Who are the old farts around here (and willing to admit it)

Retired 5 years and 4 months, and loving it.

 

1 more year...
Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in!!

In my case I was out (and enjoying it) but my wife was still working and we couldn't really do all the stuff we would have liked to. So when an opportunity came up for me to work some more and pad the savings, I took advantage of it. Now she is nearing the end so we shall see. Technically she can go in July but we thought we would finish the year. It will be interesting to see what eventually happens with health care costs also as she will have a couple of years to cover. We've been investing towards that expense but now we may end up having to burn the entire grubsteak. Well cest la vie, you can't take it with you.

 

Retired at 49, and it will be 22 years of being retired in April.

 

10-4 on the anxious, hang in there.

 

Good morning all you old farts Pillbox says Wednesday, I used to call it hump day big warm up today, hidden dog poop patrol

 

4 Years 10 months and 27 days, I will no longer have to drive this damn computer and give a crap about what Camp Lejeune installs as Wireless Access Points

 

Based on my experience yesterday, nothing emphasizes exactly where you are in life like opening an envelope and seeing your name on a Medicare card.

 

I have four cards , including my Medicare card. At check out I just give them all four and say,”take the one you need “

 

A friend and I were bullshitting in my pole barn. He said how long do you think you will live? I said with a little luck 85. He pulled out a tape measure to 85 inches. He said how old are you now, I said 65. That left me 20 inches of life left. Seeing it makes it more real. BTW he died at 74 not long after that.

 

Yeah, stuff like that puts it in perspective.
I like how all the financial planners like to mention that "lots of folks are living well into their 90s these days" in order to keep you investing. But really if you ask 10 people how many 90+ folks they know you're not going to get a lot of hits. I don't personally know any. Not sure, but my neighbors across the street might be or at least approaching it. My coworkers parents both made it to their 90s but that's about it.

I'd like to make 95 if I have my health but... who knows.

 

Dang, that ain't good, sorry to hear about your friend though, I'll not be doing the tape measure trick, thank you.

 

Sorry for your loss

 

Good morning all you old farts, had blood work done this morning, thyroid check . Had a great nurse, tapped me on the first try. Y’all have a great day

 

I hate getting blood work done. I have rolling veins and I usually get stock at least three times . Every now and then I'll get lucky and get stuck two times.

 

Maybe by July the cost of Healthcare will be clearer?

 

Yes, we're crossing our fingers and hoping for some clarity sooner rather than later.

 

You're in our thoughts.

This one resource did much for me. $10 or so on Amazon.

You're not along for the ride and you're not alone. Speak your fears, ask for answers to your ignorance (we were all dumb in the beginning) and your Oncologist should take time to address it all.

And count your blessings. Some days you'll have to squint, but they're there.

 

Thank you so much!

 

Morning old farts some retired friends living the dream, open mic night, with a couple of beers

 

^pretty cool!

 

I remember 23 cent gas, 20 cent McDonalds hamburgers & they hadn't sold a million yet. You walk or ride a bicycle if you want to go somewhere. Mom would say be home for supper and have no idea we are tubing down a flooded stream and nobody can swim yet. BB gun fights with a Crossman pump master. We had tobacco and smoke breaks, but no pop and candy machines. You left your rifles in the truck gun rack while you were parked until school was over. Everyone just needs to much information and an app now. Have to invent a yard mowing app just to get a kid to do it today.

 

Sounds like you grew up down the road from me!

 

Good morning old farts the weather people are calling for wet snow I’ve been driving the winter beater to avoid the SALT

 

That's what I would do living in salt. I would have two used 4runners instead of a new one. One for winter and the other one you want to keep.

 

I remember my uncle bought a 1974 Datsun B210, in 1974 for a family of 4 and Mobil 1 synthetic oil. That was my first knowledge of Mobil synthetic. He got 40+ mpg , but he and his wife only drove 6 miles a day to teach school and it looked like a can stuffed with sardines with the fam damily. We did discover he was a stupid moron a few decades later. I guess when stupid goes unfixed.

 

Morning all you old farts a little wet snow overnight ,other than that life is good. Modifications to my rod holder yesterday, come on spring!

 

Morning ladies and gents! Got a 6lb brisket on the smoker, dogs fed and having my 1st cup of coffee! Stay warm and safe out there!

 

Good morning. Fed cats and dog, finishing my second 20oz cup, Grooogling and got an answer to my question already.

 

Greetings all...warm weather in Southern New England today 41 woohoo! Delivering my old snowblower to my daughter & son-in-law. Man for a 36 y.o. unit it starts right up and runs great, even throws snow! I figure since I got myself a new one, way easier to use for this old body, I dropping off the still working old one...that'll take care of the snow for the season! Murphy's Law Ha!
Y'all have a great day...Guppy1 that sounds great...I'll be on my way, figure I'll be able to follow the scent of deliciousness! ENJOY