Big announcement - Page 2

rickyboy · 08-31-2013, 01:13 AM

Thanks for all of your congrats !! Can't believe it yet.
And as far as what am I going to do?? I had a colleague who was still working with me at age 72 ask me what I was going to do when I retired. I said that exact thing almost.

Loafer · 08-31-2013, 08:08 AM

Congratulations!

**cnc** · 08-31-2013, 08:53 AM

Rick when you said big announcement I thought maybe you'd bought a Victory or something.

Seriously congrats and while this may sound funny after awhile you will wonder how you ever had the time to work.

racinfan101 · 08-31-2013, 10:18 AM

Congrats!!

**HwyRider** · 08-31-2013, 10:37 AM

Congratulations.

rickyboy · 08-31-2013, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cnc

Rick when you said big announcement I thought maybe you'd bought a Victory or something.

Seriously congrats and while this may sound funny after awhile you will wonder how you ever had the time to work.

Thanks Norm,... It's not the same as being retired I know, but I've been away from work for the better part of three yrs and on compensation. I am just finishing my gradual rtn to work after all that time and will work three days nxt wk, as a member of the crew and my last week at the press. Just a coincidence that this "buyout" pkg. came when it did. I was going to retire next May anyway so this really is a bonus. Thanks again to everyone for your congrats.

**voyager** · 08-31-2013, 11:49 PM

Glad to hear the news Rick. I know what you've been going through the last few years with your injury. We'll be crossing paths soon enough to discuss the particulars so until then enjoy the sun and the rest of the summer .

**schoeney** · 08-31-2013, 11:50 PM

Congrat Rick. I guess we will now see you at all the rally's.

**Idaho** · 09-01-2013, 12:09 AM

Congrats Rick. Now we can count on seeing you in Orofino next July. I hope that you have a long and happy retirement.

**crazygene49** · 09-01-2013, 12:56 AM

Congratulations!

rickyboy · 09-01-2013, 04:50 AM

I'll be do'in my best to make the rally's whenever possible. I have to say though that it's harder to do those longer days in the saddle with these knees and bad hip.

rickyboy · 09-08-2013, 12:56 AM

WOW !!! what a feeling !!! 'judygirl" and I arrived today at our beautiful log home on the 108 Ranch. She pulled the plug at her job early too,... and yesterday was her last day. {I did my last shift last Wednesday.}

Through a colleague of "judygirl", we found a needy family that took all we had in the way of furniture/chairs, lamps, pots and pans, box spring and mattress etc. etc.. last night. Then we tossed the personnel belongings in the truck and car and found a hotel for the night. ... then,... hit the road this morning. Now we're here in paradise to stay.

I have truly won the lottery.

**BigRed** · 09-08-2013, 05:09 AM

Congrats!

bigmc3210 · 09-08-2013, 05:44 AM

Congrats rickyboy! Sorry judygirl. judygirl lock him in the garage with TV, beer and food. Should be good for days.

usranger74 · 09-08-2013, 10:18 AM

Welcome to the "other side".

Stay active and enjoy it.

08-31-2013, 01:13 AM	#16
rickyboy Top Contributor Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 108 Mile Ranch B.C. Canada Posts: 5,472	Thanks for all of your congrats !! Can't believe it yet. And as far as what am I going to do?? I had a colleague who was still working with me at age 72 ask me what I was going to do when I retired. I said that exact thing almost. __________________ Nomad'a What ! "rickyboy" Richard Cole Canada West Region 108 Mile Ranch, British Columbia Canada Vulcan Bagger Assoc. #00722 Black 2006 Nomad https://cdn2.iconfinder.com/data/ico...Book_32x32.png Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-31-2013, 08:08 AM	#17
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08-31-2013, 08:53 AM	#18
cnc Join Date: May 2009 Location: Montreal QC Posts: 12,034	Rick when you said big announcement I thought maybe you'd bought a Victory or something. Seriously congrats and while this may sound funny after awhile you will wonder how you ever had the time to work. __________________ Norm Ward 2008 blue / silver nomad kawanow / VBA #01136
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08-31-2013, 11:49 PM	#22
voyager Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Stony Plain, Alberta Posts: 694	Glad to hear the news Rick. I know what you've been going through the last few years with your injury. We'll be crossing paths soon enough to discuss the particulars so until then enjoy the sun and the rest of the summer . __________________ Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts.........Mark Twain.
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08-31-2013, 11:50 PM	#23
schoeney Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Region Posts: 5,222	Congrat Rick. I guess we will now see you at all the rally's. __________________ VBA #659 2003 Nomad 1500 (Gone but never forgotten) 2005 Honda ST1300 - Sweet and still kickin 2006 Honda Goldwing - Best Boat in the Marina
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09-01-2013, 12:09 AM	#24
Idaho Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Posts: 5,241	Congrats Rick. Now we can count on seeing you in Orofino next July. I hope that you have a long and happy retirement. __________________ Idaho (aka Curmudgeon) Blue Knights Idaho III VBA #110 VROC #24864 IBA #49753 2007 Nomad 86,000 miles Bud Smalley Pocatello, Idaho Idaho Jack Adapter
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09-01-2013, 04:50 AM	#26
rickyboy Top Contributor Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 108 Mile Ranch B.C. Canada Posts: 5,472	I'll be do'in my best to make the rally's whenever possible. I have to say though that it's harder to do those longer days in the saddle with these knees and bad hip. __________________ Nomad'a What ! "rickyboy" Richard Cole Canada West Region 108 Mile Ranch, British Columbia Canada Vulcan Bagger Assoc. #00722 Black 2006 Nomad https://cdn2.iconfinder.com/data/ico...Book_32x32.png
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09-08-2013, 12:56 AM	#27
rickyboy Top Contributor Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 108 Mile Ranch B.C. Canada Posts: 5,472	WOW !!! what a feeling !!! 'judygirl" and I arrived today at our beautiful log home on the 108 Ranch. She pulled the plug at her job early too,... and yesterday was her last day. {I did my last shift last Wednesday.} Through a colleague of "judygirl", we found a needy family that took all we had in the way of furniture/chairs, lamps, pots and pans, box spring and mattress etc. etc.. last night. Then we tossed the personnel belongings in the truck and car and found a hotel for the night. ... then,... hit the road this morning. Now we're here in paradise to stay. I have truly won the lottery. __________________ Nomad'a What ! "rickyboy" Richard Cole Canada West Region 108 Mile Ranch, British Columbia Canada Vulcan Bagger Assoc. #00722 Black 2006 Nomad https://cdn2.iconfinder.com/data/ico...Book_32x32.png
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09-08-2013, 05:09 AM	#28
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09-08-2013, 05:44 AM	#29
bigmc3210 Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Wharton, Texas Posts: 75	Congrats rickyboy! Sorry judygirl. judygirl lock him in the garage with TV, beer and food. Should be good for days.
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09-08-2013, 10:18 AM	#30
usranger74 Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: La Vista, NE Posts: 4,060	Welcome to the "other side". Stay active and enjoy it. __________________ Bill (usranger74) Blake 2016 Goldwing VBA # 1505
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