Today was my last day of running my business!

[Golddollar]

Congratulations on your retirement. I retired on December 31, 2015 at 3:30 PM (but who's counting) and never looked back. Now it's your time to do what you want.

And thank you for all of your advise on safes you've given to the Forum.

 

[pharmer]

Congratulations. I planned to "partially retire" about now approaching 70. I fully retired 2 years ago at 68. What was I thinking??? Every day is mine all day, I can do as much or as little as I want. Money is better about $600/mo. more than teaching school as are the benefits. Sounds like you have a plan, coupled with a routine it's the best part of life. Takes about a month of your "day planner" left blank to get used to it. Joe

 

[charlie sherrill]

After 33 years I've sold the business to a long time customer who now employs all of my employees and services all of my customers!

Out here in the barn celebrating my last full time day of work with a fine local beverage. From here on out I'm on a consulting contract for two years. The job requires nothing more than to have my phone on and show up for an occasional meeting. [emoji481][emoji41][emoji3590]

I like the table. My brother whose forum name is "Louisiana Joe" has made several similar to this our of old cypress logs pulled out of Louisiana swamps. Congrats on your retirement. I have been enjoying mine now for a little over ten years. Keep busy and live longer.

 

[KalamazooKid]

Thanks everyone, much appreciated! The "bar" is a slab cut from a 150 year old white pine from northern Michigan (Kalkaska area). My wife asked "why do you need a bar in the barn?" ….. silly her!

Here it is in his shop during the finishing process.

 

[two-bit cowboy]

Howdy Mark and a hearty congratulations.

I retired from the 'Force at 48, went to the U. of Wyo for six years, bought a bed & breakfast -- one of three in the state with a liquor license, and retired again at about 64. (Photo was taken the last night I worked.)

I'll remind you of something a good friend told me after I finally retired. "The only problem with retirement is this: there are no days off." I'm so busy now I don't know where I ever found the time to work.

Enjoy yourself.

 

[KalamazooKid]

Ha, thanks Bob! I'm starting by going fishing today. [emoji41]

 

[dave1918a2]

Congratulations, and Kudos for keeping Your employees. Enjoy the relaxation and hopefully some shooting, fishing, and golf.

 

[soFlaNative]

Congratulations and what time does the barn bar open?

 

[KalamazooKid]

Congratulations and what time does the barn bar open?

It used to be 5:00 ….. but I'm gonna try to move away from depending on clocks for anything!

 

[fleabus101]

Won't be long before it's " What day is it ? " Or better what day of the month is it ? LOL.

 

[rwsmith]

This is....

Won't be long before it's " What day is it ? " Or better what day of the month is it ? LOL.

This is 2023 still, isn't it?

 

[KalamazooKid]

Won't be long before it's " What day is it ? " Or better what day of the month is it ? LOL.

I'm sure the day will come that I'll look forward to Mondays the most like my two retired siblings do. Camp grounds open up, kids are in school, tee times are available, just quieter. [emoji41][emoji481]

 

[Rustyt1953]

You're going to need a new watch.

 

[KalamazooKid]

You're going to need a new watch.

Amen brother!

 

[murf205]

Congrats to you brother. You will like this retirement thing. I've gone from my job for 13 yrs now. You couldn't work me with a laxative!

 

[Golddollar]

Won't be long before it's " What day is it ? "

That will be easy to figure out. Every week has 6 Saturdays and 1 Sunday.