It sure got here fast.... I made it................

I retired today after almost 30 years as a Police Officer... I have been looking forward to this day for a long time...I can now spend my time doing what I enjoy most...working on my cars....being on the HAMB...Traveling... In a way it sure got here fast ...seems like just last week I begain my career...now for the best days of my life....Bill

 

congrats!
i've got 8 or 9 more years and i'm "retiring" at 62 or when the house is paid off.
prolly won't quit working but i ain't gonna turn wrenches for a living anymore....

 

Congrats on your going out to pasture.I dream of the day when i can hang it up ,and just tinker with hotrods too .Im only 35 so i have a ways to go yet .Enjoy yourself ,it sounds like you have earned it ...

 

Congratulations!!!

I have a year left.

Looking forward to retirement.

Mike

 

Hot dog, that's cool. Have fun.

 

Ah Good stuff! Congrats. I have 11years in,First few months is a real adjustment, You feel like your useless and not a contributor anymore but that p***es with just time. I learned a few things that helped me. One is once a week I go down to the local Restaurant for breakfast with whoever is there. Not my former coworkers but neighbours and folks who live in the area. Our restaurant has a big table that we use. Maybe 8 to 10 of us. It has been a big help to me. We do a liesurely breakfast, talk like guys do about everything and anything, argue maybe now and then but it has been good for us all. Biggest thing i find is i miiss being around people. I didnt think I liked them that much but i guess i was wrong. This helps me with that.
Do the things you dreamed of , visit old pals and travel anytime you get a reasonable urge. Remember "today" is the operative word. Tomorrow or sometime should be stricken from your mind. I wish you all the very best.
Don

 

Well THAT'S a wonderful Christmas present!
Tough job in this day and age. Congratulations.

 

I've spent 20 years hoarding 'bits' so in 5 years i can be like you and stay busy
Congrats

 

Good for you. I had planned on retiring too but my wife's company is on shakey ground plus she doesn't want to work anymore, so I put off retiring. She doesn't have a pension and won't be en***led to social security for another 4 years.

 

Congrats!

Looking forwar d to seeing you again at LSRU.

And a Merry Christmas!


jerry

 

I want to be just like you some day!

 

Hat's off to ya Sir for spending 30 in Law enforcement. You have seen the changes in how people act today. Your department cannot train a rookie that will be as good as you were. Your OLD SCHOOL knowledge will never be replaced. You will always think like a cop...That's a good thing, I think. Congrads.

 

Good for you! I retired last July and have been really enjoying it. You are going to like having time to just do what you want or maybe do nothing at all once in a while. Good Luck and enjoy.

 

Congrats......I retired this past summer myself. Now you can do what you want, with who you want, when you want, or not if you don't want. Have fun.........

 

good luck on the retired life

 

Huge congrats and thanks for your service to the public.

 

Congrats brother. I did 35+ years at it, and am SO glad I left when I did. Must say however, the first 6 months was a tough period of adjustment.....no more rotating shift work, no more begging to be off for race weekends, time to do house things and still have time to mess with my cars.

It's been just over a year, and I don't miss it a bit. Only down side is the reduction in disposable income (cars/parts/event travel), compounded by the horrible economic downturn. I'm now looking for a 2-3 day a week something to help out, and keep up with health insurance premiums.

Enjoy it and make everyday something productive, either at home, on your car(s), or in relationships. It's a tough adjustment sometimes to not be su****ious of everyone, to not have your head on a swivel, and to be a real person.

Chuck
www.Geezerg***ers.com

 

Congrats, you'll be busier than ever and happier too. You sound like a kid again and well, you will be having way too much fun! Way to go! Merry Christmas Joe

www.powerandnoise.com

 

Congrats!!!! One thing to remember, you earned it, to enjoy it.

Mott

 

Enjoy it Brother! I retired from the San Antonio Fire Dept 5 yrs ago with 34 yrs, the AF reserve 2 yrs ago with 38yrs. I love retirement!
Remember when retired people say,
"I don't miss the job, but I miss some of the people I worked with."
They aren't telling the whole truth.
Lucky667

 

Wow i am starting college for CSI in Jan.....i hope i can have a long career like that..Congrats

 

You earned it. Enjoy!

 

Congrats, Any retirement from law enforcement is well earned. Like has been said you served through a time when respect for the law and those who served went from a high regard to almost contempt. I admire your accomplishment. Now, have some fun with your interests, watch your speed and don't jaywalk.

Frank

 

congadulations

 

bummer no more free doughnuts!

 

Congrats sweetie! I know you've been countin' down the days.
I sure hope some of that "traveling" includes the Detroit Autorama in March. You know I've got ya covered on a place to crash. Call me on the 1st.....but not too early

 

Good, I got damn tired of you telling me how manyu days you had left
Now you can really rub it in!

Congrats Bill, time to get on that stash you have and build some stuff!!!

 

congrats from a "rookie" with 3 years on. I have 29 left to go till 55 and the door.

Now is when life begins, you can be normal again. Oh and speed all you want, its YOUR life now!!!

CONGRATS again and now I'll be looking for WORKS IN PROGRESS THREADS from you!

JC

 

Congrats on finally gettin out. It's gotta be a great feeling and after 30 years you earned it.

Bill

 

Congrats...now don't sit on the couch and watch TV...keep busy 18 hours a day and you'll stay young...

R-