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Old 5 December 2014, 02:55 AM   #1
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Enjoying Life

I'm sitting here on my 17th floor balcony overlooking the ocean and the world just enjoying myself. After 44 years in the legal business, I gave it all up almost a year ago and I'm having the time of my life, travelling, going to theater, operas, concerts, etc.

Here's what I'm looking at now.

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Old 5 December 2014, 03:03 AM   #2
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I ought to come over and pay you a visit.
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Old 5 December 2014, 03:34 AM   #3
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I ought to come over and pay you a visit.
Do that, Art. We'll be here till 12/11 and then we'll be back from 1/16 to 1/26.

We have a second bedroom for you.
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Old 5 December 2014, 03:26 AM   #4
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Old 5 December 2014, 03:29 AM   #5
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This is the payoff for working hard, and being smart with your money, congratulations Ed!!
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Old 5 December 2014, 03:36 AM   #6
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This is the payoff for working hard, and being smart with your money, congratulations Ed!!
More like buying in when we thought the housing market couldn't go any higher, Marc. But it did. And even with the recession, we would still make out like a bandit if we ever decide to sell.
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Old 5 December 2014, 04:56 AM   #7
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Amazing. You are an inspiration.

Thanks for sharing.

I'd say, I hope you are well.....but clearly your doing great!!!!
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Old 5 December 2014, 05:01 AM   #8
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Amazing. You are an inspiration.

Thanks for sharing.

I'd say, I hope you are well.....but clearly your doing great!!!!
I didn't intend this to be an inspiration, Seth. I was just sitting here enjoying myself and decided to post about it. Boca is where we come to veg out. Our greatest pleasure is to sit on the balcony and read, nap, or do nothing.

I used to say that our adventure was to go out and buy a light bulb. Then we would have to come home and rest from all that activity. Now we don't even do that. We just sit here and rest.
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Old 6 December 2014, 04:43 AM   #9
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I didn't intend this to be an inspiration, Seth. I was just sitting here enjoying myself and decided to post about it. Boca is where we come to veg out. Our greatest pleasure is to sit on the balcony and read, nap, or do nothing.

I used to say that our adventure was to go out and buy a light bulb. Then we would have to come home and rest from all that activity. Now we don't even do that. We just sit here and rest.


Never the less, it is inspirational. A lifetime of hard work that produces a lovely retirement where you can enjoy life and consider going out for light bulbs an adventure. Sitting and resting is potentially my favorite thing. Kudos to you.
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Very nice view, 20 years to go here and hoping to do the same one day
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Old 5 December 2014, 03:34 AM   #11
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Very nice! Enjoy your well earned retirement!!
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Old 5 December 2014, 05:21 AM   #12
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Living the life Ed my friend and well deserved! I'll send you some cold rain and snow if you send me some sunshine!
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Old 5 December 2014, 05:26 AM   #13
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Living the life Ed my friend and well deserved! I'll send you some cold rain and snow if you send me some sunshine!
Thanks for that kind offer, Ken, but I think I'll keep the sunshine here, at least till we have to go back to DC next Thursday night.
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Old 5 December 2014, 05:26 AM   #14
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Old 5 December 2014, 05:37 AM   #15
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Enjoy Ed! My motto is work hard, play harder!

Time to enjoy the fruits of your hard work. That is what all of us want to achieve and be able to do.

Have fun my friend!
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Old 5 December 2014, 06:44 AM   #16
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Great view! I miss South Florida, especially this time of year.
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Old 5 December 2014, 07:16 AM   #17
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I'm sitting here on my 17th floor balcony overlooking the ocean and the world just enjoying myself. After 44 years in the legal business, I gave it all up almost a year ago and I'm having the time of my life, travelling, going to theater, operas, concerts, etc.
I knew illegal businesses were better... Just kidding, great pics!
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Old 5 December 2014, 07:17 AM   #18
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I wouldn't some of that life for a few weeks .........
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Old 5 December 2014, 07:20 AM   #19
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It's wonderful, I wish my workspace right now had that view and warmth. Enjoy.
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Old 5 December 2014, 07:24 AM   #20
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Sweet! Makes me think, "Road Trip". Pensacola and then New Ow'lins . . .
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Old 5 December 2014, 07:31 AM   #21
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Old 5 December 2014, 08:00 AM   #22
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Smart move enjoy Ed
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Old 5 December 2014, 08:09 AM   #23
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Very nice. Heading back down to Fort Lauderdale the beginning of January for a similar view. Enjoying the fruits of someone else's labor
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Old 5 December 2014, 08:23 AM   #25
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Great view Ed.

Can we see the front of the building?
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Old 5 December 2014, 08:31 AM   #26
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The pic wont open for me. But I can imagine the scenery. Tip one back for me.



PS.... Pencil me in for the room after Art 's turn.
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Old 5 December 2014, 10:43 AM   #27
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Enjoy the fruit of your labor Ed.
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Old 5 December 2014, 11:51 AM   #28
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Absolutely nothing like an apartment on the beach.
The many different 'moods' of the coast, sunny, stormy, overcast, gusty and the smell of the ocean to clear the head.
Wouldn't want to live there but as a 'getaway' it can't be beat.
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A great view Ed, ad what a fantastic way to pass a little time.... Enjoy!
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Congrats Ed! Hard work pays off in the end! Enjoy your days you earned it.
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