ssobol
Guru
- Joined
- Mar 12, 2015
- Messages
- 1,230
- Location
- United States
- Vessel Name
- Sobelle
- Vessel Make
- C-Dory 22 Cruiser
Eat things the come from a plant, not made in a plant.
I could never forgo sausage, mustard and IPA.
Thanks for the inspiration! I've been lurking here for awhile and up until last week was waiting for the "right time"....my wife and I decided that the "right time" may never come along, so, long story short.....We're selling a couple of assets and as of April 24th,this year, once the funds hit the bank, the "right time" is "RIGHT NOW"!.. Thank you for helping us know we've made the right decision!
I was 18 and off the coast of Vietnam, launching A-6 off the pointy end an hoping that not only the crew and plane would return to the Connie.....but that I'd wake up tomorrow morning to do it all over again. Lost a lot of aircrew and many crewmembers during that time and on the way home many months later, I told myself, I hope I make it to enjoy a long life.
18 years later, found myself in the midst of Desert Storm and thought, I hope this one isn't as bad as Vietnam. Considering all the conflicts in between Vietnam and the Sandbox, I guess I was lucky, the same couldn't be said for many that didn't come home. I may not remember their names, but I remember their faces and the dreams they had. It's a shame this one has lasted as long as it has, cuz it's my Grandkids that may end up in this one.
I just closed on the sale of my business and now 60, hope to move forward with the Admiral and escape to a little cove for a day or so wherever that cove is, and be grateful that we can. I've paid attention to all those that have influenced me over the years, most of them very positive. Most of them waited too long to retire and enjoy the remaining years.
I also have been fortunate to have Jeff Merrill as not only a friend, but he gets it and his patience has helped us to find the "right boat". Sorry it's taken this long Jeff.
Yep, I move a lot slower, don't see as well at night and can't hear like I use to. I take more breaks now and maybe enjoy that cocktail and a cigar a little more when we are sitting on the fly bridge watching the world turn, but we paid our dues and it's now " our time"!
Your time is when you pull the plug and decide to make the change. I wish you all the best and when you sit back and reflect on your life....I hope you can say....
"It's now our time" , now I hope I live long enough to see it through.
John & Tracey
I read this thread a year ago and it, among other things, helped me decide it was time to retire, get the boat and live another life for awhile while we (the wife & I) are still young enough. We're 57 and still pretty active, the boat is 38 years old and needs work but I love doing that sort of thing and now have time for it. I have already lost 15 pounds and am feeling fine so it's working out so far.
Kevin
Thanks for dredging up this thread. Some time ago I made the decision to "go for it" and take a very early retirement. As the final day approaches (3 more weeks!) I've been watching for quotes that might make this financially foolhardy decision a little less scary.
I'll admit to some Nordhaven dreams, too, but short of a lottery win (and I don't play) that ain't gonna happen. Still, I think we can all take something away from the sentiments expressed here.
Here's the latest addition to the wall in my office:
A ship in harbor is safe.
But that is not what ships are built for.
- John A. Shedd