Saddlesore: I agree with your contention of retiring as soon as you can 100%!
I retired at age 50 and could have retired at age 46 - if I had known how absolutely wonderful retirement was I would have taken my earlier option!
I am in my 25th year of retirement now and it has been heaven on earth.
I hope the original poster does not burn himself out before his upcoming retirement.
Retired life is NOT just good - it is GREAT!
Hold into the wind
VarmintGuy
