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11-02-2011, 11:50 PM
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Rivet Master 
2005 22' Safari
Gresham
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Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 621
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We retired end of 2010. Can not believe we are now Nov. We have spent the spring to fall months traveling. Going a week, come home reload and leave again,. To date our biggest expense has been the gas, as we have been boondocking and natl forests. Winterized this week but if the weather clears will take off again. You will totally enjoy your freedom. Go out there and enjoy and flash your lights when you pass another AS on the road. Susan
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11-03-2011, 12:27 AM
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Rivet Master 
2006 19' Safari SE
Tucson
, Arizona
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 4,627
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Congratulations, Richard (& Jan)... Can't wait to see you both tomorrow for Richard's "do"...
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PastPrez, 4CU/WBCCI
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11-03-2011, 07:15 AM
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Rivet Master
Airstream - Other
2016 Interstate Grand Tour Ext
Bosque Farms
, New Mexico
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 7,030
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Let's see now. On the occasion of Richard's retirement, perhaps we should create a list of the tangible benefits of retirement, things easily overlooked or forgotten. (Since memory starts to fade about this same time, it's nice to have things in writing.)
Here's one: At age 62, you can apply for a senior pass from the National Parks Service. (I've got a little less than three months to go before this one.)
Lynn
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11-03-2011, 07:29 AM
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"Cloudsplitter"
2003 25' Classic
Houstatlantavegas
, Malebolgia
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 20,000
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Quote:
Originally Posted by eubank
Let's see now. On the occasion of Richard's retirement, perhaps we should create a list of the tangible benefits of retirement, things easily overlooked or forgotten. (Since memory starts to fade about this same time, it's nice to have things in writing.)
Here's one: At age 62, you can apply for a senior pass from the National Parks Service. (I've got a little less than three months to go before this one.)
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"Once the pretty girls asked me how things are, now they ask me how things were"
Jesse Winchester
Bob
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11-03-2011, 07:32 AM
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4 Rivet Member 
2017 25' Flying Cloud
Las Vegas
, Nevada
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 371
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Congratulations Richard! I hope you have many safe, trouble free, enjoyable miles with your Airstream and have a great retirement.
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11-03-2011, 08:17 AM
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Rivet Master
2007 Interstate
Normal
, Illinois
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 18,086
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CONGRATULATIONS!!
We've been retired just over 4 years, now, and it's like having a whole, new life.
You will love it.
Safe travels,
Maggie
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11-03-2011, 08:31 AM
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Site Team
2002 25' Safari
Dewey
, Arizona
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 15,618
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Thank you everyone for the well wishes.
Lynn, Got my card last week...
Heading to Camp Verde today, Jan and friends are having a party for me this weekend. I will be posting pictures here as the weekend progresses.
The Mike (TTQ) and Tracy are spending the night parked by my house. They will be headed up to the party as well.
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Wally Byam Airstream Club 7513
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11-03-2011, 08:33 AM
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3 Rivet Member 
2006 28' International CCD
Nashville
, Tennessee
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 115
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Congrats!
It's a wonderful life -- we're so fortunate to be there.
One of my favorite little things about it is Sunday night.
Best regards,
Debbie
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11-04-2011, 06:52 AM
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Site Team
2002 25' Safari
Dewey
, Arizona
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 15,618
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We are at Distant Drums RV Resort in Camp Verde, AZ this morning. We have 14 Airstreams here now and we expect another dozen or more to show up today. Last night a large group had dinner at the Casino across the road.
It's party time! 
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Wally Byam Airstream Club 7513
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11-04-2011, 07:33 AM
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3 Rivet Member
2004 25' Safari
1971 27' Overlander
1957 22' Caravanner
Jourdanton
, Texas
Join Date: Nov 2004
Posts: 215
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Welcome to the good life. Agree with Andy on finding time to do all the stuff you "put off 'til retirement"! See you down the road.
Party on....
Paula and Jim
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11-04-2011, 07:37 AM
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2 Rivet Member 
Currently Looking...
Plymouth Meeting
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 42
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Best Wishes RICHARD!
Richard,
You are where I will be in 3 years (I'm already chomping at the bit).
Best Wishes to you and enjoy your retirement!! Keep us posted.
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11-04-2011, 08:08 AM
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Rivet Master
2006 25' Safari FB SE
St. Cloud
, Minnesota
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 13,280
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The first thing I did was tear up the honey-do list. There's time for all that -- and fun too.
Congratulations Richard!
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11-04-2011, 08:42 AM
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Rivet Master
1991 34' Excella
1963 26' Overlander
1961 26' Overlander
Central
, Mississippi
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 5,919
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Congrats Richard!
Funny thing this week...I went to renew my Drivers License and realized that my next renewal is due after my planned retirement date.
Not that I'm counting down or anything...but I can tell you the # of months, days, hours, minutes and seconds... 
Now your full time job is to send photos from cool camping locations.
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11-04-2011, 08:46 AM
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Site Team
1964 26' Overlander
1964 19' Globetrotter
OlyPen
, Washington
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 13,936
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Wow! Wonderful. Congrats on your new status
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11-04-2011, 08:50 AM
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Moderator
Vintage Kin Owner
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 11,696
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Hey Richard...Congratulations on the milestone. Enjoy!!!
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11-04-2011, 09:00 AM
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Vintage Alum. Enthusiast
1959 24' Tradewind
Phoenix
, Arizona
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: I currently do not own a 2nd Airstream
Posts: 4,360
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Way to go Richard. Now, instead of racking up work days, you'll be racking up the travel miles. Enjoy your new schedule, oh sorry, you don't have one! Hope to see everyone tomorrow at DD.
Brad
FF
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11-04-2011, 09:12 AM
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Ready-to-Travel
2012 30' International
Walkerton
, Virginia
Join Date: Dec 2003
Posts: 3,168
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Congrrats, Richard. Be sure to remember to keep the chore list down and keep some blocks of time free so you can travel.
Happy trails. Pat
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TAC VA-2
WBCCI 4596
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11-04-2011, 09:13 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2012 27' FB International
Fremont
, California
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 268
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Retirement
Richard,
Congratulations! My wife and I both retired last summer, July 31st to be exact and we hit the road on August 7th for about a three month road trip.
I had actually retired about 10 years ago but continued to work in little jobs to stay busy while I waited for the wife to pull the plug.
We found it was almost a necessity to hit the road and start the road trip. It gave my wife a distinct break in her life. I think if we'd just stayed home it would have been too hard for her to really know she was retired. We spoke of that often in the trip and if we had to do it over again we'd do the exact same thing.
It's a joy to wake up in the morning and know you can add another week to the trip, you can drive back roads at 45 mph and not have to get on the interstate to get home in time.
Enjoy!!!
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11-04-2011, 11:30 AM
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Rivet Master
2010 27' FB Flying Cloud
Fraser Valley
, British Columbia
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 2,966
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Happy trails! Now life really begins......
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11-04-2011, 11:54 AM
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Rivet Master
2019 23' International
La Habra
, California
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,019
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Congratulations on your new life. Happy travels.
I am 24 months from my magic date after 34 years in aerospace.
I hope I'll be able to make it, it is very different now a days.
Best of luck to you
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