Recent content by Snowcat

We have been a big road trip couple for many years and car campers since retirement (nearly 5 years). We have learned a lot about what works for us and what doesn’t. As such, we have a four season, four wheel drive class B on order now. It’s just the two of us so a class B will work fine. We...

It really does not matter what day it is. So many times I reach for my phone to tell me what day it is. Sent from my iPhone using Early Retirement Forum

So true...joy and happiness. I feel blessed everyday. Maybe it comes from the feeling of 'owning' your day. Sent from my iPhone using Early Retirement Forum

We tried not to take of anything new (community or volunteer commitments) the first year. The idea was to allow time for us to figure the whole ER out. We are just over a year. DH held to it well. He has just started exploring an opportunity with a small time commitment along with an educational...

Sorry for the delay in getting back...why, yes, I was skiing. Great stormy, powder day. Still snowing. Tomorrow, is another don't miss day. Our ski season is long-(early) November opening and normally go through Memorial Day. On big snow years, we are still skiing on Independence Day. Within...

OK this thread got my attention. I've been trying to get some thoughts down for an update of our first year of retirement. It has been an interesting one. I will save that for another day. If it's not obvious by my username, I am definitely a diehard skier. Last year's total days for skiing was...

I had the same thought about simplifying our investments. Waiting for K-1's means filing an extension. This is making me a bit nervous about IRA to Roth conversions and the ACA limits. Sent from my iPhone using Early Retirement Forum

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leisurely pace I completely understand your situation. Been busy at a leisurely pace, too. It is wonderful. I can't believe people would ever go back to a full time career. I am even mastering the "no, I don't have time for that." I am off to a good start. I can also say how happy I found this...

Tuesday will be here before she knows it. Congrats to both of you.

We made it. I have to say, it has not been smooth. And, I am not talking about the market activity or my finals days at work. Since giving notice, two unfortunate things have happened. It has been an especially difficult time for me. As I have been working through these situations, I am thankful...

I have been asked, "Since you are retired (will be), how about doing x? You would be excellent." I am interested because it is not even remotely close to what my megacorp work was and I have naturally all the skills needed. Plus the perks are pretty good. X is a job that now pays minimum wage...

So happy for the two of you! Enjoy.:dance:

We (DH and me) are officially in single digits work days. Been interesting for DH. He gave about a month and a half notice so there would be preparations for his departure. However, his boss just let people know the end of last week. And, no plans are being made. While I know it is not his...

I think it is safe to say it will be a blip in 25 calendar days/13 work days.