Sylvester Posted December 17, 2016 Share #26 Posted December 17, 2016 I tried retirement at 62 and learned quickly that I did not like it. No reason to get up no goals, etc. Now at 70 I am still with the company that I retired from. I told the CEO that I will stay as long as I can function. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motorcycle Mike Posted December 18, 2016 Share #27 Posted December 18, 2016 I think it's funny you think your going to sleep till nine every morning. the last 15 years I worked I had to get up at 3 AM. I retired Feb 1 of this year and still wake up at 3 AM EVERY day. The good thing is I get to roll over and snuggle up with Shirley and go back to sleep..............or not.. Regardless, I'm out of bed by 7 AM everyday. I get to enjoy my coffee instead of gulping it down then do whatever I please. I got used to retirement the very first day and recommend it to anyone who has the means to do so. Tomorrow is not guaranteed to any of us. Make the most of what you have. Congratulations and thanks for your years of service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leroy Posted December 18, 2016 Share #28 Posted December 18, 2016 First off congratulations. Every retirement check you get from your LEO job consider it back pay. Getting up early in retirement is a pleasure to me, I don't have to go to work. That fact makes it enjoyable. Plus I don't have to get up early and I can nap when I want to. As was said above do exercise and stay active at enjoyable things. So many don't make it past the first year of retirement. I have known people who said they were bored so they went back to work. I have not had that problem. I am too busy to go to work. Of course if it is something different and you like it but still get paid that is not work. I have only missed my full pay check but then my SS kicked in and heck my wife still works and makes good money. She is younger so she is my retirement plan. Enjoy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG TOM Posted December 20, 2016 Author Share #29 Posted December 20, 2016 Just 5 more days to go...........the fact is that with my pension and SSI, I will be making more staying home than going to work.......go figure.......no more getting up at the crack of dawn, driving 24 miles in the Buffalo weather....I HATE SNOW IN CASE YOU DIDN'T KNOW THAT.....and no more bad guys..........!!!!!! YAHOOO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowrollwv Posted December 20, 2016 Share #30 Posted December 20, 2016 Tom I have to work till the end of April but it will only be four days a week. I will use my Vac. time on Fridays. I will work a half day this Friday then no more Fridays, anf I get next week off for the Holidays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brake Pad Posted December 20, 2016 Share #31 Posted December 20, 2016 I only have 14 more years. Congrads, time to enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinfool Posted December 21, 2016 Share #32 Posted December 21, 2016 Congrrats on your impending retirement. I can only dream of what that will be like. Just don't forget us, keep coming back for more. I only have about 50 more years to go. I guess all I can do is to keep sending out SNOW balls. East seems to be the most fun............... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG TOM Posted December 26, 2016 Author Share #33 Posted December 26, 2016 2 more work days left...... {the honey-do list has begun).....gonna have to send Taters back to work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinfool Posted December 26, 2016 Share #34 Posted December 26, 2016 Time to make a HoneyDo list for Taters...................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frogger Posted December 28, 2016 Share #35 Posted December 28, 2016 I am so happy for you both. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam Posted December 30, 2016 Share #36 Posted December 30, 2016 Congrats It is coming on 4 years for me since retirement. You will enjoy it and it is highly recommended by me. I tell people don't wait and the company wont fall apart without you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG TOM Posted December 30, 2016 Author Share #37 Posted December 30, 2016 Taters and I made it.......new chapter in our life has begun.....I think I'm gonna like this...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowrollwv Posted December 30, 2016 Share #38 Posted December 30, 2016 Congrats Tom, I will be joining you in four months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mm482 Posted December 30, 2016 Share #39 Posted December 30, 2016 Congratulations Tom, I hope you many years of enjoyable retirement. It’s time to start working on that bucket list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinfool Posted December 31, 2016 Share #40 Posted December 31, 2016 Awesome Tom. Now you can do all of those other things............ .............Like shovel snow........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG TOM Posted January 2, 2017 Author Share #41 Posted January 2, 2017 Awesome Tom. Now you can do all of those other things............ .............Like shovel snow........ why ?.....I don't have to go anywhere........like work...bwaaaaaaaaa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinfool Posted January 2, 2017 Share #42 Posted January 2, 2017 why ?.....I don't have to go anywhere........like work...bwaaaaaaaaa You still have to get out to replenish the Ice Cream supplies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogman Posted January 2, 2017 Share #43 Posted January 2, 2017 What a great Christmas present you gave to yourself, time. Happy New Year, and what a great year it will be for you since you are free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted January 5, 2017 Share #44 Posted January 5, 2017 (edited) why ?.....I don't have to go anywhere........like work...bwaaaaaaaaa If it snows I look out the window. try not to laugh too hard, roll over and snuggle up next to the Warden!!! Edited January 6, 2017 by Yammer Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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