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Retired
Posted: Mon Apr 06, 2020 1:07 pm
by David
Okay guys, I've been holding off until it was official. I haven't physically reported for duty since just after mid-January while waiting for the process to be completed. Tomorrow is officially my last day with the S.O. after about 29 years of service. I enjoyed my years of service, met a lot of very dedicated professionals, made a lot of friends and a few forever friends I'll stay in touch with. I learned a lot and was blessed to pass on my experience to many hundreds over the years as an instructor. I'm happy that chapter is now complete and I've enjoyed the new chapter in the book.
Re: Retired
Posted: Mon Apr 06, 2020 2:04 pm
by GT4494
Congrats!!! I retired MId March. Now all the time in the world and no place to go.. LOL
Re: Retired
Posted: Mon Apr 06, 2020 9:21 pm
by David
Congrats to you as well
I've enjoyed it immensely though it was rather surreal the first week. I'm enjoying the time with my wife and puttering around in my garden.
Re: Retired
Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2020 8:53 am
by tom mac
Congrats....
Been retired for 13 yrs now. The real trick is to stay busy and HEALTHY!. The check keeps coming if your around so you can enjoy a long retirement.
Re: Retired
Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2020 1:36 pm
by fishingjeff
Like Tom Mac said keep busy. Any number of things are available to go do. Volunteer work, RSO at the local range, Firearms safety instructor/consultant for a security company, armed guard part-time. There are a multitude of options out there.
I've been retired for 18 1/2 years now. Time flies when your having fun.
Re: Retired
Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2020 1:37 pm
by fishingjeff
P.S. Congrats on the retirement.
Re: Retired
Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2020 10:50 am
by David
Thank you all. I've been enjoying it to the fullest!
Re: Retired
Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2020 9:18 pm
by bdc
congratulations
Re: Retired
Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2020 8:41 am
by Bob
Congrats!
Dave will have no trouble staying busy on his semi-suburban homestead.
But what is this retirement thing you speak of? Not familiar.
Re: Retired
Posted: Sat Apr 11, 2020 9:33 am
by David
Bob wrote: ↑Thu Apr 09, 2020 8:41 am
But what is this retirement thing you speak of? Not familiar.
It was something three decades in the making
I've been thoroughly enjoying it. After all is back to normal we may do a bit of traveling. Been enjoying my garden of course. Sleeping late, staying up late and not having to worry about going to work in the morning.