ffq-lar Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 I sit here with my coffee on the first day of my retirement from my day job. The feeling is wonderful! My calendar for the next few months is full of fun---a trip to Disneyland with my sister, guild volunteering, Moxies at my house, the local Arts Walk, the list goes on. On the business side, for the first time in six months I will be caught up on my monthly quilt quota. I try for 6 quilts a month and I've been one quilt behind every month for a while! I'm busier than ever and need to get better organized--as usual--so I can pencil in some piecing and retreats! I was treated to a tear-producing farewell at work. They called former co-workers who I haven't seen for years to come to a get together after my last shift. The people are what I will miss the most! My job provided me with good pay, great benefits, nice people to work with, and allowed me to have the $$ and time to following a modest dream. For that I'll always be thankful. But I'm glad to move on. Let the fun begin!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bliss Quilter Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 Linda, CONGRATULATIONS!!!! You will have so much fun! Although you will go through some withdrawal, remember we are here for you! Have fun!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheagatzi Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 Congratulations Linda, such a milestone!! A new adventure awaits! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbm Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 Woo hoo!! What will you do with all that extra time, Linda? Just kidding. ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaC Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 Linda, I am so very happy for you. How wonderful you have had so many blessings! Enjoy this new chapter in your life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMALKB Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 CONGRATULATIONS Linda ! Everyone we know who is retired say they are busier now than they were when working their full time jobs...........but busier doing FUN things you WANT to do and not things you HAVE to do. Enjoy every minute ! As Martha Stewart would say.............."It's a good thing".......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaSteller Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 Oh Linda! Congratulations! There's nothing like having every day be Friday at 5:00! Of course, there are those crazy people who retire and then go back to work three years later (me). Hopefully, you won't have to do that. I'm building enough cushion now that should I run out of employment (it's actually fun with no responsibilities and I found I actually missed people), I won't need to go back to work. It also helps that my machine is finally fixed, so I can quilt for a living again! Enjoy it all. The world's your oyster! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oma Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 Doing a happy...happy...happy dance for you. Yay! Yay! Yay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T Row Studio Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 Congratulation Linda, Enjoy your Retirement . I look forward to seeing your posts in the future Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisae Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 Happy Dance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirleyl Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 Congrats! But I don't know how to break this to you, but you will still be real busy and not get to your own stuff. Enjoy! Shirley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyce Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 So very happy for you. Have a great time getting to do all the things you have wanted to do, and didn't have time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemon Tree Tami Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 Whoo-hoo Linda! Congratulations on your retirement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delld Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 Gee, it is here! RETIREMENT!!!!!!! IT SEEMS JUST LIKE YESTERDAY YOU WERE TELLING ME YOU WERE REALLY GOING TO DO IT! WHERE DID THE TIME GO., MISS LINDA? WELL IT IS VERY SUNNY HERE AFTER A DAY OF ABOUT 3 INCHES RAIN YESTERDAY. I'M A LITTLE FRIGHTEN TO GO OUTSIDE AND HAPPY DANCE. THE SKY MIGHT THINK IT IS A RAIN DANCE. SO I'M GOING DANCE ALL OVER THE HOUSE AND CHEER FOR YOU. SURE WISH I COULD BE AT THAT MOXIE MEETING. TELL DEN YOU TAKE YOU SOMEWHERE SPECIAL AND MAKE COFFEE FOR YOU VERY MORNING LIKE BOBBY DOES ME. ENJOY VERY MINUTE OF YOUR RETIREMENT AND REMEMBER TO WRITE IN PEN WEEK ENDS AND HOLIDAYS! LOL HUGS FROM FLA!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primitive1 Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 Congratulations!!! I am glad that you can now do all those things you want to do!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmcclannan Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 Congratulations! I know you're going to find that retirement was worth waiting for! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWBowser Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 Congratulations to you. You will find now you have even less time. You will wonder how you could accomplish so much while you were working. Enjoy the journey. You deserve it!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 Enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamarack Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 Congratulations on your retirement Linda! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 Congratulations and enjoy it all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat C Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 So happy for you Linda!!! Does this mean we'll get to see even MORE of your beautiful quilts here?? I wish you great health and happiness as you enter your "retirement" years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonbon Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 Congratulations Linda!!! So happy for you! Happy dance time! ♥ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IQuiltToo Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 Linda, just enjoy life! There is always mañana! Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoseCity Quilter Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 Congratulations! Have fun following your dream! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathG Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 Linda, congratulations on your retirement. Looking forward to reading about all the fun things you get up too ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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