First day of the rest of my life

[Rochie]

Well folks,
tomorrow is a big day for me. I am having surgery to "Resurface" my right hip. Absolute NO DRIVING time, 6 weeks, time till they will let me get at it again 8 to 10 weeks (12 weeks of banked sick time), knowing I have 9 weeks of banked vacation time........ PRICELESS. Looks like I will "officially" retire mid October, But...There's that butt again... my last unofficial day at work was last Friday. One of very very few Fridays that i do work.
I, like many others, have looked forward to this for a while...not a long while just the last couple of years when things at work got bananas. Now I'm looking forward to completing a few projects around the house, finishing the 29, in my own time, and generally enjoying family, friends, and hot rods, in that order. We all make excuses why we don't spend time with friends. We're too busy, I have something schedule at work for that weekend..etc.,...etc. keep in mind that friends are the only people that have made a conscious choice and accepted you for who you are!!! Family have to be around you like it or not, hopefully liking it.
The college has asked me to do some part time stuff and we'll see about that. I guess it would depend on what, how much time per week, and with whom(this makes a big difference) . So I may have a part time job cutting into MY time already.
So now that I'm a lazy ol' retired guy maybe I could be of some help around here. What do you think Frank???


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[sqhd]

Good for you Wayne. I tried the retirement thing a while ago, then tried driving big rigs part time. Now I've got two rigs, 4 drivers and I drive 3 times a week! Oh well, I still have 4 days a week to do my own thing.

Carl

PS. good luck with that surgery.

[Cword]

Be careful of your Testosterone Levels ;) (lame Floyd Landis joke)

Best wishes on a smooth recovery from the surgery, due to Floyds hip problems that type of surgery has been well covered in cycling media over the past few years.

and congrats on making it to the other side "retirement"

mike

[tinmann]

Hope the "resurfacing" goes well...... and a very happy retirement to you Wayne.

[55LINCOLN]

good luck with that idea

you will have less time to yourself retired then when you were working

[stil38]

good luck with the hip wayne and enjoy retirement. i may join you very soon. i have been off since they did my shoulder in june, a guy can used to this not working !! tom

[Davey_Joe]

hey bud!,... all the best with the 'rebuild'!!

[Fatchuk]

Wayne: Best of wishes from Di and I..Her surgery worked out perfect , be two years in june, hasn't smoked since the operation..gained a couple lbs, but I never go there,,,:rolleyes:...If i can do anything to help you ..yah need a lift or a boot, or the old girl warmed up let me know..take care we will be thinking of yah..I'm still keeping these old knees for another year ...one more year and I hit the big 65 and the cash for life check so maybe then I can aford ta quit or slow down and know there will be a little cheque comin in to feed the dog.......We will stop a minute and think of yah to-morrow...

[CDNflatlander]

Good luck with the upgrade, hopefully the nurses treat you well too:D
Now, retirement, kinda sounds like a contridiction of terms.....'not having to go to work'??
Enjoy, enjoy.
Greg.

[ontariowestcoast]

Good luck with the hip Wayne. Im still waiting for my knee. 3yrs now. Anyway does this mean you wont be training me to ride. I was looking forward to that. I do the coarse june 1. Well have fun with your time off. Talk at ya later. Dean

[grumper]

Good luck with the surgery Wayne, and congrats on the retirement!

grumper

[Homer]

Wayne you have waited a long time for this .Hope everything goes well.Why did I say that,I know it will go well.I have been retired for 3 years and still am working on the honey do list.Every time I get one done there seems to be 2 more on the list.Well now you can join the Bear and Joyce and we can go to the Harvest Moon for lunch.
PS If you need any help in any way you know how to get a hold of Barb and me. How long in the hospital? GOOD LUCK.

[clean8485]

Good luck with the surgery Wayne, and enjoy your retirement. Hope everything goes well for you.

[Big A]

...yah need the old girl warmed up let me know...

Are we sure Chuck is talking about your Chevy?! :eek: :rolleyes: :D

Good luck with everything Wayne. Having just come through a bit of a health issue myself I can tell ya that speedy recovery is all about attitude.

[Olrodder]

Wayne,
This will make a world of difference, and you'll come out of it feeling a lot better. We will be thinking about you.
Cher and Clarke

[N2RODDIN]

Wayne, that bionic hip will be better than ever!!! Just think you'll be about 4 inches taller once you get that straightened out!!
I'm sure you'll have a blast retired. Plenty of things to do and see!!

[UGLEE 33]

my granny got a new hip,and she wuz good as new a few months after, im sure you will be pole vaulting in no time wayne.

and congrates on yer retirement

[bullet]

Best wishes on your upcoming surgery and speedy recovery.
And speaking of retire ............ I have to take the winters off my wife's van and put the summers on. :D
Happy Retirement Rochie.

[John in Oz]

All the very best with that Wayne, hey you better chase Mumma around now while you still can. I have a mate who had that reline done and he is so happy he got it done. He is back playing touch football and playing base ball again.

Hey man congratulations with the retirement, good for you, ahh a sleep in coming up next winter and no rush to get to work. Maybe a trip down under next winter could play into your hands for a bit of warm weather eh. I've already got your room ready for the 2 of you and bring Jerry and Joyce with you.

I hope all goes well for you with the operation.

Cheers, John

[Admin]

Wayne, hopefully by now, the procedure is history and the recovery can begin. Good luck with it dude. Thanks for the offer. We'll talk.

I like you priorities by the way.

Frank & Judy

[DEUCE B.B.]

hope all went well wayne , let me know when and i,ll come in for a visit . dent

[bgbdlinc]

...resurface nothin'...just make sure they hone the thing with good crosshatching....and take care of your ball joint....you will be working on the Lakes Roadster before long......speedy recovery Rochie...