W2R
Moderator Emeritus
Thank you so much, everybody!! I can't answer each post individually, but send my hugs and/or warm fuzzies and thanks to each and every one of you.
Still, these posts I just HAVE to address:
Thank you, and don't worry - - I'll be here. A neophyte retiree like me needs all the tips and pointers that the experienced retirees on this forum can provide! And in turn, maybe I can help by providing my experiences and points of view to those close on my heels.
Whee!!!
Another ride upwards on the Dow rollercoaster, and on my ER day. Can't get any better than that, even though it will surely go down in a day or two. I can't wait to see the results, to see what my nestegg on Retirement Day ends up being, and consequently what my SWR will apply to!
Frank just took me to lunch, to celebrate. It was hard to turn in my badge (after wearing it every day) and I didn't expect that, but now it is kind of cool to know that even if I wanted to go to work (which I don't), I couldn't!
Still, these posts I just HAVE to address:
Thank you!! Maybe this avatar would be more appropriate for a novice retiree:Congrats!
Now maybe you need to change the avatar from that "dreamy, looking to the future" impression it gives to a "celebrate today!" look?
Although we *do* love that avatar
Enjoy! And don't let anyone tell you to wipe that ear-to-ear smile off your face!
-ERD50
Retirement is at least as awesome and exciting as the Emerald City...
Congratulations. I've really enjoyed your level headed and always useful comments to the great variety of questions/comments that come up. Now that you'll have more time I expect you'll have so much fun in ER we may not see you as much around these parts.
Thank you, and don't worry - - I'll be here. A neophyte retiree like me needs all the tips and pointers that the experienced retirees on this forum can provide! And in turn, maybe I can help by providing my experiences and points of view to those close on my heels.
OMG, thank you and I *LOVE* it!! Dare I say it?Wow - W2R - you have some pull! Even the DOW is celebrating this day for you with a new 2009 high! (knock on wood so no jinxing)
Audrey
Whee!!!
Another ride upwards on the Dow rollercoaster, and on my ER day. Can't get any better than that, even though it will surely go down in a day or two. I can't wait to see the results, to see what my nestegg on Retirement Day ends up being, and consequently what my SWR will apply to!
Frank just took me to lunch, to celebrate. It was hard to turn in my badge (after wearing it every day) and I didn't expect that, but now it is kind of cool to know that even if I wanted to go to work (which I don't), I couldn't!
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