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Some years ago a colleague of mine retired and shared with me that he bought himself a retirement gift. It was a Gibson Les Paul (nearly $3k). It got me thinking that wasn’t a bad idea.
Anyone buy themselves a retirement gift? If so, care to share?
If approaching retirement, have you thought about getting yourself something to mark the occasion?
Personally, The Les Paul is also on my list. But a trip to somewhere special is a likelihood (like playing golf at St. Andrews in Scotland, or at Pebble Beach in Cali). We’re not wealthy, but this is a milestone life-event, so I think it is justifiable.
Yes. I’m taking myself and my son to Europe for Christmas.
Maybe.... I bought a never completed vintage race car kit prior to retirement to be one of my post-retirement activities. Still not completed three years later, but substantial progress has been made!
Location: We_tside PNW (Columbia Gorge) / CO / SA TX / Thailand
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Some impressive “gifts” posted here! I think if I came home with a new car my wife might kick me to the curb, lol.
Yeah.... get out of the 'salt belt' before you buy that new car
Or... buy used car from a non-salt state. (Take a road trip through western NP's on your way home!).
If you have rural property and the space... build a shop or barn as a men's shed (before you need it as a refuge). I'm very surprised how my interests (and abilities) have changed during the seasons of retirement.
Don't get too hung up on what you expect to accomplish. Life still happens. Be ready for change.
Yes, a geriatric motorcycle (three wheels) and time to ride it.
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) have changed during the seasons of retirement.
