[sdbob]

Worked for the state for the past 25 yrs in materials inspection. Previously I was self employed with my father in construction, approx 25 yrs. Now I'm working on SD for Gettsyburg. Plus starting back swimming laps and physical fitness. The past couple of weeks my cat Poncho has been having facial problems.Eating well,etc,etc. This am he looked very weak. So I suggested to wife call vet.The vet said cancerous but not painful, in the face, usually with white faced cats.So we decided to have mercy. He raised his paw right before the vet ejected him. Thinking he was saying thank you. So today has been a mixed blessing. Ponch is safe no more pain and I'm retired. Oh one last thing ,I was informed a few minutes ago the dryer quit! Sooo try to fix that.

[PAUL K]

Congratulations and sorry for your loss. I'm sure you gave Poncho a good life and he will be missed.

[Firedup6975]

Awwwwwwwww so sorry for your loss rip Poncho meowwwwww.

[Simple Man]

Sorry to hear of the loss of your friend.

[hurryinhoosier62]

Bob, sorry for your lose, but congrats on retirement

[GT182]

Congrats on retiring Bob. Won't be long and you'll be back doing something like many do. I admit it... I can't sit still in the house and need the money to keep the GTO going.

Sorry to hear about your cat Poncho. We had to put down 2 cats. One in 2017 and the second one last September. The one we lost last September was 18 years old. The one before was a least 20. They lasted longer than the 2 dogs we had. Don't take it wrong, I do like dogs, but deep down I'm a cat person.

[fyrffytr1]

Sorry about your loss. My wife and I know that feeling all too well. We had to have our cat and dog put down the same day. It was 15 years before we got another pet. I hope he outlives me! Congratulations on retirement. I retire for the third and last time on February 6th 2019. Lastly I have to ask, what is SD. I know Gettysburg well being from Hagerstown, Md. and very interested in history.

[Bob Hall]

Originally Posted by fyrffytr1

Sorry about your loss. My wife and I know that feeling all too well. We had to have our cat and dog put down the same day. It was 15 years before we got another pet. I hope he outlives me! Congratulations on retirement. I retire for the third and last time on February 6th 2019. Lastly I have to ask, what is SD. I know Gettysburg well being from Hagerstown, Md. and very interested in history.

I'm in Gettysburg and I don't know what SD is

[wovenweb]

Probably Super Duty Trans Am from '73 or '74. In other worda he is prepping the car for POCI convention.

[Half-Inch Stud]

Bob, congrats on retiring well, and perhaps a pet dog can be managed with all the home time you now got.

[sdbob]

Yes 1974 Super Duty Trans Am. Original owner, ordered waited 5 mos.No air,just am fm,tape deck. The wife and I were just married when we went to first POCI Gettysburg,1979. So really want to be there this year. Have room at host hotel. Thanks all, Poncho was my cat and he was big. 18 of our years. We have 3 more Boots,Sneakers, Ginger. and the wife's French Bulldog, Annie.All saved.

[johnta1]

Congrats on the retirement, Bob!



Going to be a Snow Bird in Florida?

[carcrazy]

Congratulations on your retirement! Enjoy each and every day!

[jww]

Congratulations on ret’ment .....now you can work full time on that ride of yours!��

[sdbob]

Thank you all. I have a list,the 7 yr electric dryer quit.ive got it completely apart ckg all parts. My 14 hp,1974 cub cadet garden tractor,lawn mower has what I believe is stuck exhaust valve,fires out exhaust no power. My push mower needs some care wont run. So I'm 'dancing' trying fix dryer first. I try to repair everything before I buy new.

[Mcronk]

Condolences on the loss of your pet. I know what that is like.

In regards to retiring I left the company I worked at for 38 years last September. Some have a difficult time transitioning, not me. I am so busy now I don't know how I found time to work! The biggest change is I have more control of my time and a lot less stress. You would think I would have time to work on the cars everyday but not so. I do get more time in the garage but I also have other activities and responsibilities. I took on tasks that I was paying others to do while I was working due to my limited free time. I also have other hobbies, I enjoy dirt bikes, boating, camping, etc. Important to spend some of that free time on improving your health. I have more time for the gym and have actually lost 10 pounds because I spend a lot less time sitting at a desk!

Mark

[455abody]

So sorry my friend for your loss we do love are pets. Brian

[John Eiseman]

Congratulations with retirement Bob. Sorry for the loss of your buddy Ponch. Hopefully you'll find the time to work on.what you enjoy , like your SD.. Its.so cool.youve held on to this car.

[sdbob]

Give thanks to my wife. In the bad times,$$, never once did she want to sell the car. We've had a lot of good times together,wife and SD.Thanks. I'll be at Gettsyburg, and Norwalk( with white put together car)

[salem1912]

Congrats to you Bob,best of luck. You might ck the ignition timing on your tractor, my snowblower did the same thing and the timing was way retarded.