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Sorry I haven't checked in for a while....

13 years ago

But I retired from Verizon Communications on December 29th. 44 years, 6 months, 1 day. Done. I'm still getting used to it but am enjoying every minute of it as well. I actually used to check in from work during slow periods (now it can be told). I'm now attempting to adopt a more healthy lifestyle. We have a treadmill that I hadn't used in over four years, but beginning with the day I stopped working I've been on it a half hour every morning, haven't missed one! I'm afraid to; I'm such a creature of habit that if I miss a day it might take another 4 years to start again! Also I now have soup for lunch most days instead of a sandwich. I think bread is my worst enemy. I hope all this works because I've signed up for an over 60 (ahem) softball league. Although I'm primarily a pitcher, when you get to my age they really need guys that can run around the outfield a little bit, so I'll be trying that out too. Pray I don't embarass myself too much! I might be 62 but the competitive spirit I had in my 20s is as strong as ever.

Well thats it for now. I hope some of you remember me. Wish me luck!

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Comments (11)

YogaLady1948
13 years ago
Welcome to retirement~~you'll love it! You will do great with your soft ball team and have a lot of fun~~enjoy;)
Georgysmom
13 years ago
My husband's cousin is 82 and still playing in a softball league! Enjoy every minute of your retirement. You just might find out that you're so busy you don't have time for all the things you thought you would do when you retired!
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nanny98
13 years ago
Good to see you. Wishing you the best of retirement and that you will find time to join the table frequently!
kayjones
13 years ago
Congratulations on your retirement!!!
Hellion
13 years ago
Congrats on your retirement! My hubby plays softball 4 times a week and golfs at least 2 days. Have fun!
maire_cate
13 years ago
I remember you - in some previous threads we discussed the joys of Philadelphia living - Parking Wars, Joseph's Pizza, your daughter's wedding etc. - I used to work at the Library on Cottman Ave.

Congrats on your retirement but how is your wife adjusting?
tami_ohio
13 years ago
Congratulations on your retirement. And yes, I do remember you. Welcome back.

Tami
wanda_va
13 years ago
Congratulations on your retirement, and it's good to see you back here! It sounds as though you are approaching retirement in a smart way, with the exercising. You will quickly wonder how you ever found time to work. Enjoy each day!
sleeperblues
13 years ago
Excellent, congrats on your retirement and keep up with that treadmill, lol. I'm jealous--I have 8-10 years to go and want to retire now!!! I have too many fun things I want to do to let work get in the way.
softball_80
Original Author
13 years ago
Maire_cate - I think my wife is adjusting OK. She babysits our grandson Jimmy at his parents house, usually 5 days a week. I'm trying to help out - I normally do laundry during the day, except those few items that require more TLC than I'm prepared to put out. Jeans & towels, no problem! Also we were having people over for the holidays and I took it upon myself to defrost 2 refrigerator freezers. Also I clean up any dirty dishes that might be around. I don't like to be told what to do, but if I decide to do things on my own it works out. I think my wife's caught on; she doesn't want to kill the golden goose :)
joyfulguy
13 years ago
Good wishes for an extended retirement, with good health throughout.

As you were on here a couple of years ago ... I figured that you'd be 82 or so, by now.

ole joyful

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