I am retired

No more days to count down. I am officially retired, as of this afternoon. And, the truck is loaded, thanks to Larry, and Annette, and Nancy and others too numerous to mention! In the morning, we caravan to Hollister to start our new retired lives. Starting with unloading a "chuck full" 16' Penske and three cars packed to the gills... Storage stuff first, cabin later on.

Had my last official meeting, today, with the gentleman taking over as Department Chair on Monday. Jacqui had tears in her eyes, as she gave me a big hug, for goodbye. It is a time of transition for her, not just with me leaving at work, but she is getting married in August to a professor, with two sons, to go along with her son... all three boys about the same age.

I will continue this blog, to chronicle how retired live really is... for us, at least. Our next "scheduled event" is the flight out to Utah, in July, to look after the Kaylee and Alex, while Annette, Larry, Ben and Arrion go hiking, for a couple of days. In the meantime, we have to unpack the stuff we packed, and put in storage... slowly, and systematically. Will be able to find anything? That is the question!

It was a very good day! ;-)

Weekend of Packing and Pitching

Well, the one week mark came and went...

We are in good shape for the move, but that is only because of a very active Friday night, Saturday and now Sunday... doing the things less desirable to finish up working "things" fifteen years in the making - corners of the garage, under the sinks, back corners of the closets, etc., etc. What fun!

Taking a break, at the moment, watching to see if Tiger can come from behind to win the Memorial Tournament. Experience is paying off, versus the youngsters, but two or three other veteran's of the tour are right in there as well.

It is a very good day! ;-)

T-Ball Game on Saturday - Photo of Game

Now, this is actually from a game earlier in May, but shows the whole uniform. Alex is playing in the outfield here. Later, he played the pitcher's position. These are photos Arrion took and loaded on Snapfish, where we can all access them. Thanks to her, for the good photos to choose from! ;-)

On reflection, the photo yesterday wasn't really fair... just the best I had, and wanted to feature Alex. Lazy, I was, I suppose. Old age does that... actually, just me. Honesty.

Busy on last minute packing and decisions of what to keep and pack and what to get rid of ... amazing how many little things accumulated. And, on it goes... !!

It was a very good day! ;-)

T-Ball Game on Saturday

Alex had a T-Ball game on Saturday afternoon while we were in Austin. It was too hot for us to go to the game, but we enjoyed seeing him put on his uniform. Photo is part way there....

It was a very good day! ;-)

Home to Emporia

Made the trip from Austin in the minimum ten hours. Had a great 12 days away; over 3000 miles, 7 states; 5 travel days, 5+ days in Utah, 2+ days in Austin!

I took the photo above, myself, by holding the camera out in front and snapping - got lucky!

Two working weeks left to retirement from ESU.

It was a very good day! ;-)

Photo at Pre-K Graduation

While the graduation was going on, Kaylee was one many younger brothers and sisters "failing" at sitting in their chairs... patiently... Grandpa was the "designated follower" - to keep Kaylee out of too much trouble. The photo above, was one of the more quiet moments, actually! Thanks to Arrion for this photo!

It was a very good day! ;-)

2 weeks to R day

Played with Kaylee most of the day. One of many photos... growing and learning every day!

Attended grandson Alex's Pre-Kindergarten Graduation Ceremonies this evening. As my work life ends, Alex's formal schooling begins in the fall. And the cycle continues, without end. A little philosophy there! Plenty of photos will be shared!

It was a very good day! ;-)