tomworldwidewaftage Posted March 28, 2014 #401 Share Posted March 28, 2014 I was on a TA last April and met a couple who did the same thing. Last time we communicated they were in Spain. Enjoy your life. I hope to join the growing number of wondering seniors soon. Hello journeymore Last April we did a TA on the Epic to Spain? Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zlacruising Posted March 29, 2014 #402 Share Posted March 29, 2014 21 Humpdays and happy hour Fridays left!!! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727 using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zlacruising Posted March 29, 2014 #403 Share Posted March 29, 2014 We live in the UK, so we have what is often referred to in the US as 'socialised healthcare'. Its free at the point if use. Whilst working, we pay about 12% of our salaries in 'national insurance', but that is not required when not working (e.g. Homemaker, retiree etc). Well I'm a teacher from USA and I will have to pay $500 a month for 2 people now and when I retire. At 65 it changes but you still have to pay something. That's not counting $4000 out of pocket expense for each person! And that is not Obama care. Hopefully that doesn't make it worse!! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727 using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zlacruising Posted March 29, 2014 #404 Share Posted March 29, 2014 I officially retired Jan. 2013 my last day was Oct. 31, 2012. We sold everything home, cars, etc. We started traveling on Oct. 31, 2012 then we left the U.S. on Jan. 3, 2013 1st cruise ever, Still going and enjoying traveling and being homeless! As long as our health & money hold out we will continue! :) WOW!!!! Is all I can say!!! Enjoy your journey!! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727 using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Priya2 Posted March 29, 2014 #405 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Well I'm a teacher from USA and I will have to pay $500 a month for 2 people now and when I retire. At 65 it changes but you still have to pay something. That's not counting $4000 out of pocket expense for each person! And that is not Obama care. Hopefully that doesn't make it worse!! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727 using Tapatalk 2 Wow, that's harsh. My understanding of Obama care is that its closer to the British system, so it should help hopefully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zlacruising Posted March 29, 2014 #406 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Wow, that's harsh. My understanding of Obama care is that its closer to the British system, so it should help hopefully. I don't think so. I believe it is for the people who could afford health care but were not paying for it or if they were it didn't cover enough of each sickness or problem. Who knows?? Just one of those things you can't control. The ones who couldn't pay for it before are getting medicaid.....which is free...must be nice...although I do know a lot of those people need it, but it has been proven a lot don't. Ok...off my band wagon and off topic. Enjoy your weekend!!!!:)) Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727 using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Priya2 Posted March 29, 2014 #407 Share Posted March 29, 2014 I don't think so. I believe it is for the people who could afford health care but were not paying for it or if they were it didn't cover enough of each sickness or problem. Who knows?? Just one of those things you can't control. The ones who couldn't pay for it before are getting medicaid.....which is free...must be nice...although I do know a lot of those people need it, but it has been proven a lot don't. Ok...off my band wagon and off topic. Enjoy your weekend!!!!:)) Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727 using Tapatalk 2 My knowledge of it is limited. Hope you have a good one too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tahoemc Posted April 1, 2014 #408 Share Posted April 1, 2014 zlacruising, I have approximately 2X the hump days left than you do. 42 hump days to go!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
internetwhiz Posted April 1, 2014 #409 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Counting this wednesday, I have 11 hump days left. Single digits before long. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
journeymore Posted April 1, 2014 #410 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Hello journeymoreLast April we did a TA on the Epic to Spain? Tom Hello Tom. I was on Celebrity Silhouette. I'm officially hooded on TA's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zlacruising Posted April 2, 2014 #411 Share Posted April 2, 2014 This is for our friends in England. This is our hump day!!!:) Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727 using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Priya2 Posted April 2, 2014 #412 Share Posted April 2, 2014 this is for our friends in england. This is our hump day!!!:) sent from my samsung-sgh-i727 using tapatalk 2 😎 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
internetwhiz Posted April 4, 2014 #413 Share Posted April 4, 2014 I have 10 more hump days left! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaTene Posted April 4, 2014 #414 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Hubby retires 3 weeks from today. BIG celebration planned for him and his retirement "gift" from me is money to soup up his showcars even MORE than they already are. As for me, Feb 27, 2015 CANT GET HERE SOON ENOUGH. My retirement party is Feb 28!. Gift for me is cruise aboard Royal Princess Feb 7-17! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zlacruising Posted April 4, 2014 #415 Share Posted April 4, 2014 I have 10 more hump days left! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Your humps are getting shorter and shorter. I have to stop counting hump days in the summer, but it should be in the teens after that.:) Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727 using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zlacruising Posted April 4, 2014 #416 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Hubby retires 3 weeks from today. BIG celebration planned for him and his retirement "gift" from me is money to soup up his showcars even MORE than they already are. As for me, Feb 27, 2015 CANT GET HERE SOON ENOUGH. My retirement party is Feb 28!. Gift for me is cruise aboard Royal Princess Feb 7-17! Happy for both of you and great retirement presents!! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727 using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misty57 Posted April 6, 2014 #417 Share Posted April 6, 2014 Congratulations to all on well deserved retirement ! I have 8 years but feel like I want to count down since I think about retirement every day :) Does anyone know of a good countdown app? Trying to have a good attitude about the time I have left but it's hard when others are leaving and have the freedom to travel when they like. Any suggestions on preparation? Looking forward to the time we can grab a last minute deal and cruise whenever for as long as we can afford it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zlacruising Posted April 6, 2014 #418 Share Posted April 6, 2014 Yes, I know how you feel. Most of my friends retired a couple of years ago and all are enjoying it. Someone had an app on here that showed retirement down to seconds, but I don't know who it was. You could scroll back to check it. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727 using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Priya2 Posted April 6, 2014 #419 Share Posted April 6, 2014 (edited) Congratulations to all on well deserved retirement ! I have 8 years but feel like I want to count down since I think about retirement every day :)Does anyone know of a good countdown app? Trying to have a good attitude about the time I have left but it's hard when others are leaving and have the freedom to travel when they like. Any suggestions on preparation? Looking forward to the time we can grab a last minute deal and cruise whenever for as long as we can afford it! There are several. I have three on my iPad (not that I'm keen or anything)! Sleeps (i.e. How many sleeps until). You can customise with your own photo. I have one of us on a cruise (suprise!). Then there is T Zero, a Nasa type countdown (not as personal but gives you the minutes and seconds!). Finally I have Countdown. Its okay and allows personalisation with a thumbnail picture. :D Edited April 6, 2014 by Priya2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zlacruising Posted April 7, 2014 #420 Share Posted April 7, 2014 (edited) Twenty one more weeks!!!:) :) Just found out I will have my 3rd grandchild the month I retire. Perfect planning!!! I'll be able to help more with this one. Now I really can't wait!!! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727 using Tapatalk 2 Edited April 7, 2014 by zlacruising Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorisis Posted April 9, 2014 #421 Share Posted April 9, 2014 I just had my firsy great grandchild. Finally a girl after 7 boys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zlacruising Posted April 9, 2014 #422 Share Posted April 9, 2014 I just had my firsy great grandchild. Finally a girl after 7 boys. Get ready to shop!!! It's more fun shopping for girl clothes! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727 using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twintowngirl Posted April 10, 2014 #423 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Only 16 more working days for me! The count is really on when it gets this close to the big day. My final working day is May 1 followed by a 2 hour government clearance thing. My daughter is expecting her third child the following week so May will be a great month for me! I am hoping to be able to offer her family more help after the baby comes...she has twin boys who will be 3 towards the end of May. I have worked hard all of my adult life...starting even before that when I worked my summers when I was attending school. I have a big bucket list of fun things to do...the first one being sleeping in until at least 6 or 7 every morning! Hope you are all enjoying your countdowns too! Deb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaTene Posted April 10, 2014 #424 Share Posted April 10, 2014 (edited) 46 more HUMP DAYS for me. Course I have LOTS of vacation weeks and personal time to use up during that time and holidays as well so it doesn't seem soooo far away! Edited April 10, 2014 by MamaTene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misty57 Posted April 10, 2014 #425 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Get ready to shop!!! It's more fun shopping for girl clothes! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727 using Tapatalk 2 Ah yes! One word... Gymboree!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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