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Old 03-14-2008, 12:43 PM   #1
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Hi All,

I'm a 50 yr old guy who burned out and quit the rat race only to be lured back a year later. So now I'm on retirement probation until I accumulate just a few more acorns. Long time lurker and fan of the board...
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Welcome , I flunked retirement the first time but now it is taking !
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Old 03-14-2008, 01:15 PM   #3
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Hi All,

I'm a 50 yr old guy who burned out and quit the rat race only to be lured back a year later. So now I'm on retirement probation until I accumulate just a few more acorns. Long time lurker and fan of the board...
Welcome! Did you flunk because you needed more acorns or just too good of a deal to pass up?
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Old 03-14-2008, 01:30 PM   #4
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hi three-D

welcome!

is my brain going to start thinking in terms of looking for acorns too? Eeeeeeeeeeeek! (just kidding ya)

i FIRED at age 48. it's been almost a year now.
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Darn squirrels and their acorns!
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Old 03-14-2008, 03:07 PM   #6
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Welcome! Did you flunk because you needed more acorns or just too good of a deal to pass up?
A little of both. Besides, they are crunchy and full of protein.
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A little of both. Besides, they are crunchy and full of protein.
So are pretzels and beer.
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