Wonderful thread. I'm 62 years young and unfortunately I'm a widower for three years. I had thirty one wonderful years with a brilliant and beautiful wife and I have three grown sons. I'm semi retired now working seasonally for the Internal Revenue Service. I get to work close to home for six months of the year and "vacation" on unemployment insurance for the other six months which is a wonderful job experience. I am a former hospital administrator and clinical practice administrator as well as a former campus director for a graduate program in hospital administration. In addition, I taught three classes each year for twelve enjoyable ones. For fun and relaxation, I served as an Auxiliary Police Officer with my county department for fifteen years ending in 2000. Yes, my own radio patrol vehicle, shield, gun and uniform. Worked in the community and on the Highway Patrol.
Now semi retired, I have an opportunity to enjoy my pipe, read, relax by the pool in the summer months and of course sit by the fireplace in a lovely home as I'm doing now on this snow covered day on Long Island, New York. While keyboarding this afternoon I'm enjoying C&D Engine 99 in a large oom paul and chasing with Jim Beam Bourbon on the rocks. I have not yet posted my introduction on the appropriate thread so you guys are getting a personal and private preview. I'm relatively new on Pipesmagazine but you'll also find me on Brothers of Briar and Art of Manliness on the web in the Pipe & Co. group. I'm enjoying my time with you and look forward to hanging tight with you all for a while. Enjoy your pipes today, live large, and be comfortable in the celebration of manhood!