Finally Retired - Page 2

**markclark57** · 05-27-2011, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by usranger74

Good luck with the move. If you see any good deals on homes let us know.

Where do I start??? There are some 20,000 good real estate deals in the greater Phoenix area. More than 6,000 foreclosures in Phoenix metro alone. Some of the properties are offered below $30k. All of the "cheep" ones need repair.

Repair/remodel of properties is what I've done for over 35 years. Combine that with an abnormally low income over the last 4 months (and the weather) and its time to make a move.

**markclark57** · 05-27-2011, 06:57 PM

Side note: This is not my first time living in the desert or the Phoenix area. We will be in Phoenix to choose our "live in" home in June 16-23. Oh yea, that's when its HOT. Bet ya we like it!!! I'd rather count on A/C for 4-5 months each year than dependent on heating for 6-8 months.

**brote** · 05-28-2011, 10:06 AM

Mark best of luck with the new career and enjoy the Phoenix area. I agree with TC on the retirement
follow your guidelines to the the letter.

Dave · 05-28-2011, 10:55 AM

Mark,

I never knew rain could wear out an umbrella till I was at Ft. Lewis!

I will say one thing, when it's not raining, Washington has got to be one of the most beautiful states.

**markclark57** · 05-28-2011, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave

Mark,

I never knew rain could wear out an umbrella till I was at Ft. Lewis!

I will say one thing, when it's not raining, Washington has got to be one of the most beautiful states.

I absolutely agree. . . 2 months out of the year. . . ;-)

**Idaho** · 05-30-2011, 07:53 PM

Mark, best of luck to you. Sounds like an exciting next chapter in your life. Just be safe down there.

**ringadingh** · 05-30-2011, 08:23 PM

I like your defination best also Tim! ;)

**markclark57** · 05-30-2011, 11:04 PM

Hmmm, interesting anomaly.
I've only been (what I call) retired for 3 days and I I've already been in 2 friends houses helping with their plumbing.

**markclark57** · 06-01-2011, 04:45 PM

Good news on the horizon, We are supposed to hit 70 degrees on Saturday (2nd time this year). Oh, and its 91 in Phoenix today (not the 1st time this year). Yea, moving is mostly about the riding. =D

**ringadingh** · 06-01-2011, 05:21 PM

It hit 95 here yesterday, thought I was gonna die in that heat.
Today its back in the mid 70's and it feels a lot better.

**markclark57** · 06-01-2011, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ringadingh

It hit 95 here yesterday, thought I was gonna die in that heat.
Today its back in the mid 70's and it feels a lot better.

I am used to being miserable at 85 in the heat in the Seattle area.

Its been so long since I lived in the desert that I really thought that it was "almost" an 80 degree day in Phoenix when my brother told me that it was 92. My reaction was to say "no its not".

Yea, it was.

05-27-2011, 06:57 PM	#17
markclark57 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 3,108	Finally Retired Side note: This is not my first time living in the desert or the Phoenix area. We will be in Phoenix to choose our "live in" home in June 16-23. Oh yea, that's when its HOT. Bet ya we like it!!! I'd rather count on A/C for 4-5 months each year than dependent on heating for 6-8 months. __________________ 2006 Vulcan 1600 Classic "George III" (Patricia's) 2006 Vulcan 1600 Nomad "Grace" (Mark's) Mark Clark VBA #1619 TaibhseDaid@Gmail.Com "Irish" @ Maricopa County Chapter of B.A.C.A. Phoenix, AZ
	0

05-28-2011, 10:06 AM	#18
brote Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lawrenceville, Georgia Posts: 905	Finally Retired Mark best of luck with the new career and enjoy the Phoenix area. I agree with TC on the retirement follow your guidelines to the the letter. __________________ Hank Brote W1HCB 2008 Diablo Black Nomad Lawrenceville, GA VBA # 1234 VROC # 32837 Patriot Guard Riders Naval Advisory Group Vietnam 69-70
	0

05-28-2011, 10:55 AM	#19
Dave Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Itchycoo Park Posts: 3,422	Finally Retired Mark, I never knew rain could wear out an umbrella till I was at Ft. Lewis! I will say one thing, when it's not raining, Washington has got to be one of the most beautiful states.
	0

05-30-2011, 07:53 PM	#21
Idaho Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Posts: 5,241	Finally Retired Mark, best of luck to you. Sounds like an exciting next chapter in your life. Just be safe down there. __________________ Idaho (aka Curmudgeon) Blue Knights Idaho III VBA #110 VROC #24864 IBA #49753 2007 Nomad 86,000 miles Bud Smalley Pocatello, Idaho Idaho Jack Adapter
	0

05-30-2011, 08:23 PM	#22
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Finally Retired I like your defination best also Tim! ;) __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
	0

05-30-2011, 11:04 PM	#23
markclark57 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 3,108	Finally Retired Hmmm, interesting anomaly. I've only been (what I call) retired for 3 days and I I've already been in 2 friends houses helping with their plumbing. __________________ 2006 Vulcan 1600 Classic "George III" (Patricia's) 2006 Vulcan 1600 Nomad "Grace" (Mark's) Mark Clark VBA #1619 TaibhseDaid@Gmail.Com "Irish" @ Maricopa County Chapter of B.A.C.A. Phoenix, AZ
	0

06-01-2011, 04:45 PM	#24
markclark57 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 3,108	Finally Retired Good news on the horizon, We are supposed to hit 70 degrees on Saturday (2nd time this year). Oh, and its 91 in Phoenix today (not the 1st time this year). Yea, moving is mostly about the riding. =D __________________ 2006 Vulcan 1600 Classic "George III" (Patricia's) 2006 Vulcan 1600 Nomad "Grace" (Mark's) Mark Clark VBA #1619 TaibhseDaid@Gmail.Com "Irish" @ Maricopa County Chapter of B.A.C.A. Phoenix, AZ
	0

06-01-2011, 05:21 PM	#25
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Finally Retired It hit 95 here yesterday, thought I was gonna die in that heat. Today its back in the mid 70's and it feels a lot better. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
	0

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Advice For Retired Husbands	AlabamaNomadRider	Lighter Side/Jokes	6	01-15-2011 10:29 PM
Being Retired	AlabamaNomadRider	Lighter Side/Jokes	3	11-16-2010 08:24 PM
Watch out for us retired guys	cnc	Lighter Side/Jokes	5	01-29-2010 01:38 PM
4 retired guys	paulo	Lighter Side/Jokes	5	07-30-2009 10:00 PM
Retired Military	kingcruiser	Off-Topic	24	06-30-2008 03:06 PM