Arrived at work last night and felt a little sad in a way…this was going to be my last day with the Middle Shift folks. This was my forth season here at Taylor running the middle shift press room. I am excited about retiring but I will miss all the people that I have been acquainted with over the last 30 some odd years. I know I will stay in touch with them but it will still be sad to leave them.
They surprised me last night with a retirement party! I really had no idea that they had cooked this up. I always buy dinner for them the last night we are together each season. This night was no different…they all wanted pizza so that is what I ordered. When it arrived the ladies set up the serving tables and came and got me out of my office…when I arrived in the break room they had a cake and a pineapple fruit dish. I did not have my camera so I took pictures with my cell phone…which aren’t that clear but you get the idea. They also gave me a gift certificate….man I was really surprised by all this…all I could say was thanks to all these fine people for thinking of me.
Being the boss is not always an easy task…and over time I know I have made most all my folks mad by my decisions and policies…but to have them look past all that and want to give me a good send off made me proud of them.
This is my cake….I almost missed out on getting a picture…it was a good cake too.
This was my Pineapple fruit dish one of the ladies made for me. Sherri and I will give this a try today. Sure smells good…I love pineapple.
Good-byes were said and hugs were given before we all parted ways. For some of my crew this was the last time I will see them for a long time. Some of the folks are moving days and I will see them next week before my last day on Friday.
I will have to post my thoughts for Friday next week while I am in Southern Louisiana…relaxing under my awning at Poche’s Fish-N-Camp. Sherri and I will be there for two weeks and I will be updating my journal with our first adventure tour. Not the one we had planned on but certainly one that we will always remember….
Somewhere in Time
5 comments:
What a great party! No dancing girls like we had in the chatroom? It reminds me of Jim's retirement from the AirForce. He was quite surprised.
I retired from my regular job a year ago this weekend and I still cannot believe we are living this life style. And I cannot believe how little I miss the old life. Some people are just meant for this.
Congrats to both of you! In reading your blog this morning, we both remembered the excitement we felt when we went through the same thing!
Welcome to the world of Happy Campers!
God Speed, dear friends! We are so happy for you!
Hugs,
Ed & Marilyn
The countdown is underway. Congratulations dear friends. We are so happy for you, that you are living your dreams.
Hope to see you on the road!
Hugs, K
It's about time you got that Carri Lite on the road! Congratulations and and safe travels. Good luck on changing light bulbs in it too!!! Remember we also have the Carri-lite like yours.
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