This is strange, different.

[Catfish]

Two of the most difficult decisions in my life developed into wonderful successes that were met with strong resistance from friends and peers perspectives. The best was marrying an outstanding life companion, my wife, who provided unwavering support and encouragement throughout the years, especially so with the second best decision, which was retirement at 53. We've never entertained the slightest regret from day one of either decision as we've been in unison throughout our marriage. I would be worthless without her at my side.

[skuuter]

"SOMEDAY".....maybe in the semi-near future.....

[frostbite51]

Some dumb fool let himself get talked into going back to work after 3 years off.

Wife's stroke destroyed our retirement plans so going back isn't that big of a deal. Company is building new control systems and wants me to shake out the bugs. Should be interesting way to spend the summer...

[skuuter]

Some dumb fool let himself get talked into going back to work after 3 years off.

Wife's stroke destroyed our retirement plans so going back isn't that big of a deal. Company is building new control systems and wants me to shake out the bugs. Should be interesting way to spend the summer...

Ya' never know how Life will shake out....

[TGCarol]

Dogs got up at their usual time, wanted out and to be fed. Di did the honors for them.

I got up at my usual time of 6:45, no alarm clock.

Went out and grabbed some coffee, turned on the morning news.

Wow. It's Monday morning! I should be getting ready.....

Wait a minute. Ready for what? I don't have to get ready for work!!!

I gotta get a list of "things to do" so I don't flounder around all day in a fog. Lord knows there's stuff to do around here. Better get organized.

Hmmmm, coffee tastes especially good, think I'll make some more and contemplate things.

This is nice, no schedule to keep, no "deadlines" to meet.

Well, got lots of loose strings to tie up with closing the business. Lots of "shredding" of old, outdated and un-needed documents, etc. etc. May need a dumpster! It's gonna keep us busy for some time!

Hmmmm. Coffee tastes good this morning!

This is definitely strange and different!

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Congratulations

I'm not really retired. I'm a spoiled housewife.

[desertclassic]

Retirement is good, picked it up full time in 2008. I started retirement in 1997, just didn't get it completed until 2008. Jim