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04-01-2013, 05:31 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Livermore
Posts: 5,142
M.O.C. #1920
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New Phase of Life
As many of you know, for the last nine years Terrie and I have been members of the MOC and have made all of the Goshen rallies. But every year I have to leave for work while Terrie stays at the rally. This year will be different. This morning (that's right - April Fools Day) I called my boss and told him I would be retiring effective April 30th. We will be leaving Tyler, Texas on April 26th for our ride home. Hopefully in our new Dodge truck. We will be living out of our fifth wheel for the next month. Our ride home will take us through the hill country of Texas, New Mexico, the Tucson area, the Grand Canyon and the National Parks of Utah. If anyone finds themselves near Fort Collins, Colorado after mid-May, stop by and have a beer.
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Ron and Terrie Ames - MOC #1920/KF0NTA
2021Montana 3230CK Super Solar Legacy Package
2021 Ram 3500 Laramie Longhorn, BIM Charging
4x4, SRW, LB, Crew Cab, Pullrite 3900 Hitch
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04-01-2013, 05:42 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Benson
Posts: 3,121
M.O.C. #1658
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Congratulations on your retirement,wasn't that a great moment when you told your boss? We know you have worked hard toward this and hope your have many,many fun filled years ahead.
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04-01-2013, 06:06 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: New Bern
Posts: 4,370
M.O.C. #8728
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OUTSTANDING!!!!!
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04-01-2013, 06:19 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Omaha
Posts: 2,076
M.O.C. #2780
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Happy Retirement. Now you can join the ranks of us other folks. Take your time after you leave Texas
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Paul and Jan Kelpe
2014 Big Sky 3150RL
2015 GMC Denali, Duramax/Allison
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04-01-2013, 07:57 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Ione
Posts: 582
M.O.C. #11371
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I had a old timer tell me years ago the best day of your life was not the day you did retire, it was the day you knew you could retire and if you wanted to you could tell the boss to "Take your keys and shove them."
Frank
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04-01-2013, 09:51 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Livermore
Posts: 5,142
M.O.C. #1920
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Frank, in some respects I agree. But right now I'm dealing with declining business conditions and things like layoffs. I'd rather work on organizing my garage and workroom. But, knowing I can "opt out" of dealing with his makes it easier.
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Ron and Terrie Ames - MOC #1920/KF0NTA
2021Montana 3230CK Super Solar Legacy Package
2021 Ram 3500 Laramie Longhorn, BIM Charging
4x4, SRW, LB, Crew Cab, Pullrite 3900 Hitch
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04-01-2013, 10:07 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Navarre
Posts: 1,527
M.O.C. #9765
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Ron,
We met a the CPR 2 years ago.
Two things to remember;
1. Your wife now has twice the husband and less pay.
2. Get to REALLY understand the meaning of mañana.
Good Luck,
Mike
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04-01-2013, 02:49 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Lykens
Posts: 545
M.O.C. #11842
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Congratulations. It must be a really good feeling that you negotiated life successfully to reap the reward of financial security. Sadly that dream is one not attainable by more and more people. I'm not talking about myself, I'll join you in four years. Happy Camping.
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04-01-2013, 03:20 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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Congratulations on your upcoming retirement and have a safe and wonderful trip!
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Dick, Joyce, Diego, Picatso and Gustav
2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
Pullrite Hitch, IS, Disk Brakes, 3rd AC, Winegard Traveler, Bathroom door mod, Dometic 320, couch for desk swap, replaced chairs, sun screens, added awnings, etc.
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04-01-2013, 03:22 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Livermore
Posts: 5,142
M.O.C. #1920
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I know I've had my share of breaks, good and bad. But I went through a 4 year apprenticeship, went to night school and finished three degrees, got two Lean Manufacturing certificates and my Black Belt and Master Black Belt in Six Sigma. I never stopped learning and always did more than asked. I'm sure many of you are the same. I thoroughly enjoyed my career and look forward to doing some new things. I will probably get into working with the Red Cross in support of forest fire relief.
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Ron and Terrie Ames - MOC #1920/KF0NTA
2021Montana 3230CK Super Solar Legacy Package
2021 Ram 3500 Laramie Longhorn, BIM Charging
4x4, SRW, LB, Crew Cab, Pullrite 3900 Hitch
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04-01-2013, 03:30 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Livingston
Posts: 1,150
M.O.C. #12333
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Congratulations and what a great moment in your lives! Good luck and GOD Bless you in all your travels.
Les and Sue
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Les and Sue Young, 2009 Int 4400 LP, 2020 DRV Mobile Suites [/url] https://ramblingrvrat.blogspot.com/2019/11/freedom-from-grid-rambling-rv-rats.html[/url]
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04-01-2013, 04:00 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Livingston
Posts: 1,150
M.O.C. #12333
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Congratulations and what a great moment in your lives! Good luck and GOD Bless you in all your travels.
Les and Sue
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Les and Sue Young, 2009 Int 4400 LP, 2020 DRV Mobile Suites [/url] https://ramblingrvrat.blogspot.com/2019/11/freedom-from-grid-rambling-rv-rats.html[/url]
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04-01-2013, 04:09 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Omaha
Posts: 6,750
M.O.C. #7560
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Congratulations Ron! It's been 7 years now since I took the big leap and I don't regret it at all! I've only found two problems with retirement--1. You don't know how you had time to go to work with all the things that come up on a daily basis and those "Honey Do" jobs that seem to take place.  2. You never know what day you have off! They all seem to run together!  Maybe now you and Terrie will have time to make it to the Central Plains Rally with a full time stopover!! It will really be funny to see you at the Fall Rally THE WHOLE WEEK!  Take care my friend and we hope to see you at both the CPRR and at Goshen!
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04-01-2013, 04:30 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Brandon
Posts: 3,944
M.O.C. #1034
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Congrats and ENJOY!!!
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Darwin & Maureen DeBackere
Minnedosa, Manitoba, Canada
2011/3500/Silverado/4x4/DRW/Duramax 
2017/3721RL/Legacy Pkg./Pressure-Pro 
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04-02-2013, 12:35 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Vermontville
Posts: 1,129
M.O.C. #9045
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Congrats on your successful career and now the retirement. It just keeps getting better every day!! Have fun!
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04-02-2013, 01:21 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: SUWANEE
Posts: 1,417
M.O.C. #826
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Congratulations, wishing you and Terrie many new adventures.
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04-02-2013, 01:38 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Goshen
Posts: 1,058
M.O.C. #2827
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Doesn't it feel good, Ron? Congratulations and God bless! Chances are good that Gail and I may bump into you and Terrie down the road.
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04-02-2013, 02:21 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Topsham
Posts: 904
M.O.C. #10761
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Congratulations on your retirement, wish you many years of good health and safe travels.
Go out and make new wonderful memories with your Monty.
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04-02-2013, 03:21 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location:
Posts: 2,156
M.O.C. #6920
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Ron, our best wishes and health to you and Terrie in retirement. Safe journeys.
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04-02-2013, 04:47 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Portland
Posts: 1,107
M.O.C. #8045
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Congradulations. When your dear wife asks you what you are doing today you can tell her "absolutely nothing."
If she says "but that is what you did yesterday." You can answer her, "but I didn't it done." Enjoy each today.
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