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Yep Retirement is Tough

Tutontow

Aug 15, 2013
10:16am

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Originally posted by: DonDiego
Many years ago, DonDiego was dining with his first-wife and her family at a West Coast Florida seafood restaurant. When poor DonDiego ordered the grouper, he inadvertently pronounced it "groper"; everyone laughed at him.
Things went downhill after that.

Don't feel bad DD. When I go to a Mexican restaurant I just order by the numbers rather than try to pronounce it.

CowboyKell

Aug 16, 2013
1:32am

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Are those all Grouper or are some Snapper mixed in?

Tutontow

Aug 16, 2013
6:03am

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Originally posted by: CowboyKell
Are those all Grouper or are some Snapper mixed in?

They are all grouper. It is hard to get a perspective on how big they are but the smallest was 21 inches. The minimum size for red grouper is 20 inches and for gag 22 inches. We also had a bunch of big grunts. I didn't envy the captain and the mate when they started fileting but I am sure the $100.00 tip didn't hurt.

Rock'n Rick

Aug 16, 2013
8:30am

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Originally posted by: Tutontow

Believe me I don't take it for granted. Many years ago my father instilled in me a real respect for the power of compounding interest .
Because of that I started maxing out my personal retirement fund 30 years ago
and yes I am one of those on the government tit with a state backed pension after 33 years of fire fighting.

The Future Belongs To Only Those Who Prepare For It

A BIG CONGRATS on Your Retirement.

Well planned, ................ is well earned.

Rick

Edited to add: BTW, My father was a Boston Firefighter.

Toonsis

Aug 16, 2013
10:12am

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hahaha!

Tutontow

Aug 17, 2013
4:05am

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Originally posted by: Rock'n Rick

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Originally posted by: Tutontow

Believe me I don't take it for granted. Many years ago my father instilled in me a real respect for the power of compounding interest .
Because of that I started maxing out my personal retirement fund 30 years ago
and yes I am one of those on the government tit with a state backed pension after 33 years of fire fighting.

A tip of my hat to your father.

NannyD

Aug 19, 2013
3:52am

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Your father is/was a very wise man. I'm happy that after your long service you are able & willing to

take the time to "smell the roses". I too am retired now 11 1/2 years and find it is even better that

what I imagined. Travelling, golfing, gambling, it's a good life. Enjoy your retirement to the fullest.

Diane

Rock'n Rick

Aug 19, 2013
4:19am

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Originally posted by: Tutontow

A tip of my hat to your father.

Thank You. That means a lot.

Rick

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