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I retire on 19 JUN 17 with 18 years on the force
June 12, 2017, 10:36 AM
detroit192I retire on 19 JUN 17 with 18 years on the force
Relax and enjoy. Learn or try something new you never had the time to do. Or volunteer and help a cause or group that you want to help.
"When in danger or in doubt, run in circles scream and shout" R.I.P. R.A.H.
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signewtGood luck and welcome to the next skill: learning to thrive in and enjoy retirement.
You'll be amazed how many friends/family will go out of their way to give you opportunities to not be bored in the new life style.
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June 12, 2017, 10:56 AM
flashguyPerhaps you could take up a hobby that is not stressful--photography is one that I enjoy. Although taking pictures on trips is very satisfying, it is not necessary to travel far to enjoy the activity--just documenting life in your AO could be rewarding. Or become more active in your church or volunteer organization. Mentor students in some subject you are skilled in, or just become a "Big Brother". There are lots of things you could do to occupy your time constructively.
Enjoy your retirement (after a full recovery).
flashguy
Texan by choice, not accident of birth June 12, 2017, 11:15 AM
slabsides45Mrs. Mike will find you a hobby. On the top hits list:
-taking out garbage
-consulting on patterns/colors for (XXX) being redone
-run her over to xmart, it'll only take 5 MINUTES I swear (this, my good friend, is a lie from the pit of hell....)
-clean out the (garage, laundry room, barn, storage, closet, ad nauseum)
-fix the (shutters, siding, door, oven, et al)
-change the (light bulbs, air filters, etc).
Enjoy your new down time!
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June 12, 2017, 12:46 PM
Rey HRHquote:
Originally posted by MikeinNC:
I'm 47 and in good shape I had a stroke and now am having/had a seizure across my old brain damage such that; I sometimes use the wrong words (aphasia) Other than that I'm good.
Yeah, being 47, having a seizure, and having to retire is a big load on the mind. But you have to listen to the Mrs. even if only for her sake.
You're just having a "time out." It doesn't mean you're not going to do anything else for the rest of your life. Don't rush it. I bet you have a lot to catch up on with the things you couldn't attend to because of work.
Take care, man.
"It did not really matter what we expected from life, but rather what life expected from us. We needed to stop asking about the meaning of life, and instead to think of ourselves as those who were being questioned by life – daily and hourly. Our answer must consist not in talk and meditation, but in right action and in right conduct. Life ultimately means taking the responsibility to find the right answer to its problems and to fulfill the tasks which it constantly sets for each individual." Viktor Frankl, Man's Search for Meaning, 1946.
June 12, 2017, 01:11 PM
CQB60I toast your continued good health and a great retirement, well earned sir!
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June 12, 2017, 01:14 PM
P210I was medically retired in '01 and YooperSigs summed it up well. Best of luck to you.
June 12, 2017, 01:41 PM
CPD SIGEnjoy the retirement!
All my friends that pulled the pin all look younger now!
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June 12, 2017, 04:56 PM
SSgt USMC/VetEnjoy your retirement, listen to your wife and I hope you are getting better by the day so you can go back to driving. Best wishes.
June 12, 2017, 05:38 PM
46and2I'm sorry to hear about your medical issues.
Enjoy your retirement, just the same.
May I ask - do you or they know what caused the seizure and resulting problems?
Another friend of mine, otherwise healthy and normal, recently had a similar problem pop up out of nowhere. They think it was dietary, of all things. Scary business.
June 12, 2017, 08:22 PM
MikeinNCquote:
Originally posted by 46and2:
I'm sorry to hear about your medical issues.
Enjoy your retirement, just the same.
May I ask - do you or they know what caused the seizure and resulting problems?
Another friend of mine, otherwise healthy and normal, recently had a similar problem pop up out of nowhere. They think it was dietary, of all things. Scary business.
They found out I had a torn artery in the left carotid artery that caused the clot and my stroke. More recent issue got me to a new brain doc who found I have very tiny arteries in my brain, thus the initial elevated BP in my carotid and dissection...The new seizure is because of the old injury...
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Sigfan RoyWishing you the best health in your retirement Mike. Take care and be well.
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June 13, 2017, 08:46 AM
Apphunterwhat agency? if you don't mind me asking.
June 13, 2017, 03:32 PM
AZSigsEnjoy your retirement. Get back into the work life when you are doing better.
Getting shot is no achievement. Hitting your enemy is. NRA Endowment Member . NRA instructor June 13, 2017, 06:01 PM
PossibleZombieThanks for your service, I appreciate what you've done. Good luck with retirement, enjoy it to the fullest
June 13, 2017, 10:33 PM
gw3971congrats! I can also pull the plug on my LEO career in 138 days.
June 14, 2017, 12:28 PM
BillyBonesNYAll the best to you on your retirement.
Be wary of long term side effects of the anti seizure medications... They can be debilitating.
All the best,
Billy
June 14, 2017, 12:37 PM
DennisMquote:
Originally posted by MikeinNC:
So, I'm not gonna be a cop anymore...
Incorrect. You'll be a RETIRED cop.
Congratulations and best wishes for a long and healthy retirement!
June 14, 2017, 03:26 PM
0658It is hard to do but I have found that there is life beyond retirement. Congratulations!!
June 14, 2017, 08:35 PM
rangemasterIf I were you- I'd not do a damn thing until at least after Thanksgiving. Wouldn't shave neither. Might not even shower.
I've always said Cop years are like Dog years. We should be able to retire at 10 or 15.
Sorry to hear you're being forced out medically- but embrace it. You've done your part. We've got it from here.