tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539942105680988988.post3947217551309315980..comments2024-03-28T12:44:34.440-04:00Comments on DEBBIE-DABBLE BLOG: Time to Start "Letting Go", Planning For Early Retirement SeriesDebbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble Christmashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09393980831584145593noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539942105680988988.post-58348675410691829262019-02-24T18:58:50.886-05:002019-02-24T18:58:50.886-05:00Love that new car! Isn't it great when plans ...Love that new car! Isn't it great when plans work out?! Hope all goes well with the knee . . .Charlene@APinchofJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15409730115634400018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539942105680988988.post-682894261337573582019-02-20T23:08:03.914-05:002019-02-20T23:08:03.914-05:00Thank you for sharing at Best of the Weekend! Con...Thank you for sharing at Best of the Weekend! Congratulations on buying that beautiful car with cash. Good job. What a great dealership you have, to find exactly what you wanted. Amazing.Liberty from B4andAfters.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01684067876406986850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539942105680988988.post-55023443495546136702019-02-20T19:35:13.999-05:002019-02-20T19:35:13.999-05:00love your new car! The color is beautiful. I am ...love your new car! The color is beautiful. I am headed into retirement also, but intend to work since I'm single and don't want to be bored at home. Wish you all the best with your knee surgery. Had to have both mine replaced and it's like a whole new world. No pain! Great to be able to walk longer distances. Still working on increasing those distances since I hadn't walked very far for at least 5 or more years. You will feel like a whole new person. Oklahomaredheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10763763044738645091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539942105680988988.post-54139388453643057542019-02-20T17:36:29.646-05:002019-02-20T17:36:29.646-05:00Pam,
So glad to hear that you are enjoying retirem...Pam,<br />So glad to hear that you are enjoying retirement!! We are thrilled with our "new" car!! Planning is definitely the key and even though I will be moving up my surgery which means I will be retiring a few months before I qualify for my social security, I am so glad that I have enough money put aside that I can use to see us through until I do get my social security. I worked hard my whole life and saved that money so that is what it was supposed to be used for and I will use it because I need to take care of ME!!Thanks so much for stopping by and for taking the time to comment!!<br />Hugs,<br />DebbieDebbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble Christmashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09393980831584145593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539942105680988988.post-60079175615925452602019-02-19T21:01:33.037-05:002019-02-19T21:01:33.037-05:00The car is beautiful, Debbie! I'm so glad you...The car is beautiful, Debbie! I'm so glad you found exactly what you were looking for. And congrats on checking so many things off of your list for retirement. That will certainly help make the transition easier and less stressful. I hope the plans for your knee work out as well as everything else has. Thanks so much for sharing at Sweet Inspiration!Amy Nguyenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15665103624467320609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539942105680988988.post-75693714921467591752019-02-19T10:08:55.703-05:002019-02-19T10:08:55.703-05:00It's a beautiful car! I think going down to o...It's a beautiful car! I think going down to one is a great idea--it would save so much money, like you said, especially with everything being 5 minutes from you. :) Thanks for sharing at #heartandsoullinkupJennifer Wisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12291828542979514400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539942105680988988.post-63003001155811543552019-02-18T21:37:01.517-05:002019-02-18T21:37:01.517-05:00Marcy Ray,
Thanks so much for stopping by!! Thanks...Marcy Ray,<br />Thanks so much for stopping by!! Thanks for your well wishes!!<br />Hugs,<br />DebbieDebbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble Christmashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09393980831584145593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539942105680988988.post-46185524230144759792019-02-18T18:16:52.961-05:002019-02-18T18:16:52.961-05:00My husband and I have been retired for almost 4 ye...My husband and I have been retired for almost 4 years. I am Retired RN. I bought my husband a big double cab truck for his retirement. We put a large down payment on it so our payments are only. $300 a month. My car is 16:years old with only 26,ooo miles. We used hubbys companies truck for 44 years which saved us a lot of money. And we live very comfortably. You are right the key to a great financial retirement is to plan early and wisely. And our house has been paid for 10 years. Best Wishes Always.Pamelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04177567902195038229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539942105680988988.post-84138462395651738022019-02-18T13:52:04.935-05:002019-02-18T13:52:04.935-05:00Love your new ride girl! Yes it is sporty too and ...Love your new ride girl! Yes it is sporty too and that's what I like. We just bought a new SUV too. Well, actually it's a year old. Was a lease and turned back in with low, low mileage. Mine last SUV was a 2007 and I bought it in 2008. We have always taken very good care of our rides. I know your knee must be painful at times. Bless your heart. I have arthritis in left knee but so far I do well with staying active and if needed I take Ibuf. But Deb, then my dang necks hurts so bad from arthritis till I guess I pay no attention to my knee! LOL! Something to be thankful for always. Looks like you are on a good path dear friend. Hugs and blessings, CindyCreations By Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06652249357420269173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539942105680988988.post-11514357773619027822019-02-17T17:25:19.602-05:002019-02-17T17:25:19.602-05:00Congratulations on reaching your goals and on the ...Congratulations on reaching your goals and on the new SUV! We started buying used too since the price is so greatly reduced as opposed to buying new. A 2 year old car off of lease is always a good value! I love red so that’s a real winner to me! Before my mom’s knee surgery her knee was doubled in size too. She got to where just standing was too painful. She had it replaced and has done so well. Then she had the other knee done a couple of years later. She’s 96 now and has no complaints with her knees (just a few other issues though)! I love Wegman’s and always check one out when we get near one! They have a lemon meringue pie they make there that I found in the cooler section that is divine!Liz@ HomeandGardeningWithLizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08470612105590699955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539942105680988988.post-42503081406475338182019-02-17T09:59:10.251-05:002019-02-17T09:59:10.251-05:00Debbie, congratulations on your upcoming well-plan...Debbie, congratulations on your upcoming well-planned retirement. Wishing you all the best with the surgery and new knee. #HappinessIsHomemadeJean | DelightfulRepast.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02038772991628796917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539942105680988988.post-59653187178539689562019-02-17T00:05:30.238-05:002019-02-17T00:05:30.238-05:00So sorry to hear that your knee is giving you pain...So sorry to hear that your knee is giving you pain. I am happy that your have an appointment to get it drained. Hope you feel better soon. Happy Weekend, Kippi #kippiathomeKippi O'Hernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04892291267989806965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539942105680988988.post-27540622095872826712019-02-16T20:21:53.955-05:002019-02-16T20:21:53.955-05:00A car song for you from Australia:
https://m.yout...A car song for you from Australia:<br /><br />https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=lPsa8MJU_50Running on empty https://www.blogger.com/profile/05668554083864151638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539942105680988988.post-12266349845772856072019-02-16T19:23:18.336-05:002019-02-16T19:23:18.336-05:00Congratulations on the new car. Praying for your k...Congratulations on the new car. Praying for your knee surgery. Katie Mansfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00016424092009814488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539942105680988988.post-19201500586898930392019-02-16T15:55:04.350-05:002019-02-16T15:55:04.350-05:00Terrific plans! You are indeed fortunate & wi...Terrific plans! You are indeed fortunate & wise to take care of yourself and each other. ONE word more: CONGRATULATIONS!!Marcy Rayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16174909216846321723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539942105680988988.post-57945297092431909242019-02-15T22:32:31.450-05:002019-02-15T22:32:31.450-05:00Sounds like you are getting all ready for retireme...Sounds like you are getting all ready for retirement, I bet it sounds good to be so close. I hope you can get relief from your knee pain very soon!Conniecrafterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09266327228870948083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539942105680988988.post-28838756823265532222019-02-15T19:38:51.313-05:002019-02-15T19:38:51.313-05:00Oh, Debbie. It sounds like all your plans are fal...Oh, Debbie. It sounds like all your plans are falling into place!!! I love that you have made good plans that you were/are able to accomplish. It is really a sweet that you got the color/kind of car you wanted. <br />I hope draining the knee helps and that the surgery will be smooth and successful. I know that you know all the ins and outs of that procedure.<br /><br />I have also been purging and getting rid of a ton of things. It is sad in a way but also freeing. I never thought I would be able to "do less" for the holidays but that has been my trend these last few years.<br /><br />Keep us posted as to what is going on! xo Diana<br />NanaDianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14298962791700019785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539942105680988988.post-29449528463911293172019-02-15T14:53:32.045-05:002019-02-15T14:53:32.045-05:00Congratulations on the new car! It's great. Th...Congratulations on the new car! It's great. Thanks for your sweet words<br />Hugs Alessandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08837160571378736854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539942105680988988.post-7252761557431633352019-02-15T06:13:45.985-05:002019-02-15T06:13:45.985-05:00Hi Debbie! I thought that in retirement there woul...Hi Debbie! I thought that in retirement there would be nothing left to do ... Now, 10 years ago, I realize that I do not have time to do so much! It has disadvantages but the advantages outweigh them ... Have a good weekend!Graça Gamitohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18237359133034777982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539942105680988988.post-11283626803756503082019-02-14T20:55:45.390-05:002019-02-14T20:55:45.390-05:00Love your car. it is beautiful. Hope your downsizi...Love your car. it is beautiful. Hope your downsizing is going well. <br />Happy Valentine's Day. Loads of hugs. XOXOkrishnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14415543228464576537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539942105680988988.post-42686748926534132082019-02-14T19:08:28.027-05:002019-02-14T19:08:28.027-05:00Love your car. I went from driving Subaru station...Love your car. I went from driving Subaru station wagons to SUVs and I don't think I'll ever go back to a sedan - so much easier to get into a higher car. After my hip replacement. it was so much easier to get in and out of. <br />Hoping you will get some relief from having your knee drained. I'm going to see my OS to see about the new Iovera treatment - it's like a nerve block for your knee. His patients have had good results. With helping my parents, I really can't take the time to recuperate from knee surgery - the hip was a breeze - only two weeks until I could drive and I only needed Tylenol for the discomfort - I know the knees will be a lot different. <br />Take care of yourself. <br />Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02381445346226109566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539942105680988988.post-67105454356565039162019-02-14T15:44:10.901-05:002019-02-14T15:44:10.901-05:00Oh wow, I love the new car, it's so beautiful!...Oh wow, I love the new car, it's so beautiful! Being in the north east I definitely get the need for something that drives well in the snow. We got a Subaru a few years back on a lease, and we are going to buy it after the lease is up because it is so amazing in the snow. Also my kids made a total mess of it, and we are way over on miles, so we kind of have to buy it out. But it really is such a great car. <br /><br />Are you excited about retiring? I know it's a big adjustment, and like you said it takes a lot of planning!Anihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10606273583976652754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539942105680988988.post-57193496427856578962019-02-14T10:14:19.923-05:002019-02-14T10:14:19.923-05:00A plan is critical. So is having interests and pas...A plan is critical. So is having interests and passions that get you up and motivated and excited every day. Sounds like you do it all!<br /><br />I'm with you on cars. I'm just not into them. My car is a 2001 and when it goes I'll replace with used. And when Rick's goes, we'll go down to one, most likely. He rides his bike and walks almost everywhere unless it's a trip and then he's with me. It's just smart -- and good for you, observing that!Jeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17482528482559445943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539942105680988988.post-15710574226530775162019-02-14T09:44:17.658-05:002019-02-14T09:44:17.658-05:00Congrats on the new car! I love that color - it is...Congrats on the new car! I love that color - it is beautiful! I also love the Pittsburgh Penguins on your license plate and Joe's black and gold jacket! Happy Valentines Day!Annsterwhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01441074446170101547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539942105680988988.post-65965055893613036472019-02-14T09:41:37.556-05:002019-02-14T09:41:37.556-05:00Great new car. Like you we planned for several ye...Great new car. Like you we planned for several years on how we wanted to retire early and because we planned so well we were able to fulfill our dreams. Hope it all works out for you and that you to can fulfill yours.mamasmercantilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14011278973985658118noreply@blogger.com