I want to retire like my father in law did

by AkRay, Friday, November 21, 2014, 16:28 (3660 days ago) @ Harry O-1

I don't think he defined himself by his job. I think I do to a greater degree than him anyway. He retired at 54 and spent the rest of his life chasing fish, moose, deer and other outdoor activities. He was diagnosed with a heart condition soon after he retired so had to give up his pilot's license, but he never lacked for activity. He was a regular on the gun show circuit in Fairbanks and Anchorage, and wherever else the gun shows were. He and his wife drove to the states every fall to visit his son and family in KY. He made trips to Thailand and rode on elephants. He made friends in Phuket and started to sponsor a pastor he met there. He rebuilt old CJ Jeeps and fixed my vehicles when they broke down. Once he retired there was nothing to hold him back from his interests. I hope I have even half the adventures he had when I give up the working world.