dude,,
if i had 1 month, 2 weeks, 6 days till retirement I would stay home, not drive, not do anything that might change that till after retirement has started..
congrats to you sir for a job well done..
This meter change out deal sound right up your alley. But I have to wonder how long something like that can last.. there are only so many meters, our got changed out several years ago in the garner nc area, and once changed out they don't really need any more service other than someone driving around in a van taking the readings for billing.
at least with gas lines they will, not if but when, develop leaks that need to be found.
wish i was in your shoes and could convince the wife this was a cool thing to do, but for her doing nothing is COOL..