George N. M. Posted March 2, 2022 Share Posted March 2, 2022 My wife, Madelynn, pointed out that retirement income, pensions, social security, investments, savings, etc., are not "free money." We worked and saved for them. They are more like "deferred compensation." So, even though we are not working for a regular paycheck we are still receiving income and compensation for our labor and skill over the years. That said, it still feels kind of magical and unreal to have money coming in and I don't have to get up and go to a job in exchange. Retirement is a LOT better than being unemployed. BTW, Thomas, congratulations. "By hammer and hand all arts do stand." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted March 2, 2022 Share Posted March 2, 2022 Actually; in the SCA my name is Master Wilelm. My laurel is in Blacksmithing and my Laurel Wreath is a rune stone with one of the Hylestad Stave Church carvings reproduced on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George N. M. Posted March 2, 2022 Share Posted March 2, 2022 I will point out for those non-Society for Creative Anachronism folk (most everyone here) that Thomas' designation as a Laurel (addressed as "Master") is the equivalent of a knighthood in the SCA. Knights (addressed as "Sir") are awarded their rank for their skills in SCA combat while Laurels are awarded for skills in the Arts and Sciences. George N.M. (known in the SCA as Master Garwed Cadburiensis) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted March 2, 2022 Share Posted March 2, 2022 2 hours ago, ThomasPowers said: I guess folks can call me "Sir" now as I no longer work for a living... You can say to folks when they are in a hurry. I'm retired and have nowhere to go and all day to get there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted March 2, 2022 Share Posted March 2, 2022 Time to get blackout curtains for the windows. Of course I would have to have a 7am meeting Thursday to go to. Lets not forget Master Atar MKA James Hrisoulas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted March 2, 2022 Share Posted March 2, 2022 Congratulations Sir Thomas! Just be forewarned there are no days off nor vacations when you're retired. Not that I expect you'll do much laying about. Enjoy. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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