Nick Schmidt:  

Retired 2008 and enjoy the sleep and relaxed life. Now 2020. We enjoy the house in the country. Still improving things. Have all the toys to enjoy! sailboats, canoes, kayaks, fishing boat etc. but haven’t used them much in the last couple years. Too much planting and yard work! Now that’s about done. Just renewed the park pass and expect to use it a lot God has blessed our family and especially me! This young generation doesn’t understand what our country is based on. If only they would find the time to read history and their bible if they own one. Both daughters still have good jobs. One works for the government and one physician. Could not be more proud! Still kicking and enjoying the warm weather and sunshine! Moved the 24 ft sailboat to the shed in December 2015. Will work on the boat after I get caught up on the house and garden stuff or sell it and keep the west wright potter and canoes to be used in the nearby lake. Did reverse our lifestyle. Bought a home on some acreage in Northeast Texas in the Pines and slowed down our pace. Oldest daughter (hospitalist) still in Temple, TX. about 300 miles away. Works for Scott White Hospital Took the plunge for the permanent change. Moved all the junk collected over the years. Amazing how much collectable junk you accumulate. Good thing you can hire young strong guys to do the heavy lifting for you. Now it’s time to great rid of some old stuff on marketplace. Our place in the country is starting to shape up, We have a large garden and maybe grow some extra for others, Already planted the blueberries, figs, raspberries, blackberries, gogi berries, pomegranates, asparagus etc. and planted ma...Expand for more