This. It onmy lap. It weighs 17 pounds. The other one is over 30. Trapped, I am.
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10 years retired. Life is good.
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This. It onmy lap. It weighs 17 pounds. The other one is over 30. Trapped, I am.
lizard
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I love this plan.
m0t0_ryder
RYD!
Congrats on a nice "first" 10 years of retirement.
I'm about 5 months into my second year.
Covid robbed me of enjoying a lot of my first year of retirement, but am looking to make up for that with a vengeance.
We too are looking for a (replacement) RV. A deer took out our previous one about 2 years ago.
I'm about 5 months into my second year.
Covid robbed me of enjoying a lot of my first year of retirement, but am looking to make up for that with a vengeance.
We too are looking for a (replacement) RV. A deer took out our previous one about 2 years ago.
My mom thought she would work till she died. She loved her work (worked for herself). Then after 49 years she had a stroke. Made a comeback a few months later but it wasn't the same so she retired. After being retired for about 3 years now she is happy to not have to talk to dozens of people everyday like she used to.
My dad who is younger by about 5 years, retired end of April last year. Finds out he has kidney failure in May and cancer in August. They had their first year all mapped out but then COVID messed that up. Obviously the health problems aren't helping either. Definitely has changed how I look at work/retirement/play etc.
I've got 16 years left then I'll have to decide if I want to start a second career, keep working my side gig, open a business etc. My wife is older too so we will probably be about ready to retire at the same time. Our boy should be done with college at that time if he goes right out of high school. We will be free to move wherever and it's looking more and more like that will be overseas.
My dad who is younger by about 5 years, retired end of April last year. Finds out he has kidney failure in May and cancer in August. They had their first year all mapped out but then COVID messed that up. Obviously the health problems aren't helping either. Definitely has changed how I look at work/retirement/play etc.
I've got 16 years left then I'll have to decide if I want to start a second career, keep working my side gig, open a business etc. My wife is older too so we will probably be about ready to retire at the same time. Our boy should be done with college at that time if he goes right out of high school. We will be free to move wherever and it's looking more and more like that will be overseas.
Bill I am glad you are enjoying retirement. Sounds like you are doing it right.
One of my grandfathers retired at 55. He had been in the navy pre and during WW2 in the Pacific, then worked for railroads and oil companies till retirement while raising 9 kids and buying up rental properties overtime. Weekends were spent taking care of the rental properties with his kids helping out. In retirement he kept working for my uncle building in Northern California in the 80s and 90s while spending the summer and early fall months in Alaska fishing and hanging out. Over time he wound down to just going up for 3 weeks a year instead of 5 months but he always stayed active. Was splitting and moving his own firewood into his mid 80s. Eventually went at the age of 95 after surviving the war in the Pacific, 3 bouts with cancer, a fall off a 3rd story balcony that broke his neck and caused him to shrink about 3 inches. He was retired longer than he worked but by all accounts he worked his ass off before he retired. He stayed busy in retirement and I think that probably gave him another 10 years at least.
One of my grandfathers retired at 55. He had been in the navy pre and during WW2 in the Pacific, then worked for railroads and oil companies till retirement while raising 9 kids and buying up rental properties overtime. Weekends were spent taking care of the rental properties with his kids helping out. In retirement he kept working for my uncle building in Northern California in the 80s and 90s while spending the summer and early fall months in Alaska fishing and hanging out. Over time he wound down to just going up for 3 weeks a year instead of 5 months but he always stayed active. Was splitting and moving his own firewood into his mid 80s. Eventually went at the age of 95 after surviving the war in the Pacific, 3 bouts with cancer, a fall off a 3rd story balcony that broke his neck and caused him to shrink about 3 inches. He was retired longer than he worked but by all accounts he worked his ass off before he retired. He stayed busy in retirement and I think that probably gave him another 10 years at least.
Jelly in ways.
63 in April and working my ass off. More so now because of the Rona. I like my job though. 80% of it. Gives me juice to kick ass and make clients happy.
5 kids and a divorce sucked up my chances for an early out. With 8-1/2 grandkids here, very close and a wife that is a Palo Alto homie too and wants to stay here has me planning on 7 more years in one way or another. Figure at least 4 all in.
I have missed out on a lot of travel and life experiences but living the Silicon Valley legacy first hand is pretty cool. Got barf, some riding and family to enjoy so life is full.
Ready to get off the hamster wheel of the Rona shit though. I look forward so much to having face to face work life going. Although I must say I have adjusted to sitting in my 5k sf office alone everyday.
Kind of like it now, which has given me thoughts of downsizing and keeping most remote. Fantasy’s of a small office. 5 collector bikes on display and my moto history in a 1k sf office. It could happen. New world order in sight.
63 in April and working my ass off. More so now because of the Rona. I like my job though. 80% of it. Gives me juice to kick ass and make clients happy.
5 kids and a divorce sucked up my chances for an early out. With 8-1/2 grandkids here, very close and a wife that is a Palo Alto homie too and wants to stay here has me planning on 7 more years in one way or another. Figure at least 4 all in.
I have missed out on a lot of travel and life experiences but living the Silicon Valley legacy first hand is pretty cool. Got barf, some riding and family to enjoy so life is full.
Ready to get off the hamster wheel of the Rona shit though. I look forward so much to having face to face work life going. Although I must say I have adjusted to sitting in my 5k sf office alone everyday.
Kind of like it now, which has given me thoughts of downsizing and keeping most remote. Fantasy’s of a small office. 5 collector bikes on display and my moto history in a 1k sf office. It could happen. New world order in sight.
Abacinator
Unholy Blasphemies
'grats dude. My retirement plan is to work until I die.
2legs2wheels
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This is a nice thread to read!
900ss
Well-known member
Congrats Bill, and it's a great story you tell. I'll be 62 next month, and am working in a dysfunctional company but somehow it is still an interesting and engaging situation. I finally accepted that I too must be dysfunctional!
My wife retired a few years ago and encourages me to do the same. Financially I am sure I (we) could, but the thought of not working is oddly disconcerting to me. I guess I'm addicted to the old hamster wheel routine.
Some days, when I swing a leg out of bed to go off to work I wonder what it would be like to swing it back in and say "f*** it, let's sleep in for a bit"?
I had a conversation today with a recently retired 20 year co-worker (our former executive assistant / right-hand woman), who told me the company owner, who was widowed about 9 years ago, "really needs me" (it's complicated):rolleyes, and after 36 years of employment I feel I need to stick around for her, and for my fellow employees. Some of them have been with the company 25 - plus years.
Perhaps I'll snap out of it soon..... :teeth:thumbup
My wife retired a few years ago and encourages me to do the same. Financially I am sure I (we) could, but the thought of not working is oddly disconcerting to me. I guess I'm addicted to the old hamster wheel routine.
Some days, when I swing a leg out of bed to go off to work I wonder what it would be like to swing it back in and say "f*** it, let's sleep in for a bit"?
I had a conversation today with a recently retired 20 year co-worker (our former executive assistant / right-hand woman), who told me the company owner, who was widowed about 9 years ago, "really needs me" (it's complicated):rolleyes, and after 36 years of employment I feel I need to stick around for her, and for my fellow employees. Some of them have been with the company 25 - plus years.
Perhaps I'll snap out of it soon..... :teeth:thumbup
Pushrod
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Like I suspected . . . . the demographics of this web site are old coots with glory days and warm sunsets. But it's soooo much better than those other retirement clubs where you have to wear funny hats and drink.
Retirement for me started in my last job. They gave me a shop, a big set of tools, a general set of responsibilities but no boss, no manager and open budget.
Resigned two years ago and I still have a shop, a set of tools, general responsibilities but now I have a boss/manager who likes to write lists.
Life is good in my retirement. . . .no funny hats yet.
Retirement for me started in my last job. They gave me a shop, a big set of tools, a general set of responsibilities but no boss, no manager and open budget.
Resigned two years ago and I still have a shop, a set of tools, general responsibilities but now I have a boss/manager who likes to write lists.
Life is good in my retirement. . . .no funny hats yet.
900ss
Well-known member
...old coots....?
Budman, I want to report this post to BARF HR for age discrimination! :teeth:afm199
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lizard
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This is a very intriguing thread, which I have enjoyed reading. Its been 17+ years since I joined BARF and many of the OG BARFers are entering the September years of their lives.
There are so many questions I’d like to ask of the retirees but don’t want to hijack this thread.
I’m an older gent. I will work another 10 years, which I have said the last 2 years lol
Seeing my now deceased parents in their final years has made me think about how to prepare myself for retirement - I want to ensure I will be financially comfortable.
Very happy so see so many motorcyclists hang up their spurs and ride off into the sunset. Stay healthy and live a long life!
EDIT: perhaps we could have a retirement forum since many of us are aging lol
There are so many questions I’d like to ask of the retirees but don’t want to hijack this thread.
I’m an older gent. I will work another 10 years, which I have said the last 2 years lol
Seeing my now deceased parents in their final years has made me think about how to prepare myself for retirement - I want to ensure I will be financially comfortable.
Very happy so see so many motorcyclists hang up their spurs and ride off into the sunset. Stay healthy and live a long life!
EDIT: perhaps we could have a retirement forum since many of us are aging lol
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This thread was started by a retired HR Manager.
I am really enjoying the post in this thread, keep them coming. Once upon a time, I had planned to retire at 55. This was because my Dad lived to 54 and my Mom to 62. Did not want to work until I died. I changed to 60 years old for retirement so my two girls would not have student debt when they finished college. So I have planned for years. Must have made 20 different Excel sheets on money for retirement. I could not believe I would have more income and net worth when I was 65 than when I retired, but that is what the charts said. The charts were right. :thumbup
ScottRNelson
Mr. Dual Sport Rider
So start another thread. Title it "Retirement questions - and answers", and point to it from here so the rest of us can easily find it. You supply the questions, I'm sure those of us with a few years of experience at being retired will be more than happy to impart of our wisdom answering your questions.
:afm199
Eldritch
is insensitive
Be careful, most of the questions are probably going to be about the feet of the mighty Sabretooth.
wheel_muse
bicycles 'n motos
Good thread, Bill. Really enjoying it. :thumbup
I'm envious of all your travels. I want to thank you for the advice about renting motorcycles in Europe, how I need to do that before I turn 70.
RV living sounds comfy and practical in a lot of ways. My wife and I have traveled the West in a regular Toyota Sienna van. Older model, can remove seats for flat floor. Room to sleep 2 + dog and have space under a custom platform for luggage. 2 bicycles on the back, maybe a small dualsport... :ride
I worked in the bicycle industry most of my life. Wholesale, retail, technical. I was lucky to work with a passion. I had planned to work until 70 but decided to retire the same time as my wife a little over two years ago. Get off my feet, ease up on the old body. And we're in a comfortable financial position. I can thank her for straightening me out!
But we're in pretty good shape from cycling all these years. And it's kept us sane during the pandemic. Solo cycling is one fitness activity that seems pretty safe. :thumbup
I play keyboards weekly with a jazzy, funky band (now outside, masked up, no vocals) and classical piano. A creative outlet is soul-satisfying, esp now.
But I look at what I can do to help others. Some volunteer work, donating, blood, helping family. When you get older, you're less focused on yourself, I think.
Gail Sheey's Passages seems so true. We pass thru different phases of life, changing over the years. Entering my Autumn life season my body is a little achy, but my heart feels more open. I'm happier!
I'm envious of all your travels. I want to thank you for the advice about renting motorcycles in Europe, how I need to do that before I turn 70.
RV living sounds comfy and practical in a lot of ways. My wife and I have traveled the West in a regular Toyota Sienna van. Older model, can remove seats for flat floor. Room to sleep 2 + dog and have space under a custom platform for luggage. 2 bicycles on the back, maybe a small dualsport... :ride
I worked in the bicycle industry most of my life. Wholesale, retail, technical. I was lucky to work with a passion. I had planned to work until 70 but decided to retire the same time as my wife a little over two years ago. Get off my feet, ease up on the old body. And we're in a comfortable financial position. I can thank her for straightening me out!
But we're in pretty good shape from cycling all these years. And it's kept us sane during the pandemic. Solo cycling is one fitness activity that seems pretty safe. :thumbup
I play keyboards weekly with a jazzy, funky band (now outside, masked up, no vocals) and classical piano. A creative outlet is soul-satisfying, esp now.
But I look at what I can do to help others. Some volunteer work, donating, blood, helping family. When you get older, you're less focused on yourself, I think.
Gail Sheey's Passages seems so true. We pass thru different phases of life, changing over the years. Entering my Autumn life season my body is a little achy, but my heart feels more open. I'm happier!
ScottRNelson
Mr. Dual Sport Rider
I think medical insurance from 62 until 65 was the biggest bother I had. One thing that helped was that I had zero income, so I qualified for MediCal (same as Medicaid). I think that was a little too good of a deal (i.e., somebody else was subsidizing it probably a bit too much). Once you can start on Medicare everything is fine again. It took two tries to find the right supplemental medical insurance. United Health Care meets our needs well.