Life Looming retirement

FlaChief58 · 12-01-2018, 03:54 PM

So the Mrs and I have set a march 1st date for me to hang up my pipewrench for good. In preparation, I bought a set of Callaway golf clubs. I haven't played in 20 years so I didn't break the bank on a set of Taylor made, but these are a nice starter set.

I live in a golf community, so I loaded up the club's and headed to their driving range to hack at some balls.

A couple of observations from today.

1. I like the feel of the new clubs and they performed well.

2. I may out of shape even though I have a physical job.

3. I need a lot more time on the range before I hit the course.

I'm looking forward to being able to finally spend more time on a hobby that I have always enjoyed but couldn't really pursue because of the demands of the job, family etc.

'Hamas' Jenkins · 12-01-2018, 03:57 PM

Play enough to get comfortable, then get yourself fitted once you opt for the next set. Never pay full retail for Taylor Made, as their product life cycle is so short that your clubs hemorrhage value. Ping, Mizuno, and Titleist clubs hold value the best outside of boutique brands like Honma, PXG, or Miura.

FlaChief58 · 12-01-2018, 04:02 PM

Solid advice, thanks. I've always heard Taylor Made were top of the line and considered getting a set until I saw how much they are. To steep for my blood at this point

'Hamas' Jenkins · 12-01-2018, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Flachief58

Solid advice, thanks. I've always heard Taylor Made were top of the line and considered getting a set until I saw how much they are. To steep for my blood at this point

Taylor Made makes good drivers. They have a really nice driving iron. Their other stuff is really hit-or-miss. They're the most heavily marketed, but their equipment is far from the best.

displacedinMN · 12-01-2018, 04:07 PM

Congratulations on the pending retirement. I hope to someday.

KChiefs1 · 12-01-2018, 04:13 PM

How old are you?

FlaChief58 · 12-01-2018, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by displacedinMN

Congratulations on the pending retirement. I hope to someday.

Thank you

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Originally Posted by KChiefs1

How old are you?

50

KChiefs1 · 12-01-2018, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Flachief58

Thank you

50

That’s pretty damn young to retire. Sounds great.

**Easy 6** · 12-01-2018, 04:19 PM

Best wishes, I'm sure its a well deserved retirement

displacedinMN · 12-01-2018, 04:17 PM

Crap. I am almost 50 and still looking at 7-10 years of teaching. Ugh.

stevieray · 12-01-2018, 04:17 PM

Good for you! Seriously! Ping Eye 2 are nice irons.

I'm gonna die on a ladder.

**TrebMaxx** · 12-01-2018, 04:29 PM

Almost 56 and I have 4 more years. Congrats to you, wish I could have retired 50.

FlaChief58 · 12-01-2018, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by TrebMaxx

Almost 56 and I have 4 more years. Congrats to you, wish I could have retired 50.

Thanks guys. I figured I'd work myself to the grave, but the Mrs has been putting in a crazy amount of work building her business to make it possible for me to make the move.

She wants a house husband and I'm happy to oblige

**Buehler445** · 12-01-2018, 04:43 PM

Congrats, friend.

I'm pretty sure I'll be late to the funeral to get that last field done.

MVChiefFan · 12-01-2018, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Flachief58

Thanks guys. I figured I'd work myself to the grave, but the Mrs has been putting in a crazy amount of work building her business to make it possible for me to make the move.

She wants a house husband and I'm happy to oblige

I understand if you don’t want to answer this, but what is your wife’s business? My wife and I have been working together for the last two years (web/graphic design, photography, videography). Through no fault of our own, we recently lost two of our biggest clients. This has literally been the best two years of our lives and we don’t want to go back to work for “the man”. Lol

Unfortunately, we just can’t seem to gain any footing and we’re getting dangerously close to having to get outside jobs.

Congratulations though, it’s encouraging to hear about someone having success with their business.

12-01-2018, 03:54 PM	Topic Starter
FlaChief58 SuperChiefs Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Florida Casino cash: $2099822	Looming retirement So the Mrs and I have set a march 1st date for me to hang up my pipewrench for good. In preparation, I bought a set of Callaway golf clubs. I haven't played in 20 years so I didn't break the bank on a set of Taylor made, but these are a nice starter set. I live in a golf community, so I loaded up the club's and headed to their driving range to hack at some balls. A couple of observations from today. 1. I like the feel of the new clubs and they performed well. 2. I may out of shape even though I have a physical job. 3. I need a lot more time on the range before I hit the course. I'm looking forward to being able to finally spend more time on a hobby that I have always enjoyed but couldn't really pursue because of the demands of the job, family etc.
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12-01-2018, 03:57 PM	#2
'Hamas' Jenkins Now you've pissed me off! Join Date: Jan 2006 Casino cash: $7989572	Play enough to get comfortable, then get yourself fitted once you opt for the next set. Never pay full retail for Taylor Made, as their product life cycle is so short that your clubs hemorrhage value. Ping, Mizuno, and Titleist clubs hold value the best outside of boutique brands like Honma, PXG, or Miura. __________________ "When the Know-Nothings get control, it will read 'all men are created equal, except negroes, and foreigners, and Catholics.' When it comes to this I should prefer emigrating to some country where they make no pretense of loving liberty – to Russia, for instance, where despotism can be taken pure, and without the base alloy of hypocrisy.”--Abraham Lincoln
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12-01-2018, 04:02 PM	#3
FlaChief58 SuperChiefs Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Florida Casino cash: $2099822	Solid advice, thanks. I've always heard Taylor Made were top of the line and considered getting a set until I saw how much they are. To steep for my blood at this point
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displacedinMN It was not a fair catch Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Correcting papers Casino cash: $2782630	Congratulations on the pending retirement. I hope to someday. __________________ #investigatecarlcheffers
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Easy 6 pie is never free Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: the drivers seat Casino cash: $3567775	Best wishes, I'm sure its a well deserved retirement
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displacedinMN It was not a fair catch Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Correcting papers Casino cash: $2782630	Crap. I am almost 50 and still looking at 7-10 years of teaching. Ugh. __________________ #investigatecarlcheffers
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stevieray best in the biz Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Under Pressure Casino cash: $2425273	Good for you! Seriously! Ping Eye 2 are nice irons. I'm gonna die on a ladder.
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