02-20-2006, 01:48 PM
Jasper: Thank you for your welcome. Wish your father didn't have even one blown disk. I hope he's had good recovery. Unless one has somewhat risky surgery, or incredible healing, it affects most people for the rest of their lives. Although somewhat limiting, and "recovery" usually takes a few months to a few years, it's still an ordeal.
Robert: Thank you also for your welcome. Age 41 could be enough. From what I've read, most legionaries could retire after 25 years service. Depending upon age at entry, some could retire as young as age 39 . Some started later in life, stayed in longer, retired after age 50.
My impressions will be (1) "third" line light infantry veteran, and (2) infantry veteran turned civil official. (Matches some of my RL experience. I served in U.S. Army 9 years (2 years in Raetia [now Bavaria]), rose through ranks from Private to Captain, switched from military to civil service.). My actual birthday is close to the one in my profile. Yes, I'm gliding almost gracefully into latter years.
It took me about 10 years to finish 1st century kit... Now I've got to give that up. C'est la vie! I'll post in other threads as my work on 5th century impressions, kit, etc. progresses. This may be my last *big* play-time hurrah! It means a lot to me. I want to make the best of it, and greatly appreciate help. Best regards, +r
Robert: Thank you also for your welcome. Age 41 could be enough. From what I've read, most legionaries could retire after 25 years service. Depending upon age at entry, some could retire as young as age 39 . Some started later in life, stayed in longer, retired after age 50.
My impressions will be (1) "third" line light infantry veteran, and (2) infantry veteran turned civil official. (Matches some of my RL experience. I served in U.S. Army 9 years (2 years in Raetia [now Bavaria]), rose through ranks from Private to Captain, switched from military to civil service.). My actual birthday is close to the one in my profile. Yes, I'm gliding almost gracefully into latter years.
It took me about 10 years to finish 1st century kit... Now I've got to give that up. C'est la vie! I'll post in other threads as my work on 5th century impressions, kit, etc. progresses. This may be my last *big* play-time hurrah! It means a lot to me. I want to make the best of it, and greatly appreciate help. Best regards, +r