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Welcome Randal. There's There's several of us guy-geezers here, and lots of good advice. Don't take that Uncle Mac too seriously though. He thinks police services are better than fire services. Obviously ain't right in the head.

Paddling with a family of eagles, and shooting (at paper, not eagles), then a nice unhealthy BBQ

Getting the gear together for a paddle tomorrow on Black River Lake

Yeah, it varies a lot. Taxes are high, but it's a great place to live.

Fire pit ready for liner and bricks, kayak storage built, all grass mowed, visited 5 of my 6 grandkids, a good book and a 12 year old scotch to finish the afternoon. I think this retirement thing is going to work out.

Get Santa! Where's me ___ bike?

Lots of great properties here. Aging population, often very nice, large well kept properties come up when people downsize. Check out MacKay Real Estate here in Wolfville. Run by friends. Bike trips in our future?

You'll get there Mac. I'm stacking up plans for home improvments, trips and shop projects. If I live to 100 I might finish my list.

Thanks Ann. Two weeks to retirement, then everyday is granpa day.

Recent pics of happy granddaughters with their new toy boxes.

It surprises me there's negative comments on this site. I have yet to encounter any of these schitbags, but they will regret it if it happens.

I'm adding the power snatch (be VERY careful googling this) to my workout. It's not recommended for old lifters due to the speed (power) component, but hey, I'm only 61 https://youtu.be/Aq8Tp5r-DZo

A happy bithday greeting from granddaughter Theo yesterday. 61 and two weeks from retiring. Can't wait.

I got to the fire hall for a workout and found this pearl of wisdom on the white board.

Build a kayak!

Thanks guys. This is my most ambitious build, my own design, and seven different woods in it. I'm very proud of this one, and very happy with the way it performs.

First trip today on a local pond. She handles like a dream. Tracks straight as a die, stable, and feels great on the water. Went upwind then downwind, didn't need to extend the skeg at all. Couple small things to fix up, and a few more shake-down trips before I head for a week solo in the back country in June.

Maiden voyage tomorrow! Five years in the making for my personal boat. The build was on hiatus while I was fire chief, then the stupid heart attack, etc.

Welcome to the cult.

On the way to a fire one time a huge barn owl attacked the light bar on top of my truck. We looked for it on the way back, but no luck. No twitching for wildlife with a large truck and crew aboard.

http://www.farback.ca/index.php/boat-shop/23-toybox Toyboxes for both my new princesses.

Congratulations on your progress. I do find it takes longer to recover after workouts. On the days I work out, it's early to bed or I'm asleep in the chair. I've had to back off to two sessions of power-lifting a week. I'll be 61 in a couple weeks. I'm still gradually building mass, muscle instead of the easier to produce…

Meditation, practice a martial art. Gives you confidence and introspection.

We're not going to have to do the whole nekid selfie thing again are we?