I have been in Bangor Me since 8/10. My last RN assignment is 9/30. It has been a grand time and a lonely time. I did not get to do any shooting with my grandson and only once with Clayt. That will not happen next year. I had planned on shooting with Vers and will not get to do that. I did work with the grandson on casting and that was the highlight of this trip. I will get to see Clayt's new family member and shoot the breeze with him. I will be trying to catch up with Vers before I. It is starting to cool down and the soft trees are starting to change color. I will see the good color before I leave. I also rode on the Katahdin on Moosehead Lake. What a peaceful ride. My wife, not an outdoor person, asked if we could go there next year. Hopefully I made enough money to go to her son's wedding in Mexico next Oct. I bought 2 rifles and hopefully will be purchasing some woodworking equipment. I have new tires and shocks on the truck and the O2 sensors have been changed. The old truck should be ready to go home. My first flight instructor will be in NH the week I leave and we will meet up. As for retirement, it will happen. The wife and I have agreed that it is time to slow down. I will look for some part time work. Academy Sports comes to mind though the wife says I will probably spend more than I make. HA HA She saw through that. Next summer I will be a pest to all in New England. That's the news from Bangor for now. It really has been a good time overall.