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Title: Retired finally.
Post by: Gil Verwey on August 12, 2016, 01:48:00 PM
It is Miller Time for the rest of my life. After 50 years of steady employment I am done.

Can't wait to fully enjoy my bow club, fly fishing saltwater, DIY hunts, deer hunting everyday it doesn't rain.

I am going to every shoot next year and camping for the duration of the shoots.

I have been looking forward to this for so long and it is finally here. Thank God!
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Post by: birddogdoc on August 12, 2016, 01:49:00 PM
Congrats Gil....Well deserved.  Enjoy life!
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Post by: jamesh76 on August 12, 2016, 01:50:00 PM
:thumbsup:  

I got about 12 years to go.  I will retire @ 52.

Congrats to you!
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Post by: DennyK on August 12, 2016, 01:54:00 PM
Congratulations Gil, that saltwater fly fishing sounds exciting. Enjoy!

Denny
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Post by: Ken Carter on August 12, 2016, 01:54:00 PM
Congratulations!  You'll love it.
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Post by: shick on August 12, 2016, 01:58:00 PM
Gil, congratulations to you.  It sounds as if it won't be hard for you to find something to do with your time.
Good luck.
Shick
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Post by: foxbo on August 12, 2016, 01:58:00 PM
Congrats! My official retirement date was August one. So, I'm in the same boat. Has not been easy thus far.

That dang storm that came thru two weeks ago downed two huge trees resulting in crushing my poor old 87 4x4 Toyota and damage to one of my out buildings.

I've been cutting trees and hauling wood/brush for almost two weeks straight. The poor old busted up truck still did it's job as I off loaded everything onto my property.

I'm hoping my friend the mechanic can at least get a windshield and back glass installed after much metal work. She ain't dead yet! :)
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Post by: Sam McMichael on August 12, 2016, 01:59:00 PM
That's a great plan, Gil. I thought the same way, but the honey do list grew exponentially when I hung it up. Good luck!
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Post by: Squirrel Bait on August 12, 2016, 02:01:00 PM
Congratulations Gil !!!
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Post by: M60gunner on August 12, 2016, 02:11:00 PM
Congratulations, now about your list. It an'it that easy, wish it was. I know, I tried but one thing I enjoy most. If I feel I getting up at 0500 it is because I am doing something fun not work.
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Post by: imbowhunt10 on August 12, 2016, 02:14:00 PM
Congratulations Gil, It is an awesome accomplishment and blessing.
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Post by: fnshtr on August 12, 2016, 02:19:00 PM
Congrats! Welcome to the club. Headed to a shoot right now in our RV. Granddaughters are going too!

Enjoy!
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Post by: CRM_95 on August 12, 2016, 02:19:00 PM
Congrats!! Enjoy it.
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Post by: Bladepeek on August 12, 2016, 02:25:00 PM
Prepare for a very busy schedule. You will wonder how you ever had time to work   :D
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Post by: 8upbowhunter on August 12, 2016, 02:33:00 PM
Congrats on your retirement. Will be 2 years for me come January 1st, you will enjoy it.
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Post by: Gil Verwey on August 12, 2016, 02:37:00 PM
Thanks everyone. Mike Mitchum we have to do a hog hunt again with the Chef next year!  

Gil
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Post by: ChuckC on August 12, 2016, 02:38:00 PM
Congrat's Gil   Ya done good !
ChuckC
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Post by: Gil Verwey on August 12, 2016, 02:43:00 PM
I am finally on the Government roles instead of paying for them. Maybe I have to change the way I vote. Bring on the liberals and socialists! Naaaa
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Post by: BrianfromTulsa on August 12, 2016, 02:46:00 PM
Good for you Gil
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Post by: Magilla on August 12, 2016, 03:16:00 PM
I retired last year, it is like having 6 Saturday's and a Sunday
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Post by: Rough Run on August 12, 2016, 03:32:00 PM
Congratulations!  I hope you enjoy it!
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Post by: hitman on August 12, 2016, 03:35:00 PM
Congrats for sure. I did it last June and it is awesome! Enjoy.
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Post by: wooddamon1 on August 12, 2016, 03:44:00 PM
Congrats!
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Post by: Ragin Bull on August 12, 2016, 03:55:00 PM
Congrats Gil!  Well (hard) earned!!!
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Post by: Roy from Pa on August 12, 2016, 04:14:00 PM
Congrats Gil. I've been retired 3 years now and it is fantastic.
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Post by: jess stuart on August 12, 2016, 04:14:00 PM
Two years for me come January.  Congrats you will love it.
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Post by: Car54 on August 12, 2016, 04:25:00 PM
Welcome to the club!!
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Post by: MCNSC on August 12, 2016, 04:34:00 PM
Congrats, I have a couple more years, can't wait!!
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Post by: SportHunter on August 12, 2016, 04:37:00 PM
Enjoy your free time Gil!
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Post by: dh9 on August 12, 2016, 04:46:00 PM
Congrats! I also retired this year. Enjoy your time.
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Post by: IdahoCurt on August 12, 2016, 05:50:00 PM
Wow,enjoy!
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Post by: ron w on August 12, 2016, 06:03:00 PM
Take everyday as a blessing and make the most it. Enjoy yourself.......Your going to be busy...   :thumbsup:
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Post by: Pointer on August 12, 2016, 06:26:00 PM
Good for you Gil...have a blast!
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Post by: Mike Vines on August 12, 2016, 08:58:00 PM
Congratulations Gil.  Now your job is to stay retired for as long as you worked.  :-)
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Post by: LoneWolf73 on August 12, 2016, 09:05:00 PM
Congrats!  Live the dream........
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Post by: Orion on August 12, 2016, 10:02:00 PM
Congrats.  I dunno.  I've been retired more than 10 years now and still don't have time to do as much hunting fishing, canoeing, camping, riding my Harley, etc. as I would like. But I'm working on it.  :gold tooth: Enjoy.
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Post by: The Night Stalker on August 12, 2016, 10:07:00 PM
I am jealous, I have 10 yrs to go  if everything works out.
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Post by: Roadkill on August 12, 2016, 11:44:00 PM
I retire on 9 September and leave on the 12th with my son and brothers from back east.  It is their first hunt out west for elk.  I will be up there until 4-h archery championships on the 24th.  Will be tired, but happy.  Congrats to all refugees...been a long push
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Post by: Hud on August 13, 2016, 12:37:00 AM
No more commute, sounds too good.
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Post by: on August 13, 2016, 12:41:00 AM
It don't get any better than retirement!!!

Bisch
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Post by: KSshrewman on August 13, 2016, 01:03:00 AM
Gil,
50 years Wow!  You earned some quality trad time!   :thumbsup:
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Post by: Terry Lightle on August 13, 2016, 06:08:00 AM
1 year and 11 months til I make the same post.CONGRATS
Terry
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Post by: Gil Verwey on August 13, 2016, 06:43:00 AM
I was an IT manager of Mainframe Infrastructure. I had a great group of young people working for me. They were from an outsourcing company. As soon as their management heard I retired, they called to offer me a job with their company. I had to say no!!!! Ha! Where is my bow?!!!!

Thanks for all the kind words.

Gil
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Post by: achigan on August 13, 2016, 06:57:00 AM
Congrats GW!!   :thumbsup:   Valentines Day will be my last after 35+ years in photojournalism. can't wait.   :archer2:
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Post by: Crooked Stic on August 13, 2016, 07:03:00 AM
My guess you will like it.    :clapper:
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Post by: Longbowcrowder66 on August 13, 2016, 07:05:00 AM
Congratulations sir, well deserved....be all that you can be and enjoy yourself. God bless you.
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Post by: postman on August 13, 2016, 08:45:00 AM
16 days to go and I will join you in retirement. Deer are in trouble.
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Post by: Gil Verwey on August 13, 2016, 09:06:00 AM
Maybe next year will have to plan a 2017 September Tradgang Colorado DIY Elk Hunt!
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Post by: kat on August 13, 2016, 09:49:00 AM
Congratulations Gil, and welcome to the club, where everyday is Saturday.    :thumbsup:
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Post by: Anointed Archer on August 13, 2016, 10:30:00 AM
Congratulations    :thumbsup:
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Post by: elkken on August 13, 2016, 12:56:00 PM
Congrats brother, I wish you a long, healthful and happy retirement    :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
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Post by: hnt2mch on August 13, 2016, 01:46:00 PM
i'll get there some day!!!congrats!!
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Post by: stagetek on August 13, 2016, 03:08:00 PM
I'm jealous. Stay healthy and enjoy !
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Post by: Stump73 on August 13, 2016, 03:23:00 PM
Congratulations! You deserve it.
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Post by: smokin joe on August 13, 2016, 04:06:00 PM
Congratulations. I'll be there in a couple of years.
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Post by: on August 13, 2016, 07:40:00 PM
"It is Miller Time for the rest of my life.."    :saywhat:  

I can relate to that!    

Enjoy!!
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Post by: stykshooter on August 13, 2016, 08:57:00 PM
Congrats Gil, I call everyday Friday
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Post by: Air Cleaver on August 13, 2016, 09:30:00 PM
Congratulations! One more year and I'll join you. Sounds like you've got some great plans.
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Post by: elkhunter-27 on August 14, 2016, 10:47:00 AM
I've been retired for 6 + years.  Today, I decided to shoot my bow, but the lawn needs mowing;  yesterday I decided to take the canoe out for a little fishing, but the screen door on the gazebo needed to be fixed; the day before that I was going to put some blinds and tree stands out, but the tractor & utv needed their oil changed.  I could go on, but you get the idea, "it's great to be retired!"   :bigsmyl:
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Post by: Gil Verwey on August 14, 2016, 11:05:00 AM
Edgar good thing my wife is used to doing all those things. Since I have so much free time I may actually help her now and then, after about 3 years of executing my original plan! Ha! It would be funny if not true. All my friends call my wife, Saint Vera!!
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Post by: tracker12 on August 14, 2016, 09:46:00 PM
Congratulations.  I will be right behind you.  My last day in the office is 02 SEP.  Just happens to be my birthday on 03SEP.
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Post by: Gil Verwey on August 15, 2016, 07:44:00 AM
Just in time for elk season. Next year I may spend all of September camped in Colorado high country.
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Post by: tracker12 on August 15, 2016, 08:18:00 AM
That's my plan this year except I'll be in the Big Horns of WY chasing Elk.
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Post by: Gil Verwey on August 15, 2016, 10:40:00 AM
Wish I was going. We go where we can get the tag over the counter and hunt walk in areas only. Next year I will be there for September.

Good luck in elk camp.

Gil