Beau-Kat Posted March 17, 2012 Share #26 Posted March 17, 2012 I'm reading all of these posts and taking a lot of notes, tips, and wisdom from you all. I retired in 2005, my job called me back to train folks. Then retired again in 2010, went to see the Grand Canyon, started our adoption of Simon, my job called me back again to train some more folks. So now, our control room at work is finally fully staffed and I will be retiring again (for good?) this June 1st. I don't believe Simon will let me come back to work. Don't know exactly what I'll be doing other than continuing working in youth ministry, visiting my grandkids in New Mexico and Pennsylvania, and some of my backed up "honey do" projects. One thing I definitely won't be doing is working nightshifts ever again. 35 years of those have made me too ugly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnight Rider Posted March 18, 2012 Share #27 Posted March 18, 2012 Congrats on the retiring Redneck. I'm old enough to retire but too young to think about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redneck Posted March 18, 2012 Author Share #28 Posted March 18, 2012 Bought a boat today I will put it behind the fifth wheel in the next week or so and go find a lake. When it gets hot I will come home hook the enclosed scooter trailer load one of the scooters and head for the mountains. Thats my plan for the summer. This retirement deal is going to be rough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradT Posted March 18, 2012 Share #29 Posted March 18, 2012 I'm not very good at sitting around. I have quite a few projects planed but first I plan to wander aimlessly and enjoy the sights. Have a feeling your won't be gone too long. What ever you end up doing have some fun. Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV1100SE Posted March 18, 2012 Share #30 Posted March 18, 2012 Congratulations ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redneck Posted March 18, 2012 Author Share #31 Posted March 18, 2012 Have a feeling your won't be gone too long. What ever you end up doing have some fun. BradI get the feeling some of you don't believe I have the ability to be lazy and useless. I intend to do my best to prove you wrong.:rotf::rotf::rotf: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinderella Posted March 18, 2012 Share #32 Posted March 18, 2012 what does a retired man do? drive his wonderful wife crazy.....good luck with that cuz im thinkin she wont take too much crap !!! haha:whistling: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted March 18, 2012 Share #33 Posted March 18, 2012 what does a retired man do? drive his wonderful wife crazy.....good luck with that cuz im thinkin she wont take too much crap !!! haha:whistling: That's exactly my plan... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted March 18, 2012 Share #34 Posted March 18, 2012 I get the feeling some of you don't believe I have the ability to be lazy and useless. I intend to do my best to prove you wrong.:rotf::rotf::rotf: I didn't have any doubt!!! I'm sure you will fit right in!! Has she got that list out yet?? You know your projects come 2nd don't you?? And we all know 2nd means slower!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoneman1981 Posted March 18, 2012 Share #35 Posted March 18, 2012 Congrats!!!!! ride, ride and ride some more!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redneck Posted March 18, 2012 Author Share #36 Posted March 18, 2012 what does a retired man do? drive his wonderful wife crazy.....good luck with that cuz im thinkin she wont take too much crap !!! haha:whistling:My wife was crazy when I met her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redneck Posted March 18, 2012 Author Share #37 Posted March 18, 2012 I didn't have any doubt!!! I'm sure you will fit right in!! Has she got that list out yet?? You know your projects come 2nd don't you?? And we all know 2nd means slower!!Thank you Dan I was beginning to think my reputation had been tarnished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddy Posted March 18, 2012 Share #38 Posted March 18, 2012 First Gens. worst nightmare and they don't even know it yet... Redneck is retired now which means more time on the forum which means more time for him to pick on those First Gen. riders who will wish later he kept on working:doh: need I say more... Glad I ride a Wing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redneck Posted March 18, 2012 Author Share #39 Posted March 18, 2012 First Gens. worst nightmare and they don't even know it yet... Redneck is retired now which means more time on the forum which means more time for him to pick on those First Gen. riders who will wish later he kept on working:doh: need I say more... Glad I ride a Wing Ok tupperware man I will keep you in my sights as I coast through life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddy Posted March 19, 2012 Share #40 Posted March 19, 2012 Ok tupperware man I will keep you in my sights as I coast through life. Nice having you back to stir the I tried the coasting but ended up going back to the Tupperware instead I find it cruises better than coasting All kidding aside Glad your retiring so you can spend more time with the family see you soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted March 19, 2012 Share #41 Posted March 19, 2012 What Buddy said. We joke but we all hope you enjoy retirement. I think mine will make a big change when I get that blasted garage done. Besides it was getting a little dull around here. Boss you better alert the moderators..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailor Posted March 19, 2012 Share #42 Posted March 19, 2012 What to do.....#1 throw away the alarm clock. Get up when you want to, unless the boss you are married to has other ideas. #2 Only take the phone calls you want to take. #3 Do whatever interests you. You will find a lot of things that are interesting now that you have the time. #4 The people of my parents generation allowed their work to define who they were. When they retired they quit existing and died. Realize your work does not define you and get busy with all those things you always wanted to do. #5 At the end of your life be able to say "I am glad I did" rather than "I wish I had". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redneck Posted March 19, 2012 Author Share #43 Posted March 19, 2012 What to do.....#1 throw away the alarm clock. Get up when you want to, unless the boss you are married to has other ideas. #2 Only take the phone calls you want to take. #3 Do whatever interests you. You will find a lot of things that are interesting now that you have the time. #4 The people of my parents generation allowed their work to define who they were. When they retired they quit existing and died. Realize your work does not define you and get busy with all those things you always wanted to do. #5 At the end of your life be able to say "I am glad I did" rather than "I wish I had".Sounds like good advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidley Posted March 19, 2012 Share #44 Posted March 19, 2012 Enjoy your retirement Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket Posted March 24, 2012 Share #45 Posted March 24, 2012 I didn't have any doubt!!! I'm sure you will fit right in!! Has she got that list out yet?? You know your projects come 2nd don't you?? And we all know 2nd means slower!! BTW has she made any progress on the cook book, in the last few years???? I just might do a western states tour this year, should I bring a tow strap (in case I hit your area), so you can keep up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redneck Posted March 24, 2012 Author Share #46 Posted March 24, 2012 BTW has she made any progress on the cook book, in the last few years???? I just might do a western states tour this year, should I bring a tow strap (in case I hit your area), so you can keep up? The cook book died with a computer crash. If you think you may need a tow you better bring the strap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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