Friday, March 9, 2012

Retired at last



  There you have it, the parking lot when I worked, in my rear view mirror. I always wanted an appropriate picture of that scene and now I do.

  Woke up to the sound of rain this morning and I believe it is supposed to do it most of the day.  May be messy as Linda and I have some running around to do. She is taking the day off so it will not seem like retirement until I have a day when she goes to work and I am left here with the dogs. Right now it kind of feels like a Saturday morning (6:56 AM). 

  Linda is still spending the nights with her mom after having her pace maker installed but I understand she is doing much better so maybe the night duty will not be continuing much longer.



  Bradford Pears (not fruit bearing) are my favorite tree since it is the first one to bloom and then have leaves giving promise of spring.  In a short while they will be in full bloom and look like snowballs and many homes and businesses use them to decorate their property and driveways.



  Drove by my mom & dad's former home yesterday. He died in 74 and she in 2002. This was the home they had acquired while I was in Viet Nam and always was a great place to be and where my sisters and I took care of my mom in her last year. It is still being kept up nicely.



  Just down the street from my folks old home is the Tar River which is one of the major rivers in NC. Not very pretty as it always has a sort of muddy appearance but provides water to many towns.



I plan to be taking pictures at the supper this evening so I will be back soon with all the details. Until then have a happy Friday and a fabulous weekend everyone.

15 comments:

  1. Happy retirement, Odie! Thank you for your service to our country in the military and for all your years of hard work in the private sector. Enjoy yourself, good buddy!

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  2. Enjoy your retirement Odie, all will be well!

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  3. Wishing you a very happy retirement my friend! May it be long, healthy and happy. Most people I know who have retired (including myself!) say that they don't know how they ever find time to go to work. There is so much to do out there, and I wish you well.

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  4. Congratulations, Odie! I know you have many new adventures in front of you, my friend, and you and Linda will have many good times as you live out this retirement. Very appropriate picture at the beginning~

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  5. Congrats on your retirement. I can't wait to see more of your pictures and the adventures you have in retirement.

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  6. Congratulations are the order of your day, Odie! May your future be bright and full of all the interestings things you've always enjoyed and wanted to do, but never had the time to do. May good health be your badge of honour and may you enjoy laughter every day!

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  7. Every best wish for your retirement, Odie. It's a very special day for you. Make the most of it. :)

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  8. PS looking forward to seeing the pictures of supper.

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  9. CONGRATULATIONS!!! YAHOOOOOO!!!

    I love that picture you took of you leaving and seeing your "old place of work" in the rearview mirror.

    Have a great time tonite!!

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  10. Congrats to you! You deserve a rest. Have fun!! :)

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  11. I could NOT let this day go without stopping in to wish you all the best! We have so much to enjoy in this wonderful country and state we live in...have a blast and can't wait to hear the stories!
    All my best to you and Linda as you begin this next journey down the road of life!

    Hugs~

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  12. Congratulations Odie. Retirement is supposed to be a happy time in your life so make sure you do things that make you happy!! I'm sure it will be an adjustment but I wish you many happy years of good health and freedom!! Hugs.

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  13. Happy Retirement, Odie! I'm sure you will love it as much as I do. It would be nice if you wrote your memoirs so your children and grandchildren will always have a record of your life. My mother did that and I'm so glad she did.

    I can't wait to see those trees in full bloom. I've never heard of that kind of pear tree before. Much love and hugs to you today.

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  14. Happy Retirement Odie! I hope it's the beginning of a great new adventure.

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  15. Happy Day Odie. Retirement sounds wonderful. I will expect many blog post adventures:-)

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