Tick Tock, the countdown to Friday has begun.

[PlymCrazy]

Congrats on seeing the career finish line! Stories like yours reassure me I'm makin some of the right decisions myself. Built the shop a couple years ago for just that reason - to keep going in round 2 of life, that is post-career. I'm a firm believer we gotta keep moving and stay productive best we can, especially in retirement, if and when we arrive there. My way of continuously telling my body "it ain't over yet".

5 years, 340 days, 15 hours and 20 minutes to go before I have the option. Mama and I will decide better then what we'd like to do. But like @Xp29h said, who's counting? lol

 

[Kern Dog]

Each day that grows closer, I have mixed feelings. I’m not backing out but I do know that I will miss the work and the interacting with the guys.

 

[PlymCrazy]

Each day that grows closer, I have mixed feelings. I’m not backing out but I do know that I will miss the work and the interacting with the guys.

Aw come on. You know the guys will be calling you wanting to talk about work after you're long gone lol. All that time in? You know things the guys you helped train still need to learn. Remember, you taught them everything they know but you didn't teach them everything you know. I still keep in touch with guys that retired and I was their apprentice. Some of which look younger now that they're off the job! Those relationships with the guys aren't over, they just take on a different dynamic...without the pressures of the job. It's all gonna work out man.

 

[dadsbee]

Congrats Greg... enjoy the midweek cruises with Mary !

 

[Ronnman]

Greg,
Congrats on reaching another of life’s milestones. It’s great to have the flexibility to work when YOU want and chase your other passions as you desire. I retired this past May after 47 years, and do not miss it at all. I love the flexibility it has given me in doing what I like when I like. Enjoy your life after retirement.
Ron

 

[redchihuahua2004]

Congrats!

I'm at least 15 years away from retirement but already have my response ready for when I will be asked this question...
"What are you going to do after you retire?"
Me: "Whatever I want!"

 

[Don Frelier]

Terrific!
About 4-1/2 years more.
perhaps...

I'll try not to be envious in the mean time

 

[Bob Sawyer]

Congratulations! You're gonna love retirement.

 

[beanhead]

That's awesome Greg! Getting out at your age = double awesome. Congratulations.

 

[Richard Cranium]

I will miss interacting with the guys.

 

[chargervert]

Thirteen months to go before I am eligible to retire, hopefully when the time comes I can! Congratulations KD on crossing the finish line! You will find plenty to do to keep you busy!

 

[68BabyBlue]

Congrats Greg, and as some others stated earlier, you get kudos for working a physical job all those years and getting out with your infrastructure still intact! I retired last month after 42 years in the trucking industry, 25 behind the wheel. Can't believe how much better I feel now, best part is sleeping on my own terms. You are going to love the changes.

 

[YY1]

Good for you!

I got 3.25 more years.

 

[VANDAN]

Congrats KD ! I wish you the Best of Health, and Prosperity, to Enjoy Many Years ahead !!!

 

[ckessel]

Way to go Greg. Once it settles in, you'll be busy getting caught up on the never ending homeowner tasks. Your days will be more productive too since you won't be getting up early and commuting to and from. No amount of wages pays you back for the time pissed away commuting. Your expenses will go way down too. Once you get settled in, see what courses are offered at colleges for expanding your knowledge. One I thoroughly enjoyed and would do again if I had the dough, $3k+, would be to take the metal shaping classes again from Lazze metal shaping in Pleasanton. Ron Covell does similar in various locations. Lots of possibilities out there for you.

 

[91r/t]

Congrats Kern! You will have plenty of time to build some more Mopar iron.

 

[Dennis H]

You walk upright? Now you can hold several positions at Capital City Mopars!

 

[Kern Dog]

In my time, I have seen a lot of changes in the wood framing business.
California earthquakes in the 80s shaped the way we built things. More metal brackets and straps, more structural plywood, reinforced concrete too.
Tools have changed. In 1986, nobody I knew owned a nail gun. Everyone framed by hand with a hammer and a box of nails. Blueprints were really simple. Nobody had iPads or cell phones. Every power tool had an electrical cord. Every carpenter had a hand saw and a circular saw. No cordless saws, drills, grinders or sawzalls like today. Plumb bob and a level then, laser levels today.
We had no forklifts on the jobs in the beginning I WAS the forklift.
We do have it easier today.
The new guy on the job would get razzed and messed with. That rarely happens now. Guys used to drink beer and smoke cigarettes on the job. No more of that.

 

[72redbird]

Congratulations!! Enjoy!

 

[Budnicks]

Congrats