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I packed and moved to my new home. From concrete, sirens, and traffic noise to crickets, wind, and birds. When I arrived there were two fawns standing off the back deck. Best decision I ever made. The job was killing me.
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Started working in the mining industry in N. Idaho in 1972 and travelled through Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Arizona, and California working at different mines. Pulled the plug December 17th 2015 and relocated from Arizona to St. Regis Montana to hunt, fish and golf. Unfortunately I made the crazy decision to purchase a small convenience/liquor/gas station and went from working 40 to 50 hours per week to working 60 to 80 hours per week for 25% of the money. Those hours cut very deeply into the hunting/fishing/golf time. But now I have cut my hours back and am enjoying the store, and have also received an FFL and am able to sell guns, which is also one of my passions. So LIFE IS GOOD.
Bart
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The only thing worse than a liberal is a liberal that thinks they're a conservative.
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Funny, I did to. Retirement, best career move I ever made. Stoked.
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Campfire Kahuna
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Never know if you never go.
The only thing worse than a liberal is a liberal that thinks they're a conservative.
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No idea, it's all a blur. From 6 months out, I bought a house 500 miles away, got married, moved, dealt with her uncle's death and Bart's dad's death (day of my wedding).
I'm pretty sure my actual 1st day was not doing a damn thing. I'm still not caught up on that.
"Dear Lord, save me from Your followers"
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To go further, we had a small group of people at our wedding. Bart was there and his dad died the day of our wedding. Her uncle a few days later. Her friend lost a kidney to cancer a year later. The last time anyone talked to her dad was on our 2nd Anniversary and he died 8 days later. Another friend of ours that helped with the wedding was dead less than 2 years later at age 40. Another got divorced and has Parkinson's and my mother died 18 months later.
All of the above occurred within the first 2 years of retirement, along with the move, wedding and buying a new house. There was one other thing, but I ain't sharing that one, though a few know about it.
So in short, I would like to invite JeffO and Paddler next year when we renew our vows.
After 29 years in the military and always moving, I was ready to stay put.I still am.
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"Dear Lord, save me from Your followers"
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Got up the next morning and drove to Alabama for a January deer hunt. That was two years and four months ago. Since then...
July 2016, fishing in Atikokan, Ontario Aug. 2016, fishing in Sioux Lookout, Ontario Fall 2016, deer hunt at home Nov. 2016, mule deer in CO Dec. 2016, whitetail in KS Feb. 2017, fish the Gulf in MS April 2017, fish crappie in Grenada, MS July 2017, back to Atikokan Oct. 2017, moose in the Yukon Nov. 2017, mule deer in WY and deer at home Dec. 2017, deer in KS again Feb. 2018, surgery for prostate cancer because it can't all be fun and games.
Still ahead this year, two fishing trips in Ontario, deer in SE MT, deer at home and deer in KS.
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took my wife in for a big operation. retirement was forced by her health. still dealing with doctors, hospitals, rehab. so much for the plans of fishing, hunting, and even picnicking. Prayers for your wife's recovery.
NRA LIFE MEMBER GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS ESPECIALLY THE SNIPERS! "Suppose you were an idiot And suppose you were a member of Congress... But I repeat myself." -Mark Twain
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Got up the next morning and drove to Alabama for a January deer hunt. That was two years and four months ago. Since then...
July 2016, fishing in Atikokan, Ontario Aug. 2016, fishing in Sioux Lookout, Ontario Fall 2016, deer hunt at home Nov. 2016, mule deer in CO Dec. 2016, whitetail in KS Feb. 2017, fish the Gulf in MS April 2017, fish crappie in Grenada, MS July 2017, back to Atikokan Oct. 2017, moose in the Yukon Nov. 2017, mule deer in WY and deer at home Dec. 2017, deer in KS again Feb. 2018, surgery for prostate cancer because it can't all be fun and games.
Still ahead this year, two fishing trips in Ontario, deer in SE MT, deer at home and deer in KS. Where in Ontario do you go? Lodge/cabin/boat rental place? Always wanted to go to Canada and fish for Yankee fish.
"Dear Lord, save me from Your followers"
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Dood...one of your best parts is a Gulf Coast guide and you wanna catch jackfish and perch?
The only thing worse than a liberal is a liberal that thinks they're a conservative.
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my plan is to go to my camp and stay there all summer except to come home and mow once in a while. 6 years this month, god willing.
My diploma is a DD214
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Dood...one of your best parts is a Gulf Coast guide and you wanna catch jackfish and perch? Once. You know how life is. I do miss me some reds and specks. I really hate freshwater fishing, except for trout and steelhead.
"Dear Lord, save me from Your followers"
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I posted this back in 2015 in the elk forum. My last official day of work was October 1, 2015. I took two sick days on 9/29-30 and journeyed out to NM where I shot a 6x6 bull on my last official day of work...about the time I'd be heading home for the day. Best day of my life! https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbt...ice-bull-on-my-official-las#Post10544520
You only live once, but...if you do it right, once is enough.
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Never know if you never go. What was your new career? Not being a dick, just want to know.
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Guiding Fishermen. It's easy. You just say "Cast over there. " and net their fish. Lol
The only thing worse than a liberal is a liberal that thinks they're a conservative.
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It's been 22 months and 15 days - damned if I remember.
Ed
A person who asks a question is a fool for 5 minutes the person who never asks is a fool forever.
The worst slaves are those that put the chains on themselves.
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Caught a helicopter ride in from an offshore platform and drove to the head office downtown. Turned in my laptop and phone and went fishing after having lunch with my wife.
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A true friend is someone who reaches for your hand but touches your heart !!!
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Good stories, every damn one of them. I've got so many things I've put off that I can't wait to start doing. I'll probably die before that day arrives.
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I retired 8 years ago. Came home from work, RN Heart transplant Coordinator, Told my wife I gave them 2 weeks notice that I am retiring. Of course she said WTF are you thinking? I and she have not regretted it one minute. Fishing, hunting, camping, and doing what ever I/we want to do and when ever.
This is my first post so ya...GFY
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