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Enjoy every day Randy. My older brother retired in May ‘11 after 38 years with Nebraska Public Power at age 59. He had suffered from heart problems for about 15 years and had gone on long term disability because the stress (he was a shift supervisor and was responsible for all operations of the power plant that he worked at when he was on duty) and the shift work had ruined his health. One week ago today, he started having flu symptoms during the night. He got up for a while in the morning then laid back down to take a nap and never woke up.
My brother busted his ass for almost 40 years to take care of his family and amass a sizable chunk of money to get him through his retirement years. He was having a blast in retirement but that only lasted for 15 months. Please for his sake, enjoy the heck out of yours. You worked hard for it and you deserve it.

You have my deepest sympathy with the loss of your brother. Utility business aint easy. Everybody hates you. The governments (local, state and federal), the customers, the press, everyone. Your brother was responsible for keeping the electrons flowing. Tough, challenging, interesting job. People are used to flipping the switch and they have no idea what it takes much less what it costs to keep the electricity flowing.

I was in the gas business. Ever wonder what happens to the gas when the weather comes in 20-30 degrees warmer than forecasted? ; )