How do you relax after a stressful week? What brings you the greatest joy?

Tamara Crivello — Wed, 25 Jan 2017 13:47:20 -0500

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Response by SFC Pete Kain made Jan 25 at 2017 2:12 PM

SFC Pete Kain — Wed, 25 Jan 2017 14:12:38 -0500

A six pack, barbecue and sitting on the deck watching my waterfalls and pond.

Response by LTC John Shaw made Jan 25 at 2017 7:54 PM

LTC John Shaw — Wed, 25 Jan 2017 19:54:34 -0500

Just being present with my wife and four children and playing board games or cards and watching the interaction between the kids!

Response by SP5 Robert Ruck made Jan 25 at 2017 8:49 PM

SP5 Robert Ruck — Wed, 25 Jan 2017 20:49:34 -0500

Nip the stressful week in the bud. I try my darndest not to get stressed during the week. Of course I'm retired. Makes it easier.

Response by Maj John Bell made Jan 25 at 2017 10:50 PM

Maj John Bell — Wed, 25 Jan 2017 22:50:06 -0500

Sunrise Saturday morning, coffee and conversation with my wife on the porch. Admittedly December, January, and February in Northern Michigan the conversation is pretty damn short.

Response by GySgt Melissa Gravila made Jan 25 at 2017 11:00 PM

GySgt Melissa Gravila — Wed, 25 Jan 2017 23:00:50 -0500

Skype with my grandkids, going to the gun range, cross stitching, taking the road runner out for a ride with hubby

Response by Cpl Zach Wellborn made Jan 25 at 2017 11:06 PM

Cpl Zach Wellborn — Wed, 25 Jan 2017 23:06:13 -0500

I've got a dog that gets excited Everytime I come home. Follows me around, falls asleep on me, even brings me a leash when she wants a walk. I was in a dark place when I got out, stressed out in an empty house alone with nothing but my thoughts. My dog saved my life, if you don't have one it could save yours.

Response by COL John Power made Jan 26 at 2017 1:41 PM

COL John Power — Thu, 26 Jan 2017 13:41:59 -0500

I've found one of the best stress-relievers is a good workout. A good run to work up a sweat and pumping some iron to blast away some irritants. Then a good stretch, hot shower and a cold beer. Life always looks better after that!

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 27 at 2017 1:41 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 27 Jan 2017 01:41:05 -0500

Tamara Crivello sleeping in is the best way to start a weekend. Then relaxing and enjoying the ability to be with family or friends for more than 2 hours like during the workweek.

Response by Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen made Jan 27 at 2017 7:37 AM

Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen — Fri, 27 Jan 2017 07:37:39 -0500

A couple double martinis....... seriously, just puttering out in the yard. Easy chores, nothing heavy that puts me outside enjoying nature.

Response by CPT Aaron Kletzing made Jan 27 at 2017 7:46 AM

CPT Aaron Kletzing — Fri, 27 Jan 2017 07:46:23 -0500

Exercise and catching up on time with my wife and baby daughter

Response by SCPO Jason McLaughlin made Jan 27 at 2017 8:12 AM

SCPO Jason McLaughlin — Fri, 27 Jan 2017 08:12:59 -0500

One of the little joys that has the most impact for me:
Not having to wake up to an alarm clock.

Response by COL Charles Williams made Jan 27 at 2017 8:13 PM

COL Charles Williams — Fri, 27 Jan 2017 20:13:37 -0500

Relaxing at home, exercising, swimming, and drinking beer... and RP.

Response by PVT Mark Brown made Feb 18 at 2017 2:04 PM

PVT Mark Brown — Sat, 18 Feb 2017 14:04:22 -0500

I spend time downstairs either doing gunsmith work or reloading ammo for friends. I can really get lost reloading. I really enjoy anything to do with fire arms, repairing, cleaning, sharing via photo and more. Shooting gives me a great amount of release as well, in fact I just got home from shooting several mags of 45 ACP through my Kimber M1911A1 Custom. My favorite handgun. Another relaxation for me is to choose one of my various translations of the bible and open to any random page and start reading. Visiting with my wife is also a very soothing thing. Since I am a retired (not tired) person I find a lot of things the raise my spirits and relax me from a stressful period of time. One I really ought to do that I do not do very well is to reach out to a brother for just conversation.

Response by SFC George Smith made Feb 18 at 2017 11:53 PM

SFC George Smith — Sat, 18 Feb 2017 23:53:11 -0500

Throw a steak on the grill and a "tater" in the Microwave... and a couple of Moons or Yuengling s...

Response by CPT Jacob Swartout made Feb 19 at 2017 12:02 AM

CPT Jacob Swartout — Sun, 19 Feb 2017 00:02:18 -0500

Tamara Crivello Just simply spending time with my family. My kids are my pride and joy and spending time with my wife each day to reflect on our family is a blessing.