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LeatherneckPA
06-25-2008, 07:24 AM
Technically not homesteading related, but you guys are kind of like extended family, or at least a tight group of co-workers.

Last night, at 830pm, I keyed my radio for my final transmission in prison. I thanked my officers for all they had done for me and told them it had been my privilege to serve with them. Then I turned in the radio and keys, turned and walked out of the prison for the NEXT-TO-LAST time.

From today until August 29th I will be burning up my accrued leave. At 8am on 8/29 I will sign my final papers, get my RETIRED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER credentials (that's how they come, bold red letters right on top), and walk out for the last time.

So my question is, does this count as ER, or do I have to wait until 8/29 to declare myself ER'd?

Now I have plenty of time to play with my chickens, try to get a couple of beds ready to try my hand at late season gardening, do some re-modeling, build the scale model of our dream house, and fantasize about the possibility of getting a couple of goats into the neighbor's woodlot next spring.

Buck
06-25-2008, 07:39 AM
If by "ER" you mean "early retirement" then, Yes,you are
and early retirement if you are under 62 yrs old.


Your first year will be "odd" because your body/mind will have to
adjust to the new time frame of retirement you now live in so
be ready for a few bumps. You're gonna be a loose ends for a bit.

idealist
06-25-2008, 11:55 AM
Congratulations LeatherNeck, I've been following your posts for awhile and know that you've been looking forward to this for a long time. Well earned, and thank you for holding down the fort in the prison system. Lord knows you got a glimpse of life that reinforces the need to be self-sufficient and self-reliant. I can't wait to read your updates.

bookwormom
06-25-2008, 02:52 PM
From soneone who is there, be prepared to work harder than you ever have. My husband claims that is what he is doing. I ask him if he wants to go back to his old job and he says no. Keep us posted how it is going :)