Random Thoughts - Part III The Search for Spark (No Politics)

[Stephen W.]

Originally Posted by Dadhawk

Over the "hump" on my last week of work (retiring this Friday 12/20/24). My office is empty of all personal items except one framed collection of the Wright Brothers patent applications and a mini-fridge.

I've entered the surreal zone....

Congrats on making it out alive.

Originally Posted by Sapphireho

Congrats! It's weird at first telling people your retired.

I still can’t come to terms with not working. I wasn’t given the opportunity to retire. I was terminated without cause and without notice. Yes, I’ve ranted on about this before, sorry. Still bothers me over 7 years later. I was able to fill one box before being ushered out the door. I realized too late all the stuff I forgot which included the work order to have my 1969 Chevelle SS 427 engine rebuilt under warranty. That piece of paper was the proof that my car was a legitimate Factory Authorized dealer installed 427. I had taken it into work to photo copy it. Now lost forever.

[Dadhawk]

Originally Posted by Stephen W.

I still can’t come to terms with not working. I wasn’t given the opportunity to retire. I was terminated without cause and without notice. Yes, I’ve ranted on about this before, sorry. Still bothers me over 7 years later

Yea, I can see that, definitely would not feel the same.

I've had a paying job since I was 10 years old of one sort or another. 56 years just feels like long enough.

Still, as @Sapphireho eludes, I find it hard to say I'm retired particularly since I don't have pension to speak of. Basically I'm going to be "self" employed of sorts with a little help from Uncle Sam.

Fortunately, its not a money concern just a fear of the unknown. Seriously doubt I'll regret it though!

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by Sapphireho

Yea, it's a thing with white people with Viking blood.

[Sapphireho]

Originally Posted by Dadhawk

Yea, I can see that, definitely would not feel the same.

I've had a paying job since I was 10 years old of one sort or another. 56 years just feels like long enough.

Still, as @Sapphireho eludes, I find it hard to say I'm retired particularly since I don't have pension to speak of. Basically I'm going to be "self" employed of sorts with a little help from Uncle Sam.

Fortunately, its not a money concern just a fear of the unknown. Seriously doubt I'll regret it though!

You know what I going to do tomorrow? Whatever I f-ing want!

I'm still getting used to retirement and it will be 6 years in May.

I get to start social security next year. Yay, pay raise! I'm buying a new truck. I'm getting a 250 diesel and going to pull my helicopter around just to show it off.

[Sapphireho]

My wife and I went to Beetlejuice the musical at Morrison Center in Boise tonight. It was way more entertaining than I expected. First time the wife of I had been to a live play in our lives. Very fun.

[Sapphireho]

Originally Posted by Stephen W.

I realized too late all the stuff I forgot which included the work order to have my 1969 Chevelle SS 427 engine rebuilt under warranty. That piece of paper was the proof that my car was a legitimate Factory Authorized dealer installed 427. I had taken it into work to photo copy it. Now lost forever.

mmmmm, only the COPOs and the Yenkos came with factory 427s. Dealer installed you say? Interesting.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Sapphireho

You know what I going to do tomorrow? Whatever I f-ing want!

I'm still getting used to retirement and it will be 6 years in May.

I get to start social security next year. Yay, pay raise! I'm buying a new truck. I'm getting a 250 diesel and going to pull my helicopter around just to show it off.

DANG, your SS check must be bigger than mine -

[Spuds]

Originally Posted by Dadhawk

Over the "hump" on my last week of work (retiring this Friday 12/20/24). My office is empty of all personal items except one framed collection of the Wright Brothers patent applications and a mini-fridge.

I've entered the surreal zone....

Coincidentally, my dad's last day at work is today, technically he "retires" on January 3rd. (Also I'm mildly concerned that my phone knew what date I was referring to automatically...).

[Teseo]

More time for hobby, hope you have all sort streaming services

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Spuds

Coincidentally, my dad's last day at work is today, technically he "retires" on January 3rd. (Also I'm mildly concerned that my phone knew what date I was referring to automatically...).

Huh? (about your phone)

PS - Congrats to your Dad -

[Spuds]

Originally Posted by humfrz

Huh? (about your phone)

PS - Congrats to your Dad -

My phone suggested "January 3rd" automatically after I typed that my dad was retiring.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Spuds

My phone suggested "January 3rd" automatically after I typed that my dad was retiring.

That is spooky -

[Sapphireho]

Originally Posted by humfrz

DANG, your SS check must be bigger than mine -

According to SSA.GOV, it's a pretty nice chunk of change. More than enough for a truck monthly payment. Haven't looked into the helicopter.

[Dadhawk]

Originally Posted by Sapphireho

According to SSA.GOV, it's a pretty nice chunk of change. More than enough for a truck monthly payment. Haven't looked into the helicopter.

Helicopters will eat that "surplus" up fast. Not only are they expensive to acquire, but they are expensive to run.

I'll help you get started. Here you go.