Good morning! Should have a full day ahead with busy work. Nothing major.
Happy Birthday Rob!
Happy Birthday Rob!
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Hope it's under warranty!
Picked a few avocados this morning. Should be ready to eat in a few days. Who needs Mexico
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Good morning D League. Cool and rainy today, which may be the best of the mid-July options in the swamp on which Washington DC was built.
Got to the entrance at work and suddenly had this brief, intense wave sweep over me that I can only articulate as "I don't want to do this (bleep) anymore." Without my conscious brain being engaged, I actually took a step or two back toward the subway, then remembered my work responsibilities, the family, etc. etc.
It was a strange moment. I suspect there will be more and more of them until one day I just keep walking away. I saw it happen to a buddy a couple years ago who is younger than me. We were in an intense meeting and he just stood up and said, "This is as good a time as any to let you know I'm quitting," and went back to his office, rode out the two week's notice, and was gone. We talk all the time. He hasn't gone back to work, but says he's happier. The difference: He had one kid who was on her own and doing well, and his wife had a big-salary job.
Got to the entrance at work and suddenly had this brief, intense wave sweep over me that I can only articulate as "I don't want to do this (bleep) anymore." Without my conscious brain being engaged, I actually took a step or two back toward the subway, then remembered my work responsibilities, the family, etc. etc.
It was a strange moment. I suspect there will be more and more of them until one day I just keep walking away. I saw it happen to a buddy a couple years ago who is younger than me. We were in an intense meeting and he just stood up and said, "This is as good a time as any to let you know I'm quitting," and went back to his office, rode out the two week's notice, and was gone. We talk all the time. He hasn't gone back to work, but says he's happier. The difference: He had one kid who was on her own and doing well, and his wife had a big-salary job.
Great story MdWildcat and it reminds me of how I announced my retirement. The first morning back from a week's vacation I went into my President's office and told him I wanted to talk to him. He said sure but before you get started I want you to know I retired this morning. Told the Director I was hanging it up. I started laughing then said, that is why I came in to see you. I am giving you my retirement notice right now. He said when are you leaving and I told him no for certain date set but soon. He said let's retire together. So we set a date for June 30, 2009 and walked out the door together that morning. And never looked back.
That's a terrific, and encouraging story, Sawnee.
My wife thinks I'll be a poor retiree because for the 34 years she's known me I've been an intense, tireless, and near workaholic worker. She may be right, but as I've tried to tell her, all my hard work was the labor of a lazy man who understood if I ever let up and relaxed for more than a one-week vacation taken with the kids each year, I'd never want to go back. (Plus, for many years I got to travel with my work and that kept it interesting enough.) I suspect that's true of many so-called workaholics.
My apologies FCC...I shoulda known when I asked for a salsa recipe....
Let's be honest here...I think that pertains to 4-5 of us everyday.
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HBD to Rob & Sawnee!
All this talk about retirement makes me not wanna be here right now...plus the weather feels great...& golf...and
That defines me. I had a job with no clocks to punch. I had an office but did not work in the office most of my career 95% of my working years I worked out of my house. I would receive an assignment and literally hit the road. In my case I usually caught a plane. From my very first paying job as a teenage boy I never missed a single pay check until the day I retired.. Never was laid off for one minute and was able to do it my way. When I went in to retirement I had things to do and keep me active. I am not a person who could live in an apartment or a condo. I need room to breathe and get my hands dirty outside.
I think you will do just fine in retirement. You will find there are not enough hours in the day to get it all done.
Greetings to all. Happy bday to Rob and Sawnee. Prayers for Rooster and family.
I retired about 5 years ago then started back when my wife lost her job at Honeywell.
Salsa. We make 2 or 3 gallon at a time and the kids eat it very quick. Hungry teens.
I think about the D during the day and hope and pray that God continues to bless all of the fine folks gathered here. He knows. He sees./ It's a wonderful place. FCC.
I retired about 5 years ago then started back when my wife lost her job at Honeywell.
Salsa. We make 2 or 3 gallon at a time and the kids eat it very quick. Hungry teens.
I think about the D during the day and hope and pray that God continues to bless all of the fine folks gathered here. He knows. He sees./ It's a wonderful place. FCC.
There are football schools and then there are FOOTBALL SCHOOLS.
Louisiana State University just spent $28 million on a football locker room
Link
Louisiana State University just spent $28 million on a football locker room
Link
RETIREMENT. It's great. C'mon boys and join the club. That includes you too, Don.
Your 60s are good years to be retired. You are still able physically and mentally to do pretty much anything you want to do. Wait until you are 70 and you'll find you can no longer do the things you wish you could do.
Your 60s are good years to be retired. You are still able physically and mentally to do pretty much anything you want to do. Wait until you are 70 and you'll find you can no longer do the things you wish you could do.
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It's summertime, 5 o'clock and the mint is thriving as always. Can you actually kill mint? Time for refreshments. Mojitos!!
This man is bound and determined to dethrone Warrior Cat as the best bass fisherman in 20 states. We can't let that happen. No new equipment for him, make him continue to use that ole cane pole
Nervy.This man is bound and determined to dethrone Warrior Cat as the best bass fisherman in 20 states. We can't let that happen. No new equipment for him, make him continue to use that ole cane pole
I actually had a Lieutenant take us halfway to Knoxville, before realizing we weren't on our way back to Ashland.
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First time I did it was in 1980. As I approached the plant I just watched it go by. Drove about a 100 miles and had lunch. Turned around and went towards home and met the guys at the bar after work.
Let's be honest here...I think that pertains to 4-5 of us everyday.
HBD to Rob & Sawnee!
All this talk about retirement makes me not wanna be here right now...plus the weather feels great...& golf...and
We need to play golf someday. Name it.
Speaking of golf, where is Ben101er?
Now that my day is over I can say without any doubt that your decision to drive on by was better than my decision to turn around and go back, Ymmot.
I've had that feeling more than once.
Map: a representation usually on a flat surface of the whole or a part of an areaI actually had a Lieutenant take us halfway to Knoxville, before realizing we weren't on our way back to Ashland.
Money is not right, will be in about 5 years. That will put me at 67.
Gorilla tape would probably hold you better and make you blow up after beans for dinner.
For you military men or women. What type of compass is that?I actually had a Lieutenant take us halfway to Knoxville, before realizing we weren't on our way back to Ashland.
I know but as a Geographer that worked for a Mapping agency that would be cheating...
Good morning from ATX. Currently 77°F. High today should reach 91°F. Meh, I expected cooler temps, but will take it.
We'll check back later. Y'all behave.
We'll check back later. Y'all behave.
Great advice. Hence a nice reason I may semi-retire at age 59 1/2 come 2021.
Good morning D League
Trust all are well. Our weather pattern is tricky today with rain showers in and around the area. Temperature now is 72° with our high this afternoon at 83° I am headed over to the Cape to watch a rocket launch and I hope the weather is OK over on the Space Coast. The launch is scheduled for 6:30 PM
For all who are nearing retirement congrats. It can be the best time of your life if you have your health and have prepared financially.
Trust all are well. Our weather pattern is tricky today with rain showers in and around the area. Temperature now is 72° with our high this afternoon at 83° I am headed over to the Cape to watch a rocket launch and I hope the weather is OK over on the Space Coast. The launch is scheduled for 6:30 PM
For all who are nearing retirement congrats. It can be the best time of your life if you have your health and have prepared financially.
Morning D. Greetings from the shanty.
More coffee...................................................
More coffee...................................................
Retirement - probably not gonna happen til I hit 67...hoping for anything sooner. Actually have a retirement planning seminar today at work, I think I'm going to check it out.
Good morning all.
Just warning you ahead of time...I'm not very good. It kind of depends on how much "swing lube" I use. Bogey golf is my goal.
Good morning all.
Lensatic. Possibly Tritium if MIL spec.
Probably. Definitely Lensatic. Used by military for years. Very accurate and easy to use.
66.6°F and sunshine here. Humidity is down to 65%.
I need to mow, but I don't want to. I need to edge the back yard before mowing. I don't want to. Will I? I don't know.
I need to mow, but I don't want to. I need to edge the back yard before mowing. I don't want to. Will I? I don't know.
I'll never forget map reading from basic training. We had to pull all night guard duty the night before, so staying awake in class was nearly impossible. Well after class, the DI's took us all to a field and grass drilled us for close to 30 minutes(seemed like it anyways ). When we had finished, it looked like someone had plowed it.
https://www.lucasoilgolfcourse.com/
Could this be a possibility? It appears to be about halfway in between Eville & Lville. Never been there & don't know anything about it...
Afternoon D
Overslept a bit this morning so I missed my early am time.
Hope you all are well
Overslept a bit this morning so I missed my early am time.
Hope you all are well
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