Highlights of the retirement party:
60 people and dozens of others on travel or elsewhere that came by earlier in the day to say they were sorry they couldn't attend.
Reasonably good food considering it was a government party and catered by a friend of the staff.
Lots of speeches including about 12 spontaneous ones--1 1/2 hours worth.
Demographics of the people giving the spontaneous accolades -- Secretaries, Contract personnel, Executive Service types, Industry, Latinos, Blacks, Asians and Whites.
A poem from a former boss.
A letter from a U.S. Senator.
All resulting in a standing ovation, one proud son and a Husband who for the first time in his entire life was speechless. He could only say about 30 words!
I didn't realize I was married to such a great guy. I mean I knew he was lovable and all....
Now he is retired and this evening on a plane to Korea for a week to do some work with the government there. So much for retirement.
Wow! No moss on that rolling stone! Hope he has a safe trip.
ReplyDeleteIs it your turn next?
ReplyDeleteHi, there. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteThat must have been a great celebration. And so he is retired but not? Hehe.
ReplyDeleteCongrats to Mr. Tabor on his retirement! That's some retirement though - a trek to Korea for more work? Wow.
ReplyDeleteHopefully he will soon learn to just kick back and enjoy the non-madness. :)
(and I LOVE this picture!)