Roll Call for the Retirement Class of 2016!
Roll Call for the Retirement Class of 2016!
Class of 2016 as of 02 August 2015: <-- replaced by an updated list
01 Jan - Miriam2 <-- Congratulations to the first class member!
xx Mar - Beth* <-- Congratulations!
Have graduated:
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Currently, 2 class members.
Victoria
01 Jan - Miriam2 <-- Congratulations to the first class member!
xx Mar - Beth* <-- Congratulations!
Have graduated:
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Currently, 2 class members.
Victoria
Last edited by VictoriaF on Tue Sep 15, 2015 4:18 pm, edited 2 times in total.
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Re: Roll Call for the Retirement Class of 2016!
Outstanding Work.
Thanks to our shipmate Victoria for the Retirement Class of 2016.
Now we have three conversations on the "Retirement Series."
For anyone not on the list, time to get onboard!
Retirement Class of 2014: viewtopic.php?t=139060
Retirement Class of 2015: viewtopic.php?t=150114
Thanks to our shipmate Victoria for the Retirement Class of 2016.
Now we have three conversations on the "Retirement Series."
For anyone not on the list, time to get onboard!
Retirement Class of 2014: viewtopic.php?t=139060
Retirement Class of 2015: viewtopic.php?t=150114
~ Member of the Active Retired Force since 2014 ~
Re: Roll Call for the Retirement Class of 2016!
Put me down for March 2016! I don't have a specific date yet.
Re: Roll Call for the Retirement Class of 2016!
Done. Congratulations!Beth* wrote:Put me down for March 2016! I don't have a specific date yet.
Victoria
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Re: Roll Call for the Retirement Class of 2016!
This is a reminder that the Roll Call for the Retirement Class of 2016 is now open.
Victoria
Victoria
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Re: Roll Call for the Retirement Class of 2016!
May 31, 2016. That has been my date for the past 18 months or more and all my preparations have used that date as D day.
Re: Roll Call for the Retirement Class of 2016!
Class of 2016 as of 15 September 2015: <-- replaced by an updated list
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31 May - Hawkeye5 <-- Congratulations!
01 July - DFrank <-- Congratulations!
Have graduated:
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Currently, 4 class members.
Victoria
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31 May - Hawkeye5 <-- Congratulations!
01 July - DFrank <-- Congratulations!
Have graduated:
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Currently, 4 class members.
Victoria
Last edited by VictoriaF on Wed Sep 16, 2015 8:02 am, edited 1 time in total.
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Re: Roll Call for the Retirement Class of 2016!
Arent you jumping the gun? What about those of us who do not know if 2016 is the year or not? I am aiming for 2046, but if someone hands me a winning lottery ticket, I would throw my hat in!
I'm not a financial professional. Post is info only & not legal advice. No attorney-client relationship exists with reader. Scrutinize my ideas as if you spoke with a guy at a bar. I may be wrong.
Re: Roll Call for the Retirement Class of 2016!
Put me down for 3/31/16. Thanks
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Re: Roll Call for the Retirement Class of 2016!
Does it count as retirement if I'm going to retire from one company and go to work for another?
Re: Roll Call for the Retirement Class of 2016!
The information is asymmetric:Dulocracy wrote:Arent you jumping the gun? What about those of us who do not know if 2016 is the year or not? I am aiming for 2046, but if someone hands me a winning lottery ticket, I would throw my hat in!
- One knows if you he is planning to retire in 2016.
- He does not know if he may be forced into retirement by favorable or unfavorable circumstances.
As soon as you win lottery, please report to this thread and I will add you to the roll.
Victoria
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Re: Roll Call for the Retirement Class of 2016!
There is no strict definition and the inclusion in the Roll is based on self-reporting. If you feel that your new job is discretionary, temporary, easy, or feels like a hobby then I'll add you to the list. For example, I am writing a book and still consider myself retired.Juliajones54 wrote:Does it count as retirement if I'm going to retire from one company and go to work for another?
Victoria
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Winner of the 2015 Boglehead Contest. |
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Re: Roll Call for the Retirement Class of 2016!
Class of 2016 as of 16 September 2015: <-- replaced by an updated list
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01 Mar - MP1233 (58) <-- Congratulations with your and your wife's upcoming retirements!
31 Mar - jimmd <-- Welcome to the Bogleheads and Welcome to the Class of 2016!
Currently, 6 class members.
Victoria
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01 Mar - MP1233 (58) <-- Congratulations with your and your wife's upcoming retirements!
31 Mar - jimmd <-- Welcome to the Bogleheads and Welcome to the Class of 2016!
Currently, 6 class members.
Victoria
Last edited by VictoriaF on Mon Sep 21, 2015 8:42 am, edited 2 times in total.
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Re: Roll Call for the Retirement Class of 2016!
My wife (55) will be retiring on February 1, 2016, and I (58) will be retiring March 1, 2016. Early retirement made possible by the good folks on this site. Thank you for the great ideas and discussions!
Re: Roll Call for the Retirement Class of 2016!
I added you to today's list above. Retiring at the same time as your wife must be most rewarding. Congratulations to both of you!MP1233 wrote:My wife (55) will be retiring on February 1, 2016, and I (58) will be retiring March 1, 2016. Early retirement made possible by the good folks on this site. Thank you for the great ideas and discussions!
Victoria
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Winner of the 2015 Boglehead Contest. |
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Re: Roll Call for the Retirement Class of 2016!
7/1/16 for me, but with any luck I can use my saved vacation time to make my exit in late May.
Re: Roll Call for the Retirement Class of 2016!
Hello Victoriaf,
Please enter me for June 24th, 2016. I will turn 62 at that time and we have our financial, psychological and "things to want to do" list ready for that date. We are not calling it retirement, but the beginning of Victor 2.0
My friend calls his retirement "permanent vacation" and is busier than ever.
Please enter me for June 24th, 2016. I will turn 62 at that time and we have our financial, psychological and "things to want to do" list ready for that date. We are not calling it retirement, but the beginning of Victor 2.0
My friend calls his retirement "permanent vacation" and is busier than ever.
Re: Roll Call for the Retirement Class of 2016!
Victoria:
Please add me on for last day of work, June 17, 2016
Please add me on for last day of work, June 17, 2016
Re: Roll Call for the Retirement Class of 2016!
Class of 2016 as of 21 September 2015: <-- replaced by an updated list
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17 June - bowtie <-- Welcome to the Class of 2016!
24 June - victorb (62) <-- Welcome to the Class of 2016!
01 July - bap <-- Welcome to the Class of 2016!
Currently, 9 class members.
Victoria
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17 June - bowtie <-- Welcome to the Class of 2016!
24 June - victorb (62) <-- Welcome to the Class of 2016!
01 July - bap <-- Welcome to the Class of 2016!
Currently, 9 class members.
Victoria
Last edited by VictoriaF on Thu Sep 24, 2015 8:33 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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Re: Roll Call for the Retirement Class of 2016!
bap, victorb, and bowtie : Welcome to the Retirement Class of 2016!
I like the concept of Victor 2.0. Would you mind it if I refer to myself as Victoria 2.0?
Victoria
I like the concept of Victor 2.0. Would you mind it if I refer to myself as Victoria 2.0?
Victoria
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Winner of the 2015 Boglehead Contest. |
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Re: Roll Call for the Retirement Class of 2016!
Victoriaf, that would be great, glad you like it!
Victorb, Victor2.0 in 9 months
Victorb, Victor2.0 in 9 months
Re: Roll Call for the Retirement Class of 2016!
My plan (decided 2 yrs ago) is to start with partial retirement, pulling the first plug in April 2016.
I work half time for a hospital, and have a half-time private practice. I plan to give up the private practice. I am 58, and my spouse is 56. She doesn't want to retire yet.
I have a financial plan from Vanguard that assures me everything is fine financially. My first plan for my freed-up time is to downsize from our house to something smaller.
I'm hoping, if all goes well, to persuade my spouse to retire, and then we can move, and then perhaps travel.
I work half time for a hospital, and have a half-time private practice. I plan to give up the private practice. I am 58, and my spouse is 56. She doesn't want to retire yet.
I have a financial plan from Vanguard that assures me everything is fine financially. My first plan for my freed-up time is to downsize from our house to something smaller.
I'm hoping, if all goes well, to persuade my spouse to retire, and then we can move, and then perhaps travel.
Best regards, Merlin
Re: Roll Call for the Retirement Class of 2016!
Class of 2016 as of 24 September 2015: <-- replaced by an updated list
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xx Apr - Merlin (58) <-- Welcome to the Class of 2016!
01 July - DFrank <-- Congratulations with moving to the Class of 2015!
01 July - bap
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Currently, 10 class members.
Victoria
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xx Apr - Merlin (58) <-- Welcome to the Class of 2016!
01 July - DFrank <-- Congratulations with moving to the Class of 2015!
01 July - bap
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Currently, 10 class members.
Victoria
Last edited by VictoriaF on Tue Oct 06, 2015 11:53 am, edited 1 time in total.
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Winner of the 2015 Boglehead Contest. |
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Re: Roll Call for the Retirement Class of 2016!
Welcome to the Class, Merlin, and best wishes with your plans!Merlin wrote:My plan (decided 2 yrs ago) is to start with partial retirement, pulling the first plug in April 2016.
I work half time for a hospital, and have a half-time private practice. I plan to give up the private practice. I am 58, and my spouse is 56. She doesn't want to retire yet.
I have a financial plan from Vanguard that assures me everything is fine financially. My first plan for my freed-up time is to downsize from our house to something smaller.
I'm hoping, if all goes well, to persuade my spouse to retire, and then we can move, and then perhaps travel.
Victoria
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Winner of the 2015 Boglehead Contest. |
Every joke has a bit of a joke. ... The rest is the truth. (Marat F)
Re: Roll Call for the Retirement Class of 2016!
Well, it looks like I'll be graduating early. My company recently announced a retirement incentive program motivated by a desire to trim staffing levels by about 500 people. The incentive amount is not too far off of what I would have earned by working until July 1, 2016, so I am going to take advantage of the opportunity. My retirement date will now be December 18, 2015
Dave
Re: Roll Call for the Retirement Class of 2016!
Class of 2016 as of 06 October 2015: <-- replaced by an updated list
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Have graduated:
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Currently, 9 class members.
Victoria
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Have graduated:
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Currently, 9 class members.
Victoria
Last edited by VictoriaF on Sat Dec 05, 2015 11:19 am, edited 2 times in total.
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Re: Roll Call for the Retirement Class of 2016!
Congratulations with earlier retirement, Dave! You are now in the Class of 2015. Enjoy!DFrank wrote:Well, it looks like I'll be graduating early. My company recently announced a retirement incentive program motivated by a desire to trim staffing levels by about 500 people. The incentive amount is not too far off of what I would have earned by working until July 1, 2016, so I am going to take advantage of the opportunity. My retirement date will now be December 18, 2015
Victoria
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Winner of the 2015 Boglehead Contest. |
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Re: Roll Call for the Retirement Class of 2016!
REMINDER:
We are inviting you to register for the Retirement Class of 2016!
Victoria
We are inviting you to register for the Retirement Class of 2016!
Victoria
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Re: Roll Call for the Retirement Class of 2016!
How are we defining retirement?
1) Invest you must 2) Time is your friend 3) Impulse is your enemy |
4) Basic arithmetic works 5) Stick to simplicity 6) Stay the course
Re: Roll Call for the Retirement Class of 2016!
For joining a Retirement Class the definition of retirement is personal to each individual. When people report in the Roll Call threads that they are or are going to be retired, they join the class.
Victoria
Victoria
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Re: Roll Call for the Retirement Class of 2016!
Many thanks, Victoria, for maintaining this list. I am a proud member of the Class of 2015. It was a trip seeing my moniker there.
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Re: Roll Call for the Retirement Class of 2016!
June 1, 2016 for me!
Re: Roll Call for the Retirement Class of 2016!
Class of 2016 as of 05 December 2015: <-- replaced by an updated list
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01 June - Juliajones54 <-- Welcome to the Class!
Have graduated:
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Currently, 10 class members.
Victoria
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01 June - Juliajones54 <-- Welcome to the Class!
Have graduated:
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Currently, 10 class members.
Victoria
Last edited by VictoriaF on Fri Dec 18, 2015 6:33 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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Winner of the 2015 Boglehead Contest. |
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Re: Roll Call for the Retirement Class of 2016!
You can add me to the list - my date has been set for April 1, 2016 (64 by then). No foolin'!
Re: Roll Call for the Retirement Class of 2016!
Class of 2016 as of 18 December 2015: <-- replaced by an updated list
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01 Apr - dowse (64) <-- Welcome to the Class!
Have graduated:
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Currently, 11 class members.
Victoria
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01 Apr - dowse (64) <-- Welcome to the Class!
Have graduated:
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Currently, 11 class members.
Victoria
Last edited by VictoriaF on Sat Dec 19, 2015 5:52 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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Re: Roll Call for the Retirement Class of 2016!
Thank you for checking in. You are in! (No foolin')dowse wrote:You can add me to the list - my date has been set for April 1, 2016 (64 by then). No foolin'!
Victoria
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Re: Roll Call for the Retirement Class of 2016!
You can add us as well. Our day is leap day -- February 29, 2016. Quitting our jobs to travel for a year and then will see what we want to do. We are still young (35 and 29), but financially independent by our standards.
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Re: Roll Call for the Retirement Class of 2016!
That is the date I had targeted last summer, but as we all now know I am basically on permahold in regards to retirement. Have some extra fun for me on April 1.dowse wrote:You can add me to the list - my date has been set for April 1, 2016 (64 by then). No foolin'!
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Re: Roll Call for the Retirement Class of 2016!
Ceteris paribus my spouse should retire 12/16.
I will consider the same but might work a couple months longer to make sure the checks come in.
We are closing out HELOC, lowering payment and locking in lower interest rate.
We are building up more than 3 months cash.
I will consider the same but might work a couple months longer to make sure the checks come in.
We are closing out HELOC, lowering payment and locking in lower interest rate.
We are building up more than 3 months cash.
Pale Blue Dot
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Re: Roll Call for the Retirement Class of 2016!
OK, now I'm surprised that my date has not yet been selected. Seems obvious: 4 July 2016 -- INDEPENDENCE Day!
That, plus it is at the start of a new month, so most benefits run through 31 July.
Ah, so close I can almost taste it!
Quickly approaching my moniker ... Escape Velocity
Thanks for putting us on record, Victoria.
That, plus it is at the start of a new month, so most benefits run through 31 July.
Ah, so close I can almost taste it!
Quickly approaching my moniker ... Escape Velocity
Thanks for putting us on record, Victoria.
- TheTimeLord
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Re: Roll Call for the Retirement Class of 2016!
How about November 13th for our Canadian friends. Hopefully BH achieve financial independence well in advance of their retirement. No need to dance on the head of a pin.Escape Velocity wrote:OK, now I'm surprised that my date has not yet been selected. Seems obvious: 4 July 2016 -- INDEPENDENCE Day!
That, plus it is at the start of a new month, so most benefits run through 31 July.
Ah, so close I can almost taste it!
Quickly approaching my moniker ... Escape Velocity
Thanks for putting us on record, Victoria.
IMHO, Investing should be about living the life you want, not avoiding the life you fear. |
Run, You Clever Boy! [9085]
Re: Roll Call for the Retirement Class of 2016!
Class of 2016 as of 19 December 2015: <-- replaced by an updated list
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29 Feb - supalong52 (35) <-- Welcome to the Class!
04 July - Escape Velocity <-- Welcome to the Class!
Currently, 13 class members.
Victoria
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29 Feb - supalong52 (35) <-- Welcome to the Class!
04 July - Escape Velocity <-- Welcome to the Class!
Currently, 13 class members.
Victoria
Last edited by VictoriaF on Mon Dec 21, 2015 7:17 am, edited 2 times in total.
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Re: Roll Call for the Retirement Class of 2016!
Thank you for checking in! The Class of 2016 is now reaching its escape velocity.Escape Velocity wrote:OK, now I'm surprised that my date has not yet been selected. Seems obvious: 4 July 2016 -- INDEPENDENCE Day!
That, plus it is at the start of a new month, so most benefits run through 31 July.
Ah, so close I can almost taste it!
Quickly approaching my moniker ... Escape Velocity
Thanks for putting us on record, Victoria.
Victoria
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Winner of the 2015 Boglehead Contest. |
Every joke has a bit of a joke. ... The rest is the truth. (Marat F)
Re: Roll Call for the Retirement Class of 2016!
Congratulations with taking a leap!supalong52 wrote:You can add us as well. Our day is leap day -- February 29, 2016. Quitting our jobs to travel for a year and then will see what we want to do. We are still young (35 and 29), but financially independent by our standards.
Victoria
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Winner of the 2015 Boglehead Contest. |
Every joke has a bit of a joke. ... The rest is the truth. (Marat F)
Re: Roll Call for the Retirement Class of 2016!
TheTimeLord wrote:That is the date I had targeted last summer, but as we all now know I am basically on permahold in regards to retirement. Have some extra fun for me on April 1.dowse wrote:You can add me to the list - my date has been set for April 1, 2016 (64 by then). No foolin'!
Will do, Time Lord. There will be many glasses raised that night. At least one will be for you and all Bogleheads.dowse wrote:
You can add me to the list - my date has been set for April 1, 2016 (64 by then). No foolin'!
That is the date I had targeted last summer, but as we all now know I am basically on permahold in regards to retirement. Have some extra fun for me on April 1.
Same rationale here. I've been asked - why not Mar. 13, my 38th work anniversary? Why not Mar. 30, my birthday? Why not Mar. 31, end of the month and quarter? The proud Boglehead answer is that April 1, a Friday, makes me eligible for benefits through the end of the month, pro-rated profit sharing and pro-rated ESPP. Anyway, I've always wanted to be an April Fool.Escape Velocity wrote:OK, now I'm surprised that my date has not yet been selected. Seems obvious: 4 July 2016 -- INDEPENDENCE Day!
That, plus it is at the start of a new month, so most benefits run through 31 July.
Re: Roll Call for the Retirement Class of 2016!
Fools have always been the wisest advisers to kings. Please share your wisdom of successful retirement as it develops.dowse wrote:Anyway, I've always wanted to be an April Fool.
Victoria
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Winner of the 2015 Boglehead Contest. |
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Re: Roll Call for the Retirement Class of 2016!
down to half time and seriously thinking about pulling the plug come this summer May 2016 (will be 66)
Re: Roll Call for the Retirement Class of 2016!
Class of 2016 as of 21 December 2015: <-- replaced by an updated list
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xx May - Loon11 (66) <-- Welcome to the Class!
Currently, 14 class members.
Victoria
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xx May - Loon11 (66) <-- Welcome to the Class!
Currently, 14 class members.
Victoria
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Every joke has a bit of a joke. ... The rest is the truth. (Marat F)
Re: Roll Call for the Retirement Class of 2016!
You are in!Loon11 wrote:down to half time and seriously thinking about pulling the plug come this summer May 2016 (will be 66)
Victoria
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Winner of the 2015 Boglehead Contest. |
Every joke has a bit of a joke. ... The rest is the truth. (Marat F)