Hey folks, been lurkin here for a while and figured its time to say hello. Semi retired truck driver, finally got some time to mess around on my little piece of land. Runnin a Kubota BX23S that I baby pretty good, plus an old John Deere LX176 mower that just wont quit, and a Land Pride rotary cutter hooked to the BX. I like doin my own wrenchin when I can. Lookin forward to learnin from y'all and swappin stories.
Howdy from a semi retired trucker
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Howdy! And Welcome from the Ozarks!
I've got another 17 months until I retire from OTR driving ...
I've got another 17 months until I retire from OTR driving ...
Runs With Scissors
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Equipment
L2501 TLB , Grappel, Brush Hog, Box Blade, Ballast box, Forks, Tiller, PH digger
From a "newly minted retiree"......Welcome sir!
Looking back, I am unsure of how I found time to go to work.....I'm "busier than a one armed paper hanger"...
There are lots of talented and knowledgeable people here to learn from.
Looking back, I am unsure of how I found time to go to work.....I'm "busier than a one armed paper hanger"...
There are lots of talented and knowledgeable people here to learn from.
Well be prepared to be even busier than before retirement. Hung the keys to the Peterbilt up and the list got bigger. But it is nice to go out to shop and wrench on all the toys. Congratulations on no mo dot or funny books.
Welcome fellow "Upstater".
I'm just as busy being retired as I was working only I can set my own schedule. Enjoy!!!
I'm just as busy being retired as I was working only I can set my own schedule. Enjoy!!!
Lil Foot
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1979 B7100DT Gear, Nissan Hanix N150-2 Excavator
Welcome aboard!
As stated above, be prepared to get busy.
Not sure how I ever found time to work before retirement.
As stated above, be prepared to get busy.
Not sure how I ever found time to work before retirement.
So... Hey! This site is pretty awesome, everyone but the guys who already posted in this thread are great, the guys above me a sketchy.
Retiring is better than working but the boss (yourself) is still a problem you cannot get away from.
Retiring is better than working but the boss (yourself) is still a problem you cannot get away from.
Welcome aboard from another northerner enjoying retirement.... even if it is up here in the great white north!!
"Retirement" is just another word to describe your newly acquired, self-appointed, flexible hours, fantasy job that most times there just isn't enough hours in the day for. But there's always tomorrow....!!!!
"Retirement" is just another word to describe your newly acquired, self-appointed, flexible hours, fantasy job that most times there just isn't enough hours in the day for. But there's always tomorrow....!!!!
Sawdust&Shavings
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BX1870,LA203A,BX6315,BX2767,RCK48-18BX,GCK60-23BX
RETIREMENT is nothing more than The Wife prioritizing my daily schedule since my job no longer comes into play. Not the end of the world (after all, she bought me a 3 tap kegerator many years ago) but I do need to up “my game” to add some of my priorities to The Admiral’s wish list…it’s a daily challenge, my luck is difficult because, my bride has auburn hair so it’s a bit (ok, al lot) harder than you who have wives with blond or brunette hair. I do POSITIVELY enjoy a pint of beer each gay when the days list is accomplished.
Thanks for all the warm welcomes folks, didnt expect this many replys! Sounds like everybody agrees the honey do list just keeps gettin longer after you retire, and mine sure already has lol. Gotta say I dont miss the funny books one bit though. Good to see a few fellow Upstaters on here too. Lookin forward to learnin from y'all, and I'll post some pics of the BX once I get her out workin. Keep the shiny side up!
Thanks Shawn! 17 months aint nothin, you'll be countin down the loads before ya know it. Hang in there and keep the shiny side up.
Retirement is a point in your life when you realize just how much you were slacking off when you thought you were 'working'.
Believe it of not I recall a point in time where I thought everything was done/taken care of and I had nothing that needed tending to. Ah... to be young, foolish and naive again.....
Believe it of not I recall a point in time where I thought everything was done/taken care of and I had nothing that needed tending to. Ah... to be young, foolish and naive again.....