Retired and more time to enjoy my hobbies

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03-07-2011, 11:47 AM
Ablationman

Retired and more time to enjoy my hobbies

Looking forward to being more involved in my hobbies now that I am retired. Been in the world of collecting WWII weapons for 20 years and enjoy collecting M-1 Carbines, M-3's, M-4's, 1911-A1's, M-1 Garand's, and 1903-A3's. Will be setting up a small display of M-1 Carbine's at the Alabama Gun Collector's Association March 26th and 27th in Birmingham, Alabama. Tommy Phillips and Jim Brandt will also be displaying some of their Carbines. This show will be the AGCA's Militaria show with plenty of things to see.

Collect to preserve,

Doug Yates
03-07-2011, 12:45 PM
Tired Retired

Welcome to retirement! Its really great. My only issue is that my ex-wife made me get a job to PAY for my gun hobbie (read 'addiction'). Enjoy the freedom, but be sure to leave some weapons for those that don't have any free time yet. :)
03-07-2011, 12:50 PM
gunner

Yeah, like me! But in a veeeery short while i´ll be retired too. Only 20 more years and than.......:crying::madsmile:
03-07-2011, 12:57 PM
JimF4M1s (Deceased)

I hope you like it.

I'm getting short too, 24 days. Can't wait.
03-07-2011, 02:01 PM
gunner

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Originally Posted by JimF4M1s

I hope you like it.

I'm getting short too, 24 days. Can't wait.

Baaahh, that´s not funny!:bitch:

No, i hope you will find the time to do the things you´ve long enough waited for to do them! Stay healthy!!!:thup::wave:
03-07-2011, 08:56 PM
Sproducts

Only 33 more years . :)
03-08-2011, 09:12 AM
imarangemaster

Welcome to the board! I have four more years until total retirement at age 62 1/2. I already retired from LE, and am teaching until I get Social Security, too. (If it is still there??????)
03-08-2011, 06:51 PM
Bubba-7

Doug,
I still remember all the times you out bid me on AA and a lot of times for BestPawn stuff. I retired Jan. 7th. Welcome to retirement, Sir.
03-08-2011, 07:01 PM
dbarn

Now we get to enjoy more pictures of your excellent collection! Looking forward to that! Myself, still a few years to go to retirement. With a son headed for college hopefully, not even sure of that. :yikes:
03-08-2011, 09:11 PM
Tired Retired

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Originally Posted by dbarn

Now we get to enjoy more pictures of your excellent collection! Looking forward to that! Myself, still a few years to go to retirement. With a son headed for college hopefully, not even sure of that. :yikes:

I could buy a carbine a month with what I pay for my daughter's tution every semester - plus another with the cost of the books... Guess she's going to owe me some guns once she graduates and gets a job!

Ok, who is not posting pics of their collections????????
03-08-2011, 11:33 PM
RudyN

Retirement is great! It was 5 years for me this past October. I have a few Mil-surp rifles, not a collection, but an accumulation. Remember in retirement every day is a Saturday. :super:
03-09-2011, 02:27 PM
Bubba-7

"Every night is Saturday night and every day is Sunday. I know I'm wrong, so let me try again." Brother Dave Gardener
03-10-2011, 12:13 AM
enfield303t

I am semi-retired and slowly "working" to retirement. I am looking forward to working less and doing more target shooting. The only downside is the lack of money compared to when working full time.