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11-14-2011, 09:16 PM
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Dryer sheet wannabe
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Brooklyn,ny
Posts: 16
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Hi
I just joined today. I am 45 recently retired out of law enforcement. Looking to meet new people and to getting ideas on things to do with extra time.
I welcome all ideas.
Thank you,
Mindy
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11-15-2011, 02:27 PM
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Recycles dryer sheets
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 103
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Congratulations Mindy!
That is quite an accomplishment for someone only 45... you have your whole life ahead of you - to do anything you want. That's got to feel good!
Based on my experience, however, (a couple years older than you) few people your age will be able to understand or appreciate your newfound freedom. That's where this forum can help.
Good luck...
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11-15-2011, 03:23 PM
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Dryer sheet wannabe
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Brooklyn,ny
Posts: 16
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Thankyou for your response. Yes i do have a lot of options with things to do.
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11-15-2011, 03:30 PM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 2,472
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Welcome Mindy, this is a great place to start a new chapter in your life.
david
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11-15-2011, 03:35 PM
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Dryer sheet wannabe
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Brooklyn,ny
Posts: 16
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Originally Posted by grasshopper
Welcome Mindy, this is a great place to start a new chapter in your life.
david
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Hi David,
Yes i do agree.
Thank you
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11-15-2011, 03:52 PM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Mar 2004
Posts: 3,433
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Welcome, Mindy!
Glad to have you join our early-retirement board!
omni
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11-15-2011, 04:21 PM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 3,681
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Welcome, Mindy 
This place is full of all kinds of info for a variety of situations.
Wow, 45!
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Married, both 69. DH retired June, 2010. I have a pleasant little part time job.
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11-15-2011, 04:34 PM
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Dryer sheet wannabe
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Brooklyn,ny
Posts: 16
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Hi Sue,
Well i started with the department young.
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11-15-2011, 06:05 PM
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
Give me a forum ...
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Sarasota, FL & Vermont
Posts: 36,374
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I had an older friend who retired at 50. His main complaint was that it was hard to find people his age to do things with during the week. I told him that seemed to be a tough problem to have. 
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11-15-2011, 06:21 PM
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Dryer sheet wannabe
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Brooklyn,ny
Posts: 16
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I agree
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11-15-2011, 07:24 PM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: USA
Posts: 1,050
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Hi Mindy - welcome to the forum.
I wish I had the problem of ER ;-)
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11-16-2011, 10:16 AM
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Confused about dryer sheets
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 7
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For a couple of months when I was living in Queens, I helped the elderly in a retirement home. I don't remember the name but it was right on Bowne street and Northern blvd. I do remember a YMCA and Flushing high school across the street. I also remember the bitter colds that I was not used to~ ^_^
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11-16-2011, 01:27 PM
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Dryer sheet aficionado
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: grand rapids/michigan
Posts: 38
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Hi Mindy, Im outta your carreer in 99 days at age 50, and have been following this site for a while. good info and some interesting people.
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11-16-2011, 03:41 PM
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Dryer sheet wannabe
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Brooklyn,ny
Posts: 16
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Originally Posted by fwest
Hi Mindy, Im outta your carreer in 99 days at age 50, and have been following this site for a while. good info and some interesting people.
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Good for you! I hope you get out and enjoy life! Good Luck & stay safe..
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11-16-2011, 08:28 PM
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Full time employment: Posting here.
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 702
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Hi Mindy,
Welcome.
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11-16-2011, 08:32 PM
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Recycles dryer sheets
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Beijing, China
Posts: 58
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Originally Posted by Mindy
I just joined today. I am 45 recently retired out of law enforcement. Looking to meet new people and to getting ideas on things to do with extra time.
I welcome all ideas.
Thank you,
Mindy
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Hi Mindy. Congratulations on a huge step towards a new life. I am looking forward to hearing about what is next in your life and what dreams you decide to chase.
Are you interested in travel? Creative projects (writing, painting, photography)? Starting your own business?
I know we'd love to hear more and give our thoughts and ideas.
Regardless, enjoy this new path.
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11-16-2011, 11:10 PM
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
Give me a forum ...
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 6,697
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Mindy, as a fellow early retiree at 45 (see my signature line), I commend you on your similar achievement. I live in the NYC area (Long Island), so it is surely a challenge being able to ER in such a high-cost area.
Two things I have done with my extra time (I began doing them in the 7 years I worked part-time prior to my ER 2008) are resurrecting old hobbies and doing some volunteer work. But, as I am sure you would agree, simply not having to commute in NYC either by car or on mass transit is a huge upside to being retired around here at any age!
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Retired in late 2008 at age 45. Cashed in company stock, bought a lot of shares in a big bond fund and am living nicely off its dividends. IRA, SS, and a pension await me at age 60 and later. No kids, no debts.
"I want my money working for me instead of me working for my money!"
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11-17-2011, 03:41 AM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: midwestern city
Posts: 4,061
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Welcome, Mindy. I am 46, plan to retire next year. I am happy to see others are retiring around the same age.
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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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11-18-2011, 07:43 AM
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Full time employment: Posting here.
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: athens
Posts: 802
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Welcome! Maybe we should add a new group, VER, for very early retirement.
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Can't you see yourself in the nursing home saying, " Darn! Wish I'd spent more time at the office instead of wasting time with family and friends."
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11-18-2011, 09:11 AM
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Full time employment: Posting here.
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 625
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Originally Posted by tightasadrum
Welcome! Maybe we should add a new group, VER, for very early retirement.
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That crowd usually hangs out on the ERE forums. Though there is some crossover. Google early retirement extreme.
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