RETIREMENT

garagenc · #1 12-24-2007, 01:30 AM

Come January 2 that will be my last visit to NNSY (Norfolk Naval Shipyard). I've been making that 55minute trip for 33yrs and 3 months and I'm finally going to make like a cow patty.

I can't say it's been fun but it has been stupid most of the time.

This will let me devote more time to my landscaping business and fishing.

The wifey still has to make that trip, she's not as old as I am and she works for PET Milk Company, so the retirement isn't 55yrs old.

NNSY shuts down from xmas to 2 of January.

I haven't told my boss yet, I asked him only 1 question, if he'd like me to stay, all he had to do was give me a raise and he said he'd get back to me. That was in June and still no answer. So he'll find out Jan 2 when I hand him my checkout sheet as I'm walking out the door.

willy · #2 12-24-2007, 03:12 AM

good luck to you, I hope everything goes as you want in your retirement, I know about leaving a long time career and it is hard to do sometimes, but you know when it is time and once you do its the best thing, I would not change a thing.
All the best to you ;)

Seacrets · #3 12-24-2007, 03:19 AM

You'll enjoy every minute of your retirement. I did it July 1st at 59. My wife retired at the same time. I have a fishing charter business and she's just kickin' back. It's a good feeling when you only have one boss (the wife).
Just think, nobody can tell you what to do, where to be and what time you need to be there, but you (then again, let's not forget the wife). Good luck and enjoy life.

msbhammer · #4 12-24-2007, 05:39 AM

Congrads on the retirement. Wish I could make it to retiremnet. :-[

randlemanboater · #5 12-24-2007, 10:54 AM

Congrats on your retirement GNC!!!

Thank you for serving us for 33+ years, keeping the Navy ready to go.

I know you will enjoy your retirement living where you do. Maybe if I ever get a couple of days, I'll come down and go fishing w/ ya.

Mac_Attack · #6 12-24-2007, 11:27 AM

Best Wishes for your retirement! Keep busy and post lots of pictures! Billy Mac ;D

garagenc · #7 12-25-2007, 01:56 AM

Thanks all, Now if any of ya'll want to come to the outer banks and fish or visit youre welcome to come stay here, I'm only 40 minutes away from there, and only a hour away from VA BCH. I'll be able to take you guys fishing, I'm going 3-4 days starting the 26th thru the 1st.

Kajun · #8 12-25-2007, 06:46 AM

congrats on the retirement! i'm not far behind ya ... 21 months to go ;D

Mac_Attack · #9 12-25-2007, 12:11 PM

Only 72 months for me! Billy Mac ;D

wpearch · #10 12-26-2007, 03:43 AM

Feb 12 2009 for me I can start getting my money back from our Uncle Sam good luck in your retirement just might take you up on that offer the Outer Banks is a nice area went out there a few times when I lived in NC