Annoying Phone Calls

So apparently, even though I'm retired I'm still being called by United Spacecraft. For security reasons they couldn't talk about it, so they want me to travel down there and meet with them. 

I know how to use called ID, but Katy on the other hand answers. 

She was quick to hand the phone off to me. On the other end of the line was Spencer. Spencer was an old time friend and seem unusually excited to talk to me. I mean we drink together at the VFW.

The thing is I'm retired, I have my own life now. I don't need this.

Just Because I'm Retire: It doesn't mean I'm Out of Shape

 

Let's just say for an old man, I try to stay active, both in my community and building my body. Let's be honest, no one looking at the picture above, care about the Salvation Army, but some things draw more attention that ringing a bell. Anyway if you want to know how to do, and stay in shape, make sure that you are eating healthy. Protein is important. Also make sure that you are doing something to keep you active, either lifting weights or some other type of physical activity. Most people go to the gym, I have nature as my gym. 

Nothing but runs on the beach, along with oceans swims, a couple times a week, and a good diet, get's you a chance at getting the most Salvation Army Red Bucket donations. 

Also getting used to the cold keeps you healthy as well.

Love for Rocketry

 Don't get me wrong. Even though I'm out of the service, I still love rocketry, and the friends I've made over the years. I spend a lot of trading old stories with and learning about new stories in the media, about the field. The future generation has a great future ahead of themselves, in the field of space travel.

Greatest Adventure: Starting a Family

 My greatest adventure, without a doubt in my mind has to be starting a family. I've traveled to the moon, and became a war hero, but nothing is a fulfilling as starting a family of your own. While I sit here writing this blog, my two boys are in school. Everyone lives' chaotic lives, including myself, luckily, all four of us make such to have Lunch together on the weekends. Sometimes we spend time on the beach, when we have time to spare. We're always sunburnt after these days, but it's always worth it.

They both still live with us, but eventually they both plan on moving out. Hopefully we can still go out for our weekly Lunch.

It's also important to remember the future belongs to those who show up, and our offspring is ultimately responsible for continuing our greatness as humans.

My Favorite Place to Be: Right Here

 Now that I'm retired, I bought myself a nice place to live. As you can see I live right near a bay that's connected to the Pacific Ocean.

I know I that being by the bay might not be an exciting place to some, but it's actually very relaxing watching the ships go by. 

I honestly like the peaceful life, compare to adventure that once was. Don't get me wrong I love sharing stories.

Katy

 

If there's on person who make it all worth while it's my wife Katy. She herself has seen rough times in her life, but luckily we both found each other. Now everything calmed down, and we have a happy marriage.

Most Painful Experience: Landing in the Indian Ocean

 One time I survive being hit with an AA missile from Lunetta, with my comrades Bill Anderson and John Wiegand. This was back was the enemy was still able to design and manufacture there own surface to air missiles. When we were first hit it was a sudden scare, however we were able to still functions. With the craft still intact, we were able to maneuver it, into a crash landing into the Indian Ocean, away from the enemy's land force. It is true that a healthy landing capsule, is meant to land on the ocean. Ours' had a hole punctured through the one of the tanks, causing it to eventually sink. With the time allotted to us, where were able to manufacture a make shift life raft, which ultimately kept us afloat, until help arrived. 

The reason this is the most painful experience, is due to the fact that were starving, and exposed to the elements. The ocean, might not be as exotic as space, but it still can be a terrifying place.