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Skittles

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45. I grew up moving every year, including overseas

Reply to DFW (Reply #44)

Sat May 24, 2025, 12:19 AM

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and I can still find meaningful ways to take up my time in retirement

to each their own

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this is why you keep working Skittles May 23 #40

I'd probably drop dead from sheer boredom if I stopped DFW May 23 #41

in retirement you simply find other ways to take up your time Skittles Saturday #43

My wife already does that DFW Saturday #44

I grew up moving every year, including overseas Skittles Saturday #45

Retirement is just not for me DFW Saturday #46

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