Not really early, but I am retiring this week.

[PG_Photo_Gal]

Hello, I am retiring this week (at the age of 62), so I thought I would pop in and introduce myself. I gave my notice about three weeks ago, but it was a bit open ended as I had a few projects to finish up. I should be done this week. I will be lean Fired, and will be doing a bit of contract work. I am looking forward to spending more time with my grandchildren, pursuing my hobbies (photography and re-habbing old furniture), reading, maybe travelling a little and just generally taking it easy. No more alarm clocks!

Once the pandemic is over I may look for a volunteer opportunity, but it would have to be super flexible.

 

[Irishgirlyc58]

Congratulations!
I’m 63 and retiring at the end of this year. I can’t wait.
I like to rehab furniture too. I have a bedroom set I plan to do first.
Do you have any furniture you’ve been waiting for your retirement to rehab?

 

[pacergal]

Congratulations and welcome!

 

[finnski1]

Congrats. Retired sounds good (and is good) at any age. Enjoy your hobbies.

 

[street]

I wish you well in retirement.

 

[skyking1]

Yes indeed, welcome and congratulations! 62 is early by US standards. So many still need medicare to make it happen, so i consider anything before 65 is early.

 

[Out-to-Lunch]

Welcome to E-R!

 

[euro]

Gooooooooood! Enjoy!

 

[PageTwo]

Welcome to retirement, and to the forum. Enjoy this new chapter in life!

 

[rodi]

Welcome and congrats!!!

 

[Montecfo]

Welcome to the forum, PG_Photo_Gal!

And congrats on FIRE. This is great resource for your questions, if any.

 

[PG_Photo_Gal]

Congratulations!
I’m 63 and retiring at the end of this year. I can’t wait.
I like to rehab furniture too. I have a bedroom set I plan to do first.
Do you have any furniture you’ve been waiting for your retirement to rehab?

I have a beautiful antique dresser that has been waiting patiently in the basement for over a year. By beautiful I mean it has good bones and lovely details, but it needs some work.

I have a couple of side tables also. I only have a small car, so I am a bit limited as to the size of pieces I can pick up. I started thinking the other day that I need to buy a truck, but the last thing I need is another vehicle. So, I am not sure what I will do about that.

I was planning to wait until the end of the year also, but just couldn't make it.

 

[skyking1]

25 bucks gets you a home depot truck for 4 hours.

 

[Winemaker]

Congrats and welcome. There are many different products and equipment out there to redo furniture and the like. Take your time and explore!

 

[Irishgirlyc58]

I have a beautiful antique dresser that has been waiting patiently in the basement for over a year. By beautiful I mean it has good bones and lovely details, but it needs some work.

I have a couple of side tables also. I only have a small car, so I am a bit limited as to the size of pieces I can pick up. I started thinking the other day that I need to buy a truck, but the last thing I need is another vehicle. So, I am not sure what I will do about that.

I was planning to wait until the end of the year also, but just couldn't make it.

I have a RAV 4 which can hold a lot without being ginormous.

With the last 2 days I’ve had at work making it to the end of the year is going to be a challenge! [emoji12]

 

[gamboolman]

Congratulations PG_Photo_Gal !

I retired this year effective 1-Feb-21 at 61-1/2 year old - better a not so early retirement than to be still working.

Retirement is wonderful

 

[ImThinkin2019]

Hi PG_Photo_Gal

I am in the same boat, same week as you. Welcome to the forum!

We have a nice bunch of people here and I think you will enjoy the group.

 

[Dtail]

Welcome to the best part of your life. Under 65 y.o. is still an early retirement.

 

[Romer]

Congrats. I am not to far behind you in January 2022

 

[vrijheid]

Hello, I am retiring this week (at the age of 62), so I thought I would pop in and introduce myself. I gave my notice about three weeks ago, but it was a bit open ended as I had a few projects to finish up. I should be done this week. I will be lean Fired, and will be doing a bit of contract work. I am looking forward to spending more time with my grandchildren, pursuing my hobbies (photography and re-habbing old furniture), reading, maybe travelling a little and just generally taking it easy. No more alarm clocks!



Once the pandemic is over I may look for a volunteer opportunity, but it would have to be super flexible.

Congratulations and enjoy! Welcome to the best part of your life.

 

[GravitySucks]

Congrats and Welcome.

 

[PG_Photo_Gal]

Thank you all for your warm welcome!

 

[rkser]

Congratulations !!

Have a great time in retirement !! You deserve it

 

[Bee4]

Congratulations. I am 64 and still set on 65. At least I cut back to 30/week and still have the health bennies. I am impressed with cutting the cord by 62!

 

[Time2]

25 bucks gets you a home depot truck for 4 hours.

I was going to suggest the small Harbor Freight trailer, it would be 20 trips to pay for the trailer plus the cost of plates. I bought mine when it was under $300. Now they are $500.