Joe is Going to Retire

regular.joe · 01-13-2015, 06:56 PM

Guys,

I am officially retiring. 25 years is a long time, and I'm surprised that it's come this soon. But, alas, it is time to go on many levels.

I'm throwing this out here because ya'll have been a part of my life for the past 8 years. A lot has happened, on here and in my own life.

My current plans are to use up that post 9/11 GI Bill ya'll have paid for with your hard earned tax dollars, and study physics starting at Eastern Washington University. Thank you for paying your taxes!

Doesn't mean I'm retiring from the Cellar, I'll still be lurking around.

glatt · 01-13-2015, 07:01 PM

Physics! Cool.

Do you have a plan for what you'll do with that, or is it just because physics is the coolest science?

regular.joe · 01-13-2015, 07:46 PM

Well, not only because Physics is the coolest. I was too immature when I was young, then I grew up....got married...got into something I made a commitment to as a career....but I've always wanted to study physics. I totally want to do research and work in academia.

And now that I've got a retirement stipend, a 3.76 Grade point average for my AA degree, a little disability and lots of time; I can pursue something that has always seemed a bit out of reach for a regular joe like myself.

glatt · 01-13-2015, 08:21 PM

That's exciting. Seriously. Opening a new chapter in your life.

I hope the disability bit is minor. The rest sounds great.

xoxoxoBruce · 01-13-2015, 08:36 PM

Hey, congratulations Joe. Your smart to jump right into it because when somebody retires they're likely to think, no hurry I've got all the time in the world now. But time flies, baby, flies. Not to mention school is much cheaper than a mistress.

Since you're going to be a physics guru, here's a map to find your way.

Griff · 01-13-2015, 08:41 PM

Sounds like a great start Joe!

infinite monkey · 01-13-2015, 08:55 PM

Thanks for your service. You'll excel in your future endeavors! *raises glass*

sexobon · 01-13-2015, 09:06 PM

Congratulations and best of luck. Are you participating as honoree in a retirement parade?

lumberjim · 01-13-2015, 09:08 PM

Yes, thank you, Joe. 25 years of service is awesome. Tax dollars well spent. Ooorah

Clodfobble · 01-13-2015, 10:35 PM

I'm fascinated by major mid-life shifts. Do keep visiting and let us know how it's going, Joe.

regular.joe · 01-13-2015, 11:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sexobon

Congratulations and best of luck. Are you participating as honoree in a retirement parade?

There will be a ceremony at the Airborne and Special Operations Museum. Cause I'm a relic.

xoxoxoBruce · 01-14-2015, 12:45 AM

Oooo... the museum is having breakfast with the Easter Bunny!

classicman · 01-20-2015, 08:13 PM

Congrats Joe. You certainly earned it.

classicman · 01-20-2015, 08:14 PM

This belongs somewhere...

DanaC · 01-21-2015, 05:21 AM

Congrats Joe

01-13-2015, 06:56 PM	#1
regular.joe Старый сержант Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NC, dreaming of large Russian women. Posts: 1,464	Joe is Going to Retire Guys, I am officially retiring. 25 years is a long time, and I'm surprised that it's come this soon. But, alas, it is time to go on many levels. I'm throwing this out here because ya'll have been a part of my life for the past 8 years. A lot has happened, on here and in my own life. My current plans are to use up that post 9/11 GI Bill ya'll have paid for with your hard earned tax dollars, and study physics starting at Eastern Washington University. Thank you for paying your taxes! Doesn't mean I'm retiring from the Cellar, I'll still be lurking around. __________________ Birth, wealth, and position are valueless during wartime. Man is only judged by his character --Soldier's Testament. Death, like birth, is a secret of Nature. - Marcus Aurelius.

01-13-2015, 07:46 PM	#3
regular.joe Старый сержант Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NC, dreaming of large Russian women. Posts: 1,464	Well, not only because Physics is the coolest. I was too immature when I was young, then I grew up....got married...got into something I made a commitment to as a career....but I've always wanted to study physics. I totally want to do research and work in academia. And now that I've got a retirement stipend, a 3.76 Grade point average for my AA degree, a little disability and lots of time; I can pursue something that has always seemed a bit out of reach for a regular joe like myself. __________________ Birth, wealth, and position are valueless during wartime. Man is only judged by his character --Soldier's Testament. Death, like birth, is a secret of Nature. - Marcus Aurelius. Last edited by regular.joe; 01-13-2015 at 07:48 PM. Reason: I hit save too soon.

01-13-2015, 08:36 PM	#5
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Hey, congratulations Joe. Your smart to jump right into it because when somebody retires they're likely to think, no hurry I've got all the time in the world now. But time flies, baby, flies. Not to mention school is much cheaper than a mistress. Since you're going to be a physics guru, here's a map to find your way. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

01-13-2015, 08:41 PM	#6
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	Sounds like a great start Joe! __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

01-13-2015, 09:08 PM	#9
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	Yes, thank you, Joe. 25 years of service is awesome. Tax dollars well spent. Ooorah __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

01-13-2015, 07:01 PM	#2
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	Physics! Cool. Do you have a plan for what you'll do with that, or is it just because physics is the coolest science?

01-13-2015, 08:21 PM	#4
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	That's exciting. Seriously. Opening a new chapter in your life. I hope the disability bit is minor. The rest sounds great.

01-13-2015, 08:55 PM	#7
infinite monkey Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 13,002	Thanks for your service. You'll excel in your future endeavors! raises glass

01-13-2015, 09:06 PM	#8
sexobon I love it when a plan comes together. Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 9,793	Congratulations and best of luck. Are you participating as honoree in a retirement parade?

01-13-2015, 10:35 PM	#10
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	I'm fascinated by major mid-life shifts. Do keep visiting and let us know how it's going, Joe. __________________ My book My other book My spirit animal

01-14-2015, 12:45 AM	#12
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Oooo... the museum is having breakfast with the Easter Bunny! __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

01-20-2015, 08:13 PM	#13
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	Congrats Joe. You certainly earned it. __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

01-20-2015, 08:14 PM	#14
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	This belongs somewhere... Attached Images __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

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