Turning a new page in the life of a Fox - Page 2

Skywalker · 03-04-2009, 07:50 PM

Best wishes to you and your family!!!

replicant_argent · 03-04-2009, 08:02 PM

I will say a little something for your continued happiness, and success for your family. Be happy, my friend.

md4958 · 03-04-2009, 08:03 PM

Shawn, I wish you and your family all the best. Enjoy your retirement

Da Klugs · 03-04-2009, 08:07 PM

Shawn, congrats and best wishes on the life change.

Apron bombing?

Starchild · 03-04-2009, 08:11 PM

Congratulations on the retirement! I'm glad that circumstances allowed you to take this step. I hope it brings nothing but happiness for your family

DragonMan · 03-04-2009, 08:13 PM

That is great news!! I admit I'm envious, I would love to be able to spend that kind of quality time with my kids and wife. I wish you and your family all the best!!

alley00p · 03-04-2009, 08:18 PM

Congratlations on your decision and i wish you and your family all the best!

I was "retired" after 31 years at the Bell System, and at 49, I enjoyed the time with my wife and family. I hope it works out as well for you!!!

acruce · 03-04-2009, 08:23 PM

Good luck my friend! I hope it all works out for you and your family.

shilala · 03-04-2009, 08:26 PM

I did the same thing when I was 35, brother. Well, kinda the same thing.
My wife didn't do anything, she just mostly b!tched at me and stuff.

Tomorrow I turn 42 and I'm kinda thinking about getting a job. I miss having a real job. A steady income would be something new, too.
The cool thing is that since my daughter was born 12 years ago her and I have been tied at the hip, because I've always been 100% available. She's the the most incredible human being I have ever met, and she works really hard at teaching her Dad to quit being such a dick. That relationship is the single most incredible thing that's come out of being semi-retired.
You're in for the time of your life. You're gonna love it.
If you need any pointers on how to do nothing and look really good doing it, just give me a shout. For additional inspiration, watch all the videos at oddtodd.com. It's good stuff.
Go to the grocery store tomorrow and get plenty of Pringles. They're absolutely essential to being successfully semi-retired.

cigarusmaximus · 03-04-2009, 08:36 PM

If I read between the lines you still have mixed emotions about the whole thing. I hope you will soon consider this a blessing and a terrific accomplishment. Enjoy your family! Well done!

Sailchaser · 03-04-2009, 08:37 PM

Congrats Shawn, My wife has taught me that you need to live each day to the fullest,take chances and experience things today for there may be no tomorrow, enjoy and I hope we can have that smoke together this year

KidRock · 03-04-2009, 09:16 PM

Shawn,

Congrats on being able to take your next step in life!

03-04-2009, 09:16 PM

I have to admit I'm a little jealous as well...but I wish you all the best, and I know that your family will love having you around a lot more. Congrats!!

Mugen910 · 03-04-2009, 09:23 PM

Work will always be there....sometimes hidden in disguise but none the less be there...just keep in mind that you only get one chance to raise your kids so you might as well make the best of it.

shvictor · 03-04-2009, 09:26 PM

Congrats to your new life. Enjoy the time with your kids. Money will come and go, but spending this time with your kids is priceless.

rrplasencia · 03-04-2009, 09:42 PM

good luck with all your endeavors

03-04-2009, 10:17 PM

Way to go Shawn. All the best to you and your family.

Does that mean you are retiring from bombing too?

bobarian · 03-04-2009, 10:37 PM

Best of luck Shawn. It's great that you have a supportive wife and the courage to make such a life altering move. It's also great that you will be able to spend more time with the kids. I hope everything works out exactly as you plan!

03-04-2009, 10:43 PM

Congrats Shawn, and good luck in your newest career

Cigargal · 03-04-2009, 11:18 PM

Way to go, Dad!

03-04-2009, 07:50 PM	#21
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: Turning a new page in the life of a Fox Best wishes to you and your family!!! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

03-04-2009, 08:02 PM	#22
replicant_argent Gravy Boat Winnah. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: my attorney has advised against giving this information to insane people Posts: 5,326 Trading: (22)	Re: Turning a new page in the life of a Fox I will say a little something for your continued happiness, and success for your family. Be happy, my friend. __________________ www.stogietorch.com Some days call for a stiff Pomade.

03-04-2009, 08:03 PM	#23
md4958 Captain Cannoli Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moe Location: Suffield, CT Posts: 5,712 Trading: (62)	Re: Turning a new page in the life of a Fox Shawn, I wish you and your family all the best. Enjoy your retirement __________________ "One fart can foul the air for everyone" - Esteemed philosopher "If avoiding the nasty $hit is being a snob, them I am guilty as charged."- Same esteemed philosopher.

03-04-2009, 08:07 PM	#24
Da Klugs Juan of 11 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Right here Posts: 4,222 Trading: (8)	Re: Turning a new page in the life of a Fox Shawn, congrats and best wishes on the life change. Apron bombing? __________________ Communities Not Commodities. Punctuation challenged, but trying. Proud winner of phase 1 of the Weight loss contest

03-04-2009, 08:11 PM	#25
Starchild SERENITY NOW! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andre Location: Fernandina Beach, Fl Posts: 553 Trading: (11)	Re: Turning a new page in the life of a Fox Congratulations on the retirement! I'm glad that circumstances allowed you to take this step. I hope it brings nothing but happiness for your family __________________ Everywhere is walking distance if you have the time - Steven Wright

03-04-2009, 08:13 PM	#26
DragonMan Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 420 Trading: (9)	Re: Turning a new page in the life of a Fox That is great news!! I admit I'm envious, I would love to be able to spend that kind of quality time with my kids and wife. I wish you and your family all the best!! __________________ Canadian Roll Call - Companies That Ship To Canada

03-04-2009, 08:18 PM	#27
alley00p Adopted MassHole Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Charlie Location: HOCKEYTOWN! Posts: 1,770 Trading: (41)	Re: Turning a new page in the life of a Fox Congratlations on your decision and i wish you and your family all the best! I was "retired" after 31 years at the Bell System, and at 49, I enjoyed the time with my wife and family. I hope it works out as well for you!!! __________________ Alley00p - I may be a FOG, but I'm still trying to dance!! Just don't trip over my cane!

03-04-2009, 08:23 PM	#28
acruce Just killing Time Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: Venus TX Posts: 1,114 Trading: (1)	Re: Turning a new page in the life of a Fox Good luck my friend! I hope it all works out for you and your family. __________________ LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST~SMOKE AS MANY FINE CIGARS AS POSSIBLE ~ SMILE ~ IT MAKES YOU FEEL GOOD!!

03-04-2009, 08:26 PM	#29
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Turning a new page in the life of a Fox I did the same thing when I was 35, brother. Well, kinda the same thing. My wife didn't do anything, she just mostly b!tched at me and stuff. Tomorrow I turn 42 and I'm kinda thinking about getting a job. I miss having a real job. A steady income would be something new, too. The cool thing is that since my daughter was born 12 years ago her and I have been tied at the hip, because I've always been 100% available. She's the the most incredible human being I have ever met, and she works really hard at teaching her Dad to quit being such a dick. That relationship is the single most incredible thing that's come out of being semi-retired. You're in for the time of your life. You're gonna love it. If you need any pointers on how to do nothing and look really good doing it, just give me a shout. For additional inspiration, watch all the videos at oddtodd.com. It's good stuff. Go to the grocery store tomorrow and get plenty of Pringles. They're absolutely essential to being successfully semi-retired. __________________

03-04-2009, 08:36 PM	#30
cigarusmaximus Still Watching My Back Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 100 Trading: (2)	Re: Turning a new page in the life of a Fox If I read between the lines you still have mixed emotions about the whole thing. I hope you will soon consider this a blessing and a terrific accomplishment. Enjoy your family! Well done!

03-04-2009, 08:37 PM	#31
Sailchaser Black Ops-SOB Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chris Location: SCS,MI(Somewere Cigar Smoking) Posts: 1,735 Trading: (7)	Re: Turning a new page in the life of a Fox Congrats Shawn, My wife has taught me that you need to live each day to the fullest,take chances and experience things today for there may be no tomorrow, enjoy and I hope we can have that smoke together this year __________________ "Sail Fast, Shoot Straight, Fish Hard and Save Time For The Important Things In Life"

03-04-2009, 09:16 PM	#32
KidRock Moped Herf Crew Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jon Location: Michigan Posts: 947 Trading: (17)	Re: Turning a new page in the life of a Fox Shawn, Congrats on being able to take your next step in life! __________________ Moped Herf Crew 11

03-04-2009, 09:16 PM	#33
LordOfWu Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Turning a new page in the life of a Fox I have to admit I'm a little jealous as well...but I wish you all the best, and I know that your family will love having you around a lot more. Congrats!!

03-04-2009, 09:23 PM	#34
Mugen910 I <3 Huy Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Location Location: First Name Posts: 8,387 Trading: (106)	Re: Turning a new page in the life of a Fox Work will always be there....sometimes hidden in disguise but none the less be there...just keep in mind that you only get one chance to raise your kids so you might as well make the best of it. __________________ I'm not antisocial, I just think people are stupid.

03-04-2009, 09:26 PM	#35
shvictor Instigator Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve Location: Lathrop, CA Posts: 2,846 Trading: (40)	Re: Turning a new page in the life of a Fox Congrats to your new life. Enjoy the time with your kids. Money will come and go, but spending this time with your kids is priceless. __________________

03-04-2009, 09:42 PM	#36
rrplasencia monica lewinsky Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Richard Location: Miami Posts: 1,827 Trading: (55)	Re: Turning a new page in the life of a Fox good luck with all your endeavors __________________ "Merica, Back to Back World War Champs." -Cloyd Rivers

03-04-2009, 10:17 PM	#37
kayaker Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Turning a new page in the life of a Fox Way to go Shawn. All the best to you and your family. Does that mean you are retiring from bombing too?

03-04-2009, 10:37 PM	#38
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: Turning a new page in the life of a Fox Best of luck Shawn. It's great that you have a supportive wife and the courage to make such a life altering move. It's also great that you will be able to spend more time with the kids. I hope everything works out exactly as you plan!

03-04-2009, 10:43 PM	#39
dabigdog Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Turning a new page in the life of a Fox Congrats Shawn, and good luck in your newest career

03-04-2009, 11:18 PM	#40
Cigargal Waiting for SoCal XI Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,472 Trading: (25)	Re: Turning a new page in the life of a Fox Way to go, Dad!