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Hppants wrote: ↑Wed Jan 03, 2024 9:37 am Semi-retired was a good time, but FULLY retired is better on an order of magnitude that I didn't realize. The curve is most assuredly not linear.

Until I retired, I never fully understood how much the real (work) world tugged on me, even when I was playing away from work (semi-retired). For me, I could leave the office, but the office never fully left me. I've always had an over-sense of responsibility. Being retired is a great work around for this, because now, I don't have any responsibilities....

mi_pjk wrote: ↑Wed Jan 03, 2024 2:45 pm

Intech wrote: ↑Wed Jan 03, 2024 12:46 pm If you are going to be in VA then heading to SEOR you are welcome to stay at my place and we can ride to Marietta together.

I imagine coming into VA Bch Tues night, 4/30, and prob hanging out w/ a friend on Wed ( maybe ). I could shoot up to your area Wed later. i'll keep this on the burner.

danh600 wrote: ↑Wed Jan 03, 2024 4:30 pm

Hppants wrote: ↑Wed Jan 03, 2024 9:37 am Semi-retired was a good time, but FULLY retired is better on an order of magnitude that I didn't realize. The curve is most assuredly not linear.

Until I retired, I never fully understood how much the real (work) world tugged on me, even when I was playing away from work (semi-retired). For me, I could leave the office, but the office never fully left me. I've always had an over-sense of responsibility. Being retired is a great work around for this, because now, I don't have any responsibilities....

What Pants said!

When I resigned my Boss asked if I would be interested in consulting. I think I said no before he finished his sentence.

I was burned out and needed a clean break.

I am done chasing a dollar. I am chasing rainbows and sunsets now.

D-Eagle wrote: ↑Wed Jan 03, 2024 3:09 pm This is the 2024 Event Calendar thread. Not the "make the non-retired people feel like crap" thread.

bigjohnsd wrote: ↑Wed Jan 03, 2024 10:41 pm

D-Eagle wrote: ↑Wed Jan 03, 2024 3:09 pm This is the 2024 Event Calendar thread. Not the "make the non-retired people feel like crap" thread.

Cav47 wrote: ↑Thu Jan 04, 2024 6:21 pm

bigjohnsd wrote: ↑Wed Jan 03, 2024 10:41 pm

D-Eagle wrote: ↑Wed Jan 03, 2024 3:09 pm This is the 2024 Event Calendar thread. Not the "make the non-retired people feel like crap" thread.

In the spirit fo this, I want to freely admit I am a little jealous.... but you retired guys already know it.


I heard a soundbite the other day that resonated in this thread. "If you have to wait until the weekend or a defined vacation to have fun, you are poor and a slave to the wrong things." It was quickly followed up by the thought some wise person said to me. "There are 2 types of people that have to wait to have fun, Poor and Still working........ I am neither."

I really appreciate this thread. As soon as I get my calendar, I pull it out and write down all the listed dates of the events on it. I also include the mileage to said events from home. It gives me a realsitic "Can I dip out and with the FJR drop the hammer and get there?" measurement.

Intech wrote: ↑Wed Jan 03, 2024 5:36 pm PM'd you my info.

mi_pjk wrote: ↑Thu Jan 04, 2024 9:45 pm

Intech wrote: ↑Wed Jan 03, 2024 5:36 pm PM'd you my info.

I responded, but it didn't send. then i did a new PM, and that one didn't send either. I did get your PM.

extrememarine wrote: ↑Thu Jan 04, 2024 9:49 pm I've had this question come up about PM's a ton recently.

PM's sent will show in the senders outbox until that PM is read by the recipient - at that time it will move from the sender's outbox to their sent box.

mi_pjk wrote: ↑Thu Jan 04, 2024 9:45 pm

Intech wrote: ↑Wed Jan 03, 2024 5:36 pm PM'd you my info.

I responded, but it didn't send. then i did a new PM, and that one didn't send either. I did get your PM.

extrememarine wrote: ↑Thu Jan 04, 2024 9:49 pm I've had this question come up about PM's a ton recently.

PM's sent will show in the senders outbox until that PM is read by the recipient - at that time it will move from the sender's outbox to their sent box.

mi_pjk wrote: ↑Thu Jan 04, 2024 9:45 pm

Intech wrote: ↑Wed Jan 03, 2024 5:36 pm PM'd you my info.

I responded, but it didn't send. then i did a new PM, and that one didn't send either. I did get your PM.

mi_pjk wrote: ↑Fri Jan 05, 2024 11:44 am

extrememarine wrote: ↑Thu Jan 04, 2024 9:49 pm I've had this question come up about PM's a ton recently.

PM's sent will show in the senders outbox until that PM is read by the recipient - at that time it will move from the sender's outbox to their sent box.

mi_pjk wrote: ↑Thu Jan 04, 2024 9:45 pm

I responded, but it didn't send. then i did a new PM, and that one didn't send either. I did get your PM.

Hi Patrick...I doubt our paths will cross out west, but I will wave if I see you.

Ha, i rarely use them, so that bit of info didn't stay in my head. Thanks for the info.

wheatonFJR wrote: ↑Fri Jan 05, 2024 12:01 pm Hi Patrick...I doubt our paths will cross out west, but I will wave if I see you.