What do you like to do to relax after a tough day?

Alicia Spector — Thu, 08 Sep 2016 07:54:41 -0400

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Response by TSgt Joe C. made Sep 8 at 2016 7:55 AM

TSgt Joe C. — Thu, 08 Sep 2016 07:55:56 -0400

Go to the gym or go running. Helps to lower my frustration and all.

Response by Maj Marty Hogan made Sep 8 at 2016 8:15 AM

Maj Marty Hogan — Thu, 08 Sep 2016 08:15:54 -0400

Alicia Spector Run...a lot

Response by SrA Chris "Shadow" McGee made Sep 8 at 2016 8:27 AM

SrA Chris "Shadow" McGee — Thu, 08 Sep 2016 08:27:26 -0400

Read, hit the gun range, ride the motorcycle, hit the heavy bag or relax in the hot tub. Just depends on the definition of "tough" that day.

Response by LTC Greg Henning made Sep 8 at 2016 9:20 AM

LTC Greg Henning — Thu, 08 Sep 2016 09:20:01 -0400

Trail running helps me after a long day

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 8 at 2016 10:11 AM

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 08 Sep 2016 10:11:52 -0400

Play with my two golden retrievers.

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Sep 8 at 2016 10:21 AM

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Thu, 08 Sep 2016 10:21:46 -0400

Fishing, Something I shared with 2 Grandfathers, My Father and My Son.

Response by PO2 Kristy Williams made Sep 8 at 2016 12:36 PM

PO2 Kristy Williams — Thu, 08 Sep 2016 12:36:02 -0400

Read a good book, go for a hike, take a nap, work out, or cook. I love to cook.

Response by PO2 Kristy Williams made Sep 8 at 2016 12:37 PM

PO2 Kristy Williams — Thu, 08 Sep 2016 12:37:01 -0400

And of course if it's the worst day ever.... Ride my motorcycle. She keeps me sane and I smile like a fool for hours after a ride.

Response by SFC Pete Kain made Sep 8 at 2016 12:42 PM

SFC Pete Kain — Thu, 08 Sep 2016 12:42:41 -0400

Sit on the deck and watch my waterfalls, the dogs play, and try to think of ways to avoid tough days.

Response by PO1 Brian Austin made Sep 8 at 2016 12:47 PM

PO1 Brian Austin — Thu, 08 Sep 2016 12:47:30 -0400

Play with my dogs, go for a long walk and watch my dogs chase rabbits and squirrels or a bike ride.

Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made Sep 8 at 2016 12:49 PM

SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth — Thu, 08 Sep 2016 12:49:03 -0400

Sit back relax, watch a little Star Trek.

Response by SGM Mikel Dawson made Sep 8 at 2016 12:50 PM

SGM Mikel Dawson — Thu, 08 Sep 2016 12:50:57 -0400

Beat the wife, kick the dog - no wait, that first thing in the morning before work(don't ever tell the wife I said this). Kick back with a beer with supper, then take the kids (two german shepherds) out for an evening walk /play time.
Then in my spare time I enjoy time at the forge. I like making knives and stuff.

Response by CW4 Angel C. made Sep 8 at 2016 12:56 PM

CW4 Angel C. — Thu, 08 Sep 2016 12:56:01 -0400

Grab a beer and read some Army regs

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 8 at 2016 3:36 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 08 Sep 2016 15:36:36 -0400

Clean my weapons and realize I don't have to pass anyone else's inspection!

Response by SSG David Bennett made Sep 8 at 2016 5:25 PM

SSG David Bennett — Thu, 08 Sep 2016 17:25:21 -0400

I like to fish. Fishing is my relaxer for anything.

Response by SFC George Smith made Sep 8 at 2016 6:21 PM

SFC George Smith — Thu, 08 Sep 2016 18:21:13 -0400

Punch Holes in Paper with a .45 acp or dent the steal Targets with a .38spl,

Response by MAJ John Brown made Sep 8 at 2016 6:33 PM

MAJ John Brown — Thu, 08 Sep 2016 18:33:11 -0400

Kiss the wife, glass of scotch, some ham radio, and until my wife said,"no way!", a good cigar. The gym is good too, usually I'm done so late it's not an option

Response by ENS Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 8 at 2016 9:59 PM

ENS Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 08 Sep 2016 21:59:40 -0400

A glass of fine bourbon on the rocks.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 8 at 2016 10:46 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 08 Sep 2016 22:46:35 -0400

Kiss my beautiful almost 3 month old daughter, play with my dog, and generally relax. Though I'm sure some of my soldiers think I come home and think of new ways to torture them.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 9 at 2016 8:50 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 09 Sep 2016 20:50:04 -0400

Hot shower, read a book, watch a movie, grab a beer. Depends on that day. Sometimes just try and sit down and relax, let the mind clear.

Response by Sgt Tom Ray made Sep 5 at 2019 9:48 PM

Sgt Tom Ray — Thu, 05 Sep 2019 21:48:00 -0400

For me, a good run in the neighborhood, cool down, hydrate with a good strong beer (only one!), then have a meal relax, watch a flick with my lovely wife and then a little snuggle time. Life is good after all the tough time to get here.

Response by SPC Martin Malone made Sep 10 at 2019 7:45 PM

SPC Martin Malone — Tue, 10 Sep 2019 19:45:44 -0400

I spend about an hour when I get home from work in my "man cave" garage messing with my stuff, reloading, cleaning and repairing fishing gear, maybe just drinking a few brews, (yea I drink every day) for you tea totallers! I don't take the (VA) medication prescribed for "my" condition, thank GOD my wife loves me! She has put up with a lot of SHIT! God bless her! 35 years and running!