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  1. Marika
    March 28, 2023 @ 19:35

    I’m so happy for you, Tim!!! Enjoy every minute!

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    • Tim
      March 29, 2023 @ 21:04

      Let me know when you’re ready to come to the other side!

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  2. Lori
    March 28, 2023 @ 20:17

    Wonderful post, Tim!!! Thanks for the inspiration……I’m in year 36…..starting to think about it……Want to play tennis with me when I pull the plug??????

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    • Tim
      March 29, 2023 @ 21:05

      Well, I can watch you play tennis and join you for an after-match celebration.

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  3. Whitney
    March 28, 2023 @ 20:31

    I love this!!! I’m only at 22 years- but thinking about it now! Life is short! So happy to hear you are HAPPY!

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    • Tim
      March 29, 2023 @ 21:06

      Thanks, Whitney. You’ll love it!

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  4. Lynne (Jolly) Pinto
    March 28, 2023 @ 20:46

    Love your outlook. My husband is being forced into early retirement from his company. He also has a pension from the company he originally was employed with but with having our mortgage and living in the state we do he is still in need of finding a part time job. I work very part time now due to the grandkids and my kids needing my help. However, we are looking forward to the freer schedule, the loss of stress with his clients and much more. You’re so wonderful. I have such great memories of you and your family. Love you!!

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    • Tim
      March 29, 2023 @ 21:11

      Thanks Cousin Lynn. I know all about kids and grandkids needing help! Retirement will come eventually. Enjoy the time with the grandkids. Love to you and your family.

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  5. Etta L Zasloff
    March 28, 2023 @ 21:08

    You nailed it, Tim. There is life after work, if you dare to find it!

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    • Tim
      March 29, 2023 @ 21:13

      You’re a great role model for how to do retirement, Etta!

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  6. Ella
    March 28, 2023 @ 21:39

    I sure do love a snow day and look forward to a future where every day is a snow day! Love this post so much!

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    • Tim
      March 29, 2023 @ 21:16

      Thanks, Ella! I do miss seeing you, but retirement is pretty great.

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  7. Nicole Willard
    March 29, 2023 @ 06:46

    I retired June 2021 and I think you captured my thoughts on the process as well. I am still surprised that I do not miss teaching when I looked forward to it everyday when I was working.

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    • Tim
      March 29, 2023 @ 21:17

      Right, Nicole. I loved my job, but I don’t really miss it. Glad to hear you’re enjoying retirement.

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  8. Pamela Young
    March 29, 2023 @ 07:46

    Well-spoken, Tim, as always! Continue to enjoy!

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    • Tim
      March 29, 2023 @ 21:18

      Thanks, Pam.

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  9. Elaine Temel
    March 29, 2023 @ 09:21

    This is wonderful! I love the idea of being self employed and having flexibility. Enjoy!

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    • Tim
      March 29, 2023 @ 21:19

      I know it’s hard to imagine when you’re in the midst of a busy teaching schedule. Thanks for reading, Elaine.

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  10. Peggy Romeo
    March 29, 2023 @ 11:03

    Spot on! Loving every second of retirement.

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    • Tim
      March 29, 2023 @ 21:19

      Glad to hear it, Peggy! See you at the coffee shops, beaches, etc. – on weekdays.

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  11. Tina
    March 29, 2023 @ 15:39

    Happy Snow Day! I loved this post and I’m so happy to hear you are loving retirement.

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    • Tim
      March 29, 2023 @ 21:20

      Thanks, Tina! It’s not a bad deal at all.

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  12. Vicky Ann
    March 29, 2023 @ 16:13

    I guess retirement related to boredom never ever crossed my mind. Endless freedom is more like it! I’m glad Tim retired early, a smart move on his part. I do believe that grandchildren are meant to be seen (daily) especially when they’re young. I enjoy an early morning mass and then being able to get 2 of my grandchildren on the bus, sneak them a cookie before school, or tell them a far fetched story. That doesn’t mean I don’t mind leaving the country for total space! The greatest gift of retirement seems to be the flexibility…changing your mind at any second or driving in an unexpected direction. And of course our greatest gift is good health, so when my 96 year old Mom wants to go to buy groceries or her favorite- the Dollar Store, I go. And when Tim says, “Guatemala “ and I make that decision within 10 minutes…I go!

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    • Tim
      March 29, 2023 @ 21:21

      Japan

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    • Tim
      March 29, 2023 @ 21:21

      and thanks for being my retirement mentor

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  13. Stevi Blanchette
    March 30, 2023 @ 14:51

    Wonderful post, Tim! I’m so glad to know you and call you my friend! (I feel the same way about ARC!)

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    • Tim
      April 1, 2023 @ 22:04

      Ditto!

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  14. Madeline Labriola
    March 31, 2023 @ 22:17

    I’m so glad you retired and made new friends like me. I wish we had taught together, I’m sure we would have had a lot of fun. Looking forward to getting in some good trouble together in the years ahead.

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    • Tim
      April 1, 2023 @ 22:05

      Same here, Madeline! Imagine us in the same school!

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  15. Julie Aquilizan
    April 1, 2023 @ 12:16

    Retirement is the best! So happy for you!
    Let me know if you want to travel together!

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    • Tim
      April 1, 2023 @ 22:07

      Oh, yes! I’ll be wandering around Mexico in May/June. Let me know if you want to visit.

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  16. Jean
    April 10, 2023 @ 05:26

    We are on the countdown Tim. Might need some retirement coaching from you 🙂 Jean and Anthony

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    • Tim
      April 10, 2023 @ 18:38

      Great to hear, Jean and Anthony! I don’t think you’ll have any problem adjusting to retirement.

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