I'm Free :) Or Goin' fishin' :)

[puckster_guy]

Last Friday the 29th of March was my last day at work. I finally did it. I'm 5 days into my retirement and lovin' every minute of it! I just can't wait to get to camp. I got lots to do and look forward to being bored  every once in a while. I just spent almost 25 yrs building aircraft, 10 yrs courier/trucking and 10 yrs in a family supermarket. I'm done, I need a break from the world and Kipawa is where I've been setting up with all you guys helping me along the way.
I've got 5 grand kids and a camp so I figure I'm gonna get real busy. First off I need to finish camp I got some help in May to get going. Need more pine on the walls, cielings need to go in then floors and trim. I just ordered the last of the materials and now gonna finish. Then I'm taking the summer off. Do some yard work and fish, then fish some more.
My last day in the old factory...

[Oarin]

 Way to go Puckster! I've been retired for 11 years and it ROCKS! Can't wait to see the pictures of your camp being finished and your fishing adventures. Good luck and have fun!

[Jay Thomas]

Congratulations Puckster!!

All the best to you and every success in all your future endeavours. Enjoy your retirement - you've earned it.

I retired back in Sep 1998. Hard to believe it will 21 years in retirement this Sep.

Jay

[puckster_guy]

Thx Jay, I hope I live that long, Great for you. Make sure you stop in for a couple of days this summer, retiree's gotta look out for each other.That landmarks thread got me thinking how huge this lake is. Kipawa lodge is about 40 mins away. I've barely seen grindstone! lol in 7 yrs of having a camp. Man, time flies. I gotta pack a rod and lunch and make some day trips. It's been a long time since I got a bass.

[crackers42]

Puckster, 

If you are going to be spending time there buy a zec license for the year lakes are endless and trophies are in every lake you just need to look. 

[T-Bone]

Congrats Puck!!! 45-years of work is enough for anyone...you deserve the well-earned break from doing what someone wants you to do and the gift of doing what YOU want to do. I'm so envious...but hopefully I'll be joining you sooner than later.

Good luck on getting the camp finished...please keep us updated!!!

[Greg]

That's awesome.  Congrats puck!

Was it ugly sweater day at the factory???  (Kidding) Oh wait - I'm from Ottawa - I'd better retract that! 

Super jealous of what you have in front of you - retirement and a camp waiting for you on Kipawa!

[Fort Wisers]

Congrats @puckster_guy
Kipawa is about as good as it get's for retirement!

[Dog]

Congrats Joe! Enjoy camp, you have definitely earned it.

[Goach15]

Congrats on your freedom !! What a relief it must be..I'm 3 years behind you and all I think about is spending  5 months a year at our cottage on Kipawa when I'm done...enjoy ...

[CaptainCrappie]

Smart move Puckster!  Get out of that rat race while you still have your health.  The rats always win anyways but, they don't fish so you can get the last laugh.    It will be 9 years of being retired this September for me and the only problem is.... the longer you are retired, the older you get!   A week ago was a big day for me.... My age, IQ, and sperm count were the same …72  Enjoy that retirement!

C.C.

[Greg]

[My age, IQ, and sperm count were the same …72]

Made me laugh out loud... awesome CaptainCrappie!  I am going to remember that one.

[penner]

Congrats on your retirement Joe . Hope to spend a few days down the road from you this summer. Maybe we can take a run up to canal bay?? I'll play "tour guide" , you bring the "pop". LOL!!

[puckster_guy]

 Works for me Penner. Happy to have you as a neighbour. I'll show you around my end of the lake this summer. Drove by Kipawa lodge a few years ago, it was just an exploratory trip towards Kipawa village just to see what's involved, next time I unpack my rod. C'mon by for a pop when you have time. I'll show you how I set up. Been looking forward to retiring for a long time. I can't believe it's here. 62 yrs young, Time is on my side...

[getthenet]

Congrats !!!! Not far behind . Maybe bump into you sometime !