Don M Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 This is the first day of my retirement. i view it as a very long weekend. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBeth Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 Good for you Don; I'm so envious. I wish I were on a very long weekend too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 congratulations!!! a long weekend, indeed. enjoy! xoxo amie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 Don, Enjoy every minute of every day!!! God be with you and keep you cancer free. Love, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 Congratulations, Don! Lots of hug time w/ the baby!!! Love Pat and Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchurchi Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 Don, Enjoy your long week-end. lots of happy times!!!! Debbie Husband Alan DX with LSCLC Jan 10th 2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 Congratulations Don!!!! Now we all can get together to play cards and whatever on Tuesdays at 10:30AM!!! Whadda ya say? We would LOVE company. This is the best!! You will love it!!! Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melindasue37 Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 Don, Wow!!! Congratulations on your retirement. Melinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 Happy retirement! Now you'll have more time to post!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieD Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 Don, Congratulations. You're gonna love it. I've been retired over 10 years now and enjoy every minute of it. Every day is Saturday as in "worked yesterday and don't gotta get up tomorrow to go to work" CharlieD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 Hey Don, when my hubby retired this summer, he said, " EVERYDAY IS SATURDAY! " Happy Retirement My Friend! CONGRATULATIONS! Sit back and ENJOY! Life is pretty darn nice from this side of the fence too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 Happy Retirement! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 Hey, dude, you're going to love it! Congratulations on your retirement. Take your time but do get involved with some things you love to do. But you also have to exercise saying, "No." or you'll be all busy up again. Yep, you shop and run errands during the week instead of the weekends to avoid the crowds. Nice! You have time to travel and see other places. Nice! You have time to do the things you always said you wanted to do but didn't find the time. Nice! Get the picture that I have enjoyed retirement? Yep, 13 years now. Lovin' it! Enjoy! Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAnn Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 Happy Retirement Don! Now you have plenty of time to spend in Cindi's pub Enjoy..... TAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 Don, Enjoy every second of this very long weekend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamataca Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 Gee....wonder what you'll be doing with your time? Enjoy it! Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnmynatt Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 Congratulations, Don! Enjoy your long weekend. Take care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calintay Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 Good for you! I am sure you deserve it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynneH Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 Don, Wow! Let's see. Kasey has lined you up for cards, Pat has you baby kissin', T'Ann is meeting up with you at Cindi's pub and Don has you taking over all of the errands........hmmmmm....sounds like you are going to be really busy.......ENJOYING THE HECK OUT OF RETIREMENT!!!! What a nice milestone in life! Enjoy! Lynne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1bets1 Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 Congratulations Don! Retirement sounds wonderful. If you don't mind my asking, what did you do for a living? Anyway, enjoy! Betty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail p-m Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 Don, Do enjoy your retirement!!! Sounds wonderful to me. Do all those things you didn't have time to do adn some for me. gail p-m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KC Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 Congratulations Don!!! ENJOY, ENJOY, ENJOY. So happy for you! Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancy c Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 enjoy your time from being off work--for the long weekend!! You deserve it..congrats to you!! God bless, Nancy C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted October 4, 2005 Author Share Posted October 4, 2005 Thanks everybody; this for Betty; I used to work for the U.S. Forest Service as a Forest Technician. I have 29 years and 11 months of Federal Service. I wanted to wait a few more years to retire, but I could not effectively do the physical aspect of my job anymore. I used to be able to huff and puff cross country right up steep hills, but now, no matter how much I suck the air in, it is not enough. A buyout opportunity came my way, and so I took it. It will pay down my debts enough so I can make in on my retirement income. I intend to enjoy it. I feel good about it. I can still hike on trails. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 I hope you enjoy every year of your retirement. (notice I didn't say weeks or months). Take those slow hikes and do all of the things you have been wanting to do and didn't have the time. Don is right about shopping during the week. It makes all the difference. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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