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06-30-2010, 05:33 AM
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BigFish Bait Co.
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Hanover
Posts: 23,392
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Happy Retirement Swimmer!
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Almost time to get our fish on!!! 
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06-30-2010, 05:36 AM
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Seldom Seen
Join Date: May 2001
Posts: 10,543
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Congrats, Frank! (and condolences to the wife.....  ) |
“Americans have the right and advantage of being armed, unlike the people of other countries, whose leaders are afraid to trust them with arms.” – James Madison.
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06-30-2010, 05:36 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 22,805
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is it time already !!!
wow fantastic....
best news i've heard all year......
Congratulations Frank....ya made it....
Now ya need a NEW JOB !!!
like head weed grower i mean PULLER LOL
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06-30-2010, 07:18 AM
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Certifiable Intertidal Anguiologist
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Somewhere between OOB & west of Watch Hill
Posts: 35,270
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Frank, Congratulations on the new careerless path and enjoy the free time  .
May you and the bride enjoy a less aggressive pace.
Just don't pull a Piemma and retire for a few days and say screw it
(Hi Paulie  ) |
~Fix the Bait~ ~Pogies Forever~
Striped Bass Fishing - All Stripers
Kobayashi Maru Election - there is no way to win.
Apocalypse is Coming:
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06-30-2010, 07:21 AM
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Night Stalker
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: ............
Posts: 3,605
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Congratulations Swimmer. That's awsome! Enjoy!  |
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06-30-2010, 07:43 AM
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Uncle Remus
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Lakeville Ma.
Posts: 14,773
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congrats Frank, enjoy the leisure.
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"A beach is a place where a man can feel he's the only soul in the world that's real"
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06-30-2010, 07:56 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2004
Location: South of Boston
Posts: 2,605
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Thanks for all you have done Swimmer. Enjoy your retirement.
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The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope. ~John Buchan
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06-30-2010, 08:20 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Easton, MA
Posts: 5,737
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Congrats! Keep busy and enjoy every minute of your new post-work life!
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Conservatism is not about leaving people behind. Conservatism is about empowering people to catch up, to give them tools at their disposal that make it possible for them to access all the hope, all the promise, all the opportunity that America offers. - Marco Rubio
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06-30-2010, 08:29 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 22,805
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JohnR
enjoy the free time .
Just don't pull a Piemma
and retire for a few days and then say screw it |
Growing more food full time is an acceptable PATH though....
since your already good at it....
 come to think of it....grow a giant pumpkin so big
you can MOVE in as.... the doghouse you'll be in
from being "GONE fishin" to much.... lol .  |
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06-30-2010, 10:46 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Cotuit MA
Posts: 295
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Congratulations Frank! And thanks for all the years of service to our community!  |
"Many go fishing all their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after." - Henry David Thoreau
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06-30-2010, 12:01 PM
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sick of bluefish
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: TEXAS
Posts: 8,672
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congrats! That is great news and I am sure you have earned it.
I look forward to retiring in the next 60, 70 years........
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making s-b.com a kinder, gentler place for all 
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06-30-2010, 12:08 PM
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Soggy Bottom Boy
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Billerica, Ma.
Posts: 7,260
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Congrats Frank, just think of all the teasers you can tie now
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Surfcasting Full Throttle
Don't judge me Monkey 
Recreational Surfcaster 99.9% C&R
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06-30-2010, 12:17 PM
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Retired Surfer
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Sunset Grill
Posts: 9,511
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one hour and five minutes ago
I didn't think it would be difficult after all these years, but when I started shaking hands with my co-workers it did become emotional. Its ironic that everyday we handle deaths that come in many forms, and a myriad of other things that people are unable to do for themselves, but the simple act of walking away was difficult.
My tenure at times was acrimonious, and other times heartwarming, but in the end I have to say it always fullfilling. The last several days quite a few residents that saw my retirement annoucement came into the the station to say hello and goodbye, which was very nice.
My first night on duty, on Christmas of 1974, although not a complete surprise did occur at least that day somewhat without warning. I was working on a survey crew at the time, and had yet to cut my hair to a standard that was acceptable for 1974 policing. So consequently I had an eight pointer on with hair below my ears. Oh well it all worked out and here I am. I have never been an "in the past" type of person, so here goes the next adventure with my wife and all of you. I look forward to it with great anticipation. So as my cell phone greeting message says, " "fish on, lines tight, I'll get back to you", I mean it, fish will be on, lines will be tight, and I'll get back to you. Peace!
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Swimmer a.k.a. YO YO MA
Serial Mailbox Killer/Seal Fisherman
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06-30-2010, 12:24 PM
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Middleboro MA
Posts: 17,125
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Congrats Frank!
Enjoy your retirement, you sure earned it.
I'm sure the community will miss you on the job.
Now you'll have time to do all those things you always wanted to do
enjoy |
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06-30-2010, 01:27 PM
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BigFish Bait Co.
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Hanover
Posts: 23,392
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Frank...your message actually says....."Lines tight....fish on......" and I hope you find that to be the case always in your retirement Frank! You deserve it! Time to make plugs, time to tie flies and build rods, time to fish.....hopefully just time Frank to do all you want! Just save a little time here and there to fish with me!  |
Almost time to get our fish on!!!
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06-30-2010, 02:51 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 22,805
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BigFish
hopefully just time Frank to do all you want! Just save a little time here and there to fish with me! |
hey LARRY , you just coined  new terminology
" FRANK TIME" ...heh heh heh |
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06-30-2010, 04:43 PM
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Afterhours Custom Plugs
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: R.I.
Posts: 8,642
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congrats frank!......you gonna burn em?
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06-30-2010, 04:48 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: marshfield
Posts: 3,620
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congrats frank |
my 1st wife didn't like me fishing so much
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06-30-2010, 04:51 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 22,805
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Quote:
Originally Posted by afterhours
congrats frank!......you gonna burn em?
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lol Don -> yeah hang out with Clammer now |
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06-30-2010, 05:28 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2005
Location: East Bridgewater
Posts: 350
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Congratulations Frank!
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20' Aquasport CC 115hp Johnson 'SiouxToo'
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06-30-2010, 05:34 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: RI
Posts: 21,463
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Congrats, that's a big chapter to close.
Now life really begins
-spence |
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06-30-2010, 05:40 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Holyoke, Ma
Posts: 1,183
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Congrats on the retirement, Enjoy it and fish hard
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06-30-2010, 05:50 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Lakeville,Ma
Posts: 203
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Frank,
Congratulations and Thank-You for your 35 plus years of dedication.
May you and the Mrs. now spend some real quality time enjoying those things You both had placed on the back burner for all those years.
Hope to meet you out there.
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06-30-2010, 06:25 PM
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Oblivious // Grunt, Grunt Master
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: over the hill
Posts: 6,682
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Best wishes for a loooooooooooong healthy retirement.
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06-30-2010, 07:45 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: RockVegas
Posts: 3,228
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Thanks for your years of service Frank. I wish you all the best with plenty large pulling on your line in the years to come.
Big exhale. That's right, now kick back and relax. It's your time now. You earned it.  |
The future ain't what it used to be. --Yogi Berra
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06-30-2010, 08:32 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Warwick RI,02889
Posts: 11,786
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Frank,
enjoy your retirement // that,s great ;;
GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
&&&&&&&&&&&&&& keep on  
Father Mike  |
ENJOY WHAT YOU HAVE !!!
MIKE
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06-30-2010, 10:45 PM
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I Had A BLAST!
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: I'm from Manhattan, Live in CT., but my heart is in SoCo!
Posts: 1,132
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May every day, be bestowed with bountiful blessings for you, my friend.
Let every day be filled with joyous events! Congratulations!
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Be encouraging, not discouraging
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07-01-2010, 03:48 AM
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Hydro Orientated Lures
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Brockton,Ma
Posts: 8,484
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Congrats Frank .. never miss a tide again .
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Belcher Goonfoock (retired)
(dob 4-21-07)
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07-01-2010, 08:27 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: East Prov RI
Posts: 1,501
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Congrats Frank! enjoy your retirement to the fullest!
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07-01-2010, 09:27 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: dedham, MA
Posts: 636
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Congratulations Frank. I will give you three months
before you get a part-time job at Home Depot but
don't take security. If this spoils the reputation of
the "Fabulous O'Rourke Brothers" I may have to
step in. Oh, want you to volunteer for the expo 2011
committee. Leisure time is a heavy responsibility.
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for you Frank! You have earned it! Thanks for your years of service helping to keep our community safe and enjoy your retirement!
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