today is my 30th anniversary

[Bombero1956]

30 years ago today I took the oath of office and became a rookie firefighter. I have no idea where the time has gone, it doesn't seem like it was all that long ago. Boy do I feel old right now.

[soleft]

1. Congrats!!!!!!

:thumbsup:

[Bombero1956]

3. thank you kindly

If I want I can retire in 3 years, but that depends on how I feel and the political atmosphere.

[soleft]

6. Are you nice to the new rookies?

[Bombero1956]

8. oh yes

I never play practical jokes on them. I leave that to the middle timers.

[BOSSHOG]

2. Thanks very much My Friend

An admirable profession if there ever was one. And I know about time flying.

[Bombero1956]

4. how does retirement sound at 55 yrs

my wife says that there is no way that I'm going to sit at home while she goes off to work.

[BOSSHOG]

9. I retired at 48

but my wife works full time so being home isn't an issue. The only way I know its Saturday is that my Wife is still in the house when I get up. I think she'll stop working the day she dies.

[Bombero1956]

10. she wants me to get a part time job

no way am I going to be a greeter at Wal-Mart or a security guard. Nothing wrong with those jobs but I've run into former coworkers that were in positions of authority and seeing them pumping gas or guarding a parking lot felt funny.

[BOSSHOG]

12. I would get a part time job

if the right situation came about. Sometimes I have way too much time on my hands. And I have gotten into the bad habit of putting things off because I know I have plenty of time to "get to it." I was "in charge" in the Navy. I'd rather not get a similar position. One of my shipmates who was more "in charge" then I was took a job as a toll booth collector at the Crescent City Connection Bridge in New Orleans and he loves it.

Maybe you can go to school or do charity or service work. Actually, do what you want to do. She'll still love ya.

[Bombero1956]

17. I have a gaming buddy that's retiring from the Navy

currently assigned to Newport News. My cousin also retired from the Navy after 21 yrs. He did 14 years in submarine service. Now he's a civilian contractor. Have no idea what he does but he's happy doing it.

[Midlodemocrat]

5. Thank you so much for your service!!! And congratulations on your anniversary!

[Bombero1956]

7. thanks

it has been my honor to serve.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

11. My dear Gargoyle!

Congratulations on your anniversary, and thank you for helping take good care of your people all this time...

And there's no way in hell that you're old, in anyone's mind!

Here's to many years more for you...going whatever your heart leads!

:toast:

[Bombero1956]

18. thank you Peggy

I just turned 52 yesterday and getting up in the morning does come with certain aches and pains.

[underpants]

13. Thanks

:hi:

[KitchenWitch]

14. Congratulations and thank you.

Because of your firefighter brothers and sisters in Orange County CA, We did not lose our house in October.

:patriot:

If you are ever in the area, I will buy you a beverage of your choice.

[Bombero1956]

19. how much is airfare

to your neck of the woods? I could use some warm weather.

[quip]

15. Congratulations and thank you!

I have deep and abiding gratitude for people who choose occupations that put their lives at risk in order to serve their community and country. :patriot: :party:

[Shine]

16. Firefighters are hawt!

:evilgrin: just sayin'.

Congrats on your anniversary and thanks for your service! :patriot:

[applegrove]

20. Congrats!