Well done!
What a great feeling. The only thing you're likely to miss is the pay packet but freedom is worth the price.
What a great feeling. The only thing you're likely to miss is the pay packet but freedom is worth the price.
NSW Gloucester Caravan Park
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I reckon @Drover , that if you go in April the ocean is best for swimming as you come down the coast, and beach fishing is best, but when you head inland it's not such hot weather. Perfect timing if you can swing it?
Thanks everyone for the kind words - never thought I would be able to retire - not enough money etc etc - however @chartrock sowed the seed last year at Cameron's Corner - started to do the sums - my wife Anne retired a year ago. As @chartrock said if you are debt free then you can manage. So the business was valued - a share offered to an employee and blow me down (now that expression is not used much these days!) she was keen to run with the idea - 29 years old and her future ahead of her.
I have done my job (veterinarian) for 40 years - 35 years as owner - have ran out of puff/enthusiasm - I have been very fortunate - provided for my family - become part of our local community - in many ways will miss my clients/patients but will not miss the responsibility that goes with the job. Roll on using the van and meeting up others in this great forum. A forum that is made up of so many different people from all walks of life - but all with a common love of family, camping, caravanning etc.. Oh dear I think I am getting a bit emotional - cheers everyone - hope to meet lots of you on the road....,,
Bill
I have done my job (veterinarian) for 40 years - 35 years as owner - have ran out of puff/enthusiasm - I have been very fortunate - provided for my family - become part of our local community - in many ways will miss my clients/patients but will not miss the responsibility that goes with the job. Roll on using the van and meeting up others in this great forum. A forum that is made up of so many different people from all walks of life - but all with a common love of family, camping, caravanning etc.. Oh dear I think I am getting a bit emotional - cheers everyone - hope to meet lots of you on the road....,,
Bill
Well Paul - could be one coming up after next week!Congratulation Bill, that is good news. Now we can look forward to more trip reports.
Well said Bill, I'm sure you wont regret the decision and it will be good to meet up with you somewhere on the road, if not at home.
Well said @Billrw136 and I think excellent advice from @chartrock. Wealth is not money ( though having enough to do what you want is handy)it is about spending your time freely. Those who realise this early are ahead of the curve methinks. All the best in your new retirement opportunity!
The only drawback is the restricted funds to do stuff to the van and the vehicle.
Word of advice: restrict your reading and curiosity about all the stuff written about on this site. For some unknown reason, there are people here who get great delight in helping you spend your money.
Having said that, we are now waiting for Santa Claus ( the postman) to deliver yet more stuff we ordered after Christmas. Stuff that is necessary for our next trip, even though we hadn't realised we need it.
It's a vicious cycle!
Word of advice: restrict your reading and curiosity about all the stuff written about on this site. For some unknown reason, there are people here who get great delight in helping you spend your money.
Having said that, we are now waiting for Santa Claus ( the postman) to deliver yet more stuff we ordered after Christmas. Stuff that is necessary for our next trip, even though we hadn't realised we need it.
It's a vicious cycle!