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Off Topic Entering life’s third phase….

Discussion in 'Bristol City' started by bcfcredandwhite, Oct 17, 2025 at 2:19 PM.

  1. bcfcredandwhite

    bcfcredandwhite Well-Known Member

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    …. My last day at work is done.
    I have been extremely lucky - after 20 years working in a fantastic company I’ve been made redundant - 18 months before I planned to retire anyway. It was an offer I couldn’t refuse.
    I’m so fortunate that I loved my job - my colleagues and the firm looked after me brilliantly. I was very emotional, but it was absolutely the right thing to do.
    Life has dealt me a great hand of cards - I just need to play them right.
    I’ve now joined the ranks of the retired.
    Pray for me boys - Mrs R&W is already waiting for me to get home with a list of jobs……..
     
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    Angelicnumber16 Well-Known Member

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    Well deserved, I’m very happy for you and I hope to be joining you as retired in 5 months time

    Try and fill your time and only drink in the evenings <cheers>
     
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    bcfcredandwhite Well-Known Member

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    Yeah I’ve been meaning to cut down…..
     
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    Enjoy mucker - more time to go to away games and stay over now!! I’m very envious, I’m only 53, so miles away from retirement.
     
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  5. wizered

    wizered Ol' Mucker
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    I'm a long time retiree, and very lucky to be older, balder, fatter, hairy in wrong places but have indulged and still lucky enough looking forward to outlasting Starmer, I pray, So glad you have ended up a satisfied man, enjoy your life,health,wife,family, friends,like me your music and continue to prosper.
     
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    Angelicnumber16 Well-Known Member

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    And me
    I do try and have 2-3 dry days a week
    It’s not easy, and it doesn’t always work out, but I try !
     
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    wizered Ol' Mucker
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    As the old saying goes, I only drink 3 days per week, Yesterday,Today and Tomorrow....
     
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    Congratulations R&W, have a great retirement and dont waste a day.
     
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    Said to wife the other day, I'm 60 now only 5 years until I retire.
    Went well, apparently I have to work until I'm at least 70.
    As a city supporter not sure I have that much time left.
     
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