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3rd May 2013 #1
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Graham has retired.
I have retired, sold my cars, got my bus pass, given up smoking my 5 a day, and have taken up walking and cycling.
Treating myself to a new bike this week....and a new Xbox, to satisfy my 'need for speed'.
Next...save up, then off to the Philippines a fitter and healthier man, for as long as possible.
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3rd May 2013 #2
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Well......congratualtions on your retirement Graham
I'm not totally surprised, but if I'm honest you caught me out with your timing.
I'm very glad you've given up smoking. You'll almost certainly feel the benefits quite quickly, within 2-3 weeks anyway.
Do you have a good cycling route nearby ?
Good luck with your plan.
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Thanks Peter.
Yes, living in York I'm really spoilt for choice with cycle routes, in fact we have a proper map of them, printed by the council.
Also I live on the edge of town, so access to beautiful countryside is literally minutes away...even on a pushbike.
From previous experience, my food consumption will go up, but at that time I was on 20 a day, not the 5 or 6 that I've reduced to for at least the past 18 months, so should be an easier transition.
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3rd May 2013 #5
Congratulations on giving up smoking but the cars Guess you must be past the mid- life crisis stage.
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Well done Graham kick the fags into touch and get out on the bike
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3rd May 2013 #7
Yes well done Graham
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Great news Graham
My best wishes for your retirement . I am sure you will keep yourself busy although most people find adjusting to retirement takes time. As for me, I'm never bored and don't now know how I find time for work - although I keep up with health topics for interest !
I also sold my car about 4 years ago, use my bus pass, and cycle two or three times a week ( it lapsed during the cold winter ). I once cycled from York to Scarborough but that was a few years ago . A UK Senior Railcard has also proved useful.
There are even unexpected benefits abroad - last year I got discount on the Hong Kong Mass Transit Railway ( they didn't ask for proof of age !! ) and it's worth trying for Senior Citizen discounts in the Philippines .
Good luck .
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Thanks everyone.
Yes Alan, it will take some adjustment, but really I've been 'semi-retired' for the past couple of years....just doing bits and pieces from home.
I'm also trying to adjust to having to line up with a lot of old people at the bus stop, what with me being only a young chap, and feeling like a fake handing over my free bus pass.
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3rd May 2013 #11
Congratulation Graham, life is about to start I feel
If you want your dreams to come true ...... first you have to wake up
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Congratulations. Giving up the car is an enviable decision, whilst we sometimes complain the UK public transport is pretty good.
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It was making me lazy Ricky.
Ok when you're in your 20's, but 60+...important to stay fit.
There are always taxis and hire cars.
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To be honest, in the UK I take the train or bus over driving any day. Really can't be bothered looking for parking etc. I was in the UK for 4 weeks earlier in the year for a course, and chose to save money and not hire a car. Travelled by plane, train and bus all over the UK and loved the train journeys.
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3rd May 2013 #15
Graham ... you've taken "the bull by the horns" - or [maybe more accurately] the bike by the handlebars - and embarked on a new and healthy lifestyle. Added to that, you're now a man of leisure. Congratulations!
Here's wishing you a long, happy and fulfilling retirement.
Cheers!
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3rd May 2013 #17
well done Graham,you will be so busy now you have retired, well thats what they say, just 5 more years and a bit for me to join you, and like you i will be off to the phils too
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3rd May 2013 #18
Good luck Graham on the beginning of the rest of your new life!
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3rd May 2013 #19
All the best with your retirement
I have been retired 4 years now and enjoy doing what I want instead of what I was told.
Mick.
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3rd May 2013 #20
Happy retirement, now it begins a whole new outlook
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3rd May 2013 #21
Hey get yourself in Flares - I'm coming through soon
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3rd May 2013 #22
Happy retirement Graham.
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3rd May 2013 #23
Graham... can I be the last to wish you a happy retirement?!!
Keith Driscoll - Administrator
Managing Director, Win2Win Limited
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3rd May 2013 #25
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Thanks everybody !
Looking forward to getting back to the Phils, where I don't have to pretend to be an old bloke.
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3rd May 2013 #27
Many congratulations Graham, I hope that you have a very happy and fulfilled retirement. Also, good luck with the new bike!
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Thanks Fred and Rosie.
Fred, I'm not that daft....hopefully will be sunning myself in the Phils.
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4th May 2013 #29
Congratulations on your retirement Graham and best wishes for the new chapter in your life
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Thanks Marco.
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