Introduction

Introduction: Mapping Out a Plan for the Rest of My Life and Enjoying the Journey

My Golden Years are an extension of the life I have lived up to retirement which began on December 1, 2011. I have organized this blog to include the top ten relevant topics shown below in the right side column in General Topics. Just click on one and you will see all that I have written on that topic. Click on the Most Current tab for chronological order of all entries.

I have addressed each topic in no particular order other than what is currently on my mind on the day I am posting. I started each topic by describing where I was when I began this blog and then exploring the possibilities of progression and any goals that I would like to meet. After that, I write about the path to reach that goal as it happens. Sometimes I just write about what is happening now.

I welcome any comments and questions either on this blog or email as I travel these paths and hope to share my growth with interested persons who may find some common elements in their own path to the rest of their life. I hope to use my skills as an appraiser for nearly 30 years to continue to observe different perspectives on a subject and reconcile into a conclusion that is of value to me. Please join me whenever you like. Email notice of new posts is no longer available so just bookmark the address.

The Blog Archive tool is helpful to find posts by year. Of most importance to me is the confidence developed in my intuitive skills over the years and it is that part of my character I am trusting to define value in my life. I believe change can be good and I can be enriched by believing in my true self using my intuition. The analytical part of my life no longer has a financial grip and I can let go of what absolutely made sense at the time in favor of what feels right now. I have done a lot of work since this blog began in 2011 and I hope you will join me as I explore this approach in My Golden Years.


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Sunday, November 6, 2011

Exercise - The Dam Trail

This past year, one of my favorite trails to walk is on the Pomme de Terre Lake Healthy Active Community Running River Trail.  I like to call it The Dam Trail for short. 

 http://www.nwk.usace.army.mil/pt/Trails.cfm 

My brother usually comes to visit me in Missouri from Iowa each spring.  This last spring I showed him the new changes happening at our nearby Lake Pomme de Terre dam getting refurbished for the 50th anniversary of its construction.  These photos show the Outlet Area just below the dam.





 Also new this year are some changes to The Harbor floating restaurant on the other side of the dam.  A very nice covered patio was built and each weekend during the season there is live music played outside.  The best part is just sitting outside and enjoying the evening with good friends and family.  They serve excellent food and drinks. 





Below are some recent photos taken in the fall below the dam and along the trail.












This photo shows the outlet area complete with new railings.  I'm looking forward to fishing from this site next spring.


Had to include a photo of my new 2011 Chevy Impala with the dam in the background.


Here I am at the end of the trail...and it was a Happy Trail!

 

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