My postings have been few and far between when we aren't on the road, just working, working, working. Still busy, planning and packing.
Yesterday I did make it official, my retirement date/last day of work for John Deere is 23 May 2013!! John Deere has been a great company to work for and I am appreciative of the 13 1/2 years I have had with the company. But, I am looking forward to new adventures....traveling in the Vintage, building a home closer to our children, learning agility with my pups, sewing and learning to quilt, and workkamping and traveling in 2014.
Dave hasn't decided on a retirement date yet, for him it all depends on when the current house sells. When June arrives and we haven't sold it, we are hitting the road for a long trip. Then he will return to work until it sells. If it sells quickly, we'll break ground on the new house in rural Boone County Iowa and just make weekend trips. We are totally playing it as it goes.
We are both getting rather excited as our actual retirement grows closer and closer. We have been planning this for quite a long time. Boredom and restlessness is not in our future!!!! Dave hopes to see more of Trout Camp this coming year than last. :)
Daughter and I spent an enjoyable weekend with friends Theresa, Lydia, Ellie and Isaac of Dunham Lake Australian Terriers at the Cyclone Dog show in Des Moines. Here's a few pictures:
Mary with Sparrow, I'm sure she was considering just heading for home with him! He is such a sweetie!!
Lydia, though I'm not sure which dog, it's either Reba or Jake.
Mary, still cuddling!
Ellie and again, I'm not sure which dog. Sorry Theresa!!!
Lydia again, she, along with Ellie are really pros!
Mary and I enjoyed the show and spending time with friends. It was nice to have a girls weekend!
Well, that's about it for this time, but hopefully I'll be back soon with news developing around the Jones household. Kisses from KT and Nacho!
Retirement? It sounds like you will be more busy than today!
ReplyDeleteLook forward to seeing you down the road!