Featured Whoo Hoo, Retired At Last.

Congratulations , I'm coming up on 2 years , it's a LOT different than I thought. The best part , more time to RIDE !

 

I see we don't have a 'jealous' emoji available, otherwise I'd be using it ;-)

DS

 

David: One of the hardest parts of retirement is the wintertime, when the weather keeps me in. Last winter was just plain nasty ! This summer I installed forced air heat in my garage so I can get out there and do something. The garage has a big window so I can look out while I'm working and see what I am missing. Stay active or you die ! I'm pushing 74 [next month]…J.D.

 

You shouldn’t believe Albert Hammond.

 

I would not call it harsh. We are in one of the interior regions, away from the coast. Even get a light dusting of snow every 4-5 years. Lots of wind. ...J.D.

 

I live 800 miles from the nearest large body of water that tempers the climate. Weather extremes here are normal my garage/workshop/man cave will be heated and cooled. Some may consider this overkill. But my body cannot acclimate very well to the 130 degree yearly temperature swing range. 80 f. one day, 30 f. the next day with snow. That being said, i sieze every opportunity to ride and just check out of the office early if possible.

 

A bad day walking in the rain is better than a good day at work!!

 

I would LIKE to agree, but there are days I walk like a three legged horse. Especally when it is cold out. 50 years of working for a living has taken it's toll. ...J.D.

 

Enjoy your retirement pal I’ve been retired about 4/5 years now not so great health wise but hey can still walk my two dogs and enjoy my 2017 speed triple love it I could have had the new rs but thought I would let new engine settle in
Plus I preferred the gunmetal grey and red frame best ever bike might have a new rs next time if I like it
Have a good one fellas

 

Have today decided to retire two years earlier than planned at 58. Had my final salary transfer quote through and it was £200k more than I thought!! I was dancing round the living room lol
Still have mortgage but have worked out can afford it. Cant buy time as they say

 

My sister is into rescue dogs too - I think there will be soon an industry to Pre-own dogs before passing them on to be rehoused. Hers have all turned out to be neurotic.

Our preference is to take dog or cat at source and save the misfortune of the lovely little critters getting a bad time in the first place and thus having to be rehomed.

Just a thought.

Best also to get a pet that fits in with your lifestyle and activity level. No point getting a one year old hyper active border collie if they won’t get walked or stimulated. Bad news for all concerned.

Great ur retiring - I’m looking forward to it too!

Good luck on your new adventure.

 

337 days left for me!

 

Congratulations, SleepyOwl! That is terrific new--both the retirement and the big fat £200k "bonus" you didn't know you were getting. Enjoy!

 

3-1/2 years for me. Not want to wish life a way but hopefully these years will be easy ones.

 

Good luck mate, enjoy being able to decide how and what you will do as each day presents its self to you...

 

Anywhere from 0-2455 days for me, only determined by when I stop enjoying what I do

 

Have a long, enjoyable and healthy retirement @SleepyOwl

 

Been retired (officially!) two and a half years now and never cease to be amazed/delighted that money is still coming in (pensions/translations/consultancy), which is a good job when I see the bar bill from my mate's surprise birthday party last night !!!!