tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7505141047279582040.post6744812972036332434..comments2023-10-07T12:24:25.628+01:00Comments on The Great Escape: So - the reality of the 'Great Escape'...Janhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07341377291617694838noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7505141047279582040.post-18575690375843112042015-08-24T02:01:11.592+01:002015-08-24T02:01:11.592+01:00It sounds wonderful! I think the thing I like the ...It sounds wonderful! I think the thing I like the most about being retired is that my time is my own. I think I'm almost busier now, but doing the things I like to do. Enjoy!Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10314254638454546970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7505141047279582040.post-83876988153125559392015-08-23T23:05:45.594+01:002015-08-23T23:05:45.594+01:00You go girl! I love the idea of the Things You Cou...You go girl! I love the idea of the Things You Couldn't do While Teaching list... September holidays would be my top one there!Angel Jemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08915392156232711695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7505141047279582040.post-59848823842594525742015-08-23T20:40:55.687+01:002015-08-23T20:40:55.687+01:00It all sounds to be working out so well so far. Th...It all sounds to be working out so well so far. The thing which stressed me out the most when I gave up work was not earning and contributing financially to the household. I don't know how I had time to work though now, there's never enough hours in the day to get everything done that I want to.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7505141047279582040.post-61852319606674216692015-08-23T10:21:18.596+01:002015-08-23T10:21:18.596+01:00wow, its sounds great so glad its all working well...wow, its sounds great so glad its all working well, what joy not to have to have holidays dictated by school terms, I cant wait till my youngest is out of full time ed,.Anjiedothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166553048627765354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7505141047279582040.post-64873571871145061302015-08-22T23:57:19.883+01:002015-08-22T23:57:19.883+01:00Great news. I really pleased that it's all be...Great news. I really pleased that it's all been worth while. Quality of life is worth so much more than money. You are both reaping the benefits from your retirement. With your skill you can run your business of teaching privately. You will be in charge and can say yes or no to anything that comes your way. Living Alone in Your 60'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08848266282669835475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7505141047279582040.post-42355991145442027202015-08-22T23:42:12.505+01:002015-08-22T23:42:12.505+01:00I'll also look forward to your participation i...I'll also look forward to your participation in TARDIS Tuesdays when it gets started again!x Kezziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15705356707599121605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7505141047279582040.post-40471543619346070762015-08-22T23:41:25.165+01:002015-08-22T23:41:25.165+01:00I'm really glad you are so positive about it! ...I'm really glad you are so positive about it! Hurrah for the harp practice!! Do you do orchestral gigs at all? I bet you'll be in demand. <br />I'm dreading going back despite liking my job. Ofsted are still due, Sigh. We just came hone from a bon voyage party for an old peri colleague of CBC's who is sailing around the world for a year!x Kezziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15705356707599121605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7505141047279582040.post-8857888034511338152015-08-22T22:40:09.656+01:002015-08-22T22:40:09.656+01:00Sounds to me that you are coping well, both in you...Sounds to me that you are coping well, both in yourself, relationship and financially, so the plan is going great. I was made redundant at 50 and although I thought I coped, I did feel pretty worthless. Enjoy your patchwork and look forward to seeing that in your posts and any other crafts you do. Take care.Susan Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11945482062858126629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7505141047279582040.post-61648238863495970012015-08-22T19:30:52.318+01:002015-08-22T19:30:52.318+01:00Wonderful news and great to hear you can now do th...Wonderful news and great to hear you can now do things without the restraints of term time, looking forward to seeing your patchwork :-)Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05213759909336433460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7505141047279582040.post-67487319593759007552015-08-22T17:21:40.672+01:002015-08-22T17:21:40.672+01:00I'm so pleased to hear that you are getting o...I'm so pleased to hear that you are getting on so well with the great escape, plans look good - enjoy your freedomSue in Suffolkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166036914348424622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7505141047279582040.post-38185302472112258332015-08-22T17:02:02.625+01:002015-08-22T17:02:02.625+01:00Jan, The side effects to Mrk are wonderful. Stress...Jan, The side effects to Mrk are wonderful. Stress in one family member leeks to the others and you planned so well for both of you. SAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16485146123969622896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7505141047279582040.post-23510471962048402272015-08-22T16:30:59.231+01:002015-08-22T16:30:59.231+01:00Hi Jan. I’m interested in your saying it still fe...Hi Jan. I’m interested in your saying it still feel good to be earning some money.<br /><br />I retired from being a vicar at 58 (ill health) and apart from the first year when I was caring for my terminally ill sister, I’ve earned money throughout my retirement and that has been very important to me. I earn a little each Sunday taking church services and a little doing on-line surveys and together these two sources yield around £200 a month. This is enough to make a significant difference. However, it’s not the actual money which is important but the continuing ability to earn a little. Voluntary work is great but there is something very special about still earning a little and I would go so far as to say it has an effect on my psychological health. <br />Frugally challengedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10222391810215537820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7505141047279582040.post-20783046342667469182015-08-22T16:13:43.135+01:002015-08-22T16:13:43.135+01:00Being married to a teacher, I completely understan...Being married to a teacher, I completely understand your feelings about not going back! It sounds like you're carving the days out nicely, the harp playing and walking sound such a lovely way to start a day xxMylittlepieceofenglandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13010447131003277696noreply@blogger.com