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It's a new day, It's a new life........
- obewan
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It's a new day, It's a new life........
Well, this feels odd.
Last few hours at work today before I take early retirement and head off to the pub at lunch time.
Loads of people offering to swap places
I’m definitely going to miss the banter and daily interactions
On the other hand, plenty of time now to clean the Zed (properly) and get out and about more.
A few other things planned:
Take up fishing again. First license since way back when the kids were young
Some DIY jobs to tackle. New patio first on the list
Volunteered for the local Blood Bike group
Oh and a football pitch to look after
I wonder how long it will be before I utter the immortal ‘I don’t know how I found time to go to work!’
Last few hours at work today before I take early retirement and head off to the pub at lunch time.
Loads of people offering to swap places
I’m definitely going to miss the banter and daily interactions
On the other hand, plenty of time now to clean the Zed (properly) and get out and about more.
A few other things planned:
Take up fishing again. First license since way back when the kids were young
Some DIY jobs to tackle. New patio first on the list
Volunteered for the local Blood Bike group
Oh and a football pitch to look after
I wonder how long it will be before I utter the immortal ‘I don’t know how I found time to go to work!’
E89 2.0 SDrive MSport
Honda CB500F.
Gone but not forgotten E85 2.0 MSport
Honda CB500F.
Gone but not forgotten E85 2.0 MSport
- Smartbear
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It's a new day, It's a new life........
I retired in April, so far I’m not missing work Robobewan wrote: ↑Fri Jun 29, 2018 7:52 am Well, this feels odd.
Last few hours at work today before I take early retirement and head off to the pub at lunch time.
Loads of people offering to swap places
I’m definitely going to miss the banter and daily interactions
On the other hand, plenty of time now to clean the Zed (properly) and get out and about more.
A few other things planned:
Take up fishing again. First license since way back when the kids were young
Some DIY jobs to tackle. New patio first on the list
Volunteered for the local Blood Bike group
Oh and a football pitch to look after
I wonder how long it will be before I utter the immortal ‘I don’t know how I found time to go to work!’
e89 Sdrive 20i, plenty of mumbo & good economy-the thinking bears z4
e89 Sdrive 30i, this ones busted, pass me another...
e85 3.0si sold
- Crazy Harry
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Well done
Took me about a year to slow down and get used to retirement - you'll love it
Stay away from day time TV it'll stop you doing anything - in fact I didn't even go into the room with the TV during the day when I was at home on my own. Now my wife has retired there's definitely not enough time to do all the things we want to!
Took me about a year to slow down and get used to retirement - you'll love it
Stay away from day time TV it'll stop you doing anything - in fact I didn't even go into the room with the TV during the day when I was at home on my own. Now my wife has retired there's definitely not enough time to do all the things we want to!
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Stop the false smiles bear, we can see you hate that retirement larkSmartbear wrote: ↑Fri Jun 29, 2018 7:58 amI retired in April, so far I’m not missing workobewan wrote: ↑Fri Jun 29, 2018 7:52 am Well, this feels odd.
Last few hours at work today before I take early retirement and head off to the pub at lunch time.
Loads of people offering to swap places
I’m definitely going to miss the banter and daily interactions
On the other hand, plenty of time now to clean the Zed (properly) and get out and about more.
A few other things planned:
Take up fishing again. First license since way back when the kids were young
Some DIY jobs to tackle. New patio first on the list
Volunteered for the local Blood Bike group
Oh and a football pitch to look after
I wonder how long it will be before I utter the immortal ‘I don’t know how I found time to go to work!’
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Rob
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Land Rover Discovery 1994 TDI (Tow car)
Mini 1000 1981
Beige M sport seats, wood dash
Toyota MR2 NA 1995
Triumph GT6 1972 (project)
Land Rover Discovery 1994 TDI (Tow car)
Mini 1000 1981
- Marlon
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It's a new day, It's a new life........
Amazing, hope you really enjoy retirement.
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Online
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It's a new day, It's a new life........
You will love it. So much more freedom and holidays so much cheaper. Except in September when all tho ‘old wrinklies’ like me want to go as soon as the kids are back in school. Enjoy it while you can because you don’t know what is round the next bend.
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Congratulations and best of luck for the future I retired early Aged 56 6 years ago, dont miss work at all but do miss the banter. Get together with my old colleagues a couple of times a year but sad to say a couple didn’t survive retirement long so enjoy it while you can
Z less again
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14 E89 Z4 2.0 msport grey gone now
10 E89 Z4 3.0 Black auto now. Very sadly gone
Gone 04 E85 z4 3.0 Maldives blue smg
- Vornwend
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Congratulations! As others have said it takes a while to settle into new routines and get used to the fact that you have more time. No doubt you will soon find things to fill it with but give it time - totally agree about day time TV unless its the world cup or tennis of course! I retired in March (aged 56) and am thoroughly enjoying it now. I had made a very long list of things to do but I've been surprised by how some things have become new passions (cycling and gardening) and its wonderful to be able to allow those to take as much time as they need rather than having to squeeze them in at weekends or after long days at work. Interesting that you volunteered for blood bikes - I used to work for the blood service. I'm still a blood donor - well platelets, on my 260th donation now!
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Before: VW Corrado VR6 Storm - Classic Green
- buzyg
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Is that Lyme Regis Rob?Smartbear wrote: ↑Fri Jun 29, 2018 7:58 amI retired in April, so far I’m not missing workobewan wrote: ↑Fri Jun 29, 2018 7:52 am Well, this feels odd.
Last few hours at work today before I take early retirement and head off to the pub at lunch time.
Loads of people offering to swap places
I’m definitely going to miss the banter and daily interactions
On the other hand, plenty of time now to clean the Zed (properly) and get out and about more.
A few other things planned:
Take up fishing again. First license since way back when the kids were young
Some DIY jobs to tackle. New patio first on the list
Volunteered for the local Blood Bike group
Oh and a football pitch to look after
I wonder how long it will be before I utter the immortal ‘I don’t know how I found time to go to work!’
1890D8CA-0D10-4738-BB8D-9206E74DD010.jpeg
Rob
Oh and I hate all you retired folk, not jealous one bit. Not that lifes that bad here in Cornwall.
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OnlineMr Tidy
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Probably not long!
I stopped working in 2014 when I was 55 and don't miss it at all.
As people have said you just need to make the most of it, and it's great not to have to set an alarm clock.
Coupes because stunning!
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Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
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- Smartbear
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Well spotted Buzy, we were there on Tuesday enjoying the weatherbuzyg wrote: ↑Fri Jun 29, 2018 5:33 pmIs that Lyme Regis Rob?Smartbear wrote: ↑Fri Jun 29, 2018 7:58 amI retired in April, so far I’m not missing workobewan wrote: ↑Fri Jun 29, 2018 7:52 am Well, this feels odd.
Last few hours at work today before I take early retirement and head off to the pub at lunch time.
Loads of people offering to swap places
I’m definitely going to miss the banter and daily interactions
On the other hand, plenty of time now to clean the Zed (properly) and get out and about more.
A few other things planned:
Take up fishing again. First license since way back when the kids were young
Some DIY jobs to tackle. New patio first on the list
Volunteered for the local Blood Bike group
Oh and a football pitch to look after
I wonder how long it will be before I utter the immortal ‘I don’t know how I found time to go to work!’
1890D8CA-0D10-4738-BB8D-9206E74DD010.jpeg
Rob
Oh and I hate all you retired folk, not jealous one bit. Not that lifes that bad here in Cornwall.
I’m definitely not missing the Chelmsford traffic either!
Rob
e89 Sdrive 20i, plenty of mumbo & good economy-the thinking bears z4
e89 Sdrive 30i, this ones busted, pass me another...
e85 3.0si sold
- buzyg
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Not the finest surf beach in England, but it is the one I first attempted to surf on. We used to stay at Durdle Door caravan park, every year, when the kids were nippers and we lived in Gosport. So as Mrs G is Thomas Hardy bookworm, we would always spend a day at Lyme and take a walk on the Cob. Happy memories.
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Congratulations, I'm quite envious I'm willing the next few years to pass so I can hopefully retire, I'm currently 53 and done just over 36 years at the same place, the earliest I can retire if 55 or I could take flexible retirement which is 18 months away or could wait until I've done 40 years by which time I think I will have maxed my pension scheme out which is a Local Gov't pension. If I can leave at 55 then I will, I've not been enjoyng my job for the past 2 years and feel quite miserable doing it these days. My father passed away whilst still working at 62 so the earlier I can retire the better.
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Congratulations! Every day is so valuable. Enjoy
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