Thanks again for the generous offer, Ned.
I turned 64 this week on the 13th and earlier this year had applied for my Canada Pension which I was approved for. Guess I can now say I am semi-retired.
Like many others, I lost my job in 2020 thanks to Covid and of course, have since used up all savings/retirement funds I did not have.
In the summer of this year, however, being as I am a safety guy, I was recommended by a friend for a position with a group of 3 First Nations bands to develop and implement an Occupational Health and Safety program. I was accepted as a full member of the Metis' Nation of Alberta and have accepted the job. I had to re-start my consulting company and, as this is a term position until March/22, I will see what happens then.
I remain involved with the helicopter industry as a freelance writer/photographer and am planning to increase my safety business to include both ground and air.
I will forward my info again, Ned, including that of my friend who is back in aviation full time as base manager for a helicopter company in BC.
All the best to you and all here...
Grant