished condo or townhome while in each place. Figure out where we want to stay permanently. Let the adventure begin!!!

Sounds like a great plan. Congratulations!

[zaqxsw]

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DW and I have a new plan. House goes on market this week. When it sells, we will travel. First Spain for a couple of weeks, but then domestically. Savannah (one month), Key West (one month), Key Largo (45 days), then New Orleans (one month). After New Orleans, move westward. Live in furnished condo or townhome while in each place. Figure out where we want to stay permanently. Let the adventure begin!!!

Wow, wow, way to kick it off! The boldness is impressive. I sent this post to my DW !!!

[dessert]

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Originally Posted by OhSoClose When it sells, we will travel. First Spain for a couple of weeks, but then domestically. Savannah (one month), Key West (one month), Key Largo (45 days), then New Orleans (one month). Let the adventure begin!!!

Congratulations on your new life OhSoClose.
I'm just curious how you plan to stay a month in one location. I would like to do that and was just wondering how you set up a place to stay for that length of time? Is it easy to do?

[OhSoClose]

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Originally Posted by dessert Congratulations on your new life OhSoClose. I'm just curious how you plan to stay a month in one location. I would like to do that and was just wondering how you set up a place to stay for that length of time? Is it easy to do?

Yes, its pretty easy I think if where you plan to go is attractive for tourists and vacationers. Websites like vrbo.com and homeaway.com have numerous furnished rentals by the week and month. We have already booked our Key West and Key Largo rentals. Have not yet done Savannah or New Orleans, but can see that there are many rentals that would meet our needs in those areas.

[dessert]

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Originally Posted by OhSoClose Yes, its pretty easy I think if where you plan to go is attractive for tourists and vacationers. Websites like vrbo.com and homeaway.com have numerous furnished rentals by the week and month. We have already booked our Key West and Key Largo rentals. Have not yet done Savannah or New Orleans, but can see that there are many rentals that would meet our needs in those areas.

Hey thanks. I thought that was how you were doing it. I've looked into that too and will give it a try at some point.

[Sullidc]

A latecomer to the topic- retired 1/1/2011 at 58. Been to Manhattan, Mexico and off to Ireland this Friday. Son off to Purdue in the fall. Daughter getting married in Charlottesville this summer. Life is good. Absolutely zero regrets about leaving the grind -- but searching for the next path down the road. Jack

[steelyman]

Sullidc - welcome to the ever-expanding Class of 2011!

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Beryl (56) 1/31
bizlady (55) 4/11
bob boag (55) 7/1
casky (58) 6/29
chas57006 & DW (a twofer) (57) 6/30
chinaco (55)
cj (56) 5/1
crispus (56) 2/?
dessert (60) 3/31
frugal-one (??)
gsparks2 (55) 8/1
heirloom (61½) 6/1
heyduke (55) 3/1
Jacmac (53) 1/1
Jacmac DH (56) 5/31
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jerryo (61) 8/31
JJPIES60 (51) 7/15
JmfromTx (56) 1/31
KingB (62) 1/31
KingB DW (63) 4/1
kwblack (54) 1/1
martyp (55) 3/1
Midpack (57) 6/30
NeverBored (59) 6/30
norske69 (59) 6/13
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OhSoClose (54) 6/6
Packman (54) 5/31
Prototype (55) 1/15
Purron DH (55) 3/1
REattempt (46) 7/30
RunningBum (49) 3/15
Sixteen Tons (57) 5/1
Skye (62) 1/1
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zaqxsw (57) 8/12

[Seeking Hobbes]

Hello all, I thought I'd finally add myself to the growing class of 2011!
Not even a month into it now & I feel like I was born to live like this

afntrn56 (55) 11/30
Arnie (55) 7/15
Beryl (56) 1/31
bizlady (55) 4/11
bob boag (55) 7/1
casky (58) 6/29
chas57006 & DW (a twofer) (57) 6/30
chinaco (55)
cj (56) 5/1
crispus (56) 2/?
dessert (60) 3/31
frugal-one (??)
gsparks2 (55) 8/1
heirloom (61½) 6/1
heyduke (55) 3/1
Jacmac (53) 1/1
Jacmac DH (56) 5/31
jimbohoward69 (41)
jerryo (61) 8/31
JJPIES60 (51) 7/15
JmfromTx (56) 1/31
KingB (62) 1/31
KingB DW (63) 4/1
kwblack (54) 1/1
martyp (55) 3/1
Midpack (57) 6/30
NeverBored (59) 6/30
norske69 (59) 6/13
NW Landlady DH (55) 5/31
OhSoClose (54) 6/6
Packman (54) 5/31
Prototype (55) 1/15
Purron DH (55) 3/1
REattempt (46) 7/30
RunningBum (49) 3/15
Sixteen Tons (57) 5/1
Skye (62) 1/1
Southern Geek (55) 7/4
steelyman (53) 8/16
Sullidc (58) 1/1
TodaysTheDay (55) 3/14
Tomcat98 (43) 7/10
zaqxsw (57) 8/12
Seeking Hobbes (48) 5/13

[steelyman]

Don't wanna lose the alphabetical order, or we'll never find anyone in this crowd...

afntrn56 (55) 11/30
Arnie (55) 7/15
Beryl (56) 1/31
bizlady (55) 4/11
bob boag (55) 7/1
casky (58) 6/29
chas57006 & DW (a twofer) (57) 6/30
chinaco (55)
cj (56) 5/1
crispus (56) 2/?
dessert (60) 3/31
frugal-one (??)
gsparks2 (55) 8/1
heirloom (61½) 6/1
heyduke (55) 3/1
Jacmac (53) 1/1
Jacmac DH (56) 5/31
jimbohoward69 (41)
jerryo (61) 8/31
JJPIES60 (51) 7/15
JmfromTx (56) 1/31
KingB (62) 1/31
KingB DW (63) 4/1
kwblack (54) 1/1
martyp (55) 3/1
Midpack (57) 6/30
NeverBored (59) 6/30
norske69 (59) 6/13
NW Landlady DH (55) 5/31
OhSoClose (54) 6/6
Packman (54) 5/31
Prototype (55) 1/15
Purron DH (55) 3/1
REattempt (46) 7/30
RunningBum (49) 3/15
Seeking Hobbes (48) 5/13
Sixteen Tons (57) 5/1
Skye (62) 1/1
Southern Geek (55) 7/4
steelyman (53) 8/16
Sullidc (58) 1/1
TodaysTheDay (55) 3/14
Tomcat98 (43) 7/10
zaqxsw (57) 8/12

[casky]

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Originally Posted by heyduke okay I have been retired for three months and I have taken to it rather well - living in a motorhome, traveling and now headed to the florida keys for the summer... ahhh life is grand!

Sounds excellent. I am also thinking about the motorhome route. A question for you:

It seems all the Florida travellers leave that state in the summer and head west. However you head for the Keys. Any reason for that? Just curious

[REWahoo]

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Originally Posted by casky It seems all the Florida travellers leave that state in the summer and head west. However you head for the Keys. Any reason for that? Just curious

You'll find a detailed explanation here: On the Road of Retirement

[casky]

Thanks so much REWahoo, that explains it. I did not know he had a blog and I will follow their adventures

[steelyman]

Oh my - we have another greenie: norske69

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RunningBum (49) 3/15
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[NookWine-n-Tinker]

Greetings All,
I was invited to join this list as I will be turning in my notice tomorrow. Proud to be a memeber of the class of 2011.

NookWine-n-Tinker (50) 07/29