"Bill Kiene" wrote in message
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Hi All,

I was wondering how many people here are retired?

Any words of wisdom about preparing for retirement from the older retired
crowd?

I want to retire so I can go boating more often.

--
Bill Kiene

Kiene's Fly Shop
Sacramento, CA, USA
www.kiene.com



It has taken me about three years to accept the fact that I am retired. My
situation is a little unusual as I was given the opportunity to "retire" at
a early age (51). At first it was difficult to accept that I no longer had
to go to work every day and had a great deal of free time. I had a sense of
guilt for a while, not making meaningful accomplishments every day, and
justified it by considering myself important as a "consultant" to my prior
business.

Now, at the ripe old age of 54, I have finally started to accept being
retired and am beginning to enjoy some of the more simple pleasures of life.
I don't have big long term plans, I take life day by day, and enjoy doing
whatever turns me on at the moment. I am satisfied with whatever
accomplishments I made during my years in a technical based business, but
now recognize that a younger generation has taken it over with new and
frankly better ideas.

Mrs. E and I raised three kids, the youngest of whom became engaged during
the holidays. The two older kids are married and busy raising their young
families. (4 grandkids, so far). Our kids are, by far, our greatest
accomplishment.

So -- words of wisdom? Other than preparing yourself financially, you have
to prepare yourself mentally to learn to relax and realize there is more to
life than business, working and (for the benefit of the NG) getting all
wound up about politics. It sounds easy, but it is not.

Good luck and enjoy it!

Eisboch