Time for a Life change - Page 2

mapuc · 04-11-22, 09:07 AM

It's first after one have made a huge change in their life, one know if it was the right thing to do. Not before

Markus

Jeff-Groves · 04-11-22, 10:23 AM

I did Commercial Flooring. So a SMALL job was usually around 10,000 Sq. Ft.
One of the largest was 250,000+ Sq. Ft.
At 64+ years old my body just can't do it any longer.

It's not my knees that can't handle it. I've used ProKnees for over 20 years and those things CAN NOT be beat! Still have and use the 1st pair I ever bought.
Not a bad investment for around $150 20 years ago!

I also did demolition work for the same Company in between the flooring.

AVGWarhawk · 04-11-22, 01:36 PM

Good for you Jeff! The rat race gets old. I will be retiring in 5-6 years with good behavior!

les green01 · 04-11-22, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk

Good for you Jeff! The rat race gets old. I will be retiring in 5-6 years with good behavior!

Good behavior you your in trouble then lol

August · 04-12-22, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Commander Wallace

I hope it works out the way you want it too. A friend of mine is in a similar position. He will be 58 and has been doing the tile and ceramic work in new home constructions and also renovations. He told me recently he is going to slow down. I would think that kind of work is rough on the knees, back and other joints in the body.

Yeah when the mind and heart is willing but the body refuses to comply it can be very frustrating. It was getting more and more difficult to pull cable so I thank God I got this Estimator gig. Now I sit on my butt all day making work for others while listening to my arteries harden.

AVGWarhawk · 04-12-22, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by les green01

Good behavior you your in trouble then lol

No doubt.

Rockstar · 04-12-22, 09:36 PM

I have too admit I’m certainly relieved. I thought you were going to say you wanted start hormone therapy and grow a pair of boobs.

Otto Harkaman · 04-12-22, 09:41 PM

^

John Pancoast · 04-13-22, 02:31 AM

Congratulations Jeff ! I have ZERO regrets about retiring four years ago at 58. Wife also retired and feels the same way.
Life is to short.

Jeff-Groves · 04-22-22, 05:29 PM

1st retirement project finished in about 2 hours.
It's used pallets, reclaimed fold up brackets and screws.
Side table is in it's down position.

The white metal framing you can see is the frame from an old 10 x 10 shelter I'm modifing for a tarped roof over the area.
I'll stain and seal all the wood later.

Platapus · 04-22-22, 06:44 PM

I tell people that my funeral will have to be in the afternoon as I will be working that morning.

I am envious of those who can retire.

les green01 · 04-22-22, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff-Groves

1st retirement project finished in about 2 hours.
It's used pallets, reclaimed fold up brackets and screws.
Side table is in it's down position.

The white metal framing you can see is the frame from an old 10 x 10 shelter I'm modifing for a tarped roof over the area.
I'll stain and seal all the wood later.

looking good the job i got now i work 40 minutes in the morning a hour in the afternoon get pay for 5 hours

04-11-22, 09:07 AM	#16
mapuc CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denmark Posts: 20,543 Downloads: 37 Uploads: 0	It's first after one have made a huge change in their life, one know if it was the right thing to do. Not before Markus __________________ My little lovely female cat

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AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,282 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Good for you Jeff! The rat race gets old. I will be retiring in 5-6 years with good behavior! __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

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John Pancoast Ocean Warrior Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Minnysoda Posts: 3,211 Downloads: 501 Uploads: 4	Congratulations Jeff ! I have ZERO regrets about retiring four years ago at 58. Wife also retired and feels the same way. Life is to short. __________________ "Realistic" is not always GAME-GOOD." - Wave Skipper

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Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,386 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	I tell people that my funeral will have to be in the afternoon as I will be working that morning. I am envious of those who can retire. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

04-11-22, 10:23 AM	#17
Jeff-Groves GLOBAL MODDING TERRORIST Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 5,654 Downloads: 137 Uploads: 0	I did Commercial Flooring. So a SMALL job was usually around 10,000 Sq. Ft. One of the largest was 250,000+ Sq. Ft. At 64+ years old my body just can't do it any longer. It's not my knees that can't handle it. I've used ProKnees for over 20 years and those things CAN NOT be beat! Still have and use the 1st pair I ever bought. Not a bad investment for around $150 20 years ago! I also did demolition work for the same Company in between the flooring.

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Rockstar In the Brig Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Zendia Bar & Grill Posts: 12,614 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	I have too admit I’m certainly relieved. I thought you were going to say you wanted start hormone therapy and grow a pair of boobs.

04-22-22, 05:29 PM	#25
Jeff-Groves GLOBAL MODDING TERRORIST Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 5,654 Downloads: 137 Uploads: 0	1st retirement project finished in about 2 hours. It's used pallets, reclaimed fold up brackets and screws. Side table is in it's down position. The white metal framing you can see is the frame from an old 10 x 10 shelter I'm modifing for a tarped roof over the area. I'll stain and seal all the wood later.