DragonRider Posted August 28, 2014 Share #1 Posted August 28, 2014 Not really sad for me..............tomorrow is my last day of work, retiring, now the real work begins, lots of things to do on the list, most of all of it isnt really work, its something I enjoy doing and thats working with my hands fixing things other than my bikes. Everyone says I will miss working and get tired of being retired, but I dont think so, because at heart I really am a lazy kind of guy. But the wife and I plan on doing some much needed time getting back with family and friends down in the NOLA area, then up to the Great Northwest for couple of weeks visiting her brother and seeing some sights. I have been waiting for this for a long time and still have a hard time beleiving its almost here.:dancefool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hummingbird Posted August 28, 2014 Share #2 Posted August 28, 2014 Congradulations on your upcoming retirement I did that almost 10 years ago and sometimes I wish I had kept working so that I could look forward to a vacation once a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill in mn Posted August 28, 2014 Share #3 Posted August 28, 2014 All the best. Enjoy you earned it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BG Hawks Posted August 28, 2014 Share #4 Posted August 28, 2014 Congrats! Time to enjoy you have earned it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDaniel Posted August 28, 2014 Share #5 Posted August 28, 2014 Congratulations, I will be joining this elite group December 31, 2014. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etcswjoe Posted August 28, 2014 Share #6 Posted August 28, 2014 Congrats!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted August 28, 2014 Share #7 Posted August 28, 2014 You've worked hard all your life for that day....now enjoy it!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbig1 Posted August 28, 2014 Share #8 Posted August 28, 2014 congrats I did it last spring. don't over do it like I did. took me three weeks to recover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcarl Posted August 28, 2014 Share #9 Posted August 28, 2014 If you really want to get things done,,,,,,, DON'T RETIRE!!!!!!!!!, You'll be busier than you've ever been,,,,,, mind you,, you'll also have a bit of time to do things you wanted to do,,, but not all of them. Blessings brother,,, enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV1100SE Posted August 28, 2014 Share #10 Posted August 28, 2014 Congratulations ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skid Posted August 28, 2014 Share #11 Posted August 28, 2014 Congratulations and let the beard begin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted August 28, 2014 Share #12 Posted August 28, 2014 Lewis you will now be busier than when you were working. Your job is now 24/7/365!! After a while you will want to go back to work to get some rest! Best wishes and enjoy my friend, enjoy!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody Posted August 28, 2014 Share #13 Posted August 28, 2014 Congratulations hope you enjoy it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eck Posted August 28, 2014 Share #14 Posted August 28, 2014 (edited) Lewis, I know you and Charlene have traveled a long hard road to get to where your at. All the medical challenges that you two have faced would be enough for anyone one. GOD bless you both. The only advice I can give you is the following: As the next years come forward, learn to go potty with toilet seat in the down position.. you wont "miss" near as much... Think twice before you react for your not near as strong as you used to be Don't listen to Dr Phill...find "something" to do Have Charlene hide the snacks... Arrange the end table near your recliner with everything you need to avoid many trips up and down..(Kleenex, Q-tips, trash can, tweezers, extra batteries for the remote, the remote, channel guide, small pair of scissors, straight pin, telephone list, plug in that lap top as close as you can...and don't forget those glasses. Don't cut grass on steep hills in a riding mower... Oh, and do NOT wash your cell phone............ To avoid unnecessary trips and irritable interruptions, when you do get up out of that recliner, make sure: You take the trash out - if needed Do up those couple dishes in the sink Sweep up any noticeable debris Run the vacuum twice a week Grab another cold one on the way back to the recliner.. I wish you two a good health for your retirement. If you both have good health, the rest of retirement will become a natural enjoyable occurrence. If you head west, or on your return trip east, you always have a home in Huntsville. One more thing to ponder here Lewis. I found this and thought it may be of help at this time in your life... When things in your life seem almost too much to handle, when 24 hours in a day are not enough, remember the mayonnaise jar ... and the beer. A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, wordlessly he picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls. He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was. The professor next picked up a box of small pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls. He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They again agreed it was full. The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else. He asked once more if the jar was full The students responded with a unanimous "YES". The professor then produced two cans of beer from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar, effectively filling the empty space between the sand. The students laughed. "Now", said the professor, as the laughter subsided, "I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life. "The golf balls are the truly important things --- your family, your children, your health, your friends, your favorite passions -- things that if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full. "The pebbles are the other things that matter, like your job, your house, your car. "The sand is everything else -- the small stuff." "If you put in the sand into the jar first", he continued, "there will be no room for the pebbles or the golf balls. The same goes for life. If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff, you will never have room for the things that are important to you." "Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness. Play with your children. Take time to get medical checkups. Take your partner out to dinner. Play another 18. There will always be time to clean the house or fix the disposal. Take care of the golf balls first, and the things that truly matter. Set your priorities. "The rest is just sand." One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the beer represented. The professor smiled. "I'm glad you asked. It just goes to show you that no matter how full your life might seem, there is always room for a couple of beers Edited August 28, 2014 by Eck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
videoarizona Posted August 28, 2014 Share #15 Posted August 28, 2014 "Retire" means you are no longer working for someone else. Now it's time for you to work for yourself. Keep this in mind and you will never regret "retiring"!!! Congrats and enjoy! david Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted August 28, 2014 Share #16 Posted August 28, 2014 I've heard this "Fairy Tale" before!! Retirement.....LOL:whistling: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venturous Randy Posted August 28, 2014 Share #17 Posted August 28, 2014 Retirement.....twice as much husband and half as much money. RandyA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon_One Posted August 28, 2014 Share #18 Posted August 28, 2014 Enjoy this period of your life Lewis. You've earned this by working hard all of your life to get to this point. Sure there will be some drawbacks like learning to live on a fixed income but for the most part you'll be enjoying a new found freedom to do what you want. You can work around home as much as you want, when you want. Didn't finish something today,do it tomorrow. LOL Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midnightrider1300 Posted August 28, 2014 Share #19 Posted August 28, 2014 you have reached a point we all hope to meet one day... ENJOY, don't sweat the small stuff, ENJOY, put off today what could be done tomorrow or next week...ENJOY... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illinois Posted August 28, 2014 Share #20 Posted August 28, 2014 Congrats on your newly found Freedom!!! Every day is a brand new day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Annie Posted August 28, 2014 Share #21 Posted August 28, 2014 Happy Retirement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrench Posted August 29, 2014 Share #22 Posted August 29, 2014 Congrats on the retirement!! I did it 5 years ago and haven't regretted a minute of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowpuc Posted August 29, 2014 Share #23 Posted August 29, 2014 OUTSTANDING MY FRIEND LEWIS!!!:thumbsup: CONGRATS ON A JOB WELL DONE!! :clap2::clap2::clap2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinfool Posted August 29, 2014 Share #24 Posted August 29, 2014 Well today is the day. You counting minutes yet? No more free time for you after today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eck Posted August 29, 2014 Share #25 Posted August 29, 2014 Hey Lewis, I find this site very helpful now that I am retired. Hope it helps you (or anyone else) that finds a need for it. It has been coming in handy the last few days for me........ http://healthtools.aarp.org/pill-identifier Search those drugs your taking so you know what they do and their reactions. Search by imprint, shape, or color Imprint, or Search by Drug Name: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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