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Offline Rose

Ed's Retirement Party
« on: July 31, 2008, 02:42:21 PM »
We just got home.  They gave Ed a retirement party after 45 years with his company.  They put us up in a suite at the Hotel Sierra near his office and the party was held at the Cafe Cucina nearby.  Most of his co-workers were able to make it except for some in Florida, Missouri and California.  I was so pleased when I learned four co-workers from Rhode Island came down to NJ at their own expense to be there.  The food was delicious and I even managed to put down a few glasses of wine to celebrate the occasion. There were over 30 people there.  His boss spoke about Ed's career and said how Ed trained him and that he considered Ed to be his mentor.  They were so kind to me asking about how I was feeling after my surgery.  They had a big Italian Cream Cake which was so good.  I even brought a few slices home. When we got back to the room, Ed opened a card they had given to him during the retirement presentation.  I nearly passed out when inside there was an American Express Gift card for $700.  These are the same people who sent me a $200 gift card when I came home from the hospital because they didn't want me to worry about cooking.  So now he's out of work for the first time in his life.  Can anyone spell DOOR GREETER AT WALMART?

Rose
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Re: Ed's Retirement Party
« Reply #1 on: July 31, 2008, 03:06:50 PM »
Oh Rose how often I thought of that as being Jim's next  career  ;D.

Congratulations to Ed as he starts down a new road of his life.  And what a wonderful send-off he received!  Obviously he is a very popular person  :).
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Re: Ed's Retirement Party
« Reply #2 on: July 31, 2008, 03:18:53 PM »
Rose it sure sounds like Ed worked for some very good people.  Ed congratulations on starting a new road in your life.  You will now be a very busy man with no time to your self.   Get that honey do jar out Rose. 
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Offline Riley

Re: Ed's Retirement Party
« Reply #3 on: July 31, 2008, 04:52:49 PM »
Congratulations Eddie! ;) You will find there is plenty to do after retirement. The difference is that you can pick and choose what keeps you busy. :)Maggie and I make decisions on the spur of the moment many times about going somewhere and doing something different.Enjoy yourself! You worked hard for it! ;)

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Offline cindy w

Re: Ed's Retirement Party
« Reply #4 on: July 31, 2008, 04:55:24 PM »
Congratulations on your retirement, Eddie!  Hey Rose, you gonna let him rest up a few days before he goes to work for Walmart?   ;)
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Offline Jimmy#1Fan

Re: Ed's Retirement Party
« Reply #5 on: July 31, 2008, 05:20:35 PM »
Congratulations Ed best of luck to you. (Rose, shhh don't tell Ed~ I'm so sorry for you!!! ;) LOL! Just kidding) Nah seriously I hope you both enjoy your extra time together well that is until you send him back to work at wal-mart!!!!! 
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Offline Bob

Re: Ed's Retirement Party
« Reply #6 on: July 31, 2008, 05:28:59 PM »
Quote from: Rose on July 31, 2008, 02:42:21 PM
 These are the same people who sent me a $200 gift card when I came home from the hospital because they didn't want me to worry about cooking.  So now he's out of work for the first time in his life.  Can anyone spell DOOR GREETER AT WALMART?

Rose

     Poor Eddie,not even a week yet and plans are being made to make a door greeter out of you already,isn't that just the luck,  ;D You better get me a good cart with wheels that don't squeak or stick  ;) :D.
     Now that  :o ;D your here( OUT TO PASTURE)I might be able to help you,if Rose runs out things for you to do around the house or if there is no opening at WAL - MART  ;) :o :P ;D , maybe we can break out the fishing poles,go hunting,or just pull out that chess/checker board to keep the mind sharp  ;) ;) :D, * camping is out ,since the back is shot, We take in a JIMMY CONCERT on a week day  ;D,
     Did anyone tell you that the grass here in this pasture(CALLED RETIREMENT) isn't what we where told it would be ?  :o :-X :D, Where family,and will help you through it.
     Door greeter,hospital volunteer,or just a slacker like me  :o :o :o :-X ;) ;D, I'll be rooting for you  ;) :D.
     Seriously,  ;) I want to wish you the best,You and Rose are well deserving of reaching that SPECIAL place called retirement, I hope you enjoy it.
     I wish you all the good health and happiness,and time, (for them special projects) :o :D that ROSE/retirement has waiting for you  :P ;D.
 ;) :-X :o ;D, Just remember ,as your new day dawns,(RETIREMENT) you will be constantly reminded  :P ;D, there is no excuse to get Roses old list of things for you to do done now ,or the new to -do  list that always seems to grow,lets see now...... there is the lawn,wash the car,change the oil in her car,paint that guest room,wash the windows,ETC  :D ;) :D,
     If you get overwhelmed with so much to do  :o :P ;D and need help ,  ;) :D just give me a call, ;) ;D I can help you there, I'm GOOD  ;) :D, >lets see,there's fishing,camping, ohhhhh HUNTING,football games ETC. Hmmm, did I already mention them? must be a SR. moment here,you will need a secretary to remember everything.  :o :P ;D, TRUST ME,  ;) :-* ;D Thats right you have Rose  ;) :D, Your all set.
    I wish you both a
 HAPPY   RETIREMENT
                                                 Bob   ;D 8)
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Re: Ed's Retirement Party
« Reply #7 on: July 31, 2008, 05:57:17 PM »
Congratulations, Eddie and Rose!   Clyde is still working after retirement but he is doing only things he really enjoys and he has quite a bit of freedom with his schedule.  Yes, he is at Wal-Mart but he works in the photo lab which he loves.  If he didn't, he wouldn't be there.  The things he does for school are the parts he liked before.  He doesn't miss the meetings, and all the other things about the job that were beginning to get to him.  If hanging around the house 24/7 works for you, Eddie, oh, and you too Rose, then that is what you should do, but if you want to find a little job, make sure it is something you can have fun with and that will let you go away to see Jimmy whenever you want to.   Clyde has no trouble getting time off for Festival or to go to FL for a couple of months in the winter.
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Re: Ed's Retirement Party
« Reply #8 on: July 31, 2008, 06:00:36 PM »
congratulations, Eddie--and Rose
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Offline OBXMAN

Re: Ed's Retirement Party
« Reply #9 on: July 31, 2008, 06:33:56 PM »
Eddie,
 Congratulations!!!
Welcome to the world of no worries, no stress, and NO MONEY!!!
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Offline williamsonmunier

Re: Ed's Retirement Party
« Reply #10 on: July 31, 2008, 07:41:23 PM »
It sure sounds like Ed worked with a wonderful group of people who care about each other.  (So why retire?  We did just because most of them weren't and we couldn't stand it any more!) 

Seriously, I wish you both wonderful days filled with joy and adventure.  I know that in our case the days seem to go faster than they did while we were working--or we are just slower than we were.  But what is great is that you can pretty much plan your own schedule, sleep in if you want, and you don't have to go anywhere when the weather is bad if you don't want to.

Joy to you both at this exciting time.
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Re: Ed's Retirement Party
« Reply #11 on: July 31, 2008, 08:17:58 PM »
Congratulations Eddie.  You deserve a happy retirement and it seems like you are off to a great start.  Now you and Rose can live you life's dreams, not that you haven't been doing that.
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Offline June

Re: Ed's Retirement Party
« Reply #12 on: July 31, 2008, 08:24:32 PM »
Congratulations!  Now get out and do things together that you have dreamed of doing.  Just be careful and budget wisely. 
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Offline patsy in ga

Re: Ed's Retirement Party
« Reply #13 on: July 31, 2008, 09:32:31 PM »
Happy retirement Eddie and Rose.  Enjoy every minute you have together.

Patsy
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Offline ChristineES

Re: Ed's Retirement Party
« Reply #14 on: July 31, 2008, 10:24:09 PM »
this is john not christine. eddie such a role model and has such a special wife, rose. they have been such an inspiration to us. i hope and pray they continue to use their God given talents to teach us and inspire the younger generations. we love appreciate you and look forward to the many insightful views that will help us all to be better people to those we love and those that need our guidance.  :-* stay close, john
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