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07-01-2017, 10:51 AM
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Day one
Well, the new chapter begins today, day one of my retirement. Starting with almost nothing in 1988, I must say I've come a long way. I've got the same feeling I had as a kid when my dad took the training wheels off my bike and I begged him to put them back on. No going back now.
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07-01-2017, 10:53 AM
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Wonderful! Congratulations!
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07-01-2017, 10:54 AM
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Congratulations!
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07-01-2017, 11:02 AM
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Very exciting. Celebrating Independence Day next week will have a whole new meaning for you.
Congrats!
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07-01-2017, 11:05 AM
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Congratulations
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RE AA 65/35
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07-01-2017, 11:10 AM
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Full time employment: Posting here.
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Originally Posted by Olbidness
Well, the new chapter begins today, day one of my retirement. Starting with almost nothing in 1988, I must say I've come a long way. I've got the same feeling I had as a kid when my dad took the training wheels off my bike and I begged him to put them back on. No going back now.
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Congratulations! I too started with literally nothing in the same year (1988) with just $200 and the clothes on my back. Pulled the trigger three years ago and have enjoyed every second since.
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ER'd 6/1/2014 @ age 53. Wow, is it already 2022?
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07-01-2017, 11:14 AM
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Got a call from a former coworker last week. I know him, just not very well. So he wants to meet up and talk about what I know about retirement. Should take about 10 minutes.
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07-01-2017, 11:26 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Olbidness
Got a call from a former coworker last week. I know him, just not very well. So he wants to meet up and talk about what I know about retirement. Should take about 10 minutes.
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He's not a financial adviser by any chance, is he? If so, it could take a lot longer. Make sure he buys lunch if he is.
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I thought growing old would take longer.
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07-01-2017, 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by braumeister
He's not a financial adviser by any chance, is he? If so, it could take a lot longer. Make sure he buys lunch if he is.
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No, he is looking for information about how he can retire too. I'm not sure how much help I can be. Lets see, live on less than you make, invest the difference. Do that for a very long time and presto.....retire. Easy as pie.
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07-01-2017, 11:49 AM
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Walk, read, travel, golf, enjoy true freedom. Congratulations!
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07-01-2017, 02:16 PM
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Hi Oldbidness. Welcome aboard! 
Maybe I cheated? I started counting yesterday...
Went to office around 10. Had late breakfast with a couple buddies, turned my cr*p in and hit the exit!
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07-01-2017, 02:29 PM
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
Give me a forum ...
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Congratulations on your new found freedom. Keep us up to date on what you are doing in retirement. We love success stories!
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Anything which can be used can be misused. Anything which can be misused will be.
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07-01-2017, 04:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Olbidness
No, he is looking for information about how he can retire too. I'm not sure how much help I can be. Lets see, live on less than you make, invest the difference. Do that for a very long time and presto.....retire. Easy as pie.
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He may find that lunch meeting very depressing if he doesn't have much saved.
Congratulations to you though!
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07-01-2017, 05:17 PM
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Congratulations sir. Take a little time to enjoy the beach, fresh air and your new life. You've earned it!
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07-01-2017, 05:26 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Olbidness
Well, the new chapter begins today, day one of my retirement. Starting with almost nothing in 1988, I must say I've come a long way. I've got the same feeling I had as a kid when my dad took the training wheels off my bike and I begged him to put them back on. No going back now.
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Nice analogy. Maybe make something out of training wheels. No going back...
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07-01-2017, 05:38 PM
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Congrats! Great way to end the week and move into the Holiday
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07-01-2017, 05:45 PM
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Congrats! I look forward to that day for me.
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07-01-2017, 05:46 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Olbidness
Well, the new chapter begins today, day one of my retirement. Starting with almost nothing in 1988, I must say I've come a long way. I've got the same feeling I had as a kid when my dad took the training wheels off my bike and I begged him to put them back on. No going back now.
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Congrats!
Suggest you record your activities of your 1st FIRE day. I did, and always enjoy reading it. My 3 yr FIRE anniversary was yesterday. 
BTW, love your sig line.
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07-01-2017, 08:03 PM
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Woo hoo! Enjoy!! 
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07-01-2017, 08:23 PM
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Full time employment: Posting here.
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Congratulations to you! Keep us posted on how this goes for you. My guess is you will love the freedom.
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