On Mon, 18 Aug 2008 21:15:37 -0700 (PDT), Tim wrote:

On Aug 18, 10:22 am, hk wrote:
Eisboch wrote:
"hk" wrote in message
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There's something about Herring's sort of aimless hobby-filled
retirement -a type of retirement apparently shared by several posters
here- that would drive me batty. Not having anything to do but engage in
self-indulgent hobbies...seems mindless to me. I don't even like
"vacations" that last more than a week.

You may feel better if and when you ever get a sense of accomplishment or
satisfaction of your efforts in life.
Meanwhile, keep trying.

Eisboch

That's not it at all. It's the utter mindlessness and laziness of it
that I don't like, as in, "Oh...it's Thursday...it's golf day," instead
of, "Oh...it's Thursday...it's my day to cook meals for the needy down
at the shelter," or tutor some kids, or something like that. Not that
retirees should spend every day helping others, but, if they are
physically able and reasonably well off, I think at least a couple of
days a week devoted to helping those who most need it is the mark of
someone who is not entirely self-indulgent.

My wife asked me this past weekend if I ever intended to "retire." My
answer: "Why would I want to do *that*?"

Well, Field Marshal Herring has been helping care of Belorussian kids
for the past 4 years.
I think that's a lot to his credit.

Did I get promoted?

My first Belarussian kid will graduate from high school this coming year.
Then he's off to St. Petersburg University in Russia.

I consider the ten years I spent teaching 8th graders sufficient 'payback',
as if any was needed for almost thirty years in the Army. Now, if I'd been
a Marine or a Sailor, then I'd be thinking 'payback' time!

I'm thinking Harry has his wife convinced that all the time he spends in
rec.boats is 'work time'.

Gotta go. Today is 'golf day' at Bristow Manor Golf Course!
--
** Good Day! **

John H