OK, maybe it's still a ways off, but retirement seems to be occupying my mind quite a bit lately! I have about another 5 years and 7 months left before I can hang up my gear. When I retire, I'll have 25 years in the fire service but at least I'll still be young enough to try another job somewhere else, or maybe I'll keep my part time job with the MEDEVAC. Between the two jobs I have now, I spend way too much time at work and only get to see my family once or twice a week. Next month I have some vacation time off so I'll spend as much quality time with the wife and kids as I can. Beach, fishing, Kona, lots of fun! I'll also spend a few days finishing up some home improvement projects that have been "almost done" for a couple months now. Last weekend I was able to spend two days with my family. We had a great time snorkeling at one of our favorite beaches on the South Kohala coast. The black sand on this secluded beach is smoking hot since there is no shade! Who goes to the beach to sit in the shade anyway? The water was calm and clear and colorful reef fish were everywhereTime for me to get packed up for work again. I'll be gone for 4 1/2 days this time, home for a half day, then back to work for three more days. That's OK, 5 years and 7 months 'til retirement. Almost there!
