How Many of You Here on Cards Talk are Retired?

[Adam2]

I retired in 2017, moved to Florida, started a couple of side hustles marketing on the internet and a couple youtube channels. Between that and fishing I keep pretty busy. I try to check in every day or so, but don't post much. 67 y/o and still after that 10 lb bass.

bass fisherman eh? me too. I am fortunate to have gotten my double digit. 10.3 lbs. 9 acre farm pond on a black and blue chatterbait

[sikeston bulldog2]

I retired in 2017, moved to Florida, started a couple of side hustles marketing on the internet and a couple youtube channels. Between that and fishing I keep pretty busy. I try to check in every day or so, but don't post much. 67 y/o and still after that 10 lb bass.

The channels bass fishing related? Eight years in FL and no 10 pounder? My biggest in MO is 8.8. I don't largemouth fish much anymore. When I fish now, it's either floating a river for Small mouth, or catching panfish under a bobber.

Weren’t you competition level. How do you go from that level to catching perch with a bobber. What changed.

[Honky Tonk Man]

A tick to the right of 70 YO. Retired at age 55.

Family has roots in central Ill and Cardinals fans since 1940's. Dad returned from WWII and family started making trips to STL to watch games at Sportsman Park. Family began season tickets in 1970 and ended 2018.

Blessed to see the greats Gibson, Musial, Willie M, Red, Ozzie, AP, Herr, Javier, Brock, et al. Further blessed to see world championships, WS, playoff games, etc. When in Nam could not wait to get the Stars and Stripes to see if Cards won.

Since 2022 & 2023 interest has waned in beloved Cardinals. Product quality has declined. Ownership, FO, mangers are below any MLB standard. Hopefully, 2026 will bring new ownership, Bloom, and manager. Winn is the future. Check CT periodically when at home.

They won 93 in 2022.

Holy [fork]...you never stop!

He and the cran-man are dedicated to a fault

[MIDMOBIRDTWO]

Retired at 55 twenty two years ago. Check in daily, but not much when traveling or attending family functions.

55…Wow, I am jealous.

I retired from the Naval Reserve as well as the public school system after 20 years as a secondary school principal. Did some coaching and teaching early in my school career, baseball was always my favorite to coach. After retirement in 2003 I was able to spend 20 plus years traveling the card show circuit. Met some amazing people, even got along with Cub fans. Royals fans were more obnoxious at times, especially when they were winning. Did the National Card Collectors Convention in Chicago, Cleveland, Atlantic City, and Baltimore, Chicago and Cleveland multiple times. I have been blessed.

[Adam2]

Retired at 55 twenty two years ago. Check in daily, but not much when traveling or attending family functions.

55…Wow, I am jealous.

I retired from the Naval Reserve as well as the public school system after 20 years as a secondary school principal. Did some coaching and teaching early in my school career, baseball was always my favorite to coach. After retirement in 2003 I was able to spend 20 plus years traveling the card show circuit. Met some amazing people, even got along with Cub fans. Royals fans were more obnoxious at times, especially when they were winning. Did the National Card Collectors Convention in Chicago, Cleveland, Atlantic City, and Baltimore, Chicago and Cleveland multiple times. I have been blessed.

very cool

[zbasspro]

I retired in 2017, moved to Florida, started a couple of side hustles marketing on the internet and a couple youtube channels. Between that and fishing I keep pretty busy. I try to check in every day or so, but don't post much. 67 y/o and still after that 10 lb bass.

The channels bass fishing related? Eight years in FL and no 10 pounder? My biggest in MO is 8.8. I don't largemouth fish much anymore. When I fish now, it's either floating a river for Small mouth, or catching panfish under a bobber.

Weren’t you competition level. How do you go from that level to catching perch with a bobber. What changed.

Legend in my own mind! I fished some tourneys, but nothing serious. It used to be a dream, hence the name. I grew up jerking perch, and now have grandkids. I enjoy doing that with them as much as anything.

[Hvac Doc]

Long time cards fan. Don't comment on posts but rarely. 63 retired 6 years. I just come to read the silly & ridiculous posts some write. and have a good laugh. Like hey let's trade this guy for this guy LOL.

[Rocket Scientist]

Retired at 55 twenty two years ago. Check in daily, but not much when traveling or attending family functions.

55…Wow, I am jealous.

I retired from the Naval Reserve as well as the public school system after 20 years as a secondary school principal. Did some coaching and teaching early in my school career, baseball was always my favorite to coach. After retirement in 2003 I was able to spend 20 plus years traveling the card show circuit. Met some amazing people, even got along with Cub fans. Royals fans were more obnoxious at times, especially when they were winning. Did the National Card Collectors Convention in Chicago, Cleveland, Atlantic City, and Baltimore, Chicago and Cleveland multiple times. I have been blessed.

chasing cardboard.

[MIDMOBIRDTWO]

Retired at 55 twenty two years ago. Check in daily, but not much when traveling or attending family functions.

55…Wow, I am jealous.

I retired from the Naval Reserve as well as the public school system after 20 years as a secondary school principal. Did some coaching and teaching early in my school career, baseball was always my favorite to coach. After retirement in 2003 I was able to spend 20 plus years traveling the card show circuit. Met some amazing people, even got along with Cub fans. Royals fans were more obnoxious at times, especially when they were winning. Did the National Card Collectors Convention in Chicago, Cleveland, Atlantic City, and Baltimore, Chicago and Cleveland multiple times. I have been blessed.

chasing cardboard.

Quit that too, now I am just occupied telling kids to get off my lawn!

[desertrat23]

Retired at 55 twenty two years ago. Check in daily, but not much when traveling or attending family functions.

55…Wow, I am jealous.

I retired from the Naval Reserve as well as the public school system after 20 years as a secondary school principal. Did some coaching and teaching early in my school career, baseball was always my favorite to coach. After retirement in 2003 I was able to spend 20 plus years traveling the card show circuit. Met some amazing people, even got along with Cub fans. Royals fans were more obnoxious at times, especially when they were winning. Did the National Card Collectors Convention in Chicago, Cleveland, Atlantic City, and Baltimore, Chicago and Cleveland multiple times. I have been blessed.

I remember when that convention came to America's Center in the 90s. I got autographs from Buck O'Neil and Al Kaline. It was a blast.

[MIDMOBIRDTWO]

Retired at 55 twenty two years ago. Check in daily, but not much when traveling or attending family functions.

55…Wow, I am jealous.

I retired from the Naval Reserve as well as the public school system after 20 years as a secondary school principal. Did some coaching and teaching early in my school career, baseball was always my favorite to coach. After retirement in 2003 I was able to spend 20 plus years traveling the card show circuit. Met some amazing people, even got along with Cub fans. Royals fans were more obnoxious at times, especially when they were winning. Did the National Card Collectors Convention in Chicago, Cleveland, Atlantic City, and Baltimore, Chicago and Cleveland multiple times. I have been blessed.

I remember when that convention came to America's Center in the 90s. I got autographs from Buck O'Neil and Al Kaline. It was a blast.

I missed that one, I was still working and could not get off for it. I missed meeting Curt Flood, who I had met in Palma in 1972 while in the Navy. Saved his autograph which I still have, got to sit and drink rum and coke with him for a couple of hours. I wanted to see if he remembered me from that encounter, but probably not. I sure remembered it.

[Rocket Scientist]

Retired at 55 twenty two years ago. Check in daily, but not much when traveling or attending family functions.

55…Wow, I am jealous.

I retired from the Naval Reserve as well as the public school system after 20 years as a secondary school principal. Did some coaching and teaching early in my school career, baseball was always my favorite to coach. After retirement in 2003 I was able to spend 20 plus years traveling the card show circuit. Met some amazing people, even got along with Cub fans. Royals fans were more obnoxious at times, especially when they were winning. Did the National Card Collectors Convention in Chicago, Cleveland, Atlantic City, and Baltimore, Chicago and Cleveland multiple times. I have been blessed.

chasing cardboard.

Quit that too, now I am just occupied telling kids to get off my lawn!

LOL I chase Pokemon a lot more now, than sports...living the dream.

[imetsatchelpaige]

Happy birthday Red! We have (kind of) known each other for over 20 years...
I am still out there, running a pair of nonprofits and a noted national conservation campaign, attempting to change the world at 71. Results are mixed so far.
To quote Denzel Washington in Glory, "I ain't won yet."

I check CT in the morning, and occasionally through the day while I'm at my desk. I am often recording games, so my participation in the GDT threads, which is one of the highlights here, is uneven-although I do enjoy engaging. I'll often weigh in when I have caught up on the game, speeding through commercials and Brad Thompson's pablum.
I love the site, and like most of you here. I even engage with people with multiple screen names, severe personality disorders and schizophrenic edges (you know who you ares). I can be harsh with them sometimes- mea culpa.
To (again) quote Denzel from the same movie, "ain't nobody clean."

[imetsatchelpaige]

I am retired, and check in on Cards Talk daily.

Same here.

Same here. Although I’m still acting GM which in my mind I’ve been since 1963.

Our collective thanks for 2006 and 2011.

[MIDMOBIRDTWO]

Retired at 55 twenty two years ago. Check in daily, but not much when traveling or attending family functions.

55…Wow, I am jealous.

I retired from the Naval Reserve as well as the public school system after 20 years as a secondary school principal. Did some coaching and teaching early in my school career, baseball was always my favorite to coach. After retirement in 2003 I was able to spend 20 plus years traveling the card show circuit. Met some amazing people, even got along with Cub fans. Royals fans were more obnoxious at times, especially when they were winning. Did the National Card Collectors Convention in Chicago, Cleveland, Atlantic City, and Baltimore, Chicago and Cleveland multiple times. I have been blessed.

chasing cardboard.

Quit that too, now I am just occupied telling kids to get off my lawn!

LOL I chase Pokemon a lot more now, than sports...living the dream.

I sold only a few Pokeman cards. Bought a collection that had unopened packs from the first Japanese Pokeman that was sold over here. Got quite a bit of money for them, wish there had been more of them. I tried to stick with 1975 and older cards.

[greyhawk]

60 and still working -- will retire as soon as i feel comfortable paying for insurance until i get to 65 which will be sooner than later. Have worked from home for 15 years and am on CT talk usually about this time of day, sometimes more if things are slow.