It’s Going to Be Time to Hit the Eject Button

[Mouse]

A few years ago I sold off about 85% of my equipment including guitars, amps and effects. This was due to us moving temporarily into a small NYC brownstone while we empty nested, lived like college kids, and planned out next move. There were some tough decisions but none that I regret too much other than my Variax modeling guitar which I'd love to have back.

Good luck with the purge @ibmorjamn In the end, they are just things and like I did, you may find you really didn't need all that stuff.

Of course now that we're back in a proper house with storage, I'll keep an eye on this space for some good deals.

 

[Sargeant Preston]

I am finally getting down to the wire and retiring against my better judgement but it’s time.
May 31.

Congratulations on your upcoming retirement! You will soon discover endless opportunities and new worlds to explore.

Bring your gear with you. You never know.

 

[ibmorjamn]

Congratulations! Retirement is the best job I've ever had! Everyday is Saturday.

I look forward to that.

 

[ibmorjamn]

Congratulations on your upcoming retirement! You will soon discover endless opportunities and new worlds to explore.
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Bring your gear with you. You never know.

Is that stargate ? Well not going through the portal yet.lol

 

[iblive]

Congratulations! Retirement is the best job I've ever had! Everyday is Saturday.

I prefer every day is Friday. Friday is Pizza night.

 

[Session 5]

I prefer every day is Friday. Friday is Pizza night.

Pizza every night, nah too many carbs.

 

[ibmorjamn]

I prefer every day is Friday. Friday is Pizza night.

We do pizza Tuesday instead of taco’s, Taco’s tonight. lol

 

[iblive]

We do pizza Tuesday instead of taco’s, Taco’s tonight. lol

We do a lot of Mexican on Tuesday. But overall….. tacos. Pizza. Don’t matter what night it is. We’ll eat it.

 

[iblive]

We do a lot of Mexican on Tuesday. But overall….. tacos. Pizza. Don’t matter what night it is. We’ll eat it.

Tried to make burritos last night. Did not turn out the best. Taste was acceptable, but what I put on my plate was not a burrito. At least the margarita was as advertised.

 

[Mitch Pearrow SJMP]

Oh, pedals? That’s another story. I wish I had one that was the one I would never let go but the one I like more than most is one of the cheapest. The Bad Monkey.
The Boss SD-1 is decent. I had a 808, I think pedals are hyped up to much. No great one stands out to me but if there is one I’m not willing to invest in it or take out a loan. lol

Congratulations on your retirement

 

[Jethro Rocker]

We do a lot of Mexican on Tuesday. But overall….. tacos. Pizza. Don’t matter what night it is. We’ll eat it.

Retirement... ya never know what day it is....
Love it

 

[iblive]

Retirement... ya never know what day it is....
Love it

I tell people that after I retired I always knew the day, as my wife was still working. Then she retired two years after I did…. Now I’m clueless.

 

[ibmorjamn]

I look forward to the day.

 

[GrooVey]

Congrats! I’m 2 years behind ya.

 

[ibmorjamn]

Congrats! I’m 2 years behind ya.

Technically, I should be working 2 more years also, I just don’t want to. lol

 

[ibmorjamn]

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I am finally getting down to the wire and retiring against my better judgement but it’s time.
May 31.

I may have spoken to soon instead of May I am moving forward to June 30th.

 

[GrooVey]

just don’t want to

Hahahaha. Me neither. I should really look into this. I took some extra time off this month. I really won’t have a problem adjusting.

June, May, same thing. Right around the corner.

 

[iblive]

I just don’t want to. lol

I was old enough, wasn’t real sure if I could afford to stop working…. In the end, like you, just didn’t want to any more. 48 years mostly working full time (not counting some time off due to being laid off), I was mentally and emotionally done. Have not regretted it for one minute. Turns out even with my wife retiring a couple years after me…. I didn’t need to worry about “affording” it. While not independently wealthy, we’re getting along just fine.

 

[ibmorjamn]

I was old enough, wasn’t real sure if I could afford to stop working…. In the end, like you, just didn’t want to any more. 48 years mostly working full time (not counting some time off due to being laid off), I was mentally and emotionally done. Have not regretted it for one minute. Turns out even with my wife retiring a couple years after me…. I didn’t need to worry about “affording” it. While not independently wealthy, we’re getting along just fine.

Good to hear, thanks for the vote of confidence @iblive
I had to recalculate the end date and move it ahead 1 month.

 

[Robb]

Great move Bubba, I'm retiring June 4th, can't wait, them 2 last week seems to never end
Good luck with all your wife's projects !