[vash]

I remember as a tiny kid the year would move by at a slug's pace. I think I was waiting for summer break and Christmas. not sure.

now? for fox sakes, it is fast!! my wife and I drew a line in the sand. next July, is my tentative retirement date. super crazy, since I am going to Alaska in July to catch a giantass halibut. it might be, that I come home wearing lots of flannel and smelling like fish only to pack up my office. hahah.. (cant believe I am saying this)...I could push it back a year to benefit from a pay raise...but not sure.

this year is as good as gone. we go to Taiwan and Tokyo in November which will feel like the punctuation mark for 2025 for me. Dec, road trip to Texas to shoot a wild hog and maybe some Arizona Squirrels, if the hunting seasons line up.

I wish life would slow down some. I woke up shocked that this year is half gone. I am thankful for my health big time. I read monthly of deaths of people at work. some dude retired and died 2 months later unexpectedly. that is gross.

I caught my wife looking at Sprinter Van conversions the other night. hahahha...