jerry52 893 Posted January 22, 2018 Report Share Posted January 22, 2018 Blood clots went up from my left lower leg in to my lungs If I would have waited a few hours on Saturday I would not be texting this. Will be in the hospital for awhile. The wife and I both agreed it’s time to hang it up last night in the ER Judging by the size of the clots it will take at least 6 months to clear. As always I dogged another one Looking forward to living a life with out stress and normal hours (my hours) Feeling good can now walk to the head with help (another lesson in humility) 9 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
patriot 7,197 Posted January 22, 2018 Report Share Posted January 22, 2018 Be safe. Listen to the doctors. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lone Star Arms 2,047 Posted January 22, 2018 Report Share Posted January 22, 2018 Glad you're here to tell us about it! Take care, and be well. Mike 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
evlblkwpnz 3,418 Posted January 22, 2018 Report Share Posted January 22, 2018 I hope you get a handle on it. This life is short. Maybe God is trying to give you a reason to let go, relax, and enjoy yourself a little. If relaxing doesn't drive you nuts, you have half of the battle won. I'm not sure I can stand retirement and I am glad I have a ways to go. It is hard enough for me to attempt to sit still for one day a week. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ronin38 2,117 Posted January 22, 2018 Report Share Posted January 22, 2018 Glad you're here, Jerry! Best Wishes for a full recovery and for your new life ahead! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gunfun 3,931 Posted January 22, 2018 Report Share Posted January 22, 2018 I'm glad it's you posting, not a family member. Make "retired" be a pause before you find a different meaningful occupation or two. The alternative is dissipation, and that's no way to live. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jerry52 893 Posted January 22, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2018 I have a ton things to do and will not wast away like some who retire. Feeling better today, my job right now is to put every energy into healing. I have rehabbed before and know the drll. But this time the pressure is off. Finally got to eat last night , coffee was so good. Thanks to all 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
evlblkwpnz 3,418 Posted January 22, 2018 Report Share Posted January 22, 2018 You might consider writing a book. I am sure you have some experiences and ideas others would pay to read about. Make lots of coffee Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spacehog 2,218 Posted January 22, 2018 Report Share Posted January 22, 2018 I have prayed specifically for you and your recovery this morning Jerry and that God will bring joy to you in this new chapter of your life. Glad you are still here to post. Wishing you a speedy recovery and that your strength fully returns. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
G O B 3,516 Posted January 22, 2018 Report Share Posted January 22, 2018 Glad you are still here to post !! Every day on the GREEN side of the grass is a GOOD ONE! Get well brother and enjoy every single God given day. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jerry52 893 Posted January 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 Good news today , heart doctor says no heart damage Will be enrolling into Social Security this week as well 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Machinist 150 Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 Great to hear you are doing better. May God bless you with a long and healthy life filled with enjoyment in your next journey in life! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gunfun 3,931 Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 This means you have a lot of spare time to enlighten us and inform us. Even if you don't want to do Anthony's book idea, I'd read what you have to say. Youtube is pretty fun to post on too. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
YOT 3,743 Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 I wish I could say Congratulations on your retirement. It doesn't appear that the circumstances that brought it on are what was planned. Be well. You'll be in my prayers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sjgusmc21 850 Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 Take care and Take Your Time during the healing and rehab process. God bless you and your family. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Mark 2,452 Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 Glad to hear your on the mend Jerry. Once your back to 100% your time will be your own. Doing what you want to do instead of what you have to do. Enjoy every minute of it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hawk451 2,230 Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 Glad you're still with us and on the mend. Get well and stay busy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jerry52 893 Posted January 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 It was time to hang it up this just moved it up The wife is doing all my corrispondenc She is the best Pending stress tests it looks like home tomorrow afternoon 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jerry52 893 Posted January 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2018 Home Weak Grateful Social security, pension and turning my work over to others. Blessed with the best wife in the world. May mount a scope tomorrow just for the fun of it. Or maybe not pending what the wife says Thanks to all for the prayers it meant a lot. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jerry52 893 Posted January 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2018 Well it started The well wishers who would like to take over my position want to chat a little Meanwhile I started to re setup all my electric guitars. It was a nice day. Tried to sing along to a rock song but have no wind, it's going to take a long time. Wife is so happy to be retired. Life is good 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
G O B 3,516 Posted January 28, 2018 Report Share Posted January 28, 2018 LIFE is GOOD. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
evlblkwpnz 3,418 Posted January 28, 2018 Report Share Posted January 28, 2018 Sounds like you are settling into spirit of whatever you want to do exactly how and when you want to do it. Fiddling around with guitars does indeed sound like a nice relaxing day. I hope to have time for things like that again before my fingers quit working, lol. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jerry52 893 Posted January 29, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 Been playing since I was 14, just built up a new strat that I got from a local pan shop and it turned out great. Upgraded my studio software in December and got a new keyboard for it. Just one of the things I like to do but had little time to do it. I honestly thought I would mis it more but all the paperwork cured me of that Life is good 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jerry52 893 Posted February 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 Well I seams some people want me to come back when I am better. What is wrong with people! This got me so P O that the wife had to calm me down this morning. I do have paper work to do for a few months that I can do at home at my pace but then it's over. I cannot believe some people, I just can't. Sunday sucking coffee with the phone of the hook a new reality for me. I think I can get used to it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
G O B 3,516 Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 My Brother who is a few years older, had the BEST observation EVER. When I asked him how retirement was going, he said "I always thought that minding my own business was a full time job. Now I see that it REALLY IS!" Comes a point in life when living that life better is more important than earning a better pay check. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Photoguy 202 Posted February 12, 2018 Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 At first I thought to congratulate you on a career well worked, but then I saw the body of the post. Get well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jerry52 893 Posted February 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 Doing okay. Coughing is about finished, getting a little stronger as well. Tomorrow I see the pulmonary doc and have lost some weight due to the wife's new diet for me. Starting to realize just how many people I have helped in my life. All the cards and well wishes is overwhelming. How most of them even found out about me is a wonder. Getting up at 9:00 am instead of 5:30 am has ceased to bother me. Life is good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
InTTruder 11 Posted February 12, 2018 Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 Good to hear that you are undergoing a change in perspective. Take care of yourself and family first. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HackNtheBox 66 Posted February 12, 2018 Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 things people will do to get out of work! seriously glad to hear your ok and you will find once you get into retirement what they say is true you wont understand how you even had time for work Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jerry52 893 Posted March 2, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2018 Had a meeting with the person who will be taking over my duties, great guy late 30s and sharp as a tac. My vehicle goes in a week. Just have to finish up my back log of paper work and then I am done. Little strange realizing it is coming to an end but it's also a good feeling. 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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