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Sounds wonderful. I am a graphic designer along with so many other things, a Jill of all trades, I guess you could say. I have worked with the same company for 30 years. My fiance is an Iron Worker by trade but had to stop working after he became very ill a few years ago. His health is improving and is under control now so he is slowly getting back into the workforce. He can no longer do that job that he once did but he does labor work now. Retirement is no where near a possibility for us right now but we have a pretty good life. We enjoy doing almost everything together.

There is no such thing as a retirement for business people like me, I own and manage my own licenced business so I do not go to an office like most people do from 8 to 5. The upside is I work or rest when I like to and all the work I do is for myself and not for some company. The down side is I do not get things like retirement benefits and other benefits provided by law for people who are employed.

Congratulations! Glad that things worked out and that you are happy enjoying your retirement. Things have worked out not too badly for me too, through effort and providence. I like to spend a bit of my time also in helping needy ones in the neighbourhood.

This photo is hysterical ! That's so wonderful for you guys - and you've earned it! We're not at retirement just yet - but we're working on it . . . not entirely sure that we could make it a 24/7 permanent vacation, but it would be a great goal to work towards. I haven't worked in over a decade now . . . well, I've been a stay at home mom for the kids and that's a lot of work. But before that I was in graphic design. I hope to "work" again soon - but I want to do it all differently . . . and perhaps if I get successful with that, I can enjoy retirement with Hubby like you guys do!

As you know we are retired. I haven't worked in 15 years, I quit work when my sons were in 5th and 6th grade. I was a baker for a grocery store when I quit work. My hubby retired at the age of 58, he will be 61 this Sunday. My husband worked for the State of Illinois for 37 years working with special needs people. It was a brutal job as these people were mostly very low level special needs and many had abusive behavior towards themselves, other special needs people and the staff. My husband is a quiet gentle man and was awarded for his compassion at the job 3 times by the parents groups. Not an award they gave often. Mostly we like to hike, fish and camp. I like to spend money, at yard sales, and thrift stores and resell on ebay. I don't do it for the money I do it for fun. My hubby builds things. We have been offered tons of money for the furniture in our house. But he only builds for us. Winter is tough but that's life,.

Still working. I'm only 39

That sounds very ideal! My husband and I are both retired already and we are enjoying this retirement. This is the best part of our life.

That's wonderful you two are enjoying retirement life! Spending time with your kids, grandchildren, exploring the world, having fun - very great!! and of course you two still have your space which is important hehehe

That's lovely that you are enjoying life Dianne. I think you know that we are too. We both worked with horses all our lives and loved it, but we love our retirement too.

I enjoy the good live and glad that I can at my age.play lot of tennis,workout,collect antique etc.Travel and yes I am enjoying the good life

I'm retired now and enjoy being home. I guess I'm enjoying the good life as I seem to be busy all of the time. The only thing is I wish I had planned better financially for my retirement. But, I have no complaints really

I am enjoying my life too. I worked part time when I am in Germany but as of now I am still in my home country. My hubby has retired early because of his back illness and enjoy his life as well with me when I am with him. Either in my home country or in my adopted country.

This looks like a cute lovely love story..it is so good that you both are handling retirement so well

I have worked as a reporter and at my country's High Commissions abroad. You can say I am retired - but still working. I write, paint and sketch and I own a Caribbean doll business.

I do anxiously await the day when I can fully retire. However, will I ever really want to do this, probably not. I would prefer to work a few hours a week as long as it is doing something that I enjoy doing. My work as a personal care attendant is rewarding, but can also be rough on the body. I have suffered a few injuries from doing something as simple as mopping a floor. I worry that I may injure myself and not be able to continue working, so I am very careful. My husband is a laborer with a concrete plant that makes parts for buildings and bridges. I really don't know how he does it. He comes home filthy and often times exhausted, especially in the heat of the summer. He has quite a few years to go until he can retire. I hope that he doesn't injure himself to the point where he can't work, but that is always a possibility with his line of work.

It is good to hear that you both are enjoying your retired life. May God give you more and more strength and happiness to enjoy your life. By the way - were you suggesting through your post that those of us who are still working, should take retirement from service to enjoy our life in a better way.

I would say you both deserve this retirement after a lot of hard work teaching for years. It is so nice you both were able to retire around the same age so you can spend your retirement together! It sounds like you two havea wonderful marriage.

I only have 147 more years until I can afford to retire! lol Have you been to the Flagler Museum in Palm Beach, or the Norton Art Gallery? Those are two places I loved to visit when I lived in south Florida! Oh, and the Kravis Center in WPB, or the Japanese gardens in Delray!

@DianneN - I am fully retired and enjoying every minute of it. My husband has always loved his career as a stock analyst and investment advisor and has a number of loyal, caring clients. Like you, he has always been the primary breadwinner and I've been the icing on the cake. However, my husband now gets out to play golf or go to the gym several times a week, meets friends at the coffee shop, etc. We love our retirement community! He does have a number of health problems, and has some bad days, but we are taking things one day at a time. Neither of us smokes. I think we love our life and have a lot of fun.

You're really enjoying your time, Ms. Dianne :) My wife and I are both retired too but I keep busy with my involvement in the many projects of our cooperative. My wife checks on her mom everyday. We are both active in church activities. There's only the two of us in the house as our two daughters are working abroad.