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11-09-2009, 07:20 AM
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Moderator Emeritus
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: New Orleans
Posts: 47,500
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Want2retire is retired!
I used to be known as Want2retire on this forum, but today is my retirement day so I had my username changed. Since so many people call me W2R for short, it seemed like a good choice. Besides, "Wonderful2Retire" is just too long to suit me! 
I have completed my "to do" list here at work and have erased it off my whiteboard. All I have left to do is to turn in my badge, parking permit, and exit clearance on the way out the door.
It is SO FANTASTIC to make a long term plan and to finally implement it! I really appreciate the support all of you have given me through the years.
And as for the inevitable "How does it feel?":
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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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11-09-2009, 07:21 AM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Duesseldorf, Germany
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Heartfelt congratulations! Enjoy!
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11-09-2009, 07:23 AM
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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
Posts: 9,296
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What? I didn't realize you were going to retire. 
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There's no need to complicate, our time is short..
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11-09-2009, 07:26 AM
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
Give me a forum ...
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Lawn chair in Texas
Posts: 14,183
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YEE HAW, as we say in Texas...
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Have Funds, Will Retire
...not doing anything of true substance...
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11-09-2009, 07:26 AM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: North of Montana
Posts: 2,769
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You'll love it! Enjoy.
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11-09-2009, 07:28 AM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Hong Kong
Posts: 1,688
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Congratulations.
Will the "Want2retire" name be up for auction? Could be some stiff competition for that one.
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Budgeting is a skill practised by people who are bad at politics.
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11-09-2009, 07:29 AM
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Recycles dryer sheets
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 106
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whooooo hoooooo!!!!!!!!!
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11-09-2009, 07:33 AM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Where the stars at night are big and bright
Posts: 2,847
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Originally Posted by HFWR
YEE HAW, as we say in Texas...
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Ditto from me!
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There is no pleasure in having nothing to do; the fun is having lots to do and not doing it. - Andrew Jackson
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11-09-2009, 07:39 AM
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 5,596
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So happy for you! Wishing you and Frank much joy 
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I purr therefore I am.
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11-09-2009, 07:45 AM
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
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Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 6,506
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Congratulations!!! But, what are you gonna do all day?
Surely you will miss crunching numbers.
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There must be moderation in everything, including moderation.
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11-09-2009, 07:47 AM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Lake Livingston, Tx
Posts: 4,204
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Congrats! How big is the smile. Guess W2R could stand for wise2retire.
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If it is after 5:00 when I post I reserve the right to disavow anything I posted.
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11-09-2009, 07:48 AM
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Recycles dryer sheets
Join Date: Aug 2005
Posts: 127
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Good for you, love it when a plan comes together.
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If you think nobody cares whether you're alive or dead, try missing a couple of mortgage payments.
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11-09-2009, 07:50 AM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 2,115
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Congrats! Awesome to reach such a big goal.
I like the new user name but very glad you didn't change your avatar 
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“Of all the paths you take in life, make sure a few of them are dirt.” John Muir
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11-09-2009, 07:53 AM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 4,172
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Congrats!! I want to know if your countdown clock counting days to go was automated or did you, with glee and eager anticipation, do that manually every day. Better grab some rocks so you don't float away in exhilaration. Enjoy!
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11-09-2009, 07:56 AM
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
Give me a forum ...
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Rio Grande Valley
Posts: 38,139
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Quote:
Originally Posted by W2R
I used to be known as Want2retire on this forum, but today is my retirement day so I had my username changed. Since so many people call me W2R for short, it seemed like a good choice. Besides, "Wonderful2Retire" is just too long to suit me!
I have completed my "to do" list here at work and have erased it off my whiteboard. All I have left to do is to turn in my badge, parking permit, and exit clearance on the way out the door.
It is SO FANTASTIC to make a long term plan and to finally implement it! I really appreciate the support all of you have given me through the years.
And as for the inevitable "How does it feel?":
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They let you off work already?!?! You posted at 8:20 am!
CONGRATULATIONS! 
Audrey
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11-09-2009, 07:58 AM
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Moderator Emeritus
Join Date: Sep 2007
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Very modern new name, W2R--like KFC became the new official name for that poultry place, but yours is more intriguing.
Welcome to the club. I hope you don't have too much trouble completing all the initiation procedures now that you're "in"
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“Would you like an adventure now, or would you like to have your tea first?” J.M. Barrie, Peter Pan
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11-09-2009, 08:10 AM
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Full time employment: Posting here.
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 816
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Hip, hip, hip hooray
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Any day your on this side of the grass is a good day.
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11-09-2009, 08:14 AM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: No. California
Posts: 1,858
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How exciting. Enjoy yourself.
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11-09-2009, 08:15 AM
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
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Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Kansas City
Posts: 7,968
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11-09-2009, 08:16 AM
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Moderator Emeritus
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: San Francisco
Posts: 8,827
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Heartfelt congratulations! Nice going.
So, is your house on the market yet?
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Rich
San Francisco Area
ESR'd March 2010. FIRE'd January 2011.
As if you didn't know..If the above message contains medical content, it's NOT intended as advice, and may not be accurate, applicable or sufficient. Don't rely on it for any purpose. Consult your own doctor for all medical advice.
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