If you could go back in time and change........

[Geezy Rider]

I would have been more thoughtful to my parents. Asked questions about our history, but most of all I wish that I would have hugged my father and told him that I loved him instead of just shaking his hand and saying, see ya later. We knew that he was dying but I though that there was more time. I didn't make the same mistake with Mom.

[muzzyslinger]

would have bought me some land around Llano texas back in the 80's

[Jude]

Man... there are so many things I'd change... but I 'spect the main one would be to have started saving for retirement earlier.

x2

[sckiller]

That one time I listened to a thread on here and soaked my favorite set of rattling horns in a chocolate milkshake...huge mistake!

Haha! This made me laugh!

[billfromtx]

aint enough room nor time to list the things I would change!

[LeanMachine]

I read this whole thread and i noticed something. Everyone would change something that others on here got "right". For instance, lots of people mentioned that they would have finished college. I finished college. I don't believe i am any more content than the next guy. I still have a persistent "if only" perspective on life.

I wish i had started my walk with Christ long before I did. I'm young. It's not like i wasted a lot of time but i feel that i could have grown so much more by now.

[Bokil]

I would never have taken that first drink

[Shiner]

I was just to **** hard headed back then. Now, if I could go back knowing what I know now....... I could turn myself into a much better person, starting with college

[Rockpit TX]

I would have run back to the Marina and bought a rubber

[Switchbackstrap]

I would have run back to the Marina and bought a rubber

[timbobowhunter]

If i would have known i was gonna live this long....i would've taken better care of myself........lol

[AtTheWall]

I have often thought about this and there is really only one thing that I regret. I started college with the intent of being a Wildlife Biologist, as I have a huge passion for all things outdoors and a serious love for fishing and hunting. I got through my first year classes and then joined the military. It took me a while to get back to school and when I did I switched majors to a double major of Sociology/Criminal Justice Why did I switch? The hours would not interfere with my military career.

I regreted that decision as soon as I made it, but I do not regret serving my country. Maybe I could have delayed my entry into the service, but then I would not be where I am now with 18 years in. I have always wondered what could have been though, if I had persued my dream from the get go. I might be working the King ranch or something like rubbing elbows with Dr. Deer and Mr. Whitetail. Oh well, as soon as I purchase my ranch I will be content.

You will eventually see that everything you have done to this point.....is perfect with your ultimate goal. I retired from the US Coast Guard as a CWO.....Uncle Sam pays me 25k per year in retirement. Add medical coverage on top of that (very affordable medical coverage) x my military retirement.....I'm 35k+ in the green (medical and military retirement) before I even have to add my work salary into the mix. When I run the numbers from my retirement (39 years old) and project that through the years into old age....the bucks add up BIG TIME. Leaning on military retirement + medical coverage, after military service, allows you to take chances others can't really pursue.

You mention Hunting & Fishing as being an absolute passion of yours....as it is with many here as well. You are one step ahead of everyone and your retirement/medical coverage will allow you to dive into an Outdoor profession if you really want to. Many have degrees they never use....working in fields that are 180 out of their early college education days.

You can start guiding easily...fish or hunt....knowing you have some income from retirement with the most important item.....cheap medical coverage.


In the next few years I plan on getting my 6 Passenger/Charter captain license just in case I get a wild hair and decide inshore fishing guide work is where I need to be. I have years of seatime and only need 90 days, recent 3 years, leading up to the exam. This will be a perfect excuse to fish hard over those 90 days working up a spring/summer/fall fishing strat that works for guiding clients (Rockport - Baffin Bay). Fishing - guide clients from March - September and then.....maybe....shift gears and guide hunters on some HUGE south Texas ranch (King or others)...who ever will take me. I do technology for a living....great money and good times for the most part but.....it's always great to have a semi-retirement job strat that puts you afield with nature. That's my plan to get out there full-time…..and I do believe as I inch closer to 60......I will be out there guiding clients, snapping photos and doing what I want in the great outdoors. I could do this now but.......I'm making some great coin working technology now and I haven't gotten so sick of it that I need an immediate change. I’m headed this way though….best work I can think of for a late 50 fella that served his country.

Good luck

SEMPER PARATUS!

[txdukklr]

I would not have sold my apple shares.

otherwise life has been a blessing

[steel shot]

For Colt not to get hurt in the National Championship game. Not because I think Texas would have won, but the kid did everything the right way and had it all taken away from him on the highest stage. He worked his tail off from a Class 2A QB1 to the all-time leader in wins at the QB position in CFB history. I still feel bad for Colt.

I sense a man crush!!!!!

[Bill M]

Invest in Google

Or Callaway Golf!

Finish College...

And this.