Congratulations Tom,

I've found that I've been very busy after I retired especially now that 
my Wife, Vicki requires a lot of personal care help here at home.  I 
sure like the fact that I no longer have to live by the clock!

Bob, K8LR, [log in to unmask]

On 1/10/2016 9:12 PM, Tom Behler wrote:
> Hello again, everyone.
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> Even though I have not met most of you personally, I consider the members of
> this list to be some of my most cherished friends.  So, I hope this e-mail
> is not felt to be too off topic for the list.  I guess I classify what I'm
> about to say as something that we might share on a round table, a net, or
> one of those nice long rag-chew QSOS that don't happen nearly as often as
> they used to.
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> Anyway, I wanted to let everyone know that tomorrow, I will be starting my
> last semester of full-time University teaching, leading up to my retirement
> this coming May. .  I have been in academia for 34 years;  26 at Ferris
> State University in Michigan;  and 8 years at other institutions.
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> Though my teaching career has been highly successful and productive, I think
> it is time for me to step aside and let those who are younger take over and
> carry things forward to future generations.
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> As for my plans after my retirement in May, I have all sorts of ideas:  lots
> more time for ham radio;  more time to work with adaptive technology and
> accessibility concerns;  more time to spend with our son, his family, and
> the grand-kids who now live about an hour away;  more time for RV camping;
> and more time for just reading, relaxing, and enjoying the next chapter of
> my life.
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> All of this is not to say that I won't entertain the possibility of some
> sort of part-time work along the way. . The need to pursue that option will
> be determined as I proceed, and as various opportunities emerge.
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> It's all a bit scary, but very exciting as well, and I'll certainly keep
> everyone posted as I enter into this next life stage.
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> If you want to respond privately, rather than cluttering up the list, feel
> free to write to me at:
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> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
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