Thursday, May 3, 2012

X-hilarating X-it!!!


Something x-citing is happening in our family on June 29th, a really x-hilirating something that has been nearly 40 years in the making.

(It's called retirement, the best x-it strategy ever!)

That's right folks. My more than x-cellent husband has been working with tremendous skill and dedication for approximately 2/3 of his life, and it's all going to end 8 weeks from tomorrow. Yep. You heard me right. In no more than 40 working days that man of mine will be free as a bird...free as the wind...free at last!

Can I get a witness??

=D

PS. Let the good times roll...

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38 comments:

  1. Grandma HoneyMay 3, 2012 at 9:22 AM

    Both of your lives will change. It's an adjustment, but it will be so nice being able to take off when you want.

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  2. jenMay 3, 2012 at 9:25 AM

    What? I think that's one way to work towards those clones of yourselves--no work=more play. Am I right?

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  3. UnknownMay 3, 2012 at 9:40 AM

    That's very x-citing news!

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  4. UnknownMay 3, 2012 at 9:41 AM

    That is super x-citing!!! Congratulations!!!

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  5. larainydaysMay 3, 2012 at 10:27 AM

    Brace yourself. I don't know for what, but I imagine it will be very different.

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  6. Brian MillerMay 3, 2012 at 10:45 AM

    booyah! that rocks!!! congrats to both of you...and whatever willyou do now? smiles.

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  7. Susan AndersonMay 3, 2012 at 10:51 AM

    I'm not sure what we'll do, Brian. But we're sure having fun thinking about it!

    =D

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  8. 21 WitsMay 3, 2012 at 10:54 AM

    I can see trips, and unexpected surprise road trips, even if just for the day. Your free dat to spend your way!

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  9. Rocky Mountain WomanMay 3, 2012 at 11:00 AM

    How wonderful! I hope I get to retire someday! If only I could quit spending so much money....

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  10. Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise)May 3, 2012 at 11:12 AM

    Woohoo...ya gotta witness girlfriend!!!

    That definitely is some X~citin' news!!!

    Have a bountiful blessed day sweetie!!! :o)

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  11. LeoviMay 3, 2012 at 11:39 AM

    Congratulations to your husband for that next retirement. I wish you enjoy this freedom for many years with good health.

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  12. UnknownMay 3, 2012 at 11:56 AM

    That's great. I've been retired for three years now, and I'm so glad. Mr. Eva has been retired for 6 years.

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  13. storybeaderMay 3, 2012 at 4:22 PM

    Amen! How fun! I don't know how that is going to feel! Congrats. to the two of you! {:-Deb

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  14. Karen MortensenMay 3, 2012 at 4:46 PM

    That is wonderful. Maybe you can go on a mission.

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  15. karenMay 3, 2012 at 4:56 PM

    Wow - you have some very significant milestones coming up! I'll bet Dave is excited and yet having some mixed emotions too. I always thought that if I could be home I'd have so many irons in the fire, and I'm finding that it's hard for me to figure out what to do with myself. Of course, LaMar isn't here with me so it's a little different than if we both had our days free. I am still working but its so slow right now I have a lot of time on my hands. You and Dave have some pleasant and exciting plans to make coming up!

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  16. JudieMay 3, 2012 at 6:40 PM

    Yikes! You wound like you are excited about this, but I have been through it, and believe me, it will be STRANGE for a while. Changing one's mindset is not easy, no matter what people think. Rod spent so many years on the road that I have thought if I never went on another "road trip" I would have died and gone to Heaven! He's getting better after 15 years, but I still worry!!!

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  17. The PoetMay 3, 2012 at 7:41 PM

    Hello.
    How exciting. At least you and he are still young enough to enjoy this new chapter in your life. Wishing you both the very best. Thanks for sharing.

    I am inviting you and your friends here to Blog Hop Saturday!" this Saturday May 5th. Hope you can join the fun!

    Xanthippe

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  18. StefMay 3, 2012 at 8:11 PM

    Yay!! Now what are YOU going to do with HIM?

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  19. AnnesphamilyMay 3, 2012 at 8:45 PM

    Congrats to both of you! The good times will roll! But you will need a little time to adjust to it all! I would love to retire! Sigh! I will probably be wheeling up to my desk until I am 72!

    Great post! Have a terrific weekend.

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  20. PondsideMay 3, 2012 at 9:30 PM

    Retirement has a magical sound to it! The Great Dane had retirement 'happen' to him last year when he had a that health crises. I will work for two more years, but I can almost taste and feel the freedom of retirement!

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  21. AmesMay 3, 2012 at 9:33 PM

    I am happy for you both. Word to the wise. Hold tight to your purse strings. I blew through $29k the first year of my retirement. I was bored and had all the time in the world to go shopping! I got so bored I started volunteering at the local museum. So have a back-up plan....and stay away from the stores! :D~Ames

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  22. alpinekleinsMay 4, 2012 at 4:08 AM

    Yippee! x-nay to the job-ay . . . way to go!

    Kristin

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  23. Jocelyn ChristensenMay 4, 2012 at 5:36 AM

    OOh, lucky!

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  24. JennyMay 4, 2012 at 8:42 AM

    Oh Sue! I am sooooo excited to hear this wonderful news!

    You two are going to have such a wonderful time!

    Xcellent, xcellent fun ahead for you both!

    Hugs and A+

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  25. Joy For Your JourneyMay 4, 2012 at 10:15 AM

    Congratulations to your husband!! Sounds like a good time to go on a mission--maybe even Spanish speaking! Can you say "Guadalajara"?! :-) (Always worth a try. :-)

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  26. DarleneMay 4, 2012 at 11:04 AM

    Yes, I am counting the days too! That man has been waaaay too busy the past few years. I just hope you have a little time to yourself before they call you on a mission!!! If they do, I hope it will be after I am dead and gone because I don't know what I would do if I couldn't call you whenever I want.....Oh no, I could never stand that!

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  27. JoMay 4, 2012 at 12:03 PM

    Congratulations to both of you! enjoy the adjustment, enjoy him ... and well, just enjoy!!!

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  28. JoMay 4, 2012 at 12:03 PM

    Congratulations to both of you! enjoy the adjustment, enjoy him ... and well, just enjoy!!!

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  29. Vicki/JakeMay 4, 2012 at 4:23 PM

    Xcellent! Now you can go do something fun and silly and not worry about clocking in:)

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  30. yayaMay 5, 2012 at 5:03 AM

    Congrats to your hubby! I hope it's a smooth Xit! Does he have a good plan for the "after"? I wish you both all the fun, relaxation, and deserved blessings of working hard for all those years. I can't wait until it's our turn...maybe never, but we'll see!

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  31. VBRMay 5, 2012 at 5:34 AM

    Congratulations to both of you! Now you can do things that are just for the two of you. No more punching clocks, now you are really two free little birds!

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  32. LeAnnMay 5, 2012 at 3:10 PM

    Wow, that is awesome. I am hoping my good man will retire next year. I know that you will find many excited things to occupy your life. At least I have found way too much to do since I stopped being a nurse. In fact I am amazed at how busy I am.
    Thanks for sharing the exciting news. Have a wonderful week end and don't forget to look at the moon.

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  33. UnknownMay 7, 2012 at 3:19 AM

    The two of you will have a wonderful time!

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  34. UnknownMay 7, 2012 at 3:19 AM

    The two of you will have a wonderful time!

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  35. CarolineMay 7, 2012 at 11:09 AM

    Congratulations!!!

    That is SUCH wonderful news. My parents recently retired and then my father got antsy and went back to work! :))

    So happy for you both and I know it will be such a great time.

    Love, Caroline

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  36. DreamingMay 7, 2012 at 6:26 PM

    Congrats on retirement. I must say, I am totally enjoying mine!

    Thanks for stopping by and visiting my Centus post.

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  37. anitamombanitaMay 8, 2012 at 6:22 AM

    amen sistah! that's awesome!!

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  38. Splendid Little StarsMay 8, 2012 at 8:07 PM

    Amen!
    woo hoo!
    X-ci-ting!

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