I Can Not Believe It

[jguild2120]

25 days to go. After 35 years of full time work I have only 25 days to go before I retire. I'm not exactly retiring early - I'm 64 and my wife is 63. Also, we are not exactly wealthy but we have been saving for retirement since we were married, a little each month, every month for more than 43 years. And, now, it's finally here in 25 days!! I don't mean to brag; I'm just so overwhelmed with emotion I wanted to shout out. It's finally here!! Take care everyone!

 

[braumeister]

I'm not exactly retiring early - I'm 64 and my wife is 63.

A hell of a lot earlier than many. Congratulations!!!

 

[REWahoo]

A hell of a lot earlier than many. Congratulations!!!

+1

I have a friend who is still working at 70, and not for financial reasons or because he loves his job. I think he fears what his life will be like when he can't go to work to get away from the never ending honey-do list.

 

[Car-Guy]

I remember my last month at work. Almost like a kid waiting for Christmas.

Congratulations.

 

[HadEnuff]

Congratulations!! May you and the Mrs. enjoy many happy, healthy retirement years.

 

[Rickt]

Congratulations!

 

[Dreamer]

Congratulations! I remember feeling the same way. I was giddy knowing that I never had to work again and would actually receive a monthly check.

 

[W2R]

25 days to go. After 35 years of full time work I have only 25 days to go before I retire. I'm not exactly retiring early - I'm 64 and my wife is 63. Also, we are not exactly wealthy but we have been saving for retirement since we were married, a little each month, every month for more than 43 years. And, now, it's finally here in 25 days!! I don't mean to brag; I'm just so overwhelmed with emotion I wanted to shout out. It's finally here!! Take care everyone!

Congratulations! You are going to LOVE retirement. Like you, I didn't retire until I was in my 60's, and I can tell you it is even better than I ever imagined.

 

[Willers]

Congrats!!!

 

[Slow But Steady]

Congrats!

I just turned 62, and I'm on the verge of making the decision myself, so I envy you.

 

[whatnot]

Congrats!

 

[Nodak]

Congratulations!

 

[Moemg]

Congratulations !

 

[FireBug]

I'm going out on a limb here, but I think you are going to like it...

 

[Tom52]

Congratulations! Better a little later then never.

 

[jguild2120]

Thank you all for your kind words. Someone wrote that it was like waiting on Christmas to arrive. That is exactly how I feel. Take care!

 

[mickeyd]

we are not exactly wealthy but we have been saving for retirement since we
were married, a little each month, every month for more than 43 years.

Sweet plan. Sounds familiar. LBYM.

 

[travelover]

Congratulations. What will you do all day?

 

[youbet]

I'm not exactly retiring early - I'm 64 and my wife is 63.

The "Early" in FIRE is just a wisp of smoke. Sure, chronologically you're not really early. But these days, just making it to the finish line with your mental and physical health intact and having lived a full life as you wished seems to be the real prize.

Congratulations!

 

[EastWest Gal]

Thank you all for your kind words. Someone wrote that it was like waiting on Christmas to arrive. That is exactly how I feel. Take care!

It's better than Christmas, since it is every day for the rest of your life.


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[Boss2014]

Congratulations !!!!

 

[Taxman59]

Welcome to the retirement side of life! Starting early and keeping to the plan is the path to success. You had a plan and stuck to it. Congratulations!


Have the day you deserve, and let Karma sort it out.

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[eytonxav]

Definitely something to shout about, congratulations!

 

[euro]

Congrats! Hope to follow soon!

 

[Souschef]

It's better than Christmas, since it is every day for the rest of your life.
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Amen!!!!
2 days after I retired, we were on a 14 day tour of South America