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03-03-2012, 05:19 PM
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Dryer sheet aficionado
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Checked out and hope to never return.
Since MichaelB suggested I come over here and introduce myself, let me begin with a warm hello to all. 
I fired at 58, but not because I had accumulated a staggering amount of wealth.
The truth is I retired because remaining in the workplace would have led to permanent insanity. I'm still insane, but at least I'm happy.
I'm looking forward to learning from the accumulated experience, strength and hope of all those here.
See ya later,
Steve
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03-03-2012, 05:52 PM
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Moderator Emeritus
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Location: New Orleans
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Welcome to the Early Retirement Forum, Steve, and Congratulations on taking that big step into retirement. 
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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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03-03-2012, 06:29 PM
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
Give me a forum ...
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: NC
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Welcome aboard Steven, this is a good, knowledgeable group. You have a lot to look forward to in this next chapter in your life...
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No one agrees with other people's opinions; they merely agree with their own opinions -- expressed by somebody else. Sydney Tremayne
Retired Jun 2011 at age 57
Target AA: 50% equity funds / 40% bonds / 10% cash
Target WR: Approx 2.5% Approx 20% SI (secure income, SS only)
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03-03-2012, 09:58 PM
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
Give me a forum ...
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: the City of Subdued Excitement
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I'm still insane, but at least I'm happy.
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You will fit right in here.
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I have outlived most of the people I don't like and I am working on the rest.
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03-04-2012, 12:50 AM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: midwestern city
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Welcome.
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Very conservative with investments. Not ER'd yet, 48 years old. Please do not take anything I write or imply as legal, financial or medical advice directed to you. Contact your own financial advisor, healthcare provider, or attorney for financial, medical and legal advice.
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03-04-2012, 05:26 AM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: USA
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Welcome to the forum.
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03-04-2012, 05:30 AM
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Administrator
Join Date: Apr 2006
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Welcome aboard. I look forward to your contributions to our never ending conversation.
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Living an analog life in the Digital Age.
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03-04-2012, 12:32 PM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
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Welcome and you will fit right in.
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03-04-2012, 12:35 PM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Tampa Bay Area
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Still insane but happy sounds INSANELY HAPPY to me ! Congratulations and welcome.
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"For the time being no discipline brings joy, but seems grievous and painful; but afterwards it yields a peaceable fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it." ~
Hebrews 12:11
ER'd in June 2015 at age 52. Initial WR 3%. 50/40/10 (Equity/Bond/Short Term) AA.
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03-04-2012, 01:07 PM
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Dryer sheet aficionado
Join Date: Dec 2010
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Thank you all for the warm welcome. I have a feeling I will be learning a great deal from everyone here.
Steve
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03-04-2012, 01:11 PM
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
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Location: NC
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Originally Posted by Steven
Thank you all for the warm welcome. I have a feeling I will be learning a great deal from everyone here.
Steve
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The learning here usually goes in both directions as all sorts of topics (areas of expertise) come up...
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No one agrees with other people's opinions; they merely agree with their own opinions -- expressed by somebody else. Sydney Tremayne
Retired Jun 2011 at age 57
Target AA: 50% equity funds / 40% bonds / 10% cash
Target WR: Approx 2.5% Approx 20% SI (secure income, SS only)
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03-04-2012, 06:55 PM
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Full time employment: Posting here.
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