sarges46 Posted April 4, 2011 Posted April 4, 2011 After 23 years and seeing stuff I never thought I would see, I have joined the ranks of the retired! Or at least semi-retired anyway. My job at the jail is done my penence is paid. I will now be a school bus driver for fun...that means summers off, holidays off...no more shift work, no more missed birthdays, Christmas' or other special events. Its a bit surreal right now as I just woke up after working my last night shift ever! The wheels on the bus go round and round lmao!
Tom Posted April 4, 2011 Posted April 4, 2011 Congratulations..I know the crap you have seen as Debs sons are in Law enforcement and it aint pretty! Good Luck and see ya at the Rally. Tom
Squidley Posted April 4, 2011 Posted April 4, 2011 Congratulations Rick! Enjoy a hard earned break and put lots of miles on that scoot
bongobobny Posted April 4, 2011 Posted April 4, 2011 Lucky you!!!!! I've still got 1 1/2 years to go before my release...
Rocket Posted April 4, 2011 Posted April 4, 2011 After 23 years and seeing stuff I never thought I would see, I have joined the ranks of the retired! Or at least semi-retired anyway. Great going Rick, I'm done in Wainwright too & back on the wet coast....... But I may see you in a months time, as I may be in Shilo on Ex for a week & just might have time too meet up while I'm there.
RandyR Posted April 4, 2011 Posted April 4, 2011 retirement isn't all its cracked up to be. for example, this afternoon I have to decide on whether or not to finish planting my garden, or take a motorcycle ride. Oh the stress I have to go thru.
Bubber Posted April 4, 2011 Posted April 4, 2011 Congratulations Rick !!!! YEAH !!!!! I am so Jealous of you. I have to wait a few more years to pull the plug. Does that mean you'll get to "P in the P" a week earlier. Just in time to pick up some of that delicious beer that you liked so much. LMFAO :rotf:
eagleeye Posted April 4, 2011 Posted April 4, 2011 Congratulations Rick, It's gotta be a great feeling not going in to work. See you this fall, Steve
SilvrT Posted April 4, 2011 Posted April 4, 2011 Congrats on your "semi" retirement. I'm looking at 3 more years of this "torture" LOL and after that I expect I'll be doing some off-site consulting work for the same company. Nina & I are planning a year-long motorcycle tour of Canada & USA before we decide where to park our butts.
FreezyRider Posted April 4, 2011 Posted April 4, 2011 Not so sure that driving a school bus is going to be any less stress....some of those kids/parents..... GOOD LUCK~~
Plains Venture Posted April 4, 2011 Posted April 4, 2011 Best of luck to you. I will be doing the same thing in September after 32 years as a probation officer. Like you I look forward to doing what I want to do.
friesman Posted April 4, 2011 Posted April 4, 2011 COngrats Rick! I guess we will have a congrats drink down in Cody. Brian
jemorrisonjr Posted April 4, 2011 Posted April 4, 2011 Been waiting for the same thing to happen for me.... One year 10 months and I can say the same thing...but that will be 38 years working for uncle sam..... Too fricken long..... But it will be good.....................................
Sling Posted April 4, 2011 Posted April 4, 2011 (edited) Congratulations on your retirement. But are you sure it is safer driving a school bus with a bunch of little kids????:rotf: I"ve got a couple more years to go till I can retire. I'm Jealous Edited April 4, 2011 by Sling
99silver Posted April 4, 2011 Posted April 4, 2011 Congrats Rick, Hope to be there in a few years if the country don't go down the tank. I will do something as well but it will be my choice, just to stay out of trouble and have some extra toy money.
Yammer Dan Posted April 4, 2011 Posted April 4, 2011 CONGRATS RICK!! I've almost forgot what nightshift was like. Almost.
HALRSV99 Posted April 4, 2011 Posted April 4, 2011 Congrates Rick, Gayle and myself wish u all the best. Which do u think will be easier. Prisoners behind bars or kids behind your set. hahaha. Have fun with that. Say hi to the family for us. Hal
ken Posted April 4, 2011 Posted April 4, 2011 Congrats! I'm counting down til I can be free. Only 17 years, 21 days, 2 hrs, 23 minutes and 32 seconds to go.
Marcarl Posted April 5, 2011 Posted April 5, 2011 Retirement ain't all it's cracked up to be,,,,, everybody thinks that since you have nothing to do, they had better bring you something to keep you busy,,,,,( now if you're married and have a wife,,, you have no life,, not really that just rhymed so I threw it in). Why just the other day I had to work on 3 scooters, and I didn't even get to touch my own. What a life, look forward to it, every day is a new one. Congrats and blessings with the kids,,,,,,,YA!!!
kevin-vic-b.c. Posted April 5, 2011 Posted April 5, 2011 Some of the school bus drivers I work with (I work for the school district... not a driver)believe it is the best job in the world ! I am on the freedom 95 plan so I wish you the best!
Mikealiasmike Posted April 5, 2011 Posted April 5, 2011 I hate you, hate hate hate you. and how does your bride feel about still having to walk the beat while your relaxing at home? Poor woman. Did I happen to mention I don't like you? Beyond all that, Congrats Rick, you can now allow your blood pressure to drop to some resemblance of normal. God Bless. Mike
Pam Posted April 5, 2011 Posted April 5, 2011 Way to go Rick I have about 200 or so more shifts until it is my turn to pull the plug. But who is counting. Will have to do a coffie in Brandon one day. frank
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