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Posted 3/9/2014 8:09 PM (GMT 0)

Todd1963 said...
If I haven't said it before, I sure love you guys.


Nope can't say I have heard that from you nono yeah smilewinkgrin
Posted 3/9/2014 9:23 PM (GMT 0)
Todd -

bayou jackal said:

"... With your musical skills you have an opportunity to go to senior living centers, retirement homes, hospitals, etc and bring a moment of sunshine to many who have a great need."

What a great idea! But maybe you could even take it one step further! How about forming a band of PCa survivors and perform at PCa organization kind of meetings or conferences, maybe even getting sponsorship from said groups to cover costs?

You could be the band playing at the evening socials at such events, following the day's meetings. What an appropriate kind of band for such a gathering!

You could even give yourselves an appropriate, clever name, such as "The Survivors," or "The PSA 5," or "The Gleason Boys," etc. (Okay, I admit those sure aren't great names, just what's coming to me off the top of my head, but you get the idea).

Perhaps too many things in the way of this actually happening, but it might be fun to think about!
Posted 3/9/2014 9:40 PM (GMT 0)
Todd -

Just thought of another band name (hopefully better than the above): The Undetectables. tongue
Posted 3/9/2014 11:36 PM (GMT 0)
That's excellent
Posted 3/9/2014 11:54 PM (GMT 0)
I actually think, totally serious, you should chop the days to 40, 300 fits a warrior for sure, but 40 has a ring to it and faith is the bell, hasn't failed you yet. just saying, tee hee
Posted 3/10/2014 1:47 AM (GMT 0)
Back at ya Todd 299
Posted 3/10/2014 5:24 AM (GMT 0)
Todd,
Congratulations, I applaud your decision and many here agree, as the number of replies has grown.We know that youhad considered that in your recent blogs.That saves me from wring a long e-mail to urge you to retire! -and don't worry, for as in Matthew 6 "for look at the birds of the field, they do not toil or sow, or store grain in a barn,but yet He provides for their every need, and look how much more valuable you are in His eyes than they" All the best is yet to be for you and Mandy,and the stress of work will be gone. I envy you i hope yo be there soon. Dan and Rose.
PS i wrote this post on Friday, but forgot to push the submit button,might have been something to do with 57 teen-agers coming to our home for a weekend retreat!
Posted 3/10/2014 11:59 AM (GMT 0)
First of all, Congrats to Todd... Enjoy it. I don't post often anymore, but I do like the positive posts. So Cheers! Todd.
Secondly, I find this a interesting thread... Kind a puts my life into perspective.
Thirdly, Just call me Mr.3586! And that's retiring early at 55. 😢
Holy Crap that's a long way off. Good thing I like my job.

BTW ... Calculated with the android app "days". For those that like the details.
Posted 3/10/2014 4:15 PM (GMT 0)
2young4this.... When I was diagnosed I was also 42. I didn't think I would live to retire. It be 8 years this June. That be 2920 days. Seems like yesterday.
Posted 3/10/2014 4:32 PM (GMT 0)
Mr. 296,

Congrat's Todd!

I only have 1,998 days left for retirement.

Dave

 

Posted 3/10/2014 9:25 PM (GMT 0)
May the days fly by Todd. I have been working part-time, by choice, for over 2 years now (easing into retirement). My last day in the workaday world will be 3/26. But like you I have to watch my spending a bit for 6 months until I file for SS.
Posted 3/14/2014 6:34 PM (GMT 0)
Todd,
So happy to hear you are thinking about retirement. Am sure you won't be sorry! I got together with my ex coworkers last week and listened to how unhappy they were about work and I had a hard time keeping my smile held in! You will find plenty to do. My husband is thriving with the lessened stress and the ability to rest when he chooses. It is wonderful! All the best and keep those blogs coming. I got worried something had happened to you when you hadn't posted in awhile!
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