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I can’t say all work and no play, because I have got some play in. Did my first (and last) cross country, very interesting, weather was nuts. Had the bride fly out and meet up in Florida (Disney World) it’s awesome but I’m a Disneyland snob. Rolled in today, and what did I BBQ? You guessed it
 

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Some photos from Disney World
And most importantly, 225 days until I retire
 

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ChuckO said:
I can’t say all work and no play, because I have got some play in. Did my first (and last) cross country, very interesting, weather was nuts. Had the bride fly out and meet up in Florida (Disney World) it’s awesome but I’m a Disneyland snob. Rolled in today, and what did I BBQ? You guessed it
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Welcome back Chuck!

Best part about being on the road is getting back home. Nice to sleep in a familiar bed and fire up a grill or smoker and cook something the way you like it. After a few days back, Miriam used to ask me when I was leaving again :) I'd counter with stories of all the sights I'd seen and the people I met. After a while, she admitted that she was jealous and glad I took a local job.
 
Brett-EDH said:
Retirement = what’s that?
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Guess you've learned the downside of self-employment. 2 of the happiest days in my working life were the day we opened the doors of our repair shop and auto parts store and the day we finally sold our inventory, equipment and tools and reclaimed out freedom.
 
Bob Bailey said:
Guess you've learned the downside of self-employment. 2 of the happiest days in my working life were the day we opened the doors of our repair shop and auto parts store and the day we finally sold our inventory, equipment and tools and reclaimed out freedom.
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I have my succession plan in place. Down to 4 days a week now and take around 5 weeks vacation a year. I just don’t see myself stopping “working.” I also have a side business I started that I’m investing in for the next 10 years.

I just enjoy working and deal making. So I don’t see myself stopping. There’s no reason to.
 
Congratulations on the successful X-Country and on the soon to be last day of employment !
But I do have a question, what is a Disneyland snob ?
They would have to pay me to go there... ;)
 
Bob Bass said:
Congratulations on the successful X-Country and on the soon to be last day of employment !
But I do have a question, what is a Disneyland snob ?
They would have to pay me to go there... ;)
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My wife loves Disneyland. I first went (with her) 1980, and have done so yearly since, only missing a few years (covid made up 2 of those years) Disneyland is an "acquired" taste, the key is knowing when it's not crowded (which is getting tougher and tougher) This was my first trip to Disney World. It's great and all, but it'll likely be some time before I go there again. Disneyland in early November works well for me
 
Chuck...
We moved to Anaheim in 1956, year after park opened.
Was a D-Land Cast Member. 1968-1977 ( with college and US Navy in there too )
Our Cub Scout pack was supported by Walt himself. Meetings were at Walt Disney Elementary School.
My Mom was a substitute teacher at that school. My sister was a Front Gate Ticket seller.
BUT... as I said... they would have to pay me to go there. And they did ;)
 
We moved to America in the early mid 60’s and drove across the country to California from New York stopping at Florida.
My Mom, my older brother, me and everything we owned in an old Volkswagen Bug.
By the luck of God it never broke until the trip was over.
My older brother kept asking my mom if we could go to Disneyland as we approached California.
Mom thought it was another country.
 
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