Posted by Tedd on Sunday, November 28, 2010
I enlisted in the US Navy as a hospital corpsman in April of 1973. When I left active duty in 1977, I never thought I'd be in uniform again. After college a friend persuaded me to join the Air National Guard as a "Weekend Warrior". Within 2 years I was working fulltime in a dual Federal Civil Service/Military job and instead of being a Navy Petty Officer, I was an Air Force Sergeant. So after all these years I'm hanging up the uniform and getting ready to explore retirement. I can tell you that I never loved the military--I'm a lover, not a fighter. As a middle kid I always have thought that every one should get along. However, I've always been a military medic; and I always thought if people are dumb enough to get shot, someone has to be dumb enough to fix them....that choice I do NOT regret.
I'll be busy: playing in 2 bands, building a guitar, house projects, hunting and fishing, practice/practice/practice, travelling a bit with Tom Nechville, jamming with friends, recording about 200 songs I've written since I was 12.....yup...I'll be busy. P.S. I'm smiling like the Cheshire Cat.
4 comments on “Retirement: Graduating from Work”
Yellowhouseroad Says:
Sunday, November 28, 2010 @6:35:47 PM
Sounds great Tedd! I'm hoping I'll see you soon at the Winter Bluegrass Weekend festival. Maybe then you ban show some of your songs. God bless.
-David
alprice Says:
Sunday, November 28, 2010 @7:40:13 PM
Way to go, Tedd. Enjoy every minute.
Tedd Says:
Sunday, November 28, 2010 @7:54:13 PM
I intend to enjoy some of those minutes with you, Al, at Wintergrass in Feb. Then back home to the Minnesota Winter Weekend to see you, David. I want to hear you pick that new Orion.
kc8tby Says:
Tuesday, November 30, 2010 @12:38:58 AM
From one former sailor to another: Best of luck to you in your well earned retirement, Tedd!
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