Saeed & Don, I realize this thread is not germane to the forum, but this is where all of those that know me visit, so I would appreciate the latitude. Ladies and Gentlemen, after thirty years I've finally hug up my wings. Every time I utter the word "retired" my stomach hurts, but retired I am.The African Forum has always been a special place for me, sort of a home in the "ether" that is the internet. When I was deployed during OEF, this is where I came to unwind after a long day of flight ops. I've made a lot of friends here and yes an enemy or two, but AR still remains my favorite.

Anyhow, I'll be in Dallas next week for the Convention and if you see me, I'm buying !

jorge

PS: for those of you that are interested, my retirement ceremony is posted here: www.LaVikinga.com under "The General." j

Congratulations! Here's to a long, active retirement.

Congrats Friend! You've earned it!! Now you'll have more time to kill buffalo!!

Jorge,

Congratulations!

There are some things to which one has to adapt. Welcome to the world of enough time but not enough money (Darned law of conserving "enough"s.)

Congrats. Now live 50 more years and make that investment of blood, sweat, and tears pay off a long long time!!!

Jorge,
Congratulations!I will by you a drink on Friday.
Bill

Congrats! Treat it like a Baptism in life...ya get to start all over!

Jorge,
I listened to Todd's remarks at your retirement ceremony. Each of us can only hope to have a career and live a life worthy of the words he spoke in your honor. Thank you for your long and distinguished service in defense of the USA. I can guarantee you will never buy me a drink but I look forward to the opportunity to buy one for you.
Best wishes in all your future endeavors.
Forrest

jorge,

May the Good Lord bless you with strength and dignity in retirement! Enjoy these years to the fullest and please, by all means, entertain and regail us with stories of glorious hunts in far off lands!

Or, if not, please feel free to just make up stuff as you see fit!

Congratulations!

Or condolences, as the case may be.

Jorge,

Congratulations and thank you for your service to your country and each of us. Wishing you fair winds, fresh tracks and fine shooting in your retirement.

Congratulations Jorge!

JPK

Thank you Jorge for your dedicated and selfless service. It is because of men like you that we have the freedoms we take for granted. Enjoy your retirement, you have certainly earned it!

Congrats jorge!!

Jorge, not sure how it was in the Navy but the Army is a strange outfit, they make you drive with your lights on during the day, drive with your lights off at night & then they take your watch back when you retire -- Hooah

Don't sweat it, retirement from the military only lasts the rest of your life

Jorge,

Happy days friend. No onto more important things like hunting and family.

Greg Allyn

Jorge,

Congratulations!!! Finally retired. Thank you, as so many have already said, for your years of service. Men like you make this country what it is and ensure the rest of us lumps have a spot like this to hang out and tell lies. I wish I'd be in Dallas to buy you a drink, but sadly I won't make it this year.

Here's to you and your lovely wife. May you and she live many more days in happiness and travel the world seeking game in wild places. Good luck to you in your new endeavor.

David Walker

Congratulations my friend! And a big thanks for all that you did for our country! Just don't retire from AR!

Well done,

You've worked hard to get where you are enjoy.

More hunting time, more AR time, more fishing time, more special family time it's just more more more enjoy !

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Originally posted by ForrestB:
Jorge,
I listened to Todd's remarks at your retirement ceremony. Each of us can only hope to have a career and live a life worthy of the words he spoke in your honor. Thank you for your long and distinguished service in defense of the USA. I can guarantee you will never buy me a drink but I look forward to the opportunity to buy one for you.
Best wishes in all your future endeavors.
Forrest

Eloquently put Forrest.

All the very best Jorge

Well, hell, I never thought the airedales did enough work to retire! Too your next post.

Jorge - Congrats & enjoy. I can vouch that there is life after you hang up the wings. Hope to see you at an AR event & I'll raise a glass with you.

All the very best!

See you at DSC.

Terry

Good on you. What is your next career?
I wish I were you.

Congrats Jorge!! I will look forward to more frequent hunt reports now.

Thank you for your service!!!!

Good Hunting,

Bob

Wow, woke up (at 0800! talk about sleeping in!) to all these. A heartfelt thanks gents. Those of you that are going to Dallas, I'll see you there! jorge

Congratulations Jorge! Thank you for your service to our country. It is folks like you that keep our country great!

Jorge,

I retired from the USAF 18 years ago and I still miss the travel, unity, sense of belonging, dedication, and common purpose - as well as old comrades and friends.

Things are not the same "on the outside" in these areas; however, there are many pluses as a civilian. Not the least of which are no PCS every few years, alerts, funky schedules, etc. I'll be glad to share experiences and "war" or "sea" stories in Dallas if I see you.

Life is what you make of it and I'm sure that, like me, you'll miss some aspects of the military life but will also suceed and be happy in whatever new career you establish.

All the best for the future.

Oday

Jorge,

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

My best wishes for a long and happy retirement.

jorge, I watched the entire ceremony last night.

Our nation needs more men like you in military service - and more such men in general, for that matter.

But thirty years is a long time, and you have certainly earned your retirement.

All the best in your future endeavors.

Welcome to the world of the unemployed. Of course you have earned yours in spades. You are a true survivor being able to do 30 and still stand tall.
Congratulations
Frank

Congrats!! Remember, more time for Africa. MMP

First let me thank you for your service to our country. Now make the most of your retirement, enjoy each day, and be sure to take time to smell the roses and the smoke from the mopane fires.

Congrats Jorge...and thanks for your service! I'll be in Dallas starting Thursday about noon and will find you....we met last year in Dallas.
Best of luck!.

Gary
DRSS
NRA Liifer
SCI
DSC

Congratulations and thank you for your service.
Good health, good luck, and good hunting.

Jorge,

Congratulations on your retirement. May you have many days that you can now spend in the field persueing furry creatures!

Thank you for your years of dedicated service to our country. It is men like you that allow so many of us to sleep safely at night.

John

Congrats ole man! May we all share your queezy feeling one day!

Jorge, let me add my thanks to you for your service to the good ole USA as well as for your help on this forum.

I will be in Dallas and you will find me in line with all those above to help you enjoy Big D. See ya Saturday night or perhaps at John Sharp's boothe Saturday.

Jorge...God Bless You, and thanks for your service, to our country...enjoy your retirement!!!

Jorge-

Thank you for your service-- and congratulations!

Studies I've seen indicate that those who have enjoyed their careers tend to enjoy their retirements. Similar skills are required for both.

Blessings and enjoyment for this next phase!

King Solomon:

There is a time for everything,
and a season for every activity under heaven...
[Ecclesiastes 3]