tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5323550437588571742.post8188414088078002655..comments2023-10-29T06:37:46.865-05:00Comments on Carol's Heirloom Collection: First Year Of Retirement . . .Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16807721575596262434noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5323550437588571742.post-77335892812891569402009-06-01T12:11:24.018-05:002009-06-01T12:11:24.018-05:00Well I'm sure happy to know you, Carol! So glad y...Well I'm sure happy to know you, Carol! So glad you are enjoying retirement AND with your new grandson- what could be better!!<br /><br />Great post!<br /><br />Linda CLinda Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15611487159730301780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5323550437588571742.post-37873095964133702832009-05-29T15:11:14.931-05:002009-05-29T15:11:14.931-05:00I'm so glad you are enjoying retirement. If you go...I'm so glad you are enjoying retirement. If you got bored, you could probably return to substitute teach, right? <br />My hubby retired 4 years ago and he loves it...not so much for me. It's hard having him under foot 24/7.Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17525015607826244834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5323550437588571742.post-55251933692422657782009-05-28T22:17:48.775-05:002009-05-28T22:17:48.775-05:00Congratulations Auntie!Congratulations Auntie!Opie Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18409309263082587130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5323550437588571742.post-37039435581441162962009-05-28T18:06:00.673-05:002009-05-28T18:06:00.673-05:00Oh, I want to retire!! I'm so glad that you said y...Oh, I want to retire!! I'm so glad that you said you're enjoying it. Every time I say I want to retire, somebody says, "oh, you'd be so bored"! Hey! I could handle being a little bored! laurieBargain Decorating with Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13582640485560903639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5323550437588571742.post-90324576739614140092009-05-28T15:32:19.845-05:002009-05-28T15:32:19.845-05:00Wow, it's already been a year!? I'm so glad you'r...Wow, it's already been a year!? I'm so glad you're able to be at home doing the things you love! <br /><br />We're also glad you can come spend time with us during the day!<br /><br />Love you!<br />Kari and Ethan =)Karihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10117627426101498744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5323550437588571742.post-60024618165809781972009-05-28T14:11:26.582-05:002009-05-28T14:11:26.582-05:00Happy one year!!!! I bet you have taken many breat...Happy one year!!!! I bet you have taken many breaths of fresh air this year!!<br /><br />In a couple of weeks my baby graduates from High School, do I then get to retire???<br /><br />Cheers to year two!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5323550437588571742.post-46277334399562988302009-05-28T09:54:57.546-05:002009-05-28T09:54:57.546-05:00Happy 1st year Anniversary! This past year has go...Happy 1st year Anniversary! This past year has gone by so fast! <br />I have always thought that good teachers were sent straight from heaven. And you were at the top of the list!<br />Love you and enjoy your day<br />MaryMaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07205389921881138353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5323550437588571742.post-39817078949628949472009-05-28T09:53:49.565-05:002009-05-28T09:53:49.565-05:00That is so wonderful!That is so wonderful!Elenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08356506734835725327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5323550437588571742.post-24213142262185257522009-05-28T09:51:24.205-05:002009-05-28T09:51:24.205-05:00Are you at that stage where you wonder how you eve...Are you at that stage where you wonder how you ever found time to work? It will happen if it hasn't yet...at least that is what I hear.<br /><br />Congratulations on your one year anniversary of this stage of your life.<br /><br />Blessings!Becky K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10531485758141842829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5323550437588571742.post-58205497263402561212009-05-28T08:19:50.182-05:002009-05-28T08:19:50.182-05:00Yes, retirement allows you to take time to "smell ...Yes, retirement allows you to take time to "smell the roses," time to be creative, time to enjoy family and time to help others, too. So there is never a reason to be bored! I'm happy you are enjoying it so much.Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02120584117999093494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5323550437588571742.post-15062738842903540892009-05-28T08:08:05.888-05:002009-05-28T08:08:05.888-05:00I can definitely tell you are enjoying your retire...I can definitely tell you are enjoying your retirement....I can't imagine being bored around my home either! I only work 3 hours a day so I have most of my day available to putter around and do what I please.<br /><br />Also, I have been eyeing those chalkboard markers at HL....think I'll have to get some!Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11862436836886238624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5323550437588571742.post-67819654388690965422009-05-28T07:37:15.445-05:002009-05-28T07:37:15.445-05:00Carol hope you did't mine me doing a take off on y...Carol hope you did't mine me doing a take off on your post today.I have a cup that I have had for 25 years.<br />PatsyPatsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17862394699499538591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5323550437588571742.post-26766291915698681602009-05-28T07:35:09.936-05:002009-05-28T07:35:09.936-05:00I have a long ways to go before I can get a taste ...I have a long ways to go before I can get a taste of retirement. Glad you are staying busy.Susiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06270611634380137009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5323550437588571742.post-60212837361177450632009-05-28T07:30:11.933-05:002009-05-28T07:30:11.933-05:00How neat that able to retire and enjoy this stage ...How neat that able to retire and enjoy this stage of your life. I know you're loving being able to be around Ethan. What a blessing!<br /><br />I think if I were to retire I'd never be bored! :)<br /><br />The restaurant/bathroom sign was a hoot!<br />Isn't it fun how we always have our camera handy for such a moment? I love it!valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03506291993756087418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5323550437588571742.post-40598852194953724572009-05-28T06:58:58.337-05:002009-05-28T06:58:58.337-05:00You go girl, this was what we were working for. Re...You go girl, this was what we were working for. Retirement.<br />PatsyPatsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17862394699499538591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5323550437588571742.post-44045407867015116502009-05-28T06:34:39.088-05:002009-05-28T06:34:39.088-05:00Cheryl and I were just talking the other night abo...Cheryl and I were just talking the other night about how you got to retire at such a young age. You are a lucky girl! I'm so glad you are enjoying your time. Over the years I've gone back and forth teaching - I love it but in the end I'd rather be at home.Staceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05728612514516285320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5323550437588571742.post-48195342748817747312009-05-28T04:52:40.864-05:002009-05-28T04:52:40.864-05:00Oh, I am so happy for you...I know I will love it ...Oh, I am so happy for you...I know I will love it too!! I have just a couple of years left...we have two in college, so will have to wait until they are done. Today is my last day of school for the year!! Happy Thursday. ~NatalieTins and Treasureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16926485341907788875noreply@blogger.com