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[Sheddy]

Good luck, wish you well on your travels, I'm sure we will bump into you somewhere in the near future, we are planning something very similar ourselves and plan to be in Benidorm over the festive period, hopefully with quite a few other funsters.
Cheers and Best of Luck
Ed and Shirley

 

[dreckly]

Well done, life goes on while you're busy making plans. Time to go for it.

 

[DBK]

If you are coming back for a summer job you could do a lot worse than coming to the west country. Loads of summer jobs going every year, from National Trust car park wardens to bar staff etc. Some places more or less close down in the winter, like Salcombe, but need loads of people in the summer. Finding somewhere to stay would be the problem but a job which offered you a pitch for your MH would be ideal.

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[movan]

Good luck Dave, will really miss you whilst you are away. One lovely, brave man ... I am sure that Carol will be with you in your heart .... have a wonderful, peaceful time ... then hurry home safely.

 

[Viennese]

Well done! You will have a great time - look out for us in Portugal in April/May!

Catherine

 

[dabhand]

My dear Dave, the little quotation of mine which appears below my posts could not be more apt for you, do the blog, say what you see, and let us know where you are, (you never know we might meet up) You have already taken the big step of deciding your own a credo mate, here' a couple more:-

“Uncertainty is the only certainty there is, and knowing how to live with insecurity is the only security.” ~John Allen Paulos

Every time we use the present to stress about the future, we’re choosing to sacrifice joy today to mourn joy we might not have tomorrow.

Enjoy your travels, have fun, stay safe and see if you can find a decent pint of bitter over there I look forward to meeting up on your return (if not before)

Simon

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[Steve]

nice one dave, will be seeing you about iam sure.
Steve

 

[simsy56]

I wish all the best on you new lifestyle. Go for it!
My brother was divorced at 56, and sold the house, paid everything off, and had nowhere to live. He didn't want another mortgage, or to pay rent.
So, he bought a Winnebago Journey, and lived in that for a year whilst he worked. Then off he went travelling in Spain/Portugal one winter. He loved it so much, he quit his job, took his pension, and lives wherever he wants. Presently he is in southern Spain for the winter, on a site for £50 per week, all in. He loves it, and has no wishes to return to work.
It's not the same as your situation, but, living in the warmth for winter sure beats this weather, and as you say, you can work during the summer, and repeat the travels next winter.
Good luck!

Craig

 

[simsy56]

I hasten to add Dave, that my brother is now on his fourth year living in his RV.

Craig

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[Snowbird]

I took the plunge 15 years ago this coming May, and everyone said I would be bored after 12 months. I have never had time to be bored as I fill each day with doing something. You will find campsite life completely different to housebound life, as there is always someone to chat too. As long as you keep as active as possible you will love your new found freedom to come and go as you please. Dont get me wrong, I was one of the lucky ones that loved my job, but I love retirement more. By the way, its 25 deg here in Benidorm at the minute so bring plenty suntan oil .

 

[Hollyberry]

Go forth and enjoy!
You have to grab these times together when you can.
As a Jim said, no ones ever died wishing they'd spent more time at the office.

 

[Robert Clark]

Best of luck Dave
Life is too short for working
Enjoy your adventure

Regards
Robert

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[movan]

.... wow, Dave, already on page 3.... You have made some wonderful friends on Fun because you ARE a wonderful friend .... everyone is behind you ... Good luck, and happy travels.

 

[homercostello]

Hi Dave saw you at Southport hope you enjoy yourself in Spain, we are at Tonka's rally in Benicarlo so look forward to having a drink with you and chat. Think a Blog would be a great idea.

 

[Lisa]

Hi Dave, we don't know each other but I just wanted to wish you all the best for your travels. It sounds like a perfect beginning to a new chapter in your life

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[Taran_Las]

Good for you Dave. Enjoy yourself and don't forget to update the blog so we know where you're hiding.

All the very best for the future​

 

[ambulancekidd]

Now I'm jealous but in a nice hopeful way. Have a really good time & please enjoy every second of your adventure. I get my pension in a year & have plans to do something similar so your blazing a trail for a lot of us Forum members. Good luck folks.

 

[Puddleduck]

I was medically retired and the first month or two were strange - it took me quite a while to wind down. the Drake will be handing his notice in early next year and (we hope) parting on good terms with the possibility of ad hoc work when it suits both parties.

We just want to have fun - and will become part time old age travellers!!!!

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[champers]

A great move Dave !

We hope to meet up with sometime during your trip and share a beer or two !

John n Kath x

 

[Busman]

Thank you Thank you and thanks for the PM's
Really looking forward to this now can't come soon enough, gave 4 weeks notice as Arriva have been really good to me wish it was 4 days tho
Dave

 

[Ockerron]

Congratulations Dave and good luck! It am so envious...Ron is retired and I would love to do what you are doing but I have another 20 years at the coalface before freedom! Love every minute and don't forget to keep us all posted about your exploits!

Ron and Gerri x

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[teddybard]

Good Luck Dave enjoy life

Roger & Sheila

 

[DavidG58]

Great decision Dave, you have spurred be on a littler closer to sorting my retirement out

We all put far too much off for far too long

We none of know what lies ahead, you more than most

Have fun, tell us all about it, make sure if I haven't done something about mine I will

 

[marrod23]

Well that's made my day good on yer mate happy travels Rod

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[Peter & Elaine]

Enjoy yourselfs mate
Try benidorm for 5 jan its 3 kings festival well worth a visit

 

[Debs]

Congratulations The hard bit is taking the step off the edge of the cliff once you realise you have had enough. But you've done that

Early retirement came totally unexpectedly to the oh 3 years ago, takes a little readjustment but your plans sound fab - have a wonderful retirement
Deb

 

[mpdcymru]

Envious. i;'v got anothe 1 year 11 months to go (not that I,m counting!

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[Zains Pops]

Enjoy the trip and freedom from routine, it will be strange at first but with your positive outlook everything will be good and I am sure you will meet some interesting folk and have some good adventures..go for it!!

 

[maison]

Sounds like a great trip to me.

Enjoy!

 

[ukbill]

Enjoy yourselfs mate
Try benidorm for 5 jan its 3 kings festival well worth a visit

great festival but try to get to somewhere smaller like
San Felipe Neri
small village near marjal eco site the 3 kings ride to the church there and then all the people go in and watch the kids get thier prezzies
have fun dave you have chosen well mate and plenty of us down in the sunny climes for new year to help you spend ya cash

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