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  1. 10-22-2013, 8:57 PM #1
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    Calling It Quits

    After 25 years of building stairs and railings in the Long Island, NY market, I'm closing up shop. This Friday I will be moving to Charlotte, NC to start a semi retirement life. I will still need to work, but at a much more relaxed pace. Hopefully, only two or three days a week. Maybe railings, maybe something else, we will see how it works out.
    The cost of living and running a business in NY has gotten out of control, and I'm tired of the grind. Next time I talk to you, I may have a southern accent. LOL
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  3. 10-22-2013, 9:01 PM #2
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    Best of luck Richard. There's a lot to like about Charlotte. Let us know how you are doing after you get settled.
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    Richard, enjoy the next (best) phase of your life!
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    Richard,
    Welcome to the "Wonderful South". Ya'll come on down and we'll have some grits.
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    Great town, nice weather, pleasant neighbors - may your move be uneventful.

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  7. 10-22-2013, 9:34 PM #6
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    Good luck to you. May you always be able make choices. Don't retire from the creek!
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  8. 10-22-2013, 10:03 PM #7
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    Richard,

    Here's wishing for you the best of everything as you go in to semi-retirement.

    I will miss the photos of your most current projects. Your skills have been and always will be an inspiration to a hack like myself.
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    Richard,

    Congratulations! I wish you well in your next endeavor. I hope that you will stay a member of the creek. Your work and commentary has helped to make the community the wonderful place it is. I have appreciated your contributions and admire your work. Best wishes.
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    Good for you, brother. Enjoy the warm weather.
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    best of luck in your new adventure and thanks for sharing your work all these years
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  12. 10-22-2013, 11:25 PM #11
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    Congratulations. I decided to retire three years ago and it was the best decision I ever made. I'm loving it. Just remember not to retire from something, but to retire TO something and you'll have a ball.
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    Enjoy. Might be tough to slow down so suddenly. Work your way down slowly.
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  14. 10-23-2013, 12:02 AM #13
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    Richard,
    Congratulations on your semi-retirement and also on your move to Charlotte! You will love Charlotte! My 3 grown kids(spouses) and 10 grandkids all live in Charlotte. My son in law is from NYC(my daughter/his wife) went to school in NYC. They moved back about 3 years ago and love it. They loved NY also but after having kids, they were looking for a more relaxed lifestyle.
    My wife and I live in Winston-Salem , NC (about 70 miles north of Charlotte) and head to Charlotte about 3-4 times a month to visit. I think you will enjoy your move.
    If you ever head to upstate NC(Winston-Salem), look me up. And keep posting, your staircase work is nothing short of phenomenal!

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  15. 10-23-2013, 3:45 AM #14
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    Hopefully, only two or three days a week.
    Just remember - you're retired (or semi retired)....

    Those plans to only work three days a week sort of go the way of the wind in a hurry.

    I retired over two years ago and earlier this year found myself working nearly 80 hours a week.

    Bookmark this thread and come back to it in a couple of years & see how that two/three days a week thing is panning out.
    "Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans." - John Lennon
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  16. 10-23-2013, 9:37 AM #15
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    Best wishes on your move, settling down and future endeavors, Richard! Check in here to let us know how you're faring.
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