Badlands Bob #61228 Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 After 35 years, 3 weeks and 2 days, I am finally retired from my law enforcement career. I spend over half my career in criminal investigations with a Metro Atlanta County Police department. No more phone calls in the middle of the night about somebody that came to a bad end. No more on-call. No more meetings or reports to read. Times are changing and it's a good time to retire. I'm going camper shopping next week. I'm liable to show up anywhere now. Badlands Bob (professional cowboy shooter and lazy bum) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pit Bull Tex Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 Thanks for your service and have fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrel Cody Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 Thanks and congratulations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawg Hair, SASS #29557 Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 Thanks for your service, Bob. After 51 years I retired last January and hardly a night goes by that I don't dream about being back at the job. It'll probably happen to you too. I've been told this may last up to a year before it finally gets out of your system. My advise is don't vegetate. Find something to do that will keep you busy at least a few hours each day. Enjoy your retirement! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tascosa, SASS# 24838 Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 Nothing like retirement. Yeah HATED to hear the phone ring after 10PM. Enjoy your retirement Bob you earned it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 Hell, it took me about 15 minutes to get used to retirement. I miss some of the people I worked with is all. And Saturday night is Halloween. Nobody has to get up for school or work on Sunday and the time changes back at 2am. The parties, DUIs, vanfalism and general craziness will go on all night. Worst case scenario for a cop. It's good to be retired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BONEYARD BILL, SASS #39,030 Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 Thumbs up - enjoy the moment - shoot more - spend more time with family and friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocWard Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 Congrats, and thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackwater 53393 Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 After a couple of months, you'll wonder where you ever found the time to work!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chili Pepper Kid, SASS #60463 Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 Congratulations and have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 Congratulations Bob! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Dan Troop 70448 Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 Bob, was a pleasure to shake your hand on your first day of retirement, and be shown your new set of wheels. That is some truck. Why get a trailer, just live out of that new truck. Best always, MT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. R. Hugh Kidnme Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 Congrats! I'm sure you get used to teh new lifestyle with ease. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 THANK YOU AND CONGRATULATIONS. The first rule of retirement is TO ENJOY YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS. I don't know what took these other fellows so long to get off the work thingy, but I managed when I walked out the door. And it didn't hit me in the backside either . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calamity Kris Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 Thank you for your service and congratulations on your much deserved retirement!! Enjoy yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleburne, SASS # 39597 Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 Congratulations! Enjoy your retirement, sounds like you've certainly earned it. Be thankful you've reached the point where you could afford to retire voluntarily. Many in this area are now losing their jobs due to the prolonged slump in the oil industry. I know, ... got laid off almost two weeks ago. Was hoping to work another two to three years so we'd be better situated with the mortgage but am trusting in God and know He has my back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Wyatt Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 Congratulations Bob. Enjoy it, you earned it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badlands Bob #61228 Posted October 25, 2015 Author Share Posted October 25, 2015 Bob, was a pleasure to shake your hand on your first day of retirement, and be shown your new set of wheels. That is some truck. Why get a trailer, just live out of that new truck. Best always, MT The problem with my old truck was it was in the shop 3 times this year for minor $500 repairs. Brisket has this three strikes thing and it's off to the crusher. Said she wasn't going off wandering with me around the country in a truck she couldn't trust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kajun Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 Now you just need to get a part time job at a gun store and you'll be set! :D Kajun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barleycorn, SASS #76982 Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 Well done, good and faithful servant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickasaw Bill SASS #70001 Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 Welcome , to NEVER having a day off , for the rest of your life ENJOY , CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry T Harrison Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 Congratulations! there is life after police work and it's a good life. Six and a half years for me and it just keeps getting better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdgun Quail, SASS #63663 Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 Congrats and I hope you enjoy your retirement as much as I enjoy mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bama Red Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 Thanks, Bob, and Congratulations! Looking forward to having you shoot more often with us at North Alabama Regulators! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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