I did it today. I signed the papers...........

[Monty]

to start the ball rolling on my retirement. My retirement date is May 31 with my last actual working day being May 26.
I'll be retiring from M D Anderson hospital after 27 years there, a total of 33 years being on the state payroll.

 

[1dweeb]

Congratulations....Your time will soon be your own.

 

[jedgerton]

Congratulations Mannie! I bet I know some of what you will be doing in retirement.

John

 

[KiltedGunn]

Congrats Mannie!

Now get to planning the big party...uhh...MEETING!!! :biggrin:

 

[Pioneerpens]

Congrats Mannie!!

 

[76winger]

I'm sure you're looking forward to it. Congratulations!

 

[Lenny]

As long as your not retiring from supplying us CA glue :wink: ... Congratulations!

 

[dgscott]

You think you're busy now -- wait until you've been retired for a couple of weeks -- you'll wonder how you managed to fit work in!

Congratulations!
Doug

 

[edman2]

Congratulations Mannie. My last day was this past Thursday after 47 years of church related vocations. It's a new phase of life so enjoy!

 

[OKLAHOMAN]

I retired 10 years ago and found myself working so much I went back to work. Retired again and now find myself again working long hours welcome to the abyss.

 

[Monty]

As long as your not retiring from supplying us CA glue :wink: ... Congratulations!

No way. Now everyone needs to buy more so I can pay the bills. :biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:

 

[el_d]

Congrats Mannie,
Cant wait till Im able to do that. If Im ever able to....

 

[Fred]

Congratulations to you for such dedication. Must have been all that CA that kept you stuck to the job.

 

[Old Lar]

Congratulations Mannie, enjoy your free time. I have 2 1/2 years before I can even think about it.

 

[ctubbs]

Congratulations Mannie and best wishes. Try and not forget to get some fishing in between the 'occasional' 'honey-do'.
Charles

 

[workinforwood]

Congrats!

 

[markgum]

congrats on the next chapter.

 

[fiferb]

Congratulations!!! Enjoy!

 

[BamaYank]

Hey Manney

Congrat's on your pending retirement! Just celebrated my 10th year of retirement on 4/2/. Welcome to the ranks of retirees. Work 32 years with Detriot Edison! Say by the way I was not aware of your Business (new to IAP), glad Lenny said something about it. I will be buying my CA from you in the future

The BamaYank (aka Doug Hamblin)
Bridgeport, AL

 

[PenMan1]

Congrats, Mannie! I know you will stay busy.

 

[Jim15]

Congratulations Mannie.

 

[TellicoTurning]

Congrats.... I retired 5 1/2 years ago and never had so much fun.

 

[monark88]

You said before I could. He'll be surprised. I've never been busier.

 

[BRobbins629]

Must be a nice feeling. Hope I'm not far behind.

 

[Scott]

Mannie! I am so happy for you! The closer I get to my own retirement, the happier I am when I hear that my friends are able to retire! My date is 3/1/13, which will be after about 32 years of work in state or local government. Congratulations!

Scott.

 

[Woodlvr]

Congratulations Mannie. Enjoy your new freedom(?) but I bet that you will not have a problem staying busy.

 

[PaulDoug]

The first time I "retired" it wasn't so cool. I was 55 and I guess still restless. I just couldn't get into doing all the things I had planned. So I got a fun parttime job, and didn't "retire" again until about 5 months ago. I'm 67 now and enjoying it. I hope you enjoy yours.

 

[Jgrden]

As long as your not retiring from supplying us CA glue :wink: ... Congratulations!

Amen and dang right to that, Lenny. Need our glue. I think we are using three times as much this year as last year.

 

[DrBills]

+1

Bill

 

[Penl8the]

Congrats Mannie. It will be freedom-85 for yours truly.

 

[Padre]

Congrats Mannie! Pretty soon you'll find yourself busier than when you were working!

 

[lorbay]

Congrats Mannie, I am not far behind you, I need one more yr to make the pension worth while, I did apply for my CPP last month. WoHoooo.

Lin.

 

[glen r]

Congratulations Mannie. I too have my last day on May 26th after 34.978 years of service with the City - close enough to get a full, unreduced pension and old age pension. I guess one has to develop a new lifestyle.

 

[bitshird]

Congratulations Mannie, I hope you have better luck retiring than I did !!