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Yes. My last day was Friday. Made it!

I can't even begin to describe how fortunate I feel. We will not have unlimited money for travel. I didn't win that lottery. But we somehow wound up well enough to retire with some comfort. We have a very well equipped 22 x 22 garage for building our furniture with a rack of lumber that just might be the most elite in the Valley. We have a primitive off-grid cabin on land that borders the Jackson River, a few fine fly rods. Our puppy hunts and loves it. And my wife who retired in December is truly the best friend of my whole life and the most pleasant of companions.

Our health is fine. Lord willing, we can enjoy this part of life for a long time.

And all this is received with tremendous gratitude and humility.

(In response to this post by HAZER)

Posted: 01/13/2022 at 10:17AM

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