I made it

[HelpMeRhonda]

Today's my first official day of ER.

Woke up at normal 5:00 am for work. Made and drank my coffee. Realized I wasn't going anywhere, so made another pot... So as I type, I've got a pretty serious buzz going.

Got to improve on my ER planning for tomorrow

 

[REWahoo]

Got to improve on my ER planning for tomorrow

Nice thing about it is you can keep w*rking on it 'till you get it right.

 

[Sam]

Congratulations! Can't wait for my turn.

 

[linkerbink]

Congrats! I've been at this retirement stuff for 43 days now, and the best thing about it is that I don't have to plan anything if I don't want to! I started removing the wallpaper from the kitchen last week, and maybe I'll work on it tomorrow, and maybe I won't. We're supposed to get a snow storm tomorrow, so it might be a good day to stay in and scrape wallpaper...or not!

 

[HelpMeRhonda]

So far I've had a serious talk with the family dog. Let him know I'd be around alot more now. His sleeping habits are under review and will likely be changing to better match mine.

 

[Moemg]

Congrats ! Took me awhile to get in the retirement swing but I'm sure you'll master it !

 

[Coach]

HelpMeRhonda, that's great! Enjoy the day, and all that follow. Monday's a great choice for first day, too. Imagine the millions dragging into work feeling Monday while you were enjoying the second pot.

Coach

 

[Callie]

Yay for you!!!

 

[bright eyed]

Don't overdose on your first day!

enjoy and congrats!

 

[Meadbh]

Congratulations Rhonda! It's a GREAT day to ER! Better explain to the dog!

 

[DangerMouse]

Congrats on making it to your goal Rhonda. You can now enjoy everyday for the rest of your life, knowing that it's yours to decide how you will spend it.

 

[dessert]

That's pretty funny...."got to improve on ER planning".
Sounds like you have a pretty good understanding of what it is you're not supposed to be doing all day. Congratulations by the way! Enjoy.

 

[HelpMeRhonda]

Thanks All.... I've been a very active lurker for several months. On occasion I voiced an opinion on something. I remember finding this forum by Googling " Retirement"

While in my heart I think I knew it was time to pull the plug, it was this forum that pushed me to action. My appreciation goes out to all.

We all have our own stories. Sometimes I find myself strongly agreeing, sometimes strongly dis-agreeing, with the theme of a thread.

But I've always appreciated the humor of many posts.

On occasion I hope you can tolerate my input...

 

[mountaintosea]

Hey good for you. Today all the oldie moldies talked about retirement while the newbies grumbled!!!

 

[polloloco]

Another nice thing about being at home and drinking two pots of coffee....no one complaining about your walking the halls for coffee and bathroom breaks.

And congrats on your retirement.

 

[Lazarus]

Wish I were you! Enjoy it, you have earned it.