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PostPosted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 6:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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I'm sure my kids are going to hate me though at some point, just like I did my parents, who are wonderful people (and married for 31 years!).
Same for my husbands parents, who are married for 28 years...
We have good examples...

Plus your favourite uncle who has been married for 35 years.  
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 10:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I've seen and done a lot I could live with forgetting. But, as stupid as this sounds, I probably wouldn't change much if I got to do it over again. There are several moments in time that have led to some bad memories that I would give anything to get to go back and change. But, as a whole, I'm happy with the route I took.
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 11:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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I've seen and done a lot I could live with forgetting. But, as stupid as this sounds, I probably wouldn't change much if I got to do it over again. There are several moments in time that have led to some bad memories that I would give anything to get to go back and change. But, as a whole, I'm happy with the route I took.

I'm sure we have all done things we regret but that's life.  
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 22, 2008 4:21 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

uncle aj wrote:
I took a big chance in 1973 and went to work in Saudi Arabia.  Looking back and seeing all my old mates, it was a very good decision for me and has meant we are now financially sound and I could probably retire tomorrow.  Brenda is a great worrier so she's making me stay out there until I'm 65 or until the company decide I should go.    


I think everyone eventually looks back and wonders "what if".  In my case I've made some mistakes along the way but you just have to keep looking forward.

Thinking positive, I do have two events in my life that I look back on with great satisfaction.  I met the love of my life 45 years ago and we're still together.  The other was 38 years ago when I quit my (secure) job of 10 years and went into a career in law enforcement.  

At the time we had two children and my wife was pregnant with a third.  Yes, I had some doubts at the time and several friends and relatives thought I was crazy.  But I followed a dream, with the support of a loving family, and wouldn't change a thing!  

I'm enjoying retirement now, have a wonderful family and a lot of good memories.  I must have done something right.  
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 22, 2008 6:33 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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I'm enjoying retirement now, have a wonderful family and a lot of good memories.  I must have done something right.  


You certainly did John and welcome back.  
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