Our friends M & P from New Zealand were visiting and we were headed for some time in the mountains. On the way, we stopped in Edson for a bit of a break and to stretch our legs.
Edson is a small town in West Central Alberta. Founded as Heatherwood, the name was changed to Edson in 1911 in honour of Edson Joseph Chamberlain, vice-president of the Grand Trunk Railroad. When Edson was declared the rail center, other nearby towns and villages went into decline. Highway 16 (the Yellowhead) carries so much traffic, it has been declared as the second Trans Canada Highway. Forestry is the main economic driver. The population as of the 2016 census was 8,414. (Source: Wikipedia)
Not much to tell. After working for 3 companies over 43+ years (38 years 7 months with my last company), I finally got that promotion I had waited my entire career for……retirement.
I have been exploring this new career for the past 7+ years and while it is not always exciting, the chance to do what I want for myself and my family instead of what my company wants has been very fulfilling. Early on, there was a long list of projects in my “to-do” hopper and I attacked these projects with a vengeance for the first 9 months of retirement. Eventually, my brain told me that this was not what retirement was about, so it took me another 5 months before my industriousness again took over and I attacked another line of projects, this time somewhat shorter and less complicated, as well as many new projects related to the family weddings in 2016. After going hard for 6 weeks and 3 weddings, my body was telling me to relax, then the flu bug hit and as soon as that was done with me, my sciatic acted up. No rest for the wicked. In 2020 and 2021, the Covid 19 pandemic changed the whole retirement gig. I was lucky to not be still working, for sure.
I enjoy photography, gardening, working with my hands, walking, cycling, skiing, travelling, reading and creating special photo and video productions obtained in my first pastime. I may never become wealthy in any of these pursuits, but I already feel I am rich in life experiences far beyond any expectation.
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Those are all pretty sights. I’ve only ever driven through.
Thanks It was a fun trip. Retirement is the best promotion I ever worked for. Hard to believe it is almost 5 years in. Thanks for reading and commenting Kelley. Allan
I think it’s wonderful that you’re out there enjoying your retirement. Its much deserved. Thank you for sharing your wonderful blog and I love your stories and I’m gonna continue to follow you guys on your wonderful journeys.
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Those are all pretty sights. I’ve only ever driven through.
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We first stopped there due to small kids with small bladders. Now we stop because of our own needs. Makes a good halfway break to Jasper
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You both looked like you had so much fun! Congrats on retirement! ❤️️
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Thanks It was a fun trip. Retirement is the best promotion I ever worked for. Hard to believe it is almost 5 years in. Thanks for reading and commenting Kelley. Allan
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I think it’s wonderful that you’re out there enjoying your retirement. Its much deserved. Thank you for sharing your wonderful blog and I love your stories and I’m gonna continue to follow you guys on your wonderful journeys.
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You are too kind. Lots more adventures coming. Thanks for following. Allan
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