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05-13-2008, 03:45 PM
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Hello Everyone
Just joined the ER way of life one month ago at 50 and loving it. Worked 26 years in law enforcement.
Gonna take my first trip from L A to Dallas via I 40 soon. Looking to put together a list of sites to see along the way. I'm partial to the outdoors-hiking, biking, and kayaking. Anyone have any good suggestions?
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05-13-2008, 03:54 PM
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 Oh yeah, and don't wait too long to make your trip or the heat will fry you once you get to Albuquerque and beyond. |
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05-13-2008, 04:37 PM
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Pete, I too am in Law Enforcement (13.5 years) and was wondering how you did it? What kind of pension, deffered comp etc did you recieve. I will receive 50% base salary after 20. Then we have a Plan B or it is also commonly referred to the "Lousianna Plan". I am hoping to retire at 48 with 25 years of service. I am currently the rank of Corporal.
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05-13-2008, 04:50 PM
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Sorry I don't have any suggestions for the outdoor activities. I just wanted to remind you to make a right turn off of I 40 by the time you get to Oklahoma City if you are going to Dallas. |
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05-13-2008, 04:57 PM
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Welcome to the forum!
I also retired after 29 years in law enforcement. In the winter I go into hibernation mode but in decent weather I enjoy being outside. Not so much hiking (bad knee) but bicycling and a small boat are fun.
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05-13-2008, 10:09 PM
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Hi Pete and welcome.
Another survivor of big city policing here, 25 years of actual work (with an extra 2 1/2 years collecting a paycheck while burning accumulated time) and left at 45. I can't say much for hiking around Dallas, but if you would like to take a side trip to the beautiful Texas Hill Country, I highly recommend Lost Maples or Enchanted Rock. TPWD: Lost Maples State Natural Area TPWD: Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
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05-13-2008, 10:19 PM
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figures
Figures I would find a lot of you guys and your types here. Seems to be universal. All we think of is retirement.
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