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01-03-2008, 02:39 PM
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
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Join Date: Nov 2007
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I'm Officially Retired!
Hi All,
Today was my last day of w*ork. I cleared out my office, went to lunch with a couple of good friends and took one last commute home on the Capital Beltway.
I am so glad I found this group! Even though I was pretty sure I was set to retire and had all my bases covered, you confirmed this and put my mind at ease. I also received good advice on how to handle the psychological aspects of retirement after having worked about 35 years. Last but not least, I got some good comic diversions when I needed it most (particularly exchanging goofy animal pics with CFB).
Thanks again everyone. I look forward to learning much more from all of you in the future.
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01-03-2008, 02:43 PM
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Collin County, TX
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Congratulations to you! 
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There's no need to complicate, our time is short..
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01-03-2008, 03:32 PM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Feb 2006
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Pop!!! I just heard a cork fly! ENJOY
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01-03-2008, 03:44 PM
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Recycles dryer sheets
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Bloomington
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Congratulations. Planning on going RE later this year.
Enjoy  !!!!!
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01-03-2008, 04:21 PM
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Recycles dryer sheets
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Texas
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Purron,
Congrats!! I found that my cats were almost as happy as I was. Mommy is now home MUCH more often to perform needed duties.... 
2fer
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Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea.<br />-Robert A. Heinlein
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01-03-2008, 04:28 PM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: North-Central Illinois
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Congratulations! Welcome to the club!!!
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01-03-2008, 04:28 PM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Lake Livingston, Tx
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Congrats! Now, do you know what you have to do tomorrow?...... NOTHING YOU DON'T WANT TO!
Welcome
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01-03-2008, 04:29 PM
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
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Join Date: Nov 2007
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2fer,
My cats are very happy to know I will be here to cater to their every whim. You know how cats are! Thanks for the well wishes.
Purron
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01-03-2008, 04:46 PM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Feb 2006
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congrats. i'm especially watching for news on newly retired just in case i need one of those job openings. thanx for the notice.
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"off with their heads"~~dr. joseph-ignace guillotin
"life should begin with age and its privileges and accumulations, and end with youth and its capacity to splendidly enjoy such advantages."~~mark twain - letter to edward kimmitt 1901
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01-03-2008, 04:54 PM
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Moderator Emeritus
Join Date: Dec 2005
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Congratulations
Not having to take the Beltway at rush hour should be a big plus.
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01-03-2008, 05:00 PM
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Administrator
Join Date: Apr 2006
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Congratulations Purron!
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Living an analog life in the Digital Age.
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01-03-2008, 05:04 PM
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Central MS/Orange Beach, AL
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Congrats! Think I will have a glass of wine in your honor. 
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Retired 3/31/2007@52
Investing style: Full time wuss.
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01-03-2008, 05:13 PM
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Moderator Emeritus
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Just north of the 41st parallel, near the 88th meridian west.
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Congrats! I have to ask the question that everyone asks - "how are you going to keep from getting bored?"
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01-03-2008, 05:57 PM
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Gone but not forgotten
Join Date: Aug 2006
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Welcome to the first day of being just yourself.
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"Knowin' no one nowhere's gonna miss us when we're gone..."
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01-03-2008, 06:22 PM
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso) Give me a forum ...
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Texas: No Country for Old Men
Posts: 49,395
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Your first real challenge - figuring out how to wipe that "I don't have to go to work again - ever!" grin off your face. Hint: It takes quite a while, so don't try to rush it.
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Numbers is hard
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01-03-2008, 07:01 PM
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Central MS/Orange Beach, AL
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I went back to work today for a few hours just to help out my replacement at year-end. That's another way to get the grin off your face, but I don't recommend it. 
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Investing style: Full time wuss.
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01-03-2008, 07:04 PM
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso) Give me a forum ...
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Texas: No Country for Old Men
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Dawg, that sounds a lot like trying to cure a hangnail by amputating your finger... 
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Numbers is hard
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01-03-2008, 07:09 PM
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
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Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Kansas City
Posts: 7,936
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Hmmmmm - ouch?
heh heh heh -  Congrats on the retirement.
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01-03-2008, 07:41 PM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Apr 2007
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Congrats and welcome to the club. Some one show Purron the secret handshake.
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Life is GREAT!
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01-03-2008, 07:49 PM
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