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FlySig
Posted 2022-01-07 6:47 PM (#556698)
Subject: When when becomes now that



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I used to say "When I'm retired ....". As of Christmas Eve it became a reality. A year sooner than planned due to various reasons, and quite welcomed overall. Still, it is strange to go to the airport and not be able to park in the employee lot or go through crew tsa screening.

So, now that I'm retired ... there should be more time to play guitar! That is, in between skiing, camping, road tripping, and welcoming new grandchildren to the pack.
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arumako
Posted 2022-01-07 9:26 PM (#556700 - in reply to #556698)
Subject: Re: When when becomes now that



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But won't your Os be accompanying you as ski, camp, road trip and welcome grand kids? Lol!
Congratulations on your retirement FlySig!
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Love O Fair
Posted 2022-01-07 10:13 PM (#556701 - in reply to #556698)
Subject: Re: When when becomes now that



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It sounds like Santa arranged a great gift this year! Congratulations, and thank you for working the years in getting us.. or freight.. all safely to where we.. or it.. needed to be!
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nerdydave
Posted 2022-01-07 10:22 PM (#556702 - in reply to #556698)
Subject: Re: When when becomes now that


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Location: Always beautiful canyon country of Utah
You gonna miss bein up in them beautiful skies at 3500 feet?
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nerdydave
Posted 2022-01-07 10:23 PM (#556703 - in reply to #556698)
Subject: Re: When when becomes now that


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But bet you don't miss the chaos right now!
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Old Man Arthur
Posted 2022-01-07 10:45 PM (#556706 - in reply to #556698)
Subject: Re: When when becomes now that



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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR
Play Guitar Everyday.

I guess I am retired now too. Since I have reached retirement age.
When I was 64, I was unemployed. Now that I am 65, I am retired.

Enjoy the Time.
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FlySig
Posted 2022-01-07 11:33 PM (#556708 - in reply to #556703)
Subject: Re: When when becomes now that



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nerdydave - 2022-01-07 9:23 PM

But bet you don't miss the chaos right now!


So true! I got out just a day or two before everything fell apart. Quality of life issues with work rules and chronic under-staffing had been pushing me closer to the decision. Knowing several friends/family who died in recent months added motivation to get out. The profession changed tremendously over the last 30 years, mostly not for the better. So then one day it was like a switch was thrown, where the pay wasn't worth the cost.

When I hear what crews are going through right now I am so glad I jumped when I did.
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FlySig
Posted 2022-01-07 11:36 PM (#556709 - in reply to #556700)
Subject: Re: When when becomes now that



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arumako - 2022-01-07 8:26 PM

But won't your Os be accompanying you as ski, camp, road trip and welcome grand kids? Lol!
Congratulations on your retirement FlySig!


Thanks, I'm sure they will!
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bburg
Posted 2022-01-08 5:25 AM (#556710 - in reply to #556698)
Subject: Re: When when becomes now that



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Location: Germany, where delicious wine is growing (Rheinh)
Congrats on your retierement!
I'm retiered too for three years now and I don't miss the factory. I'm buildiung my own and personal guitars now. Currently a Strat with all selfmade or high end parts, except of the neck. The first one was the Legend-Viper, then a LP for my son, then a Tele and now the Strat...... The next one maybe is for a Friend of the band, but he don't know what he want.... a guitar which can "everything".... maybe something like a VXT....?
Good luck and stay healthy!!


Bernie
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Mark in Boise
Posted 2022-01-08 11:45 AM (#556717 - in reply to #556698)
Subject: Re: When when becomes now that


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Welcome to the retirement ranks. I haven't had any second thoughts in 3 and 1/2 years, although I still dream about work. My only regret so far is that I haven't played guitar enough since retirement. Sometimes the thought that I have plenty of time just leads to procrastination. I hope you have at least one guitar and ski buddy. I'd like to ski more, but need to find someone more my "speed".
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FlySig
Posted 2022-01-08 2:12 PM (#556719 - in reply to #556706)
Subject: Re: When when becomes now that



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Old Man Arthur - 2022-01-07 9:45 PM

Play Guitar Everyday.

I guess I am retired now too. Since I have reached retirement age.
When I was 64, I was unemployed. Now that I am 65, I am retired.

Enjoy the Time.


Ha, yeah no difference between being unemployed vs retired other than no intention of looking for another job.

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FlySig
Posted 2022-01-08 2:18 PM (#556720 - in reply to #556717)
Subject: Re: When when becomes now that



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Mark in Boise - 2022-01-08 10:45 AM

Welcome to the retirement ranks. I haven't had any second thoughts in 3 and 1/2 years, although I still dream about work. My only regret so far is that I haven't played guitar enough since retirement. Sometimes the thought that I have plenty of time just leads to procrastination. I hope you have at least one guitar and ski buddy. I'd like to ski more, but need to find someone more my "speed".


Thanks!

Luckily I have a great wife who loves skiing. For music I am hoping the end of covid will open up people's willingness to gather to play.
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FlySig
Posted 2022-01-08 2:20 PM (#556721 - in reply to #556710)
Subject: Re: When when becomes now that



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bburg - 2022-01-08 4:25 AM

Congrats on your retierement!
I'm retiered too for three years now and I don't miss the factory. I'm buildiung my own and personal guitars now. Currently a Strat with all selfmade or high end parts, except of the neck. The first one was the Legend-Viper, then a LP for my son, then a Tele and now the Strat...... The next one maybe is for a Friend of the band, but he don't know what he want.... a guitar which can "everything".... maybe something like a VXT....?
Good luck and stay healthy!!


Bernie


You are very industrious in your retirement!
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dba
Posted 2022-01-08 3:03 PM (#556725 - in reply to #556721)
Subject: Re: When when becomes now that



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Congratulations on your retirement. I've been retired for 12 years and I don't miss work at all.
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BanjoJ
Posted 2022-01-08 9:14 PM (#556728 - in reply to #556698)
Subject: Re: When when becomes now that



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Enjoy your well-earned leisure time. I've been retired for eight years now and don't miss work at all.

I've been offered a few jobs, but I'm way to busy to take one. My time is spent skiing in winter, looking after our orphaned joey kangaroos (3 at present), playing guitar and working on my home.
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seesquare
Posted 2022-01-08 10:22 PM (#556729 - in reply to #556698)
Subject: Re: When when becomes now that


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It's a bit of an adjustment. Retired just over 3 years ago from behavioral healthcare. Haven't missed the stress one bit. Live by the credo, "Have a reason to get up in the morning and have a reason to go to bed at night".
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Mark in Boise
Posted 2022-01-17 9:47 AM (#556859 - in reply to #556698)
Subject: Re: When when becomes now that


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My wife and I were just talking about how thankful we are that we retired. She expected to travel more (she apparently forgot the 5000 mile road trip we made last summer), but I am fine with just not having to work. She quit downhill skiing, but we did some Nordic a couple days ago. I haven't had time to get bored much. A tree fell through the roof of our cabin a couple weeks ago, so that will take care of the next few months of my retirement plans.
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Mike S.
Posted 2022-01-17 10:31 AM (#556860 - in reply to #556859)
Subject: Re: When when becomes now that



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Hello, FlySig,
I hope you get that tree cleared up soon. The same thing happened to my grandparent's house, back home when I was a teenager, (c.1974), after a tornado went through the village! It made quite a mess, for sure. They just cut up the tree, and used it for firewood, and repaired the roof ASAP. Fortunately, it didn't take too long, being in the summer. I have been told musicians never really retire. Les Paul actually played until he passed away at 95, (however, I think he came out of retirement at one point?), Ubie Blake, died playing his piano at 103, and George Beverly Shea was still singing at 105, before he died! GBS was born in the same village as myself, ie., Winchester, Ontario, CANADA, so he was/is a great influence on me. I always tell people that I'll play as long as God gives me strength. Don't give up playing your Ovation guitars. I hope they weren't damaged by the fallen tree.
Mike S.
Otttawa, ON.,
CANADA

Edited by Mike S. 2022-01-17 10:33 AM
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nerdydave
Posted 2022-01-18 11:42 PM (#556884 - in reply to #556698)
Subject: Re: When when becomes now that


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Me be dead long before them! In the meantime I play my Adamas and my banjo a minimum of 2 hours per day. An incredible way to pass thie time till it's time to cross that river! And that will be fine too!
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Mike S.
Posted 2022-01-19 12:49 PM (#556887 - in reply to #556884)
Subject: Re: When when becomes now that



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Hello, Everyone,
My previous post was misdirected. Part of it should have been sent to Mark in Boise. "My mess, my resposibility." My sincere apologies to both Mark in Boise, and FlySig, for my mistake. Keep playing all your Ovations, and Stay Safe!
Mike S.
Ottawa, ON.
CANADA
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Captain Lovehandles
Posted 2022-01-20 9:12 AM (#556902 - in reply to #556698)
Subject: Re: When when becomes now that



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Location: GA USA
Happy for you! Here's to many great times ahead.
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