Changes.
As you may have noticed, I have not posted anything over the last couple of days. That is because I have been busy attending Christmas Year-End parties. A few of them were also retirement parties.
Yo, Jimbo did you say “retirement parties�
Indeed I did.
Know why?
Because, as of this morning ……………
I
AM
RETIRED.
I have been happily anticipating this for months, and now it is, as they say, “official.â€
What are my plans?
Well, there is the new house, which is still by the Parkway, only about 70 miles farther south.
I expect that I’ll have more time to devote to the silliness of blogging, but beyond that, the world is my oyster. Who knows where I might turn up looking to have a cocktail or three?
Wheeeeeee! Congrats!
Comment by Pammy — December 18, 2009 @ 9:22 pm
Life really does begin at retirement! Congrats!
But that parkway thing? What kind of Jones do you have there?
Comment by Charlie — December 18, 2009 @ 9:52 pm
Congratulations sir
Comment by james old guy — December 18, 2009 @ 10:09 pm
Oh, well done! Congrats!
Charleston is worth the time for a visit when you get tired of wearing a crease into Mr. Recliner.
:o)
Comment by Joan of Argghh! — December 18, 2009 @ 10:34 pm
WHOOHOO!! Congrats, Jim! At 62 I still dream of that magic word. I could do it, but a move out of Joisey would be necesary. Hmmm, what’s the downside? 😉 I need to call “Teh Won” and ask him where the hell my check is!!
Comment by JerseyJerry — December 18, 2009 @ 11:09 pm
I am very happy for you and your family. I wish you all the luck in the world, Cat
Comment by Joseph E. Goodman — December 18, 2009 @ 11:21 pm
Congratulations, Jim!
Comment by dogette — December 18, 2009 @ 11:31 pm
If you happen to find yourself in the general vicinity of Billings, Montana, I’ll spring for a beverage or three.
Congrats on the retirement — any guess as to how long it takes Mrs. Parkway to get tired of having you around all the time?
Comment by Dave Merriman — December 18, 2009 @ 11:51 pm
Now you have time to run for President of the U.S.of A.before it’s too late.
Comment by Gerald — December 18, 2009 @ 11:56 pm
Congratulations.
Comment by LeeAnn — December 19, 2009 @ 12:16 am
Congratulations!!! Enjoy!!!
Comment by jck — December 19, 2009 @ 12:39 am
Jim, congratulations on your transition from tax payer to whatever-the-hell-retired-old-pharts-are-called. And welcome to the non-northern part of the state!
Comment by Ken Adams — December 19, 2009 @ 12:49 am
Woot! You made it! Congrats Jim! Now you can sit back and really enjoy Christmas. How wonderful!
Comment by Teresa — December 19, 2009 @ 1:21 am
BTW – looks like your admiring throng wants you to go on an extended road trip. I can see it now – Jimbo and his bodyguard in the big fat black capitalist car – cruising route 66 with farooking great hair and guitars to boot. That would be a trip indeed! (just remember to stop in Tennessee while you’re out and about. 😉 )
Comment by Teresa — December 19, 2009 @ 1:24 am
Congratulations on your retirement, Jim!
Comment by Ms. Pat — December 19, 2009 @ 4:31 am
Congo Rats!
Comment by dave — December 19, 2009 @ 5:44 am
… that is great, big guy!…. come down and visit us any time!…
Comment by Eric — December 19, 2009 @ 9:38 am
I was officially retired back in 1998 from a large medical equipment manufacturer…..since I also had a part time business , I then went to work full time the next day there & am still there building this business to leave for my son to operate when my second retirement arrives. The good news is I do not have some smug asshole trying to tell me how to do my job so it does not really seem like work…..more like fun.
Comment by dudley1 — December 19, 2009 @ 9:50 am
Hey does that mean you are now in my neck of the woods? If so, you will have to come to my annual summer music jamboree. I have a house on Barnegat bay and every summer I hold a party that features bands and solo acoustic artists.
If you are now “down the shore”, you’ll have to come and play at our party.
Comment by RobbieRob — December 19, 2009 @ 9:52 am
Congrats! You are more than welcome to turn up here for some cocktails! I’m right on the Parkway 😉
Comment by Mr. Bingley — December 19, 2009 @ 10:30 am
Good for you! Congratulations!
Comment by MissBirdlegs in AL — December 19, 2009 @ 10:34 am
That’s wonderful news, Jimbo!
You should also check out the east side of Florida in your travels. We’ll put up gator barriers before you get here 😉
Comment by Jean — December 19, 2009 @ 10:36 am
Nice going I’ve enjoyed you while aboard ship homeportde out of NJ and now while I’m retired in GA. Thank you and best wishes! JD
Comment by JD — December 19, 2009 @ 4:12 pm
Faaaaaaabulous! Congrats, Jimbo!
Comment by Omnibus Driver — December 19, 2009 @ 4:39 pm
Hmmm… are you going to be one of my neighbors? Congrats on the retirement! You and the Mrs. deserve it!
Comment by Kate — December 19, 2009 @ 7:35 pm
Well if you ever get up to the Massachusetts border I hope you will allow my husband and I to buy to a drink!
Comment by Lemon Stand — December 19, 2009 @ 8:12 pm
I’m late, dang it. Congratulations!!!
Comment by Bou — December 19, 2009 @ 10:03 pm
good for you. it’s something that I only dream about being able to do, thanks to the rape of the stock market.
Comment by gregor — December 20, 2009 @ 11:03 am
Wow. That’s fantastic, Jimbo! Figure out what your new routine is gonna be and have a ball. Congratulations!
Comment by Jerry in Indiana — December 20, 2009 @ 3:35 pm
Congrats! Welcome to your second(?) childhood.
To Do List
First: Toss the alarm clock.
Second: anything you damn well please.
Three: See #2 above.
Comment by joated — December 20, 2009 @ 4:31 pm
please please PLEASE run for President – it’d be fun to watch Katie Couric get punched in the nose during an interview.
Congratulations on the much deserved R&R.
Comment by Mike R. — December 21, 2009 @ 12:41 am
May I offer my belated congrats?
Comment by hoosierboy — December 21, 2009 @ 12:32 pm
Congratulations! Enjoy your 365 day annual vacation!
Comment by El Capitan — December 21, 2009 @ 12:37 pm
Welcome to the world of the Gentleman-at-Leisure!
I’m sure you will find no small amount of trouble (the good kind), travel, and adventure awaiting you as you begin your Perma-Cation… and you will always find a warm welcome at Chez Elisson.
Comment by Elisson — December 22, 2009 @ 12:37 pm