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I've had enough so I am packing it in
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As long as you can afford it you should do it. We only have one life and we don't know exactly how long that will be.5
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If he could have made a case for being born in New York it would have been a passport (for all that Mr Trump would want to prevent that sort of thing).Henry Irving said:
Len,LenGlover said:
Have you located your grandfather on the 1901 census? That might disclose more tangible information. If you are unable to find him that might suggest Ireland or USA.Henry Irving said:Thanks for all the ancestry hints. My paternal great grandmother left her children at either Victoria or Victoria Park Station in the 1890s and they ended up in a children's home.
I've not been able to find a birth cert for my grandfather, Andrew Patrick Hayes as isn't clear where or when he was born. Probably 1891 and he claimed Dublin, New York and Hackney at different times.
And thanks too for all the best wishes, very touching.
He was living in an orphanage in Ealing in 1901.
Some of his brothers and sisters followed their father to the US and in 1945 he swore an affidavid (spelling) that he seen a family bible stating he was born in New York but I believe he was trying for a green card.0 -
Heres to a long and happy retirement to you.
Though the way people used to speak of you on here, I thought you retired decades ago!
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On the 1911 Census I have found a 19 year old Andrew Patrick HAYES shown as an Ordinary Seaman on board ship in Gillingham Kent. Place of birth not known. Could that be him?Henry Irving said:
Len,LenGlover said:
Have you located your grandfather on the 1901 census? That might disclose more tangible information. If you are unable to find him that might suggest Ireland or USA.Henry Irving said:Thanks for all the ancestry hints. My paternal great grandmother left her children at either Victoria or Victoria Park Station in the 1890s and they ended up in a children's home.
I've not been able to find a birth cert for my grandfather, Andrew Patrick Hayes as isn't clear where or when he was born. Probably 1891 and he claimed Dublin, New York and Hackney at different times.
And thanks too for all the best wishes, very touching.
He was living in an orphanage in Ealing in 1901.
Some of his brothers and sisters followed their father to the US and in 1945 he swore an affidavid (spelling) that he seen a family bible stating he was born in New York but I believe he was trying for a green card.0 -
Yes, that is him.LenGlover said:
On the 1911 Census I have found a 19 year old Andrew Patrick HAYES shown as an Ordinary Seaman on board ship in Gillingham Kent. Place of birth not known. Could that be him?Henry Irving said:
Len,LenGlover said:
Have you located your grandfather on the 1901 census? That might disclose more tangible information. If you are unable to find him that might suggest Ireland or USA.Henry Irving said:Thanks for all the ancestry hints. My paternal great grandmother left her children at either Victoria or Victoria Park Station in the 1890s and they ended up in a children's home.
I've not been able to find a birth cert for my grandfather, Andrew Patrick Hayes as isn't clear where or when he was born. Probably 1891 and he claimed Dublin, New York and Hackney at different times.
And thanks too for all the best wishes, very touching.
He was living in an orphanage in Ealing in 1901.
Some of his brothers and sisters followed their father to the US and in 1945 he swore an affidavid (spelling) that he seen a family bible stating he was born in New York but I believe he was trying for a green card.
Became a boy sailor straight from the orphanage and fought at the Battle of Jutland in 1916
Framed photo from my hallway
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Happy retirement, Ben. Enjoy yourself .. it’s later than you think2
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According to the 1921 census he is again at sea and described as follows: an able bodied (ab) seaman, aged 29 years 9 months, born in Walthamstow Essex, married and the father of a 2 year old child.Henry Irving said:
Yes, that is him.LenGlover said:
On the 1911 Census I have found a 19 year old Andrew Patrick HAYES shown as an Ordinary Seaman on board ship in Gillingham Kent. Place of birth not known. Could that be him?Henry Irving said:
Len,LenGlover said:
Have you located your grandfather on the 1901 census? That might disclose more tangible information. If you are unable to find him that might suggest Ireland or USA.Henry Irving said:Thanks for all the ancestry hints. My paternal great grandmother left her children at either Victoria or Victoria Park Station in the 1890s and they ended up in a children's home.
I've not been able to find a birth cert for my grandfather, Andrew Patrick Hayes as isn't clear where or when he was born. Probably 1891 and he claimed Dublin, New York and Hackney at different times.
And thanks too for all the best wishes, very touching.
He was living in an orphanage in Ealing in 1901.
Some of his brothers and sisters followed their father to the US and in 1945 he swore an affidavid (spelling) that he seen a family bible stating he was born in New York but I believe he was trying for a green card.
Became a boy sailor straight from the orphanage and fought at the Battle of Jutland in 1916
Framed photo from my hallway2 -
Congrats on your retirement!1
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Enjoy Ben - this can be a great stage in your life.
I retired 7 years ago, aged 62 years after 41 years of corporate life. I enjoyed my whole career and at the tail end was having a great time working as hard as ever, whilst doing a significant amount of international travel. I could have kept working for several more years but wanted to make sure I made use of the years left to me. It's been a great 7 years with hopefully more to come!
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Good luck & enjoy your retirement Ben,all the best for your next chapter of life after work…🥳,I’ve just over 10mths left till I’m offski from work & i am already at the being nervous about what happens at that next stage of my life,but still can’t wait for it to happen, but after reading some of these comments…I’m actually getting more excited for my future journey when tools have been put down for good & plans can come into play…👍2
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Thanks, another place of birth given.LenGlover said:
According to the 1921 census he is again at sea and described as follows: an able bodied (ab) seaman, aged 29 years 9 months, born in Walthamstow Essex, married and the father of a 2 year old child.Henry Irving said:
Yes, that is him.LenGlover said:
On the 1911 Census I have found a 19 year old Andrew Patrick HAYES shown as an Ordinary Seaman on board ship in Gillingham Kent. Place of birth not known. Could that be him?Henry Irving said:
Len,LenGlover said:
Have you located your grandfather on the 1901 census? That might disclose more tangible information. If you are unable to find him that might suggest Ireland or USA.Henry Irving said:Thanks for all the ancestry hints. My paternal great grandmother left her children at either Victoria or Victoria Park Station in the 1890s and they ended up in a children's home.
I've not been able to find a birth cert for my grandfather, Andrew Patrick Hayes as isn't clear where or when he was born. Probably 1891 and he claimed Dublin, New York and Hackney at different times.
And thanks too for all the best wishes, very touching.
He was living in an orphanage in Ealing in 1901.
Some of his brothers and sisters followed their father to the US and in 1945 he swore an affidavid (spelling) that he seen a family bible stating he was born in New York but I believe he was trying for a green card.
Became a boy sailor straight from the orphanage and fought at the Battle of Jutland in 1916
Framed photo from my hallway1 -
I have a hectic and busy life, two grown daughters and a 17 year old son with Phelan McDermid Syndrome, meaning he needs constant supervision and care. I grew up in the family run retail business set up by my late father in 1972, at its height he had 6 shops dotted across Kent and Sussex. We are currently down to our last and that closes its door for the last time Saturday. Since 18 I have worked full time for the business and been a retained fire-fighter. The latter keeping me interested in the former, but retail gets tougher every year and with all the changes to employment made by the marvellous Mrs Reeves, we like others have had enough. I could retire, but I couldn't deal with all that time, so I have got a job in the fire service alongside my on call position. I will get more time to spend with my baby, Harry, though.5
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Congrats Mr Hayes, maybe your amazing memory could see you becoming a quiz show regular?1
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Found the family on the 1939 Register living at 72 St Mary Street, Woolwich, Greenwich:Henry Irving said:
Thanks, another place of birth given.LenGlover said:
According to the 1921 census he is again at sea and described as follows: an able bodied (ab) seaman, aged 29 years 9 months, born in Walthamstow Essex, married and the father of a 2 year old child.Henry Irving said:
Yes, that is him.LenGlover said:
On the 1911 Census I have found a 19 year old Andrew Patrick HAYES shown as an Ordinary Seaman on board ship in Gillingham Kent. Place of birth not known. Could that be him?Henry Irving said:
Len,LenGlover said:
Have you located your grandfather on the 1901 census? That might disclose more tangible information. If you are unable to find him that might suggest Ireland or USA.Henry Irving said:Thanks for all the ancestry hints. My paternal great grandmother left her children at either Victoria or Victoria Park Station in the 1890s and they ended up in a children's home.
I've not been able to find a birth cert for my grandfather, Andrew Patrick Hayes as isn't clear where or when he was born. Probably 1891 and he claimed Dublin, New York and Hackney at different times.
And thanks too for all the best wishes, very touching.
He was living in an orphanage in Ealing in 1901.
Some of his brothers and sisters followed their father to the US and in 1945 he swore an affidavid (spelling) that he seen a family bible stating he was born in New York but I believe he was trying for a green card.
Became a boy sailor straight from the orphanage and fought at the Battle of Jutland in 1916
Framed photo from my hallway
Sims Ellen M Born 28 December 1873 Widowed (W) Occupation Unpaid Domestic Duties
Hayes Andrew P Born 31 December 1891 Married (M) Occupation Electrician's Mate also a note that he is a naval pensioner no: 240038 Able Seaman
Hayes Ellen M Born 21 January 1899 M Occupation Tailoress Trousers Hand
Hayes Terence G Born 6 October 1925 Single Occupation At School
Comer Daisy W Born 26 January 1919 M Occupation Unpaid Domestic Duties
Hope this helps.0 -
gotta be better than Stockport!stockportaddick said:I packed it all in back in 2021, took early retirement and moved to the Algarve. If you have half as much fun as I am having you will not regret it for a second. Enjoy!0 -
Terance G is my dad George. Thanks but I have that info as I met all those people and visited 72 St Mary's St as a boy.LenGlover said:
Found the family on the 1939 Register living at 72 St Mary Street, Woolwich, Greenwich:Henry Irving said:
Thanks, another place of birth given.LenGlover said:
According to the 1921 census he is again at sea and described as follows: an able bodied (ab) seaman, aged 29 years 9 months, born in Walthamstow Essex, married and the father of a 2 year old child.Henry Irving said:
Yes, that is him.LenGlover said:
On the 1911 Census I have found a 19 year old Andrew Patrick HAYES shown as an Ordinary Seaman on board ship in Gillingham Kent. Place of birth not known. Could that be him?Henry Irving said:
Len,LenGlover said:
Have you located your grandfather on the 1901 census? That might disclose more tangible information. If you are unable to find him that might suggest Ireland or USA.Henry Irving said:Thanks for all the ancestry hints. My paternal great grandmother left her children at either Victoria or Victoria Park Station in the 1890s and they ended up in a children's home.
I've not been able to find a birth cert for my grandfather, Andrew Patrick Hayes as isn't clear where or when he was born. Probably 1891 and he claimed Dublin, New York and Hackney at different times.
And thanks too for all the best wishes, very touching.
He was living in an orphanage in Ealing in 1901.
Some of his brothers and sisters followed their father to the US and in 1945 he swore an affidavid (spelling) that he seen a family bible stating he was born in New York but I believe he was trying for a green card.
Became a boy sailor straight from the orphanage and fought at the Battle of Jutland in 1916
Framed photo from my hallway
Sims Ellen M Born 28 December 1873 Widowed (W) Occupation Unpaid Domestic Duties
Hayes Andrew P Born 31 December 1891 Married (M) Occupation Electrician's Mate also a note that he is a naval pensioner no: 240038 Able Seaman
Hayes Ellen M Born 21 January 1899 M Occupation Tailoress Trousers Hand
Hayes Terence G Born 6 October 1925 Single Occupation At School
Comer Daisy W Born 26 January 1919 M Occupation Unpaid Domestic Duties
Hope this helps.1 -
Wishing you all the best in your retirement! Having been freelance for 15 years and working hybrid for over 22yrs, I can say it’s not such a big transition. I’ve never wanted to call myself retired—I still take on projects when they interest me or involve people I enjoy working with.
Of course, health is the most important thing, though a good pension helps! Staying active and leading a healthy lifestyle is key. One of the biggest perks of turning 60 was the TFL free travel card—I use it constantly to visit art exhibitions, the cinema, and catch up with friends.
I’ve been lucky to love my work, which has taken me around the world, introduced me to incredible people. I have two groups of X work collegeues/ friends, we meet regularly planning outings like visiting the underground postal train, river trips, walking the Line from Greenwich to Stratford and always a meal or a drink, staying in touch has been brilliant as we all shared so much common ground doing the work we did. Now, I also have time to attend more away games and tick off my sporting bucket list—I'll be seeing the Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur soon for my first IPL match!
Here’s hoping we make the playoffs and relive the magic of 1998 and 2019 at Wembley. Wishing you a fulfilling and enjoyable new chapter!
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Good luck in your retirement @Henry Irving, and i hope you enjoy whatever you decide to do now.
Also slightly concerned that poor old @AFKABartram has worked for 32 years and hasn't made a single work friend. Surely someone somewhere must like him........5 -
You’ve met me @Chris_from_Sidcup it can’t be that much of a surprise :-)
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Good luck Ben1
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You are not wrong there @Hal1xHal1x said:
gotta be better than Stockport!stockportaddick said:I packed it all in back in 2021, took early retirement and moved to the Algarve. If you have half as much fun as I am having you will not regret it for a second. Enjoy!0 -
You could take a leaf out of Alexei Sayle's book, "I've got lots of imaginary friends. They're all real people, I just imagine that they're my friends".AFKABartram said:You’ve met me @Chris_from_Sidcup it can’t be that much of a surprise :-)4 -
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Have fun. I took a two year mid-career break and loved every second of it. Back in the swing of work now but it gave me an appetising taster of retirement.
With a curious mind, it's impossible to get bored. Excusing the morbid titles, I enjoyed expanding my cultural awareness with the 1001 films/books/songs to consume 'before you die' series of books. Also rampaged around London using the Secret London books as a guide. Their 'unusual travel guide' and 'secret bars and restaurants' have been an unexpected treat to experience. Opened my eyes up to little gems in the city that I'd never uncovered in decades of living here...but whatever, main point I was trying to make is that there is an endless amount of great things you can do with your time in retirement and I don't think you'll miss the world of work for a minute. Enjoy.2 -
Christ, I'd forgotten about that.Henry Irving said:
Terance G is my dad George. Thanks but I have that info as I met all those people and visited 72 St Mary's St as a boy.LenGlover said:
Found the family on the 1939 Register living at 72 St Mary Street, Woolwich, Greenwich:Henry Irving said:
Thanks, another place of birth given.LenGlover said:
According to the 1921 census he is again at sea and described as follows: an able bodied (ab) seaman, aged 29 years 9 months, born in Walthamstow Essex, married and the father of a 2 year old child.Henry Irving said:
Yes, that is him.LenGlover said:
On the 1911 Census I have found a 19 year old Andrew Patrick HAYES shown as an Ordinary Seaman on board ship in Gillingham Kent. Place of birth not known. Could that be him?Henry Irving said:
Len,LenGlover said:
Have you located your grandfather on the 1901 census? That might disclose more tangible information. If you are unable to find him that might suggest Ireland or USA.Henry Irving said:Thanks for all the ancestry hints. My paternal great grandmother left her children at either Victoria or Victoria Park Station in the 1890s and they ended up in a children's home.
I've not been able to find a birth cert for my grandfather, Andrew Patrick Hayes as isn't clear where or when he was born. Probably 1891 and he claimed Dublin, New York and Hackney at different times.
And thanks too for all the best wishes, very touching.
He was living in an orphanage in Ealing in 1901.
Some of his brothers and sisters followed their father to the US and in 1945 he swore an affidavid (spelling) that he seen a family bible stating he was born in New York but I believe he was trying for a green card.
Became a boy sailor straight from the orphanage and fought at the Battle of Jutland in 1916
Framed photo from my hallway
Sims Ellen M Born 28 December 1873 Widowed (W) Occupation Unpaid Domestic Duties
Hayes Andrew P Born 31 December 1891 Married (M) Occupation Electrician's Mate also a note that he is a naval pensioner no: 240038 Able Seaman
Hayes Ellen M Born 21 January 1899 M Occupation Tailoress Trousers Hand
Hayes Terence G Born 6 October 1925 Single Occupation At School
Comer Daisy W Born 26 January 1919 M Occupation Unpaid Domestic Duties
Hope this helps.
My wife was brought up at 82 St Mary's St from 1965 aged 3.
She moved out when we bought a place in 1987.
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From the title, I thought for a minute you were jacking in the museum!
Good luck with your retirement. I’m coming up to 42 years employed, the last 30 in housing and homelessness (local government) and I’m starting to eye up the finishing line. Tough deciding when exactly to stop!3 -
Im sure you won’t regret it Henry. I’m pleased for you. Enjoy.2
