Grabber Posted February 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 Nice house Tony. When are you moving in ? Did you sell your other place ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobjshelbys Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 Nice house Tony. When are you moving in ? Did you sell your other place ? Don't know yet, now we can start planning that portion. We have some work to do on our place - decluttering mostly, since we need to do it for the showing and the move... When we get back that starts in earnest; we'd been dabbling at it but now need to get a rolloff and just start tossing stuff. I started looking at stuff we have in boxes that have only been opened and resealed for the third move - stuff we thought we wanted to keep but now don't know why since all it does is sit in boxes. I've collected tons of building materials - nails, etc - that I will never ever use. Wire on spools that would be easier to replace (e.g., cat5 and coax) than carting the spools along. So thinning is important now. Most likely the process will take 3-4 months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verlyn12 Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 Don't know yet, now we can start planning that portion. We have some work to do on our place - decluttering mostly, since we need to do it for the showing and the move... When we get back that starts in earnest; we'd been dabbling at it but now need to get a rolloff and just start tossing stuff. I started looking at stuff we have in boxes that have only been opened and resealed for the third move - stuff we thought we wanted to keep but now don't know why since all it does is sit in boxes. I've collected tons of building materials - nails, etc - that I will never ever use. Wire on spools that would be easier to replace (e.g., cat5 and coax) than carting the spools along. So thinning is important now. Most likely the process will take 3-4 months. We moved to town in 09 after being on the farm and a 5 bedroom house for 39 years. Oh my for an accumulation of stuff! I still have boxes that I haven't opened-so now that I am retired hopefully I can get through them. I will work on it a little at a time. The things I saved for the kids while they were growing up I am giving to them. Sports things like newspaper articles, trophies, etc. and they can do what they want with them. The house in town has only 3 bedrooms so I had lots of closets that I don't have now. It all takes time and I am way behind on coffee parties after working for 20 plus years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobjshelbys Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 We moved to town in 09 after being on the farm and a 5 bedroom house for 39 years. Oh my for an accumulation of stuff! I still have boxes that I haven't opened-so now that I am retired hopefully I can get through them. I will work on it a little at a time. The things I saved for the kids while they were growing up I am giving to them. Sports things like newspaper articles, trophies, etc. and they can do what they want with them. The house in town has only 3 bedrooms so I had lots of closets that I don't have now. It all takes time and I am way behind on coffee parties after working for 20 plus years! We had an unfinished area that became the collection point for stuff, both old and new. My wife is an avid reader and the tons of books will be going... She reads ebooks now, and except for some authors we both like will likely never read any of them again. Other stuff like strings of christmas tree lights (they burn out just sitting in a box, and would be replaced with much more durable ones anyway) will go. Etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verlyn12 Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 We had an unfinished area that became the collection point for stuff, both old and new. My wife is an avid reader and the tons of books will be going... She reads ebooks now, and except for some authors we both like will likely never read any of them again. Other stuff like strings of christmas tree lights (they burn out just sitting in a box, and would be replaced with much more durable ones anyway) will go. Etc... We had an unfinished area that became the collection point for stuff, both old and new. My wife is an avid reader and the tons of books will be going... She reads ebooks now, and except for some authors we both like will likely never read any of them again. Other stuff like strings of christmas tree lights (they burn out just sitting in a box, and would be replaced with much more durable ones anyway) will go. Etc... The worst part is that you have to go through every box and everything in order to decided what to do with it. garbage, save or Salvation Army. I found that the pile to go to the trash was the biggest. I don't know why we hang on to some of that stuff! Clothes that don't fit, haven't worn in years, have spots on them all have to be sorted as well. I think people need to move every few years then they won't have all that accumulation of stuff. We also had boxes of books that went to the shelter as we do the e-reader thing now too. Old decorations that are broken and or just have gotten ratty looking=shoes that are out of style or not comfortable. The list goes on and on. But it all takes so much time!!! Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted February 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2014 Started this book last week end as recommended by a friend (Badcat). Listening to the CD version. How to Retire Happy, Wild, and Free: Retirement Wisdom That You Won't Get from Your Financial Advisor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobjshelbys Posted February 15, 2014 Report Share Posted February 15, 2014 The worst part is that you have to go through every box and everything in order to decided what to do with it. garbage, save or Salvation Army. I found that the pile to go to the trash was the biggest. I don't know why we hang on to some of that stuff! Clothes that don't fit, haven't worn in years, have spots on them all have to be sorted as well. I think people need to move every few years then they won't have all that accumulation of stuff. We also had boxes of books that went to the shelter as we do the e-reader thing now too. Old decorations that are broken and or just have gotten ratty looking=shoes that are out of style or not comfortable. The list goes on and on. But it all takes so much time!!! Good luck The problem with the trash file is it will contain a lot of stuff that people might be able to use (mostly books) but that libraries won't take any more. So we'll try craigs list and maybe even a yard sale, but in the end, much of the stuff will go to the dumpster because of time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARALD KELLEY Posted February 26, 2014 Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 Well it's final. May 30, 2014 will be my last day. 30 years in the fire service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobjshelbys Posted February 26, 2014 Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 dumpster Funny, but Dumpster is exaxtly the same as Crescent Wrench, duct tape, and many other things we use that are still trade marked but have become part of our vocabulary. Some still (like Crescent) still defend their trade mark and brand. Good for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobjshelbys Posted February 26, 2014 Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 The problem with the trash file is it will contain a lot of stuff that people might be able to use (mostly books) but that libraries won't take any more. So we'll try craigs list and maybe even a yard sale, but in the end, much of the stuff will go to the dumpster because of time. But yes, I agree, there are some things that we ought to try to repurpose, but we have a time limit on some things. Last night I went through some of my wife's 45 RPM records. She wanted to toss them, but I went to ebay and the average price for them is about $5. Not bad I think. Certainly worth taking them down to a local record store for the whole package. There were lots of Monkees and Beatles and others. I now know why we've been together since 1975 - I didn't even know but our music tastes even before we knew each other were very similar (except I dind't think too much of the Monkees until say recently ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted February 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 Well it's final. May 30, 2014 will be my last day. 30 years in the fire service. 3 more months for you. Man that is getting darn close. I bet you are feeling strange ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVT NAJA Posted February 26, 2014 Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 Well it's final. May 30, 2014 will be my last day. 30 years in the fire service. Harald, Congrats! Now you and Glenda can look forward to choosing your own priorities rather than having emergencies and command duties set them - although I know you'll always care about the Department and your community. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARALD KELLEY Posted March 27, 2014 Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 Harald, Congrats! Now you and Glenda can look forward to choosing your own priorities rather than having emergencies and command duties set them - although I know you'll always care about the Department and your community. City Manager and I met today. I will be staying until December 26th to assist with transition. At least it s still this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby65_mustang Posted March 27, 2014 Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 City Manager and I met today. I will be staying until December 26th to assist with transition. At least it s still this year.A good Man you are indeed! Take care of yourself and don't let them talk you into staying beyond December....that is unless you really Want to!You've EARNED your place of relaxation! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersnake junkie Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 It will be here sooner than you think!!! You will really enjoy doing things at your own pace and timeframe! Enjoy life to the max,you have earned it!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted March 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 (edited) 274 days or 6584 hours or 395057 minutes or 23703454 seconds until Tuesday, December 30, 2014 (Seattle time) Or just call it 9 months exactly. Edited March 30, 2014 by Grabber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraracing Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 Congrats Grabber, great feeling I am sure I have 439 WEEKS 6 DAYS 3 HOURS 54 MINUTES Left Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobjshelbys Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 Min is approximately -6 months. We are taking our first boatload of stuff to or new house in Vegas tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted March 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 Min is approximately -6 months. We are taking our first boatload of stuff to or new house in Vegas tomorrow. Drive safe Tony. I am heading to San Jose to work for a spell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old school Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 Turning 54 in June, Got 30 years in with the company...only 12 more Till Retirement.........................Arrrrghhh....Glad you guys could Bail at an Early Age !!Congrats!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCMO-GT500 Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 ...thursday at noon....darn....its been a long time coming..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted April 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 ...thursday at noon....darn....its been a long time coming.....sheesh you are close ! Wow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coachmoe Posted April 6, 2014 Report Share Posted April 6, 2014 I have 38 days left with students and I am totally done as of June 30th. 24 + years in public education. It can't come soon enough! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted June 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 Eligible in 6 more months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Hamilton Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 Retirement comes up fast so don't blink. It's been two years since I retired and it seems like two weeks ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted July 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 Retirement comes up fast so don't blink. It's been two years since I retired and it seems like two weeks ago. I have been pacing myself counting quarters for over a year now. Each three month period Seems to take a very long time......then all of a sudden the quarter is up. This year has been difficult for me because all my work assignments have been out of town requiring me to live away from home. Work in my home state is slow so I am doing and going where ever my company needs me. This happened in 2009 too ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobjshelbys Posted July 1, 2014 Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 (edited) We got a financial analyst through Schwab. He has a plan that has a history that takes our current cash and investments and returns a comfortable income (because Vegas is cheap to live in) and preserves our base throughout. They feel comfortable witht 6% per year but has delivered over 8% over the past 10 years. Find an investment counselor. Your pension holder should be able to recommend someone. I'll be in San Jose in about two weeks again, so dinner would work again Edited July 1, 2014 by twobjshelbys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted July 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 We got a financial analyst through Schwab. He has a plan that has a history that takes our current cash and investments and returns a comfortable income (because Vegas is cheap to live in) and preserves our base throughout. They feel comfortable witht 6% per year but has delivered over 8% over the past 10 years. Find an investment counselor. Your pension holder should be able to recommend someone. I'll be in San Jose in about two weeks again, so dinner would work again I will take your advice and Tana and I would enjoy having dinner with you when you are back in town. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Hamilton Posted July 1, 2014 Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 We got a financial analyst through Schwab. He has a plan that has a history that takes our current cash and investments and returns a comfortable income (because Vegas is cheap to live in) and preserves our base throughout. They feel comfortable witht 6% per year but has delivered over 8% over the past 10 years. Find an investment counselor. Your pension holder should be able to recommend someone. I'll be in San Jose in about two weeks again, so dinner would work again One of my retirement "jobs" (2 days a month) is sitting on a board of directors for a local credit union. If you're making 6% to 8% you're doing fantastic. Most folks would love to do 4% now days. (LOL) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARALD KELLEY Posted October 2, 2014 Report Share Posted October 2, 2014 Submitted my retirement papers today. December 26, 2014 is my last day. 32 years in the fire service. Will continue to teach for the junior college fire curriculum. A new chapter in the cycle of life will begin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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