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Offline J.R.E.

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Ok, here it goes.....!!!
« on: September 10, 2013, 08:11:31 am »
 ;D ;D ;D ;D

Hey all,...

Ed  and I are leaving in about 40 minutes.  I can now apply for my Social security. I refuse to work until 66 for the full benefits !!

So, we will be heading down to Clearwater to the Social Security Administration building.  I have an account created online with them, and can do this online, but I prefer to be there in person.

When Ed went a couple of months ago, it took him about 2 1/2 hours to get through the process.  So, we're getting there, before the doors open and wait in line.

You can apply for these benefits 3 months before your 62nd birthday.  I never would have thought back in 1985, that I would be around for this day, and I certainly never thought I would be around for this day in 2003, when I was so ill.  But,  I made it !

I plan on giving my two week notice at work around December 10th, and then I will officially be out of the workforce.

Everything has been calculated and recalculated.  I know what I will be getting, and there won't be a problem.  It will be a little tighter, but I know how to make ends meet, I've been pretty efficient that way.

Hopefully we will get through the process quickly this morning.  I will let you know later

Ray  ;D  yeah!!!!
 

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 Tested positive in 1985,.. In October of 2003, My t-cell count was 16, Viral load was over 500,000, Percentage at that time was 5%. I started on  HAART on October 24th, 2003.

 As of Oct 2nd, 2023, Viral load Undetectable.
CD 4 @676 /  CD4 % @ 18 %
Lymphocytes,absolute-3815 (within range)


72 YEARS YOUNG

Offline mitch777

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Re: Ok, here it goes.....!!!
« Reply #1 on: September 10, 2013, 08:56:33 am »

Congrats Ray! :)
Amazing how time flies.

m.
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Offline moxieinme

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Re: Ok, here it goes.....!!!
« Reply #2 on: September 10, 2013, 09:11:09 am »
Congratulations on your Golden Years!!

JD
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Re: Ok, here it goes.....!!!
« Reply #3 on: September 10, 2013, 10:34:46 am »
Quote from: J.R.E. on September 10, 2013, 08:11:31 am
I never would have thought back in 1985, that I would be around for this day, and I certainly never thought I would be around for this day in 2003, when I was so ill.  But,  I made it !
congratulations!! :)
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Offline wolfter

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Re: Ok, here it goes.....!!!
« Reply #4 on: September 10, 2013, 11:03:18 am »
Congrats on the pending retirement.  Back in the 80's, it was difficult to imagine ever achieving that milestone.  If I make it another 13 years, I can finally start receiving retirement benefits that I paid in to.  Thankfully, Bill convinced me to invest in the future rather than my closet.   :o

Best wishes,

wolfie
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Offline J.R.E.

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Re: Ok, here it goes.....!!!
« Reply #5 on: September 10, 2013, 02:16:03 pm »


Thanks Guys !  8)


It's all done !  There was a line of about 50 people outside the door, before it even opened today, at 9:00

The process moved quickly, and we were out of there by 10:15 


I will get my first check in January !


Ray  8)
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 Tested positive in 1985,.. In October of 2003, My t-cell count was 16, Viral load was over 500,000, Percentage at that time was 5%. I started on  HAART on October 24th, 2003.

 As of Oct 2nd, 2023, Viral load Undetectable.
CD 4 @676 /  CD4 % @ 18 %
Lymphocytes,absolute-3815 (within range)


72 YEARS YOUNG

Offline Theyer

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Re: Ok, here it goes.....!!!
« Reply #6 on: September 10, 2013, 02:54:54 pm »
Many congrats Sir
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Re: Ok, here it goes.....!!!
« Reply #7 on: September 10, 2013, 05:39:44 pm »
Congratulations Ray!
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Offline harleymc

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Re: Ok, here it goes.....!!!
« Reply #8 on: September 11, 2013, 05:35:57 am »
Congratulations.
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Re: Ok, here it goes.....!!!
« Reply #9 on: September 11, 2013, 11:52:25 pm »
Ray  , welcome to  the  officially "retired"  ranks...    having those  checks and  access to the  VA  will  provide a great  way to let  you  just do  what  you want  on your  schedule....enjoy it...I  sure do.

Nick
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Offline J.R.E.

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Re: Ok, here it goes.....!!!
« Reply #10 on: September 12, 2013, 08:10:02 am »
Quote from: pozniceguy on September 11, 2013, 11:52:25 pm
Ray  , welcome to  the  officially "retired"  ranks...    having those  checks and  access to the  VA  will  provide a great  way to let  you  just do  what  you want  on your  schedule....enjoy it...I  sure do.

Nick

 :D  Thanks Nick, and thanks again everyone.  It's going to nice, just to take it easy after all these years ! There hasn't been a time, that I haven't had a job, or sometimes two jobs at a time.  I collected unemployment once in my life, and that was after I got out of the service, but after a month I got bored, and went right back to work.


Ray  8)
« Last Edit: September 12, 2013, 08:13:38 am by J.R.E. »
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 Tested positive in 1985,.. In October of 2003, My t-cell count was 16, Viral load was over 500,000, Percentage at that time was 5%. I started on  HAART on October 24th, 2003.

 As of Oct 2nd, 2023, Viral load Undetectable.
CD 4 @676 /  CD4 % @ 18 %
Lymphocytes,absolute-3815 (within range)


72 YEARS YOUNG

Offline aztecan

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Re: Ok, here it goes.....!!!
« Reply #11 on: September 12, 2013, 09:30:21 am »
Ray, I am so happy for you!

I have six more years before I can follow suit.

I have hemmed and hawed about it, but think the magic 62 will be my time to go for it.

Congratulations again!

HUGS,

Mark
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Offline AlanBama

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Re: Ok, here it goes.....!!!
« Reply #12 on: September 17, 2013, 05:09:55 pm »
Ray, I am so proud and happy for you that you MADE IT to retirement!  WOO HOO.  I know that is a fantastic feeling.  I hope everything goes smoothly, and I hope you have a WONDERFUL retirement.

Some of us who never have had the chance to fulfill our careers or even to work at 'real jobs' are living vicariously through you guys who are able to WORK and then to RETIRE.

Congratulations, my friend.

HUGS, Alan
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Offline bear60

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Re: Ok, here it goes.....!!!
« Reply #13 on: September 23, 2013, 12:57:11 pm »
Also retired, and experiencing things being a little tighter.  I took out a home owners line of credit to keep things going here at the house. Updating etc....but thats it in terms of "credit" .  If I cant afford to pay cash for something, I dont buy it.
Happy retirement!
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Re: Ok, here it goes.....!!!
« Reply #14 on: September 23, 2013, 01:25:42 pm »
No excuses to not attend AMG this year. ;)  Looking forward to seeing you both again.
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Re: Ok, here it goes.....!!!
« Reply #15 on: February 13, 2014, 12:00:36 pm »


Oh Happy Day !! LOL  ;D   I received my first Social Security check in the bank yesterday.  I am now officially a senior citizen !  ;D  Looks as though I will get mine on the second Wednesday of each month. Ed gets his on the third Wednesday of each month.


I wouldn't have thunk it possible 28 years ago !


Ray
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Current Meds ; Viramune / Epzicom Eliquis, Diltiazem. Pravastatin 80mg, Ezetimibe. UPDATED 2/18/24
 Tested positive in 1985,.. In October of 2003, My t-cell count was 16, Viral load was over 500,000, Percentage at that time was 5%. I started on  HAART on October 24th, 2003.

 As of Oct 2nd, 2023, Viral load Undetectable.
CD 4 @676 /  CD4 % @ 18 %
Lymphocytes,absolute-3815 (within range)


72 YEARS YOUNG

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Re: Ok, here it goes.....!!!
« Reply #16 on: February 13, 2014, 05:22:50 pm »
Many congrats , and heres to hundreds off checks.
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Re: Ok, here it goes.....!!!
« Reply #17 on: February 14, 2014, 03:46:52 am »
Enjoy your retirement Ray!
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Re: Ok, here it goes.....!!!
« Reply #18 on: February 19, 2014, 12:21:45 am »
congrats to taking it easy!
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