The Class of 2011

[Midpack]

Who will join me in a virtual toast?

Sláinte, to the entire class.

 

[steelyman]

We're only 2/3 of the way through the year, so I'll hold off on the toast until it's closer to Auld Lang Syne time. However, it is time to raise a glass to new inductees like Sparkie67! http://www.early-retirement.org/forums/f26/todays-the-day-57778.html#post1108258

Jacmac (53) 1/1
kwblack (54) 1/1
Skye (62) 1/1
Sullidc (58) 1/1
Prototype (55) 1/15
Beryl (56) 1/31
JmfromTx (56) 1/31
KingB (62) 1/31
Danijoh (63) 1/?
10 nvestysly DW (48) Jan
crispus (56) 2/?
heyduke (55) 3/1
martyp (55) 3/1
Purron DH (55) 3/1
TodaysTheDay (55) 3/14
RunningBum (49) 3/15
dessert (60) 3/31
Coolius (60) 4/1
KingB DW (63) 4/1
20 bizlady (55) 4/11
Queenie (55) 4/23
cj (56) 5/1
jimbohoward69 (41) 5/1
Sixteen Tons (57) 5/1
SomedaySoon(53) 5/10
Seeking Hobbes (48) 5/13
Jacmac DH (56) 5/31
NW Landlady DH (55) 5/31
Packman (54) 5/31
30 heirloom (61½) 6/1
slj455 (62) 6/1
OhSoClose (54) 6/6
norske69 (59) 6/13
casky (58) 6/29
chas57006 (57) 6/30
chas57006 DW 6/30
Midpack (57) 6/30
NeverBored (59) 6/30
bob boag (55) 7/1
40 RobertFrost (62) 7/1
Southern Geek (55) 7/4
nvestysly (52) 7/8
Tomcat98 (43) 7/10
Arnie (55) 7/15
JJPIES60 (61) 7/15
freedom42 (43) 7/28
gsparks2 (55) 7/28
chinaco (50) 7/29
NookWine-n-Tinker (50) 7/29
50 Paddy (60) 7/29
Surewhitey DW (46) 8/5
zaqxsw (57) 8/12
steelyman (53) 8/16
jerryo (61) 8/31
REattempt (46) 8/31
Surewhitey (40) 8/31
Sparkie67 (43) 9/4
lovinglife1 (55) 11/1
afntrn56 (55) 11/30
60 Tree-dweller (58) 12/31?
frugal-one (??)

 

[W2R]

Wow, this is AMAZING - - congratulations to the huge Class of 2011.

When I retired in 2009, the "class" was so small that I don't think we even had a thread. But just look at this bunch!

 

[Brett_Cameron]

Congratulations, everyone! So far, retirement has been great!

 

[NookWine-n-Tinker]

Greetings and Salutations All!
First off congrats to the new inductees to the class of 2011. I raise a glass to each of you.

Been just over a month since my formal ER, but have been back working 3 days a week as a contract employee. Being on my terms is much better than the former arrangement and the big pop in the $$ is sweet as well. Sometimes it seems I am working harder now than before! This gig is supposed to end in another couple of weeks and then it will be the real ER life.

The cast came off on Wed, but that ankle is one ugly sight! It is worth it though to be able to get in the shower after 6 weeks!

Mega Corp had an all hands this week where they announced reductions in vacation time and 401(k) contributions starting in 2012. A friend came up to me after the meeting and lamented that I was the smart one to get out when I did. The drones are not happy and many want to fly from the hive.

Alas a chilled Viognier is calling and the weekend portends wine club pickups and a wine festival at the local University.

The good life is sweet!

 

[Midpack]

Just glad to hear you are mending well. I assume the bike did not fare as well.

 

[NookWine-n-Tinker]

Midpack,
Thanks for the well wishes. Actually the Harley is on the mend as well. Because of the two-tone on the tank and the semi-custom front fender color, (i.e. not black) it takes about 6 weeks to get replacements with the proper HD paint scheme and badge placement. One those arrive, the other misc parts are quick to obtain. Should be rideable by the end of Oct if not sooner, even if its owner is not ready for it.

 

[thoreau]

I retired on June 10, and so did DW. While dw chose to go back since she was a teacher in a private school, she is only aiding part time. I have no interest in going back, but my position was eliminated, so I couldn't even if I want to. And I'm no aide.

I'm enjoying retired life, though sometimes I have to pinch myself. Only when the checks from SS and the pension plan are deposited am, I really sure I am not working. This is the first September in 58 years that I'm not either going to school or working in a school. Its pretty weird.

 

[Midpack]

Welcome aboard thoreaus!

Jacmac (53) 1/1
kwblack (54) 1/1
Skye (62) 1/1
Sullidc (58) 1/1
Prototype (55) 1/15
Beryl (56) 1/31
JmfromTx (56) 1/31
KingB (62) 1/31
Danijoh (63) 1/?
10 nvestysly DW (48) Jan
crispus (56) 2/?
heyduke (55) 3/1
martyp (55) 3/1
Purron DH (55) 3/1
TodaysTheDay (55) 3/14
RunningBum (49) 3/15
dessert (60) 3/31
Coolius (60) 4/1
KingB DW (63) 4/1
20 bizlady (55) 4/11
Queenie (55) 4/23
cj (56) 5/1
jimbohoward69 (41) 5/1
Sixteen Tons (57) 5/1
SomedaySoon(53) 5/10
Seeking Hobbes (48) 5/13
Jacmac DH (56) 5/31
NW Landlady DH (55) 5/31
Packman (54) 5/31
30 heirloom (61½) 6/1
slj455 (62) 6/1
OhSoClose (54) 6/6
thoreau (58+6?) 6/10
thoreau DW (??) 6/10
norske69 (59) 6/13
casky (58) 6/29
chas57006 (57) 6/30
chas57006 DW 6/30
Midpack (57) 6/30
40 NeverBored (59) 6/30
bob boag (55) 7/1
RobertFrost (62) 7/1
Southern Geek (55) 7/4
nvestysly (52) 7/8
Tomcat98 (43) 7/10
Arnie (55) 7/15
JJPIES60 (61) 7/15
freedom42 (43) 7/28
gsparks2 (55) 7/28
50 chinaco (50) 7/29
NookWine-n-Tinker (50) 7/29
Paddy (60) 7/29
Surewhitey DW (46) 8/5
zaqxsw (57) 8/12
steelyman (53) 8/16
jerryo (61) 8/31
REattempt (46) 8/31
Surewhitey (40) 8/31
Sparkie67 (43) 9/4
60 lovinglife1 (55) 11/1
afntrn56 (55) 11/30
Tree-dweller (58) 12/31?
frugal-one (??)

 

[Beryl]

Good job, thoreau. Enjoy getting up and out when you want and going wherever you want to go.

 

[steelyman]

Welcome to the forum and the Class, thoreau! And most especially, congratulations on your retirement(s)!

 

[truenorth418]

Is there room for more in this class?

I was planning to pull the cord in March 2012 but due to some unexpected restructuring at mega-corp it looks like I will be skipping a grade.

My last day on the job will be Fri Sept 30... 2011!!

 

[Beryl]

Congrats, truenorth! Sometimes the unexpected can improve on our best laid plans. . Welcome to ER.

 

[steelyman]

There's plenty of room in the Class of 2011, truenorth - the more the merrier. The minimum requirements are:

1. Retire in 2011
2. Provide the date in 2011 on which you will/did retire
3. Provide your age at the time of retirement

... and that's it! We'll look forward to your big day at the end of the month!

Jacmac (53) 1/1
kwblack (54) 1/1
Skye (62) 1/1
Sullidc (58) 1/1
Prototype (55) 1/15
Beryl (56) 1/31
JmfromTx (56) 1/31
KingB (62) 1/31
Danijoh (63) 1/?
10 nvestysly DW (48) 1/?
crispus (56) 2/?
heyduke (55) 3/1
martyp (55) 3/1
Purron DH (55) 3/1
TodaysTheDay (55) 3/14
RunningBum (49) 3/15
dessert (60) 3/31
Coolius (60) 4/1
KingB DW (63) 4/1
20 bizlady (55) 4/11
Queenie (55) 4/23
cj (56) 5/1
jimbohoward69 (41) 5/1
Sixteen Tons (57) 5/1
SomedaySoon(53) 5/10
Seeking Hobbes (48) 5/13
Jacmac DH (56) 5/31
NW Landlady DH (55) 5/31
Packman (54) 5/31
30 heirloom (61½) 6/1
slj455 (62) 6/1
OhSoClose (54) 6/6
thoreau (58+6?) 6/10
thoreau DW (??) 6/10
norske69 (59) 6/13
casky (58) 6/29
chas57006 (57) 6/30
chas57006 DW 6/30
Midpack (57) 6/30
40 NeverBored (59) 6/30
bob boag (55) 7/1
RobertFrost (62) 7/1
Southern Geek (55) 7/4
nvestysly (52) 7/8
Tomcat98 (43) 7/10
Arnie (55) 7/15
JJPIES60 (61) 7/15
freedom42 (43) 7/28
gsparks2 (55) 7/28
50 chinaco (50) 7/29
NookWine-n-Tinker (50) 7/29
Paddy (60) 7/29
Surewhitey DW (46) 8/5
zaqxsw (57) 8/12
steelyman (53) 8/16
jerryo (61) 8/31
REattempt (46) 8/31
Surewhitey (40) 8/31
Sparkie67 (43) 9/4
60 truenorth418 (47) 9/30
lovinglife1 (55) 11/1
afntrn56 (55) 11/30
Tree-dweller (58) 12/31?
frugal-one (??)

 

[Midpack]

Congrats truenorth, welcome to the class! Won't be long now...

 

[heyduke]

well we have been retired 6 months plus and have been on the road full time in our motorhome and have been loving every minute of it (except when I turn on the TV to watch CNBC) so for those of you on the edge get out here in ER land... it's great!!!

 

[FreeAtLast]

My semi retirement job just ended yesterday. I am done.
Today is my first day of "Full Time Retirement" at age 59 on September 21, 2011.

 

[steelyman]

Another graduate has their former employer in the rear-view mirror and an eye to the future!

Welcome to the Class of 2011, FreeAtLast!

Jacmac (53) 1/1
kwblack (54) 1/1
Skye (62) 1/1
Sullidc (58) 1/1
Prototype (55) 1/15
Beryl (56) 1/31
JmfromTx (56) 1/31
KingB (62) 1/31
Danijoh (63) 1/?
10 nvestysly DW (48) 1/?
crispus (56) 2/?
heyduke (55) 3/1
martyp (55) 3/1
Purron DH (55) 3/1
TodaysTheDay (55) 3/14
RunningBum (49) 3/15
dessert (60) 3/31
Coolius (60) 4/1
KingB DW (63) 4/1
20 bizlady (55) 4/11
Queenie (55) 4/23
cj (56) 5/1
jimbohoward69 (41) 5/1
Sixteen Tons (57) 5/1
SomedaySoon(53) 5/10
Seeking Hobbes (48) 5/13
Jacmac DH (56) 5/31
NW Landlady DH (55) 5/31
Packman (54) 5/31
30 heirloom (61½) 6/1
slj455 (62) 6/1
OhSoClose (54) 6/6
thoreau (58+6?) 6/10
thoreau DW (??) 6/10
norske69 (59) 6/13
casky (58) 6/29
chas57006 (57) 6/30
chas57006 DW 6/30
Midpack (57) 6/30
40 NeverBored (59) 6/30
bob boag (55) 7/1
RobertFrost (62) 7/1
Southern Geek (55) 7/4
nvestysly (52) 7/8
Tomcat98 (43) 7/10
Arnie (55) 7/15
JJPIES60 (61) 7/15
freedom42 (43) 7/28
gsparks2 (55) 7/28
50 chinaco (50) 7/29
NookWine-n-Tinker (50) 7/29
Paddy (60) 7/29
Surewhitey DW (46) 8/5
zaqxsw (57) 8/12
steelyman (53) 8/16
jerryo (61) 8/31
REattempt (46) 8/31
Surewhitey (40) 8/31
Sparkie67 (43) 9/4
60 FreeAtLast (59) 9/21
truenorth418 (47) 9/30
lovinglife1 (55) 11/1
afntrn56 (55) 11/30
Tree-dweller (58) 12/31?
frugal-one (??)

 

[FreeAtLast]

Another graduate has their former employer in the rear-view mirror and an eye to the future!

Thank you! It feels official now.

 

[Alan]

Congratulations guys, well done

60 ER's this year

 

[Midpack]

Congrats FreeAtLast!

 

[Midpack]

Just some new info...

Jacmac (53) 1/1
kwblack (54) 1/1
Skye (62) 1/1
Sullidc (58) 1/1
Prototype (55) 1/15
Beryl (56) 1/31
JmfromTx (56) 1/31
KingB (62) 1/31
Danijoh (63) 1/?
10 nvestysly DW (48) 1/?
crispus (56) 2/?
heyduke (55) 3/1
martyp (55) 3/1
Purron DH (55) 3/1
TodaysTheDay (55) 3/14
RunningBum (49) 3/15
dessert (60) 3/31
Coolius (60) 4/1
KingB DW (63) 4/1
20 bizlady (55) 4/11
Queenie (55) 4/23
cj (56) 5/1
jimbohoward69 (41) 5/1
Sixteen Tons (57) 5/1
SomedaySoon(53) 5/10
Seeking Hobbes (48) 5/13
Jacmac DH (56) 5/31
NW Landlady DH (55) 5/31
Packman (54) 5/31
30 heirloom (61½) 6/1
slj455 (62) 6/1
OhSoClose (54) 6/6
thoreau (62) 6/10
thoreau DW (60) 6/10
norske69 (59) 6/13
casky (58) 6/29
chas57006 (57) 6/30
chas57006 DW 6/30
Midpack (57) 6/30
40 NeverBored (59) 6/30
bob boag (55) 7/1
RobertFrost (62) 7/1
Southern Geek (55) 7/4
nvestysly (52) 7/8
Tomcat98 (43) 7/10
Arnie (55) 7/15
JJPIES60 (61) 7/15
freedom42 (43) 7/28
gsparks2 (55) 7/28
50 chinaco (50) 7/29
NookWine-n-Tinker (50) 7/29
Paddy (60) 7/29
Surewhitey DW (46) 8/5
zaqxsw (57) 8/12
steelyman (53) 8/16
jerryo (61) 8/31
REattempt (46) 8/31
Surewhitey (40) 8/31
Sparkie67 (43) 9/4
60 FreeAtLast (59) 9/21
truenorth418 (47) 9/30
lovinglife1 (55) 11/1
afntrn56 (55) 11/30
Tree-dweller (58) 12/31?
frugal-one (??)

 

[wishing4it]

Finally my turn to walk to the podium!

It's finally my turn! I was hoping to post my retirement date earlier this year after the sale of our house but that deal fell through and we had to wait all summer for another buyer. But, the house is sold now and my DH gave his notice on Saturday. I'll be giving mine today. Retirement date for me is offically going to be October 7th at age 58! We will be exploring the country in our RV fulltime for at least the next 1-2 years. Can't wait to get going!

 

[Midpack]

Two new members, one already retired (congrats mact0n) and one coming soon (wishing4it)...

Jacmac (53) 1/1
kwblack (54) 1/1
Skye (62) 1/1
Sullidc (58) 1/1
Prototype (55) 1/15
Beryl (56) 1/31
JmfromTx (56) 1/31
KingB (62) 1/31
Danijoh (63) 1/?
10 nvestysly DW (48) 1/?
crispus (56) 2/?
heyduke (55) 3/1
martyp (55) 3/1
Purron DH (55) 3/1
TodaysTheDay (55) 3/14
RunningBum (49) 3/15
dessert (60) 3/31
Coolius (60) 4/1
KingB DW (63) 4/1
20 bizlady (55) 4/11
Queenie (55) 4/23
cj (56) 5/1
jimbohoward69 (41) 5/1
Sixteen Tons (57) 5/1
SomedaySoon(53) 5/10
Seeking Hobbes (48) 5/13
Jacmac DH (56) 5/31
NW Landlady DH (55) 5/31
Packman (54) 5/31
30 heirloom (61½) 6/1
slj455 (62) 6/1
OhSoClose (54) 6/6
thoreau (62) 6/10
thoreau DW (60) 6/10
norske69 (59) 6/13
casky (58) 6/29
chas57006 (57) 6/30
chas57006 DW 6/30
Midpack (57) 6/30
40 NeverBored (59) 6/30
bob boag (55) 7/1
RobertFrost (62) 7/1
Southern Geek (55) 7/4
nvestysly (52) 7/8
Tomcat98 (43) 7/10
Arnie (55) 7/15
JJPIES60 (61) 7/15
freedom42 (43) 7/28
gsparks2 (55) 7/28
50 chinaco (50) 7/29
NookWine-n-Tinker (50) 7/29
Paddy (60) 7/29
Surewhitey DW (46) 8/5
zaqxsw (57) 8/12
steelyman (53) 8/16
mact0n (61) 8/26
jerryo (61) 8/31
REattempt (46) 8/31
Surewhitey (40) 8/31
60 Sparkie67 (43) 9/4
FreeAtLast (59) 9/21
truenorth418 (47) 9/30
wishing4it (58) 10/7
lovinglife1 (55) 11/1
afntrn56 (55) 11/30
Tree-dweller (58) 12/31?
frugal-one (??)

 

[steelyman]

Looking good with the welcome additions of mact0n and wishing4it!

This class is starting to fill out the entire year !