thecommander

Hmmm. I ready didn't think that I was hitting it hard. I was just having fun and getting guys involved with the hobby. I do want to do more, finish some l-o-n-g term projects and promote the hobby at some new venues. There are some great guys our there looking for a rewarding hobby. I'd like to come down for a SEAD battle day too. Thanks Eric.

bowlman

Darn my company don't offer early retirement I'm 52 still got 18 years to go to 65 then 5 more years to 70 to get full retirement if its still there by then .

Con grates there Bob you lucky man .

Thanks
jimmy

HAL_HUSKER

We can deffinitely arrange Kubinka-Museum + RCBattles... just advise in advance...

Chow_Hound

My most sincere and totally envious CONGRATULATIONS for a job well done. I can think of no one who deserves to have the good life as you. Loving Father, Loving Husband. True FRIEND. You've done so much. When I grow up ...( if ever) ... I want to be just like you. I hope to see you all again real soon.

thecommander

Jimmy,
You leave me speechless....and that is not easy. What can I say. I know you cherish the same old fashioned family values that I hold so dear. The girls and I really miss you and we must get together soon. Please promise me you will make the September battle days at Danville. Thanks so very much for the comments. You friendship is one of the motivating forces that compels me to drive the thousand miles for each trip to Danville.

Bob

thecommander

Sorry to hear that Jimmy. I will be waiting for you pal on the park bench feeding the pigeons. Thanks for all the well wishes. Yes. I have been blessed and lucky too. Bob

PS Your new 2.4 radio is on the way. Enjoy!!!

ausf

More like 'I will be waiting for you pal on the park bench with a Tx, driving a Panther over some pigeons.'

Panther G

Congrats Bob. A little late I know but work has been off the chain. When will we be getting together again. Anyone up for a Central Jersey battle day?

bowlman

Bob I get 4 paid weeks Vacation every year now and can only take them in the summer so that's a plus but this summer taking them as two weeks Vacation then the last two weeks will be done by only working 4 days a week tell September so all is good .


Jimmy

shenlonco

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CONGRATS BOB!!

thecommander

I have always been a "Wing Shooter". It is much more sporting to shoot them in the air. I have always enjoyed airsoft, but I wish the tanks were more accurate.

thecommander

Thanks Greg,
I wish I could give my old job to you pal. I am on vacation right now and I know a bunch of the other guys are going away too. Lets see if we can get an August date. Give me a call.

thecommander

Enjoy the 3 day weekends Jimmy. I worked 12 hours shifts (Pitman Schedule) had Friday to Sunday off every other weekend. But the following week ...it was a minimum of 60 hours and I had to work Friday to Sunday. Have a safe, happy and healthy summer.

thecommander

Thanks Steve. Let get together for some fishing pal. I had my boat out yesterday...first time this year. And it is only July...LOL. Luckily everything worked fine and the bass cooperated too.

jrowe

WOW! those are some lunkers i fished for 14 years in south georgia and only caught one 10lbs bass! congrats on retirement!!!

T Skaz

Congrats!!!!!! I retired 2 1/2 years ago, it's a great feeling. Enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!

M1A2 Commander

Congratulations Bob, I hope you enjoy your retirement!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

thecommander

Thank you Jrowe,

We are having a great week of fishing here in New Hampshire. It has been fantastic. My buddy AL cough a nice one and we had a 3+ pound smallie yesterday and it took my other buddies son about 8 minutes to land him on 6lb test line.....it jumped about 4 times.

thecommander

Thank TSkaz... I see you have a head start on me. Meet you at the pack bench with the birdfeed.

thecommander

Thanks you Gene. I hope to come down and battle with the Texas Armored Div again. Willy, Dana, Herman and I have all made it to Monaville, Texas. Now you have to come up to Danville in November for the NEAD event. It will be cooler than Texas. Please tell Mike, Tomas and all the gang I said "Howdy".

Chow_Hound

You can see it in his eye! He's about to really go buck wild.

thecommander

OMG, Jimmy I forgot I even had that shirt....LOL. I've never been dull but a wild man? I don't know about that pal. Do you still have that blonde wig?

I hope you come to the September event buddy. It had been too long, many moons, since we have had the "pleasure of your company".

Who is Buck Wild here now? Either you are "turtle heading" or have bad gas?

thecommander

Well...it has been two months now since my retirement and my first pension check came in the mail yesterday. Now I feel old. Since I now have some time on my hands to finish my "long-term" projects and commissioned builds, I needed a larger vehicle to haul the tanks and radios around. I have rung up over 175,000 miles on each of the two Chevy Tahoes running to Aberdeen PG, VMVA events, Danville "Play-dates" AKA Battle-days for 4 or 5 times a year for 7 years, US tank museums from New Hampshire to Kentucky, NEAD events in 5 states, and even up to Canada to to play in the Can-AM RC Tank Clubs toy-box (A MUST... if you can go).

I have loved the Tahoes...but they are a bit too small. Or I bring too much?
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I recently bought myself a retirement gift of a Chevy Suburban. I have had 4 of them before and they haul and tow anything. I have been looking for 2 years and it is better than I dreamed.

karel47

congrats bob enjoy your family and your models in your free time now

enjoy your well earned retirement

Panther F

I agree Bob. Your passion for the hobby exceeds your carrying capacity.

I'm thinking more in the lines of a Military Transporter? That way, lots of room and capacity and the last minute troops to carry to Danville and the best of all is, you'll never let weather get in your way.


Glad to hear you're enjoying retirement buddy. You earned it.





Jeff