Getting Serious about Early Retirement

[bookman51]

That's great, bookman.  I'm sure you'll find that you have saved up a very wide umbrella indeed and the rainbows will be coming out directly.

Thanks for the words of encouragement.  I think financially I will do fine.  And life is uncertain enough that even if I continued to work another 3-6 years to traditional retirement age, something could happen either financially or to my wife's or my health that would not allow us to enjoy life.  Life is not forever.

 

[bluehero]

That's what pushed me over the edge to go. Besides suffering from serious bunout and health issues, colleges were dropping like flies with heart attacks. 4 in a six month period last year. Life is too short, embrace and enjoy every minute of it.

 

[bookman51]

Well, retired two almost two weeks and seem busier than ever.  Still working on the health insurance but it is doable.   Co-workers cannot believe I walked out, particularly those who made life miserable for me.   Look forward to long and happy life without them.

 

[Ed_The_Gypsy]

Another free man!

I can't do it yet myself, but I can cheer for those who do!

Cheers!

Gypsy