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Recently our moderator David N has retired from his job of almost 30 years. Last Friday June 27th was his last day on the job. I want to congratulate David on a successful carrer and wish him an enjoyable retirement. No doubt David you'll be busier now than when you worked.
Lets give him a big round of applause.
Three cheers to David
Kevin
Hi Bruce,
Thank you, and perhaps I will be fortunate enough to meet you on one of my road trips that I have planned.
Cheers,
David
yes congratulations on making it to the promised land : )
getting harder to do that these days.
Hi Rob,
Thank you, and I admit that I am rather enjoying the life so far. The old saying, "A bad day on the golf course beats a good day at work", is most definitely true!
Take care,
David
congrats david hope your retirement is a good one dude
Hi Chris,
Thank you for your kind words, and in fact, I have a lot to look forward to!
Take care,
David
Congrats David for making it to retirement!
Congratulations also for all of the hard work too!
I wish ya the best of luck, and I know for a fact that you have a great time ahead of you!
Thank you for your support on the board as well, for you play such a great part on this board!
Cheers to David! =D
Ddude
Hi Ddude,
Thank you for your kind words of congratulations, and for all your kind words about me as well. I have to admit that a drive to the golf course beats the daily commute anytime!
Take care,
David
congatulations, hope all goes well for you.
william
Hi William,
Thank you, and I have to admit that I have a lot to look forward to!
Take care,
David
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I see the bubbly hit after the third column!
Hi George,
I see you noticed it too, and I am looking forward to meeting you, and experiencing your sense of humour firsthand!
Cheers,
David
bubbly bubbly, bluberly, bluberly, blotherly, blouthery....
bubbly bubbly, bluberly, bluberly, blotherly, blouthery....
bubbly bubbly, bluberly, bluberly, blotherly, blouthery....
bubbly bubbly, bluberly, bluberly, blotherly, blouthery....
bubbly bubbly, bluberly, bluberly, blotherly, blouthery....
bubbly bubbly, bluberly, bluberly, blotherly, blouthery....
wheeee........
I saw that just after I hit the "send" key...
....actually it was 48 straight hours of work and lots of caffeine, and still learning to type on a laptop.
......yeah, I know I said I was retired too.....but, got sucked into the consulting circuit...
Hi Walter,
Thank you, and I DO believe that George is correct, and you seems to have already taken a big swig of the bubbly!
Thanks again,
David
David is one of the most polite and courteous members here. Not that everyone else isn't, but there is something about his replies that make you feel very welcome and appreciated.
Congratulations on your retirement and I wish you all the best for the future!
Cheers,
Peter
Hi Peter,
Thank you for your kind words of congratulations, and I am very touched by your words in your post as well!
Thank you again, and take care,
David
Yes David I also wish you a wonderful and fulfilling retirement.Its got to be a great feeling knowing after putting in 30 long years at the grindstone there is light at the end of the tunnel:)Now the fun begins as it couldn't happen to a nicer guy.Oh and about the bubbly.....If you don't drink alcohol just pour it over your head in celebration so at least you can have happy hair!Hope to catch you on your trip south this fall.Take care my friend.
Mark
Congrats, David! Wow... 30 years at the same place. A definite milestone!
--Rick
I know it's bad but... ;-)
Hey, David. Time to start planning your trip!
--Rick
So I'm new here and I have a question.......Will bubble wrap damage my hair??????
LOL
I know that was a bad stab as well.
Kevin
LOL!
I was thinking of trying out a Windex rinse on my non-wash days...
Better watch out. It'll turn your hair blue... ;-) Is this the 'non streak' formula??
--Rick
^Hahahahahahaha
You'll be fine once you get past the awkward stage. :-)
--Rick
LOL!! Good one Rick as I guess that does qualify as bubbly but not quite what I had in mind for David:)Oh well its always the thought that counts right?I guess we can wrap each other up at the party.Thanks for the laugh my friend:)
Mark
No problem, Mark. Hope things are well with you.
Sometimes you just have to think outside the box!
--Rick
Hi Rick,
Thank you for your kind words of congratulations, and I admit that there is a lot to look forward to!
I had to admit that I DID get a laugh out of your "bubble wrap", and for now, I will settle for a nice sparkling glass of champagne!
Take care,
David
Hi Mark,
What a wonderful post, and thank you for your kind words of congratulations, and about me as well. I agree that I have a lot to look forward to!
I DO enjoy a beer once in a while, especially after a game of golf, and I enjoy a nice red wine once in awhile as well. I am definitely looking forward to meeting you, possibly as early as this September, when I make my first road trip.
Take care,
David
One job for 30 years? Inconceivable! Congratulations on actually being in a situation that's pretty rare these days.
Hi Steve,
Thank you for your kind words of congratulations. Although I did the same work for over 30 years, the name of my employer did change about 10 years ago, but the work I did did not change. The protection of the Canadian food supply used to be the responsibilty of Health Canada, but that was changed when the CFIA (Canadian Food Inspection Agency) was formed in 1997.
Thanks again,
David
David, Hear hear! Congratulations on a job well done.
Enjoy your retirement.
peace, jonalbear
Hi Jonalbear,
Thank you for your kind words, and I have to admit that retirement sure beats working!
Take care,
David
I do not like the word "retirement"...
These are really just the First days of the Rest of Your Life!
Best Wishes...Happy Transition...and Good Luck on your Future Plans!
Hi Luckskind,
Thank you for your kind words, and it is true that I really feel I have been born again. There are some truly wonderful things to look forward to1
Thank you again,
David
Congratulations David! I hope you have had a fulfilling career, and that the years to come are filled with joy and peace. Cheers!
Peace,
Ryan
Hi Ryan,
Thank you for all of your kind words of congratulations, and my career was a long and fulffilling one. However, after nearly 32 years, I felt it was time to trade the daily commute for a little more time on the golf course!
Take care,
David
Free at last!
Free at last!
FREE AT LAST!
Congratulations David!
Bill
(P.S., from one who has tried both, retirement sure beats workin'!)
Hi Bill,
Thank you for your kind words! I have to agree that it is a wonderful feeling to be free, and in fact, every one of the people I know who are retired certainly find it a lot better than working.
Thanks again,
David
Hi Kevin, and everyone!
Oh my goodness, Kevin! I am very touched that you started this thread, just for me! I have to admit that I am really enjoying the fact that I am free from the daily commute, staff meetings, and all that stuff, and can chase a little white golf ball instead. I also have a little travelling planned as well, both in the fall, and another trip next spring.
I will return later on today to thank all of you personally, since the golf course, plus a few errands are waiting right now!
Thank you again,
David
Congrats David! Cheers to you!
Hi Hegg,
Thank you for all of your kind words, and there is so much to look forward to!
Take care,
David
Congratz david, enjoy your free time!
Hi Vincent,
Thank you for stopping on by! I have to admit that I am delighted to be free of the grind of the workday!
Take care,
David
Congratulations for making it to retirement,all your hard work has turned into something enjoyable.Best wishes and I hope everything goes well for you :).
Hi Rafael,
Thank you for stoping on by to wish me well in my retirement. I have some rather exciting things planned, and certainly hope that everything turns out well.
Take care,
David
It sounds like you're already getting used to and enjoying retirement David. I'm very happy for you and wish you the best of luck enjoying your newfound freedom!
Hi Jason,
Thank you for your kind words. As you know, I am really enjoying my free days, and I am certainly looking to my special plans for this fall.
Take care,
David
Congratz David! You've earned it, God bless!
-Phil
Hi Phil,
Thank you for all your kind words and well wishes. I admit that I felt ready after nearly 32 years of working.
Take care,
David
Hi David and a big congratulations to you! I am sure all your co-workers will miss you terribly. Have fun with all your new found freedom. I know you will not be bored. Happy golfing!
Matt B
Hi Matt,
Thank you for stopping on by to offer your words of congratulations. I admit that I am quite happy these days, with some rather special things to look forward to!
Take care,
David
David Congratulations !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rich
Hi Rich,
What a wonderful surprise to see you posting again to the hyperboard, and I hope that you are feeling better every day. You are definitely in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you for stopping on by to offer your kind words.
Take care,
David
Applause for you forever David and may the coming years be the happiest in your whole life! :-)
My best to you always
Justin~
Hi Justin,
Thank you, as always, for your kind words of congratulations on my retirement, and for being such a wonderful friend. I admit that I am feeling quite happy these days.
My best to you always,
David
David Congratulations !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rich
Congratulations David for your retirement. Now, with your spare time, I hope you will post with us a lot more often :)
Regardless
Hi Regardless,
Thnak you for your kind words about my retirement, and I have a lot to look forward to, including golf, travel, and I am sure I will have time for the hyperboard!
Take care,
David
During your road trip next year, if you do come to Seattle, maybe we can meet each other. Please let me know. Thanks.
Regardless
Hi Regardless,
I will be sure to let you know, and I am quite sure that I will be swinging through the state of Washington on the return portion of my road trip.
Take care,
David
Congratulations Dave! It's about time I say. Now that you're done, you can finally kick back and relax. 2009 is around the corner and you know what that means, the road trip across the U.S!
Hi Chris,
Thank you so much for stopping on by to offer your kind words, and it is always a pleasure to see you. I am certainly looking forward to a little bit of golf, and of course there is my road trip for next year. I also have a second, rather special trip planned for this fall!
Take care,
David
Absolutely agree, have a wonderful retirement Dad!!
Best regards, Dave
Hi Dave,
Thank you for your kind words of congratulations, and I have to admit that "old Dad" is feeling quite young these days, with a lot to look forward to!
Cheers,
David
Congrats, David! I wish you all the best.
Applause for a job well done. :-)
Joshua
Hi Joshua,
Thank you for your kind words about my retirement, and I admit that I have a lot to look forward to!
Take care,
David
Retired? No such thing. I'm sure your days are going to be filled with random fun, power-relaxing, and golfing.
Congrats!
Mouse