On Monday morning 1/25/2010 , it was two years ago that I came home from my last stint on third shift for 14 years and 22 years with the same company.

My Dad never lived to retire so at least I beat him by two years in enjoying life without working.

I don't regret my decision in the least. I have had quality time with my wife and family and friends. I've been able to go on any fishing trip without regards to work schedule and my STRESS LEVEL has dropped to zero.

There have been a couple of down sides to my quitirement.

1. I watch a lot more news programs and have become more politically sensitive than I ever was in the past. One reason for my quitting was that I was getting really teed off that I was working my rear end off while my taxes were going to those that sat on theirs.

2. It really saddens me to observe how hard it is for my two sons to survive in todays economy. While I now live the easy life of Riley and watch my boys struggle week to week with bills, I also know that they have many years of struggle ahead of them. That never bothered me while I was also in the work force.

Tight lines and good fishing/boating to all of you. Tyme2fish must now take time to fix myself another bourbon and branch water.