2016 will be here in a few hours and we are very excited for its arrival. It’s gonna start out with a bang…retirement. Let the fun and adventures begin!
Wishng you and yours a safe and Happy New Year’s. We’ll be seeing more of you guys soon.
Live, Live, Bark! <3
Hell to the YEAH!! One. More. Day. Congratulations, it’s gonna be a great year!
You have no idea how happy that thought makes me! Ready for a trip to ‘Sweden’ now! 🇸🇪
Oh, Monika, I am soooo very happy for you! Retirement is great, and even better when you have someone to share it with! Sounds – and looks – to me like Wayne is a perfect match for you AND Sam! I know you’ll be busy, but take some “just for me” time too once in a while to recharge and rejuvenate! It really is a necessity. Enjoy my friend!!
Thank you! Yes, thére will definitely be some ‘me time’ along with lots of ‘us time’ too. Just no more ‘them time.’ <3
Retirement? You will never have been so busy!
Best wishes for a wonderful year ahead of you.
So I’ve been told. Frankly I can’t wait! 🙂
Soooo happy for you!!!! You are going to LOVE IT!!! Happy Happy New Year!! xoxo
DakotasDen
You have no idea how much I’m looking forward to it! Cheers for a fabulous New Year!
Sam might have to retire too, so you all can travel. East. East toward DC to meet us. LeeAnna
[wink] I think you may be on to something! 🙂
Happy Retirement 2016!!!! Enjoy! We are looking forward to seeing you in the new year!
Marty, Mom and the Gang
I’m so excited to be back posting more regularly. Cheers, Marty, Mom and gang!
Retirement is what you make of it. You have a lot to keep you busy and you have stuff to do that you love. You’ll be more than fine. Unfortunately, some were so wrapped up in work that they don’t know what to do when it stops.
Having purpose is key and right now my purpose is not to work at a law firm but surround myself with fun. 😉
Sounds like bliss my friend! Happy New Year and here is to a great retirement..pee ess the mailman delivered your gorgeous cardie and i love it! Thankyou sweets..loves Bev xxx
Aw…you’re too sweet. Thank you! I’m so looking forward to retirement. <3
Have a good 2016… may it bring only good things for all… no tears but a lot of smiles
Thanks, Easy…yes, loads of love and smiles for 2016. My new mantra! <3
Retirement is a wonderful state of being and a wonderful state of mind. Happy 2016!
Can’t wait to enjoy it – cheers for a groovy 2016!
Ah! Retirement! Welcome to the select group of wonderfully special folk who do whatever they want everyday, and can do it without a full time job and all the responsibilities and obligations that go with same job! My only regret about retirement …….. should have done it sooner!!! 🙂
Thanks, Colin. I’m sure it’ll take some getting used to but I’m certainly up for that challenge! Here’s to an exceptional year for us uprights and our fur-kids. Cheers!
Hi Ilex – Adjustment time is relative to how well you prepare. Remember that you have been doing your work for many years now and so to abruptly stop can be a problem. The key (to me) was to identify why I worked, and then decide how I was going to fill those aspects in retirement. Some examples – job satisfaction – social component – special people that I worked with – job challenges – work planning/execution/rewards etc. etc. People I know who have trouble in retirement are the ones who made no plans. They did not realize how much they would miss aspects of their job and therefore had no plans for compensating same. I love being retired! 🙂
It’s important having a purpose, whether or not a paycheck is involved. 😉
have a wonderful 2016 !!!!!
Many thanks…may your year be likewise exceptional!
May 2016 be a wonderful year to you and yours. 🎉💥🎊
Love and best wishes. Aquileana 😀
Many thanks, Aquileana. I just know it’s going to be extraordinary! <3
Happy New Years my sweet friend!’ XOXO – Bacon
Happy 2016, Bacon. May it be everything we hope for and then some!