Wednesday, April 1, 2015

"Retirement" report card - the adventure begins!

I have been officially retired sice March 17. Time for an initial look at the beginning of the adventure that will carry me through the end of days (mine at least).

For starters - it is very difficult to walk away from something that helped define me for so many years. OK - not that difficult as RadioShack ceased being the great fun place to work some years ago under the misdirection of a man named Julian Day - a Brit bean counter that effectively destroyed the morale of the company in his brief reign (2006-2011).  I remained loyal due to the attitude of my bosses and department during the end of Lynn's life. They were spectacularly supportive.

So now I have time to do almost anything my heart desires - within the restraints of a somewhat limited pocketbook.  No world cruises - but room for many more fun things.



First up is eye surgery. Time to dump the glasses with cataract surgery. That should happen in the next 6 weeks or so.  Then it will be relocation - final destination yet unknown but I suspect my time in Texas is about to come to an end.  That does not bother me at all.

I have rediscovered Netflix and have just watched a 13 episode original series called Bloodline.  4 stars out of 5. Binge watching can be fun - next I'll catch up on Longmire in preparation for the new season currently being filmed by Netflix.  Longmire is one of my 2 favorite TV shows of all time- the other being Justified - which now has only 2 episodes remaining until the series ends.

My days are filled watching my 5-year old grandson. We spend a lot of time outside with Ginger - our dog.  While I have no reason to be up early old habits die hard.  I suspect I'll remain an early riser.

I definitely need to find a hobby - something to occupy the remaining brain cells. Plus I now have no excuse to not finish my novel.  I see crossword puzzles in my future. And a myriad of brain teasers. Can a trip to New Orleans be far off? I think not as I  definitely hear the call of zydeco and crawfish along with some good beer.



So that's the opening chapter. It's hard to believe I'm not still 18 0r 19. I occasionally wonder who that stranger in the mirror may be.  Time to find out!


8 comments:

  1. It is never too late to have a Happy Childhood and the second one is up to you! Enjoy the adventure.

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  2. Glad you've got so many great plans. Live long and prosper. And I love the zydeco. Just a quick thought- ever thought about singing? Lot of great chances for expression. from Paverotti stuff to Barbershop. (did you ever sing when you were playing guitar so seriously?) And since you're probably a bass- the party animal in quartett singing, you'd have a blast organizing the after parties. Ps. I'd love a picture of you in a pink striped vest and straw hat.

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    1. Lin don't hold your breath for that pic - LOL - I cannot sing worth a lick.

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  3. Even though it is April Fool's Day I am going to bite and bestow a well deserved 'Congratulations!" on the retirement milestone. It sounds like you have a reasonable approach lined out for the near future. I wish you the best and hope those pesky health issues stay a bay for some years to come.

    Interesting that you'll be perhaps moving. I chose to move back to the area where I grew up when I retired. I'm sure my choice was based at the time more on being near family and services than where I truly desired to be... somewhere out in the middle of nowhere!

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    1. Alan I did not even onsider the date - LOL. BTW - there's a good chance I'll be passing through your town when I move - care to meet up for lunch or dinner??? It'll be a while - but I'm game if you are!

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  4. I am delighted for you Chuck and I wish you all the very best. You just have to remember one thing. As long as I am alive and kicking, my home will always be available for you to some and stay for as long as you want. The second thing from a seasoned old retired fart - initially the financial constraints cause butterflies in our stomachs, but believe me it all works out just fine. Not quite, as you say, luxury cruises, but most decidedly New Orleans and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnKOVPXhlnE

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  5. New Orleans is my fave food town in the world - I prefer the zydeco version to Hank Williams - I make a mean jambalaya and thanks for the invite - ya never know

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