<p>And now it’s done. I was looking for one last big adventure and sure enough that’s what I got. The last ten years were the best (if not the best financially) of my 40 year career. Today is my last day in the office. I’ll retire as Special Assistant to the Provost-Complaint Investigator and Assistant Director of the Office for Equity and Diversity. I will be granted emeritus status although I’m not sure for which of the titles. We have sold our in-town in Chicago; will be going to Aruba for two weeks on July 5th; and then we will be preparing the Madison condo for sale. Last winter was very difficult for us, and we do not want to spend one more winter in the Midwest although we are both very fond of Madison and its people.</p>
<p>Congrats, tsdad. All the best on the next adventure. Madison is a great city. An actor friend gave up the business and moved to Madison last year, as her next adventure. She loves it.</p>
<p>Kind of sad to see how many who replied to your 2004 post are long gone from CC.</p>
<p>tsdad–so what is your next chapter? I expect you have interesting plans for your retirement…and where do you want to relocate?
H just took a job in DC to “cap his career” and he is really enjoying it. And we love DC, and hope to maybe retire here (even though it is crazy expensive)…</p>
<p>I joined CC after your 2004 thread but was pleased to see the account of my alma mater. We retired to Florida from Wisconsin two years ago- enough liberals and well educated people in our part of our city here. Plenty of retirees here. Always thought I was conservative growing up in the Madison suburbs and as a UW student- until I left the area and discovered how the rest live. Enjoy the next phase of life.</p>
<p>Congratulations on the happy transition! You are certainly choosing a good time in the real estate market to sell. But why? You are up close for the fireworks! Have you considered a snowbird life, Aruba/Madison? </p>
<p>I was not around CC for your first thread, but enjoyed revisiting that time in Madison history, as well as your elation with your position and new home. This year marks 30 years for me in Madison, and most has been wonderful, though winters are long, there is a beauty and peace to that time of year. Escaping for a time makes it bearable. </p>
<p>As they say in Ireland…“may the road rise up to meet you, may the wind always be at your back, may the sun shine warm upon your face, may the rain fall soft upon your fields, and until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of his hand.”</p>
<p>That gf is long gone. There have been several since. Some pretty nice; some not so much. He is currently trying to work out something with an ex. </p>