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Today I am a man or retiring; one or the other

#1 Post by Flybrick » Wed Jan 23, 2008 9:54 am

Last day in uniform. Having my 'g'bye' lunch in a bit.

Bittersweet; ready to move on, but I've been doing this my entire adult life.


Interesting times.................
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#2 Post by MarleysGh0st » Wed Jan 23, 2008 9:57 am

Congratulations, soon-to-be-civilian Flybrick. And thank you for your service.
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#3 Post by tlynn78 » Wed Jan 23, 2008 10:02 am

Congrats, and like M'sG said, Thank you.


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#4 Post by silvercamaro » Wed Jan 23, 2008 10:05 am

Congratulations, flybrick. May you find your "new" life to be as satisfying and rewarding as your years in the military -- and may you find an agent. :)

Thank you for everything you've done for all of us while serving the country.
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#5 Post by nitrah55 » Wed Jan 23, 2008 10:18 am

Thank you from me, too. And happy landings.
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#6 Post by christie1111 » Wed Jan 23, 2008 10:25 am

I second (or third or fourth) all of those sentiments and add,

So does this mean you will have time to start the next book?

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#7 Post by Flybrick » Wed Jan 23, 2008 10:26 am

Next one's written.

Trying to find a publisher and/or agent.

My thanks for the well wishes from everyone.
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#8 Post by peacock2121 » Wed Jan 23, 2008 10:42 am

Welcome to the rest of your life!

May you find more satisfaction in your second career than you ever imagined was possible.
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#9 Post by BackInTex » Wed Jan 23, 2008 10:47 am

Welcome to civilian life.

And thanks for your service.
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Re: Today I am a man or retiring; one or the other

#10 Post by fuzzywuzzy » Wed Jan 23, 2008 10:52 am

Flybrick wrote:Last day in uniform. Having my 'g'bye' lunch in a bit.

Bittersweet; ready to move on, but I've been doing this my entire adult life.


Interesting times.................
WOO HOO! Congrats flybrick! I am doing my happy retirement dance for you! :)

Thanks for serving our country!

Me thinks...now, that you could hmmm, still pursue the illusive syndie BAM appearance.

BTW, its TPTB loss... If it were me, a man in a uniform is quite handsome indeed! :wink:

Please tell mrs. flybrick that I am only making an observation (since we have met in person a few years back...I know from whence I speak!) :)

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#11 Post by Bixby17 » Wed Jan 23, 2008 10:55 am

Big congrats!!!!

So are you someone who is able to sleep in?

My dad (Air Force) to this day isn't able to sleep past 5:30am.
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#12 Post by ne1410s » Wed Jan 23, 2008 10:59 am

Congratulations, fly, from one vet to another, although my service pales in comparison to yours.

And, yes, "Thank you" is the correct phrase.
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#13 Post by Flybrick » Wed Jan 23, 2008 2:47 pm

Bixby17 wrote:Big congrats!!!!

So are you someone who is able to sleep in?

My dad (Air Force) to this day isn't able to sleep past 5:30am.
My dad was the same; retired from the Air Force and was up every day by 0530 or so.

Not me. I love sleeping in! Of course, sleeping in with kids might only be 8 a.m. or so, but still!

ne, anyone who serves or served deserves a 'thanks!'

Now it's into 'big boy' clothes and a new job starting Feb 1st.
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#14 Post by mellytu74 » Wed Jan 23, 2008 3:30 pm

Good luck with the new job.

And, as everyone else has said, thanks for your service.
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#15 Post by tlynn78 » Wed Jan 23, 2008 3:33 pm

Does your avatar relate to your next book?

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#16 Post by lilyvonschtupp26 » Wed Jan 23, 2008 3:38 pm

Hey, Fly. Good luck to you. BTW, I had my library order your book and I'm first on the list for reserves!
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#17 Post by kayrharris » Wed Jan 23, 2008 4:57 pm

Thanks for your commitment to your country.

I bought two of your books for Christmas. I hope it continues to do well. Enjoy civilian life!
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#18 Post by T_Bone0806 » Wed Jan 23, 2008 6:58 pm

MarleysGh0st wrote:Congratulations, soon-to-be-civilian Flybrick. And thank you for your service.
I couldn't put it any better than Marley. So I didn't try to. I just copied his.
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