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.”
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