Thanks Doc. Yeah, I think that's how it works. I can't believe how time flies. It seems like I just joined M-M yesterday. It has been fun and very informative. There really is a great group of people here.
The answer is obvious, old man. Logic is irrelevant. It's simply Tropical Madness. (J.Q. Higgins)
Not going to argue with Rubber Chicken's scenario!
But I've been thinking for the past few years (since 9/11, basically) that Magnum would be involved with the Department of Homeland Security, either as a Naval officer or (if he's retired again) as a civilian.
I suspect that Tom Selleck would like that idea. Some years back, I read a short (sentence or two) synopsis of a plot he was wanting to use for a Magnum theatrical movie, which involved some pretty heavy international goings-on, and apparently took place mostly in Europe. The Homeland Security idea would enable Magnum to make a serious contribution while still living in Hawaii.
And of course Lily is still around, along with the series regulars.