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Post by: Dave N./TX on April 25, 2008, 11:38:00 AM

Today I turn the big 60, as the saying goes "if I new I was going to live this long I would have taken better care of myself" :p

Actually I am in pretty good shape and thank the Lord for that.

The last few months have been a big change in my life. I was down sized March 6th from the Company I worked at for 22 years and am trying to decide if I am retired or not.

I have always thought I would build bows full time in retirement and am leaning that direction right now. I am using the out placement classes provided by my previous company to help with "good" decision making and feel everything will work out.

Hopeyou all have a great day as well!!

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Post by: Featherbuster on April 25, 2008, 12:05:00 PM

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!! :clapper: :clapper:

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Post by: twosheds on April 25, 2008, 12:11:00 PM

Happy Birthday!!!!!!

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Post by: BMN on April 25, 2008, 12:20:00 PM

Happy B-day!!!!!!!!!

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Post by: LAR43 on April 25, 2008, 12:24:00 PM

Happy Birthday Dave.
Hope all works out for you. I was "re assigned" just two weeks ago so I know what you're dealing with.
Best of luck!

Larry

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Post by: SoNevada Archer on April 25, 2008, 12:28:00 PM

I add my Happy Birthday wishes as well!
Hope things go as you would like them...
Ron

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Post by: snag on April 25, 2008, 12:40:00 PM

"No obstacles, just opportunities"

Maybe the Lord has a different purpose for you and it is time to look for it. Happy Birthday!

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Post by: Roger Moerke on April 25, 2008, 01:26:00 PM

Happt B-Day! I'm not to far behind you, go for what you love to do and you can't go wrong.

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Post by: longarrow on April 25, 2008, 01:28:00 PM

Dave, Happy Birthday and many more more to come!! Retire, do what you want (and can afford). I retire from the Military with 24 years, worked for the Government for about 6-7 year and quit a few years back, I enjoy huntin' fishin' and traveling. We don't live forever, life is more than goin' to work everyday!! Good Luck!

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Post by: Caddo on April 25, 2008, 01:36:00 PM

Happy Birthday, Dave! :notworthy:
Keep building those great bows!

LD

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Post by: AnointedArcher on April 25, 2008, 01:53:00 PM

Happy Birthday and best wishes on what ever adventure God leads you down!

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Post by: Bjorn on April 25, 2008, 02:17:00 PM

I was out-sized the first time in 93 and again in 99 so after that I started my own company and haven't been out sized yet! LOL!!

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Post by: BodarkOkie on April 25, 2008, 03:12:00 PM

Happy Birthday!! Hunt and fish.

I'm 4 years and 364 days older than you. You can't enjoy yourself too much. :campfire:

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Post by: ksbowman on April 25, 2008, 07:01:00 PM

If you can afford to retire go for it,I did 2 1/2 years ago and couldn't be happier!You still need stuff to fill up your time and the income isn't as much but, I'm happy.I hunt and fish all I want and run cattle.Went deer hunting 49 times last year and thru in hunting antelope,hogs and turkey.Not to mention alot of bowfishing and shooting.You don't live forever and I want to do as much as possible while my health is good!Elk is coming up real quick. Ben

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Post by: redfish on April 25, 2008, 07:08:00 PM

What Snag said. That down sizing may have been the best birthday present and open opportunities that you never thought of before.
Happy Birthday.

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Post by: JEFF B on April 25, 2008, 07:09:00 PM

go with the flow man go with the flow :clapper:

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Post by: Shifting Shadow on April 25, 2008, 09:17:00 PM

Dave, Happy Birthday! I am two years behind you. Dave, why not work the company you started? Everything should be pretty much in place. Do you still have that 52" Fedora? Bob

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Post by: Dave N./TX on April 26, 2008, 12:05:00 PM

Shadow - No sorry I do not have that Fedora any longer. I need to update my web site - I do have a few I could put up there.

Everyone - thanks for the BD wishes, and right now I am leaning toward just going for the bow building and enjoying life. I was not enjoying my job for a long time and got an excellent package when they let me go, that was the main reason I stuck around the last few years. The working world is getting to be a weird place when the globalization of most all industries, Getting up in the middle of the night for phone calls to China and early morming calls to France. I am glad that is done!!

Caddo - hope when you retire you will start making arrows again, still the best I have bought.

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Post by: George Tsoukalas on April 26, 2008, 01:44:00 PM

Happy Birthday! Jawge

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Post by: Dave N./TX on May 09, 2011, 10:50:00 PM

Thought I would update this post. I have retired, built a new house and have moved to Athens, TX. Just finishing up a new 30x40 shop and am building bows. Life has slowed down since leaving the Corp world and can not say I miss that.

Thanks for all the good wishes.

Dave

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Post by: GRINCH on May 09, 2011, 10:53:00 PM

Happy Birthday,enjoy the free time.

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Post by: Mudd on May 09, 2011, 10:58:00 PM

Welcome to the 60's club and congratulations!

I am always happy to welcome anyone reaching this milestone.

Happy Birthday!

You have to know that this aging thing isn't for the weak at heart...lol

God bless,Mudd

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Post by: MarkE2006 on May 09, 2011, 11:04:00 PM

Happy Birthday to a fellow Texan!

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Post by: Jack Guard on May 09, 2011, 11:14:00 PM

Happy Birthday Dave. Lots of open doors for you now. Good luck !

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Post by: Gen273 on May 10, 2011, 12:12:00 AM

congrats!!

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Post by: LONGSTYKES on May 10, 2011, 08:57:00 AM

Dave, Happy belated birthday. Glad you are enjoying your retirement, build those bows. Hope you enjoy it all.

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Post by: White Falcon on May 10, 2011, 09:06:00 AM

I know what you mean, I have turned 64, and retired to good old East Tx

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Post by: buckracks7 on May 10, 2011, 09:33:00 AM

Congratulations!

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Post by: njloco on May 10, 2011, 09:45:00 AM

Like Mudd said, welcome to the 60's

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Post by: bayoulongbowman on May 10, 2011, 11:05:00 AM

happy birthday, and good luck, dang economy is so messed up!!!!

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Post by: PrarrieDog on May 10, 2011, 11:53:00 AM

Happy Birthday
I kicked out at 62 and don't regret it. You can't replace time. If you have the talent to build bows then by all means DO SO!
Enjoy every morning sunrise and praise evey sunset.
May GOD bless you and yours.

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Post by: Caddo on May 10, 2011, 02:16:00 PM

Happy Birthday again, Dave! Glad to hear it all worked out.

I'm envious, very envious!

LD

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Post by: GO Rogers on May 10, 2011, 02:19:00 PM

Happy Birthday, and hope you have many more! Salute♠ :campfire: :clapper: :archer2:

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Post by: bloodyarrow on May 10, 2011, 02:50:00 PM

:notworthy: :clapper:

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