Julie Bove wrote:
>
> I miss work.

So do I and I'm not even retired yet (although it's starting to seem
like it). Work has been very slow lately so I'm "underemployed"
....just not getting the hours that I'd prefer. It's nice to have the
extra time off but not so good for the bank account. :-(

I *should* be at work right now and not posting here.

G.

On 2013-12-10, jmcquown > wrote:

> Don't worry, you'll hit 40 and be over the hill soon enough. LOL

I've never considered myself over the hill. I merely feel like it.

nb

"Gary" > wrote in message ...
> Julie Bove wrote:
>>
>> I miss work.
>
> So do I and I'm not even retired yet (although it's starting to seem
> like it). Work has been very slow lately so I'm "underemployed"
> ...just not getting the hours that I'd prefer. It's nice to have the
> extra time off but not so good for the bank account. :-(
>
> I *should* be at work right now and not posting here.

I am sorry Still it does give you more time for cooking
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Ophelia wrote:
>
> Thanks, Cheryl I am sorry you couldn't enjoy it What is 'white
> lasagna'?

White lasagna or pizza generally means without tomatoes or tomato
sauce.

G

Ophelia wrote:
>
> I am sorry Still it does give you more time for cooking

And more time to eat too darn much too! heheheh

G.

"Gary" > wrote in message ...
> Ophelia wrote:
>>
>> Thanks, Cheryl I am sorry you couldn't enjoy it What is 'white
>> lasagna'?
>
> White lasagna or pizza generally means without tomatoes or tomato
> sauce.

Oh! Thank you! I hadn't heard of or made white lasagne before and although
I have seen and made pizza without tomato, I didn't know it had a name)
O learning new stuff every day)


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"Gary" > wrote in message ...
> Ophelia wrote:
>>
>> I am sorry Still it does give you more time for cooking
>
> And more time to eat too darn much too! heheheh

Ahhh I never thought of that ... <g>

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"Julie Bove" > wrote in message
...
>
> "Ophelia" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Good for you I would still be working too because I was told I didn't
>> have to retire and I loved what I was doing, but DH was doing a lot of
>> contract work so I retired to travel with him. I don't miss it any
>> more, but I did for a while
>
> I miss work.

I am sorry

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"Wayne Boatwright" > wrote in message
. 190.71...
> On Wed 11 Dec 2013 02:02:37a, sf told us...
>
>> On 11 Dec 2013 04:03:05 GMT, Wayne Boatwright
>> > wrote:
>>
>>> We would like to do some traveling and not have to worry about
>>> "taking vacations" from work or adhering to schedules.
>>
>> You will LOVE being retired, Wayne!
>>
>
> I can hardly wait, sf. 1 year, 1 day, and 7 hours and I will be outta
> here! No, I'm not anxious much. :-)
>
Friends of mine who have retired told me that it takes about 18 months to
adjust to the new lifestyle.
One of them did a lot of volunteering (Habitat For Humanity, Food Bank etc)
before doing all the finishing work on a new house on the coast and moving
there.
The thought of retiring horrifies me but I do consider it from time to
time - especially today as another client wants me to take out $5 million
C&G insurance!
Graham

"graham" > wrote in message
...
>
> "Wayne Boatwright" > wrote in message
> . 190.71...
>> On Wed 11 Dec 2013 02:02:37a, sf told us...
>>
>>> On 11 Dec 2013 04:03:05 GMT, Wayne Boatwright
>>> > wrote:
>>>
>>>> We would like to do some traveling and not have to worry about
>>>> "taking vacations" from work or adhering to schedules.
>>>
>>> You will LOVE being retired, Wayne!
>>>
>>
>> I can hardly wait, sf. 1 year, 1 day, and 7 hours and I will be outta
>> here! No, I'm not anxious much. :-)
>>
> Friends of mine who have retired told me that it takes about 18 months to
> adjust to the new lifestyle.
> One of them did a lot of volunteering (Habitat For Humanity, Food Bank
> etc) before doing all the finishing work on a new house on the coast and
> moving there.
> The thought of retiring horrifies me but I do consider it from time to
> time - especially today as another client wants me to take out $5 million
> C&G insurance!

Oh yeah and who collects in the event?

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"Wayne Boatwright" > wrote in message
. 190.71...
> On Wed 11 Dec 2013 04:41:12a, Ophelia told us...
>
>>
>>
>> "graham" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>
>>>> I'll be 69 in January and I don't feel like I've reached the top
>>>> of the hill yet. :-)
>>>>
>>> I'm there and still working full time. I don't see the point of
>>> retiring. In that I am following my grandfather and several
>>> uncles who retired when they were pushing 80.
>>
>> Good for you I would still be working too because I was told I
>> didn't have to retire and I loved what I was doing, but DH was
>> doing a lot of contract work so I retired to travel with him. I
>> don't miss it any more, but I did for a while
>
> Situations often dictate changes. David will be working at least 2
> more years after I retire.

True enough but that will leave you plenty of time for cooking and posting
<g>


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"Wayne Boatwright" > wrote in message
. 190.71...
> On Wed 11 Dec 2013 05:05:30a, Julie Bove told us...
>
>>
>> "Ophelia" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> Good for you I would still be working too because I was told I
>>> didn't have to retire and I loved what I was doing, but DH was >>>
>>> doing a lot of contract work so I retired to travel with him. I
>>> don't miss it any more, but I did for a while
>>
>> I miss work.
>
> I'm not sure if I will or not. I will certainly miss some of the
> people, but the work itself, probably not.

I didn't miss the people but I did miss my work)

Dunno if we are still talking cabbage casserole or where it was but .. a
question. I have been searching on line and there are some really good
sounding ones, but most have rice. I am thinking of subbing grated potato
instead! What think you?


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In article . 71>,
says...

> My situation is that I work a 40-hour work week, 8 hours of which are
> from home. However, I often do not have enough to fill my time and the
> day goes by slowly. I've spoken to my director several times about
> this, asking for more work, but he is perfectly satisfied with the way
> things are.

You could suggest a compromise; cut the number of days you work to
four (one of them at home). A short week gives you the time (and
energy) to develop your own interests beyond work and a much better
work/life balance.

Janet UK.

In article . 71>,
says...

> At times I have had high anxiety levels over the prospect of not
> working, but David and I have worked out a solid financial plan that,
> while not luxurious, will certainly fulfill our needs.

Some one advised us "don't worry about living on less money; the
biggest shock is going to be the realisation how much of your hard-
earned employed income was soaked up by the hidden costs of going to
work."

They were absolutely right.

> I have many project that I would like to undertake, or that I've
> already undertaken and haven't completed. I suspect I'll not be
> wanting for things to do.

Most retired people I know, are leading such active lives they wonder
how they ever had time to go to work.

Janet UK

On 11 Dec 2013 15:38:50 GMT, Wayne Boatwright
> wrote:

> On Wed 11 Dec 2013 05:05:30a, Julie Bove told us...
>
> >
> > "Ophelia" > wrote in message
> > ...
> >> Good for you I would still be working too because I was told I
> >> didn't have to retire and I loved what I was doing, but DH was
> >> doing a lot of contract work so I retired to travel with him. I
> >> don't miss it any more, but I did for a while
> >
> > I miss work.
>
> I'm not sure if I will or not. I will certainly miss some of the
> people, but the work itself, probably not.

I get together with fellow retirees every couple of months and
sometimes those in the old gang that are still too young to retire.
Doing pre-Christmas socializing with as many as can make it tomorrow,
in fact. A few have sold their homes and moved out of the area.

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On 2013-12-11 12:41:32 +0000, Gary said:

> Julie Bove wrote:
>>
>> I miss work.
>
> So do I and I'm not even retired yet (although it's starting to seem
> like it). Work has been very slow lately so I'm "underemployed"
> ...just not getting the hours that I'd prefer. It's nice to have the
> extra time off but not so good for the bank account. :-(
>
> I *should* be at work right now and not posting here.

Take the day off.