Retired (almost), and loving it!

[DaveO]

Hi all,

I'm back in Alaska, Uncle Sugar is paying my mortgage, and the M37 is off the jackstands for the first time in two years. Life is good!

My beast fired right up (well...after a fuel pump change). The batteries had enough poop in them to power a few revs with the plugs out to get the oil moving with no load on the bearings, then to get it started. It only took about three revs before it lit off.

I have a couple of issues, yet: My wheel brake cylinders are shot (I rather expected that), and there seems to be some crud clogging the fuel pick-up in the tank. It won't go a half a block without dying from starvation. I'll get a chance to play with it some more after I sort out the moving boxes. I've got plenty of time...

Cheers, and a happy 4th to you all!

Dave

[MSeriesRebuild]

Wishing you the best.

[Lifer]

Congrats! You'll love retirement...for about 6 months. After that, you're gonna be looking for something to do to get away from house and spouse for a few hours a day.

[HingsingM37]

Congrats Dave. Enjoy!

[DaveO]

Much appreciated guys.

Lifer- Understood. I've already got a couple of escape days built into my week. My wife does the working, now, and I stay home with the young'uns (my boys are two and four). They keep me plenty busy! Just call me Mr. Mom...

Dave

[Lifer]

Just call me Mr. Mom...

Dave

Been there, done that! (Except I was Mr. Grandma while my wife and daughter were working. It got so that they'd come to me for diaper changes even when they were home. Wasn't I the lucky one??)

[obxron]

Dave,
Glad you made it back to Alaska, All the guys from the MV club say hi. Hope all goes well in your future endeavors.

Ron