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Old 09-14-2014, 01:19 AM
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My last day of work was Sept 9th! There were some loose ends to tie up in Ca, and I'm done. Just like that!! I am exhausted and excited and don't know what to do next. It felt like this day would never come!

Tomorrow is my Birthday the big "65", so we plan to celebrate with a cruise next week. But right now I am just happy to not get on another plane for awhile. 52 flights a year x 9.5 yrs.....That's enough for me for a good long time.

Gotta change my Avatar to reflect my current life of leisure!! Glad to be among you and with my fabulous husband on a full time basis!! It is fabulous to have a blank calendar at which to stare!!!
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Old 09-14-2014, 04:10 AM
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Good for you!!!!

I hope you thoroughly enjoy the next wonderful segment of your life.
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Woohoo Dotti! Something tells me your calendar will fill up fast but not with work!

I am right behind you.....16 more days then the sale of my business is complete. Will stay on during transition until end of November then....I can meet Dotti and ya'll at the pool or the square or...well you get the picture.

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My last day of work was Sept 9th! There were some loose ends to tie up in Ca, and I'm done. Just like that!! I am exhausted and excited and don't know what to do next. It felt like this day would never come!

Tomorrow is my Birthday the big "65", so we plan to celebrate with a cruise next week. But right now I am just happy to not get on another plane for awhile. 52 flights a year x 9.5 yrs.....That's enough for me for a good long time.

Gotta change my Avatar to reflect my current life of leisure!! Glad to be among you and with my fabulous husband on a full time basis!! It is fabulous to have a blank calendar at which to stare!!!

Congratulations! Enjoy yourself whatever you do next! Here's to your health and happiness!
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Congratulations. "Live Long & Prosper"!
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Congratulations, AND... happybirthday!
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Old 09-14-2014, 07:51 AM
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Good for you Dottie! Let the fun begin and Happy Birthday!
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Old 09-14-2014, 08:37 AM
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That's great Dotti. I retired a month ago and it's wonderful. Now you can enjoy life

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Congrats!
Here's to a long and healthy retirement with time to do the things you dreamed of.
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Old 09-14-2014, 08:59 AM
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My last day of work was Sept 9th! There were some loose ends to tie up in Ca, and I'm done. Just like that!! I am exhausted and excited and don't know what to do next. It felt like this day would never come!

Tomorrow is my Birthday the big "65", so we plan to celebrate with a cruise next week. But right now I am just happy to not get on another plane for awhile. 52 flights a year x 9.5 yrs.....That's enough for me for a good long time.

Gotta change my Avatar to reflect my current life of leisure!! Glad to be among you and with my fabulous husband on a full time basis!! It is fabulous to have a blank calendar at which to stare!!!
Congrats on "65" and a job now completed. Blank slates are fun to fill in. Enjoy creating yours.
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Congrats!!! I tried it, had to go back to work for the insurance, 5 more years till I'm medicare age. Insurance costs jumped to over $1200... thank you Obamacare, but that's another topic.
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Congratulations!

I've been retired since 1996 and have never had so much fun in my life. It's like my mind is The Villages!!!
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YAY, DOTTI!!!!!!! Let the fun begin!
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Congratulations! And enjoy your cruise.
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