Well, it's all over................

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JimInOz

·Jul 2, 2015·Melbourne Australia

After 28 years in the military and 22 years working for a Defence contractor, I thought it was time to hang up the guns.

Today was my last day of full time work. My occupation will now be described as "retiree".
I had a morning tea with close workmates and then headed home at about 10:30.

I got home and to my surprise my Darlin' had taken the day off and prepared a "Retirement Package" for me.

I added the presentation picture from work and took a pic of the bounty.

I think I can get used to this. 😁

 

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Lessismore

·Jul 2, 2015

Congrats and enjoy the free time.... buying more watches? 😀

 

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RawArcher

·Jul 2, 2015

Congratulations Jim!

 

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Barking mad

·Jul 2, 2015·Prolific Speedmaster Hoarder

Congrats Jim. Is the card a hint?😁

 

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Mad Dog

·Jul 2, 2015

A hearty congratulations, Jim.

I envy you...I've got about 9 years to go.

So what in the heck are you going to do now?

😉

 

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repoman

·Jul 2, 2015

well done, enjoy your retirement.

 

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Andy K

·Jul 2, 2015

Wow, congrats! Enjoy some well-earned R&R.

 

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M.D.

·Jul 2, 2015

Congrats Jim!

 

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X350 XJR

·Jul 2, 2015·Vintage Omega Aficionado

Congratulations!

Now you can surf eBay for your next score all day and not feel guilty. 😁

 

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CanberraOmega

·Jul 2, 2015

Congrats Jim.
Perhaps a world tour to visit OF members?

 

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Barenia

·Jul 2, 2015

Congratulations.

By the way, if I am not mistaken, I live in the suburb in which you were working.

 

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lillatroll

·Jul 3, 2015

Bloody hell, 50 years at the coalface. I hope you enjoy your retirement. I have heard though that most people who retire end up having more to do than when they were actually in work, but the pay is rubbish..something to do with wives wanting little jobs done all the time

 

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marturx

·Jul 3, 2015

Congrats! Time now to become a fulltime watchmaker!

So you and the wife will be heading to Paris?

 

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Alpha

·Jul 3, 2015·Kilt Owner, Beagle Parent, Omega Collector

All the best Jim, sure you have earned it.

Enjoy 👍👍👍

 

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rhetoric

·Jul 3, 2015

Fantastic, Jim. You'll love it! Good health to you.

 

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Geo!

·Jul 3, 2015

Wishing you a long and happy future in horology! 😀

 

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flyingout

·Jul 3, 2015

Congrats!

Just one word. Are you listening?

Plastics.

No, wait, that's not it.

Travel!

 

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styggpyggeno1

·Jul 3, 2015

Congratulations! Well earned retirement and I am envious.
I have 14 years left to 65 which is the norm here. I am planning it to be 9 though.

 

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JimInOz

·Jul 3, 2015·Melbourne Australia

Lessismore

Congrats and enjoy the free time.... buying more watches? 😀

Buying watches? Oh OK, I might try that.

Barking mad

Congrats Jim. Is the card a hint?😁

Clever boy, we're off to France in a few weeks time. Spending time in Paris and cruising the Seinne, Dordogene, Gironde and Garrone rivers for a month.

Mad Dog

A hearty congratulations, Jim.

I envy you...I've got about 9 years to go.

So what in the heck are you going to do now?

😉

House hubby for a while, travel, buy watches, travel.................

CanberraOmega

Congrats Jim.
Perhaps a world tour to visit OF members?

Now that's a plan, as long as the OF members don't mind us sleeping on their sofa 😁

Barenia

Congratulations.

By the way, if I am not mistaken, I live in the suburb in which you were working.

Yep, good old Williamstown, I'll still go there for the food and catch-ups.

marturx

Congrats! Time now to become a fulltime watchmaker!

So you and the wife will be heading to Paris?

Leave here August 31st and will be in Paris for four or five days, break out the Moèt.



Thanks for all of the good wishes and sage advice folks. I'm sure I'll be able to spend more time on eBay and Ω Forums now.

 

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persco

·Jul 3, 2015

Congratulations! Travel and watches. Can't think of a better retirement.