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Old 03-11-2008, 11:26 PM
 
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
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87 days and counting, I've never been so busy in planning the next few months. Get to pick out colors for flooring, landscaping theme. It's just so tiring, I'm loving every minute of it.
Good luck on your planning and subsequent retirement!
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Old 03-11-2008, 11:34 PM
 
Location: Lovelock, NV - Anchorage, AK
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Thank you Cottonwood, my husband is so calm about this but I know under all the coverup he is very excited and nervous toboot.
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Old 04-23-2008, 05:13 PM
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Location: home...finally, home .
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Talking how many days now , tressa?

It is getting realllleeee close now, isn't it? I guess I have about 43 working days left . I have jury duty as of May 5th , so maybe I'll get on a case & it will be even less than that!!!
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Old 04-23-2008, 05:39 PM
 
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It is getting realllleeee close now, isn't it? I guess I have about 43 working days left . I have jury duty as of May 5th , so maybe I'll get on a case & it will be even less than that!!!
good for you! all the best. You will love It! It is like the next chapter of your life,You really enjoy doing things alot more not being rushed and all.
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Old 04-23-2008, 06:47 PM
 
Location: Lovelock, NV - Anchorage, AK
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38 days and counting, we sold our home here in Alaska and will close on it Friday. I ordered up our new home in Nevada, my husband bought a tractor to play with down there. I can hardly stand the wait, my stress level is waaaayyyyy up.
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Old 04-23-2008, 06:48 PM
 
Location: Lovelock, NV - Anchorage, AK
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It is getting realllleeee close now, isn't it? I guess I have about 43 working days left . I have jury duty as of May 5th , so maybe I'll get on a case & it will be even less than that!!!
we have 23 days of actually reporting to work, AWESOME... You have got to be beside yourself too, excitment in the air....
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Old 04-23-2008, 06:54 PM
 
Location: Home is where the heart is
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Wow, I can feel your excitement all the way here in Georgia! I'm so happy for both of you, this is an exciting time.
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Old 04-24-2008, 05:52 AM
 
Location: Londonderry, NH
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I am very happy for you. Best wishes on your new life. BTW - buy and use lots of sunscreen and use it. Nevada get more sun in a week than Alaska get in a year.

I have a few years until the mortgage is paid off and I can afford to retire. I just hope I stay alive and sane long enough.
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Old 04-24-2008, 07:23 AM
 
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we have 23 days of actually reporting to work, AWESOME... You have got to be beside yourself too, excitment in the air....
Excellent,best of luck to you! You are going to love retirement.I just recently retired after 20 years NYC law enforcement and love It!
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Old 04-24-2008, 04:31 PM
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Where were you exactly, coartist? I am in Brooklyn (as a teacher). but...... not 4 long .... . I find myself mentioning this to almost everyone (like a fool , I guess ). God knows what they are thinking , but I am just so excited !!!!!
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