Egad!You are not old! I saw you last night at the Saddlebrook dinner and you had more energy that all of us put together. So don’t even think about checking out of this world. Like you, I had a near death experience. What a motivator that is. It’s a real but kicker or a restart button. So as you pivot towards something else, whatever you do will be wonderful. I am a fan.👌🏻👏🏻👍🏻😘🤓
Dear Fitz, You're totally and completely "out of your mind," Thank God! I love it! "Never, never change!" Anytime you need support, tell someone that you KNOW someone who IS "old" ... Me!
Well said, fellow Naylor alum. I retired early from a long term career due to an atmosphere that was becoming intolerable and my health has improved since. But, I know the horsemen will be knocking so I'm arranging to complete projects before they arrive, God willing. Peace!
I keep rereading this and will definitely save it for future reference! Such an absolutely spot on statement of “….we Irish fatalists do not do well with happiness” This has been forwarded to many. ☘️🥰
As your daughter reading this .... in the midst of parenting three kids, working full time, and trying not to raise them to be assholes .... your post gives me hope that once I get through this "stage" there will be rest! Love you, dad. :)
Touching and brilliant. Have no other words today......and I've read the piece several times already.
Welcome again to my world, sir.
Note to David:
At my wake I want you to play "It's a Wonderful World" by Louis Armstrong.
Love You, Man!
Ocotillo Tom
Egad!You are not old! I saw you last night at the Saddlebrook dinner and you had more energy that all of us put together. So don’t even think about checking out of this world. Like you, I had a near death experience. What a motivator that is. It’s a real but kicker or a restart button. So as you pivot towards something else, whatever you do will be wonderful. I am a fan.👌🏻👏🏻👍🏻😘🤓
Dear Fitz, You're totally and completely "out of your mind," Thank God! I love it! "Never, never change!" Anytime you need support, tell someone that you KNOW someone who IS "old" ... Me!
"...I'm not dead!...I'm not!...I'm getting better!...I don't want to go on the cart!...I feel fine!...I think I'll go for a walk."
I've been doing the retirement thing for for 16 years. Take it from me: Seize the day, mon ami.
Well said, fellow Naylor alum. I retired early from a long term career due to an atmosphere that was becoming intolerable and my health has improved since. But, I know the horsemen will be knocking so I'm arranging to complete projects before they arrive, God willing. Peace!
I keep rereading this and will definitely save it for future reference! Such an absolutely spot on statement of “….we Irish fatalists do not do well with happiness” This has been forwarded to many. ☘️🥰
Bagpipes and Mariachi. Who but Fitz could have come up with such a thing? I did the search and here's what I found: https://irishiweremexican.com/irish-i-were-mexican/mixing-mariachis-bagpipes. To think I've wasted all my life without this combination.
Have you tried pickleball?
As your daughter reading this .... in the midst of parenting three kids, working full time, and trying not to raise them to be assholes .... your post gives me hope that once I get through this "stage" there will be rest! Love you, dad. :)