Retirement...

[Mike Smith]

Well, I finally decided to pull the plug.  I put in my papers and I will retire on June 3 after 27 years with the DoD.  That will leave me a lot of time for consulting, teaching, working on the B.O.A.T!  (Maybe reverse the order of that) It's going to be a big change, not being tied to a desk/classroom all day - but it's time to go.  Life is short and it's time to stop and smell the crab bait!  We may even be able to make some of the C34IA gatherings!  

Wish me luck!
Mike

[paule]

GOOD for you!!!!!!!!!!

I plan on leaving in 30 months from teaching like you tired of th DODO
and plan on moving to Rotonda FL to sail both the gulf and Port Charolett

Paul
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[David Comando]

Mike,
Congradulations!
Wishing you many good years of sailing, good health, and happiness!
Dave Comando
Kindred Spirit #55

[John Sheehan]

Mike,

Go for it!  See you on the water.

John & Kay

[Rick Johnson]

Mike,

Glad to hear that someone can actually retire!  Have fun and enjoy yourself.

[Jim Price]

Based on your photo, and ablility to reply to threads immediately, I always thought you were RETIRED !!!  

[Mike Smith]

So does my boss!

Mike

[Paul Blumenfeld]

Congratulations Mike.

I'm just jealous

[captran]

You are fortunate, indeed.  Since I started in education late in life I can't start collecting any teachers retirement until age 65, so at almost 53, I'm thinking 9 more years to 62 and a small social security to tide me over if its available.  But at least with the school system we are off summers.  In two weeks I get to start our 20th summer of cruising.  Have the house sitter secured and am more than ready to put the finishing touches on Voyager and sail into the sunset!  But full time retirement would be so much better!  Congrats!