Retired at the beginning of April, '05 and relocated to south central Missouri, specifically, the Rolla area. Purchased a house that is conSIDerably better than what we had in S. Calif. and moved in around the middle of May. Got an in-ground pool outside and a really neat "War Room" in the basement. If anyone is in the area sometime, let me know and you've a place to stay for a bit.
Resisted moving back here for some time but have no regrets. The area is beautiful and the people are really great.
As of April, 06, working again.....so much for retirement. Could only handle being around the wife 24/7 for so long. Besides............we needed the medical bennies.
In Jan. 07, joined the PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS--a group, mainly bikers, but not all, who attend funerals, memorial services and welcome homes ceremonies for veterans. At the funerals their primary purpose is to form a barrier between the family and any protestors who may show up.
YES, protestors DO come to these on occassion.
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As if 31 years of working around small children weren't enough, I was a Scout Master for 18 years, up until I retired. In all honesty, if it hadn't been for all those kids, I would have lost my mind a long time ago. They have been very theraputic for me and helped me keep things in perspective. Finally got my PTSD claim settled by the VA (had to move to Missouri to get though). Fortunately, the kids helped me stay reasonably coherent all those years.
Best Moment In no particular order, qualifiying at the range, doing VERY well on the final PFT and GRADUATING aLIVE.
Worst Moment There were many, but the absloute WORST was one of our DIs. Getting ready for our final 'junk-on-the-bunk', sadistic little beady-eyed asshole, Sgt. Butler came in, looked, thought my bunk was wrong and proceeded to beat the shit out me. Responding to all the noise, our Senior DI came in and informed him that HE, S/Sgt Stucker had set up my bunk.
To this day, if I see Butler on the street....I'll.....well, let's just say that I plan to do something very bad to him.
Instructors S/Sgt. Stucker, Senior DI S/Sgt. Bianchi Sgt. Butler
