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09-22-2007, 04:36 PM

#11

Snoopy

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Originally Posted by Kingfrog

Somehow the image of someone getting out of an HHR wearing a Rolex seems rather odd. Screams rich Uncle or skewed up priorities.

Hey Kingfrog...

That's a bit of an unfair prejudgement, IMO. I don't believe you know anything of that members personal life. The HHR could be a second, third or fourth vehicle and just bought it for fun. Maybe he collects timepieces (I do) and has a collection of different watches (I do)......including the Atomic Clock watch (which I also have) mentioned by the other member.

But by his Avatar, he is in So cal. By my experience, a lot of people are unjustifiably flamboyant there.

my 1 cent opine

09-22-2007, 04:47 PM

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Old Ray

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Watch.... clock.... time? What are those? Not used here in paradise.

09-23-2007, 08:55 AM

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cc732

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Originally Posted by BlueJackets

A day is actually slightly shorter than 24 hours and is determined by the rotation of the Earth on its axis. We add a day every 4 years due to our orbit around the sun which actually takes a little longer than 365 days.

So why do Mondays and Fridays seem so horribly long on my dayshift?

Clare

09-24-2007, 01:57 PM

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Dave C

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Originally Posted by cc732

So why do Mondays and Fridays seem so horribly long on my dayshift?

Clare

I used to have that problem, but it has been corrected by something called retirement

Ah but I digress.

09-24-2007, 02:10 PM

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GCarp

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Ray

Watch.... clock.... time? What are those? Not used here in paradise.

Snow / No snow. Is that the time frame you are talking about???

09-24-2007, 02:51 PM

#16

Old Ray

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Yep, ten months of winter and two months of damn poor dog sledding, but if you really want to see what it’s like feast your eyes on our car show.

And retired is still retired.

09-24-2007, 05:15 PM

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Snoopy

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Dave C, Old Ray and SOME others.......

careful some people are really envious of those, like us, who have prepared appropriately to retire in a comfortable life.

09-24-2007, 06:02 PM

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calgaryhhr

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Snoopy

Dave C, Old Ray and SOME others.......

careful some people are really envious of those, like us, who have prepared appropriately to retire in a comfortable life.

I'm envious! I've only started to work and would like to put in a solid 20 years and then call it quits. I hope to make some smart investments, wise decisions and then enjoy the mature part of my life.

09-24-2007, 06:15 PM

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Snoopy

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I really do wish you luck. You will need to plan approriately for the age you wish to retire.

I said, when I was 26, that I would retire when I am 55 and made plans for that age. I was also very lucky. When GM in their infinite wisdom decided to move me and my group, back to Michigan, I said show me the numbers and I will probably retire now. My Director tried for 7 months without success (because the retirement I was requesting was unheard of at that time). 5 Months from my 56th birthday it was approved with the provision (because of projects that I was envolved in) I would not leave until the end of the year.

It's been a good life.

EDIT....sorry, just realized, I hi jacked this thread.....I'm done.