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Off subject but more time to build rods and tie flies
Posted by:
Ellis Mendiola
(---.dsl.hstntx.swbell.net)
Date: June 01, 2005 09:10PM
Today at 2:30 PM, after 40 years with The Memorial Herman Hospital System, I clocked out for the last time. I am a man without a job. The CEO told me I still could change my mind and go for 50 years. However, this cowboy is tired. It has been a good ride but it is time to hang up the spurs. Every one at the farewell party asked me what I was going to do with my time. I have quite a few rods to build. I started preparing for retirement a year ago and started buying blanks to build on and plenty of fly tying material. I am going to reread all my back issues of Rod Maker. I am going to improve my weaving and heck, I might even go fishing. Actually, I am nervous not having a fixed schedule anymore but I think I will get over it. Re: Off subject but more time to build rods and tie flies
Posted by:
joe klepeis
(12.161.193.---)
Date: June 01, 2005 09:37PM
ellis
good luck enjoy your self be happy! joe. Re: Off subject but more time to build rods and tie flies
Posted by:
Fred Yarmolowicz
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Date: June 01, 2005 10:06PM
You lucky dog!!!Have a happy and healthy retirement. Freddwhy (Rapt-Ryte) Re: Off subject but more time to build rods and tie flies
Posted by:
Randy Parpart (Putter)
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Date: June 01, 2005 10:16PM
That's great, Ellis. Sleep in that first day but don't make a habit of it!! Cheers, Putter Williston, ND Re: Off subject but more time to build rods and tie flies
Posted by:
Mike Barkley
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Date: June 01, 2005 10:29PM
You'll love it!! I did it in December and aftera weird adjustment period, it's great!!
Mike Re: Off subject but more time to build rods and tie flies
Posted by:
Randy Parpart (Putter)
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Date: June 01, 2005 10:35PM
Off subject but more time to build rods and tie flies
and tell fishin' lies!!! Re: Off subject but more time to build rods and tie flies
Posted by:
Allen Madsen
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Date: June 01, 2005 10:53PM
May your best day in the past 40 years be equal to your worst day in your next 40 years Re: Off subject but more time to build rods and tie flies
Posted by:
James(Doc) Labanowski
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Date: June 01, 2005 11:48PM
GO BACK FOR 50. I retired from the Navy and started the rod business and have worked twice as hard as I ever did in the Navy.
No actually I wish you a happy retirement and MANY great fishing trips. Keep the rod building fun and if you need any help from me on weaving just let me know. CONGRATS Re: Off subject but more time to build rods and tie flies
Posted by:
Jim Upton
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Date: June 02, 2005 12:08AM
After the first month you'll wonder how you ever had time to go to work.
Re: Off subject but more time to build rods and tie flies
Posted by:
Gerald McCasland
(---.cable.mindspring.com)
Date: June 02, 2005 09:53AM
Ellis,
Don't ever look back, cause you are gonna grow to love retired life. It sure ain't bad when you can take an after breakfast nap as well as a short after lunch nap. I have been retired going on 13 years and have admit I have loved every minute of it, and you will find that you will too. Remember to take your good looking bride out on a date every Saturday night. we have just as much fun as we did when we were kids. Later, Gerald Mc Re: Off subject but more time to build rods and tie flies
Posted by:
Scott Olex
(198.133.100.---)
Date: June 02, 2005 10:50AM
Congratulations on the retirement. Re: Off subject but more time to build rods and tie flies
Posted by:
MaryLouVandeRiet
(---.mesh.net)
Date: June 02, 2005 02:26PM
Congratulations Ellis.....
I often wonder how I ever found the time to go to work !! I am working harder in my retirement,and just loving it !! Because I am working for myself !! Woo-Hooo !! Oh yes, I have improved !! Used to get up at 3:30AM, now I am sleeping late, up at 4:30 AM....... Ellis.... If you need more feathers, just let me know......... ML Re: Off subject but more time to build rods and tie flies
Posted by:
Ellis Mendiola
(---.dsl.hstntx.swbell.net)
Date: June 02, 2005 06:38PM
Putter, I slept late. Gerald, I took a nap. Tomorrow a trip across town to a tackle shop to pick up some American Tackle guides and some grips for four surf rods that I am building. Next, a trip to a local fly shop to browse.
Mary Lou, if you need some more tools, let me know. If you need a cork clamp, I can make you one and yes I could use more feathers. The last week in July the wife and I are going to Boise, Idaho for the "jaialdi," or Basque festival then down to San Diego for some fishing with my son. Jim, if you live near SD I would like to stop by and visit with you and maybe see you in action on a weave. Cheers everyone, Ellis Re: Off subject but more time to build rods and tie flies
Posted by:
Stan Gregory
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Date: June 02, 2005 08:05PM
Congratulations Ellis!
I've been retired for nearly six years and have never, ever regretted the decision. You'll find you have the time to tend to things/interests you always wanted to, and will begin to wonder why you don't have enough hours to do everything you wanted to do when retired. Sometimes I might turn a couple of reel seats in my pajamas, after a few cups of coffee, and on my time schedule. Have to wash the jammies everyday, which wears them out quickly. It's fun to wrap a few guides or work on a weave for several hours prior to bathing/shaving, etc. You and you're spouse are both likely to be happy with this "retired situation, but you have to take time to sometimes cook, wash dishes, mop floors, etc. Life is a compromise - a pleasant one for the retired individual and loved ones. Best wishes, Stan Re: Off subject but more time to build rods and tie flies
Posted by:
MaryLouVandeRiet
(---.mesh.net)
Date: June 03, 2005 10:51AM
Ellis....
I will be glad to send you more feathers, so please send me your address......... ML Re: Off subject but more time to build rods and tie flies
Posted by:
John Dow
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Date: June 04, 2005 03:56PM
Good luck , enjoy your retirement !! John Got Fish ? Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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