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   sschefer | May 10, 2002 07:11pm | #1

   I'm heading down that same exact path myself. If you take a look at my Reitrement post you'll find some invaluable comments on the subject. Since I'm just begining to put it together, I really don't have much more info than whats in that thread but I'll keep you posted as I progress. One thing that has just recently inspired me to proceed was that the city I live in was just designated as the best city in the country to do business in, (Santa Rosa, Ca). It has an extremely diverse population and this is a very good thing for someone starting up. The number one thing you need to do is research. I started my research with a simple thread and that produced a multitude of new areas.

   Good Luck

   Steve - in Northern California

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   SenorDorado | May 10, 2002 09:20pm | #2

   Thanks Steve and best of luck in your new endeavors. Keep in touch and let me know how you make out.

   Since I am new to this site I will have to find out what a thread is :).

   ED

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   sschefer | May 10, 2002 10:11pm | #3

   Oh.. yeah, I was doing that assume thing again. A thread is all the messages in a particular subject title. If you look for the subject title Retirement you'll find the message thread that I am talking about. Well at least thats the best way I know how to explain it. Hope this helps.

   Steve - in Northern California

   Edited 5/10/2002 3:16:14 PM ET by Steve Schefer

   Edited 5/10/2002 3:16:35 PM ET by Steve Schefer

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   JVeillon | May 12, 2002 06:12am | #4

   Well can I join the party.  I didn't actually retire as I am only 58 but I just got sick and tired and quit the computer industry.  It was going downhill anyway.   I quit last year in March, so it has been just over a year since I had a job.   I moved back home to Louisiana where I still owned a Craftsman Bungalow in need of some restoration.  I built a 2 car garage for a workshop and started my own business doing woodworking.  I have done some projects for neighbors,  business people, local bank etc... and some for myself and working on the house at the same time.   I call myself semi retired.   I stay busy and sometimes think I have bitten off too much but I usually get it done on schedule.   I shop is full of tools and pretty much have everything I need at this point since I spend all the money I make on that and the house.  My wife supports us, God bless her soul.   I am a happy woodworker.  So that's my story.

   John

   
   

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   Edited 5/11/2002 11:12:45 PM ET by John

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   wbwood | May 12, 2002 06:47am | #5

   John, just wanted to say "Good for you!". I wish you good fortune and enjoyable, challenging projects. wb