tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3612782136487369362.post6499777689723984258..comments2024-03-20T04:47:58.684-05:00Comments on Phannie and Mae: Year One of Retirement is Done; Thoughts on Being Part TimersMike Millshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03053039844141113175noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3612782136487369362.post-28155881262230422802020-02-06T10:53:47.347-06:002020-02-06T10:53:47.347-06:00As I read this again, I couldn't have known th...As I read this again, I couldn't have known then how our mindset would change and how Sandy would actually be the key. It's fun to reminisce, and your comments make it all the better. Thank you, Mary.Mike Millshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03053039844141113175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3612782136487369362.post-7231117170791177372020-02-06T05:09:42.925-06:002020-02-06T05:09:42.925-06:00When I was reading about your upcoming retirement ...When I was reading about your upcoming retirement earlier, I was curious to see how the transition would go for you. Based on the last year's worth of posts, it's obvious that the transition was an easy one and you and Sandy have continued to work together to meet your individual needs and desires. Knowing what lies ahead, I had to laugh at the line, "we still cannot imagine how we would pare down enough of what's left to live solely in Phannie's 350 square feet." Oh, ye of little faith! This was an extremely thoughtful and well written post, Mike (as are, truth be told, all of your other posts). Looking back and looking forward, it's easy to see that your and Sandy's attitudes and willingness to adjust your sails to adapt to changing situations and priorities have contributed greatly to your happiness in retirement. Good for both of you!Mary ~ Reflections Around the Campfirehttp://www.reflectionsaroundthecampfire.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3612782136487369362.post-26193663774669696312014-08-21T11:35:13.890-05:002014-08-21T11:35:13.890-05:00Sounds like you are loving life, and that's al...Sounds like you are loving life, and that's all that matters!DebbieMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14098946439067724168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3612782136487369362.post-25144429170718750132014-08-20T20:14:51.556-05:002014-08-20T20:14:51.556-05:00Happy Anniversary
Happy Anniversary<br />Bob and Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04128674200250063454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3612782136487369362.post-4896737415386831352014-08-20T19:33:35.751-05:002014-08-20T19:33:35.751-05:00Good discussion. We went full time for almost six...Good discussion. We went full time for almost six years even though it took us over two years to sell our home. We did check up on it every summer and our Realtor looked after it for us. There was no thought to keeping it since after the kids left home, we did not intend to live in that area any longer. We have since sold the full time rig and live in FL near one of our daughters and grandchildren. I guess that everyone has different reasons for how they go about their travels. As long as they are enjoying it, it is all good:)Chuck and Anneke's RV travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01929384797592263167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3612782136487369362.post-90719378278857421862014-08-20T11:06:26.651-05:002014-08-20T11:06:26.651-05:00Happy Anniversary! This retirement "gig"...Happy Anniversary! This retirement "gig" certainly agrees with you! As newbie "part timers", we consider y'all our mentors. Thanks for showing us how it's done. As much as we loved fulltiming, there is a lot to be said for enjoying the best of both worlds. (And, how did you know we like Sandy best? ;-) ) Congratulations!Paul and Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07236102580496167796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3612782136487369362.post-53956698885731798632014-08-20T10:13:35.659-05:002014-08-20T10:13:35.659-05:00It is a good thing that you found your comfort zon...It is a good thing that you found your comfort zone. For us, we just did not want to maintain a house, five acres with two barns. We love the freedom to travel and visit family that is scattered about the country. Our investments are intact and growing for the day we need to plants roots, once again. Truthfully, I'd just rather die on the road than establish a "home place" again. Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09372145654394782677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3612782136487369362.post-27785602702785081912014-08-20T09:42:29.372-05:002014-08-20T09:42:29.372-05:00What I think is so wonderful is that you found out...What I think is so wonderful is that you found out early on what works for you. So many folks jump in head first, get rid of everything and then find out they really aren't cut out for full timing. Thank goodness there is not just one way to enjoy retirement.Jim and Sandiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16108729200561576870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3612782136487369362.post-3146628744959933542014-08-20T08:57:25.399-05:002014-08-20T08:57:25.399-05:00Pithy and to the point as always Mike.....
Part t...Pithy and to the point as always Mike.....<br /><br />Part timer status works well for you and Sandy and that's all that matters.Gordon Piercehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05073881581277360145noreply@blogger.com