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post Aug 10 2023, 09:09 PM
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The pace of my shop build-out has been pitifully slow, but the biggest impediment to progress (that thing called a job) has now been removed – I retired in July! So, next I will now concentrate on getting the insulation done so I can get the heat (and therefore plumbing) working this fall. The hoist (which was held for me for a year) was just installed as I finally got the insulation and drywall in place above the raised ceiling half of the shop. Hopefully there will be more to see soon.

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post Aug 10 2023, 11:00 PM
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Awesome shop and big congrats on retirement!
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post Aug 11 2023, 12:23 AM
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You'll surely have plenty of time when you retire and your shop progress may speed up.
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post Aug 11 2023, 05:13 AM
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Boy, now I've got shop envy. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
I retired many yrs ago but still don't have a real shop

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post Aug 11 2023, 05:15 AM
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Very nice, another 914er in Wisconsin. Mark
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post Aug 11 2023, 05:40 AM
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Very nice, another 914er in Wisconsin. Mark


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Happy retirement! Congratulations on the shop progress!! Keep us posted! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Aug 11 2023, 08:11 AM
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Congrats on all the big news!
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post Aug 11 2023, 08:52 AM
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Looks terrific. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Aug 11 2023, 10:00 AM
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post Aug 11 2023, 11:44 AM
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Looking good, lots of sheet rock, lol. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)
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post Aug 11 2023, 11:51 AM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/hissyfit.gif) I can totally relate. Currently in the process of building my shop solo from the foundation up. Painfully slow.

Yours looks great and you’ll be there in no time. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)
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post Aug 11 2023, 12:05 PM
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I’m jealous. Next major things I want to do to my shop is insulate and drywall, and get a lift. Congrats on the retirement!
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post Aug 11 2023, 01:08 PM
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I'm sure many of us are envious, keep us posted as you progress.
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post Aug 11 2023, 04:31 PM
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^ Definitely envious - I feel fortunate to have a 3-car garage, which actually holds 3 cars and a lot of crap, but there's very little remaining work space and the ceiling is too low for a car stacker or lift. If I ever retire it would be awesome to have a real barn or shop ideally fully detached from the house!
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post Aug 11 2023, 08:19 PM
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Very nice.

Retirement? Congrats--now get to work.

ps. Don't screw up retirement. Ask me how I know.
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post Aug 11 2023, 09:27 PM
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Thanks to all for your congratulations & well wishes – very much appreciated!

Mlindner & Freezin 914: I will have to have a garage warming get together for the WI guys (northern IL is not too far either) when it gets closer to done – a driveway full of 914’s would be awesome!

914Sixer: Yep, that’s a big stack of drywall waiting for me, just for the ceiling though. The walls get something more appropriate for a shop.

bkrantz: I think I have a pretty good plan and I think I am set not to screw it up, but always open to advice. Would love to hear your story!

Cheers!
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post Aug 12 2023, 08:31 PM
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Thanks to all for your congratulations & well wishes – very much appreciated!

Mlindner & Freezin 914: I will have to have a garage warming get together for the WI guys (northern IL is not too far either) when it gets closer to done – a driveway full of 914’s would be awesome!

914Sixer: Yep, that’s a big stack of drywall waiting for me, just for the ceiling though. The walls get something more appropriate for a shop.

bkrantz: I think I have a pretty good plan and I think I am set not to screw it up, but always open to advice. Would love to hear your story!

Cheers!


Mostly I could not resist offers (pleas!) to consult, and to volunteer--especially with things that lead me deeper into time and commitments. And then I agreed to help write a new edition of a college textbook.

Stick with your plan!
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post Aug 12 2023, 10:05 PM
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I totally understand, as I have seen it happen to colleague’s before – they somehow became un-retired without even trying. I am pretty good at saying “no”, and very unfazed by attempts to make me feel guilty.

And of course, no one is going to ask me to do something big like write anything, so I am safe on that front too!
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post Aug 13 2023, 07:30 AM
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Congratulations on your retirement and the shop progress. Very nice. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Aug 14 2023, 03:02 PM
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I love it. I'm green with envy.

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