[DonDavis]

1st thing, I retired,
2nd thing, I moved back to East Tennessee where I was born and raised.

After 30 years in Diagnostic Imaging Service, I hung up the Multi-meter and retired from GE in November 2024.

I always planned on leaving GE at 60, but I figured I'd go work In-House at one of the hospital networks in the Phoenix area till 65.
Then, my 64 yr old my older sister died unexpectedly in late July 2024. That's a different conversation for a different time.

Spent nearly 3 weeks total in the Tri City area last summer. My 25 yr old son also visited for the Services and again a month later for our Annual Family Reunion in Roan Mountain. On that trip my son commented on how peaceful I seemed being around family and generally being in Tennessee.

I made the decision that night to retire Oct 31st, sell my house and move east by April 2025.

Of course, the whole plan experienced several iterations landing on what I'll call "this one".

This One means Keeping the house in Az, my son moved in and renting. We both like this, it's win-win.

Moved into a condo with my single cousin Ray. I've been here a little over a month and things are great.
Getting my hillbilly legs back and exploring. yee-HAW
Ray and all my cousins were all very tight as kids, then we scattered a bit. So cool to see them so often.

I'll get work at some point, just relishing in the freedom. I've worked my whole life, and it's nice to take a breath and go for a walk.