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I retired today after 36 years-yikes!

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November 13, 2021, 07:50 AM
whododat
I retired today after 36 years-yikes!
Congrats. Enjoy it to the fullest!


Because son, it is what you are supposed to do.
November 13, 2021, 08:31 AM
Jupiter
Congratulations!!
Get out there and enjoy yourself.


Diligentia, Vis, Celeritas

"People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf."
-- George Orwell

November 13, 2021, 09:11 AM
k5blazer
Congratulations! Enjoy retirement.
November 13, 2021, 09:27 AM
mcrimm
Almost 7 years have passed since we retired. These have been some of the best times of our lives. Travel, read, relax, sun, hike, bike, or just do nothing. We've been blessed with good health and 2 very responsible children that are the lights of our lives. Congrats.



I'm sorry if I hurt you feelings when I called you stupid - I thought you already knew - Unknown
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When you have no future, you live in the past. " Sycamore Row" by John Grisham
November 13, 2021, 09:29 AM
1KPerDay
quote:
Originally posted by mr kablammo:
Go for a hike in the Sandia National Forest, smell the Butterscotch Pine at the top of the trail. Eat half a ton of enchiladas with green sauce, half a ton of enchiladas with red sauce, half a ton of ice cream stuffed sopapillas, half a ton of biscochitos, and sleep for a week.
that sounds like my ideal vacation


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My hovercraft is full of eels.
November 13, 2021, 09:30 AM
photohause
Thank you for sharing this-all the best!


Don't. drink & drive, don't even putt.


November 13, 2021, 09:59 AM
LoboGunLeather
Congratulations! Retirement can take some getting used to. Sold the business and retired 6 years ago, took me at least a year to stop looking around for things I am neglecting, things I should be doing, basically just learning how to relax.

Indoor range about 2 miles from home. As a member I have 24/7 access with a key-card. I like to go early mornings, usually have the place all to myself for an hour or so. Wife sleeps until 7:30 most mornings and I am up by 5AM, so this is a good way to use that time.

Went on a serious reloading binge, thousands of rounds in the calibers I shoot frequently. Followed with a bullet casting binge, several thousand in each caliber (9mm, .38, .40, .44, .45). Used up all the primers and powders I had stockpiled, so now I am looking around to resupply.

Couple of good fishing trips each year. Florida, Tennessee, Minnesota, Texas gulf coast. I like to rent a cabin or house for a week or so, let the sons and grandkids come and go as they can make time.

Afternoon card games at my club, adult beverages authorized.

Life is as good as we allow it to be!


Retired holster maker.
Retired police chief.
Formerly Sergeant, US Army Airborne Infantry, Pathfinders
November 13, 2021, 10:00 AM
nhtagmember
Congrats on retirement. That’s great. Enjoy every single day of it.
November 13, 2021, 11:21 AM
M-11
Congrats! After 40 years with one of our intel agencies I feel your happiness!



"Common sense is wisdom with its sleeves rolled up." -Kyle Farnsworth
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"Democracies aren't overthrown, they're given away." -George Lucas
November 13, 2021, 12:23 PM
Warhorse
Congrats!
I find retirement to be one of the best gigs I've ever held. Big Grin


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November 13, 2021, 12:27 PM
ersatzknarf
Always glad to hear when someone is able to do this!


Congratulations!!! Big Grin




November 13, 2021, 12:38 PM
Bytes
Congrats on a great career. Now go enjoy yourself!
November 13, 2021, 12:48 PM
radioman
quote:
Originally posted by 12131:
"national laboratory" in New Mexico can only be Los Alamos. Congratulations!


congrats to the OP!!!!! My last contact with Los Alamos lab was several years back when I had the privilege of attending solar school thanks to my employer. Wonderful Ph D lady teaching the class, with a wealth of information.

Point is, you retired from a great organization, at least from what I saw.

Again congratulations on a well deserved retirement.


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November 13, 2021, 04:32 PM
flashguy
Congratulations! Enjoy your retirement.

I attended schooling on nuclear weapons at SNL in 1965. I was to be in charge of some at my next duty assignment.

flashguy




Texan by choice, not accident of birth
November 13, 2021, 04:45 PM
drill sgt
Congratulations on the retirement. ......Take time to enjoy. ............... just be careful with the "honey-doo" list because you will find yourself wondering how you got anything done while working at your daily job and after a while you just might considering going back to work to get some rest and relaxation. ..... Again.. Congrats. .............................. drill sgt.
November 13, 2021, 06:55 PM
honestlou
Congratulations! Enjoy yourself-you've earned it.
November 13, 2021, 11:04 PM
adobesig
Thank you everybody, very much appreciated. Smile