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Old 10-14-2016, 04:32 PM
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Does anyone else view the past years retirement notices a bit condescending?
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Old 10-14-2016, 06:31 PM
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No.


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Old 10-14-2016, 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by 11man View Post
Does anyone else view the past years retirement notices a bit condescending?
1. Sounds like someone needs some salve.
2. You actually read them?
3. They can say whatever the hell they want - one less number is a good thing.
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Old 10-14-2016, 09:20 PM
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He had me at "bye.."
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Old 10-15-2016, 09:25 AM
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Most of them read like they are auditioning for "most interesting man in the world." Dos Equis anyone?
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Old 10-15-2016, 10:33 AM
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The most useful retirement notice (and the only one I remember):
"Always open the yogurt away from you."
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Old 10-15-2016, 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Dadof6 View Post
The most useful retirement notice (and the only one I remember):
"Always open the yogurt away from you."
You forgot the last two.
"Don't fly with a Dr. in their Bonanza."
"Never take Financial advice from a pilot."
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Old 10-15-2016, 09:09 PM
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My favorite was about ten years ago.

"Being a captain isn't a hard job. Don't make it one."
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In the tunnel between ATL concourses:

"Better to miss a train than look in a hurry."
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Originally Posted by tomgoodman View Post
In the tunnel between ATL concourses:

"Better to miss a train than look in a hurry."
Generally true, it does depend on whether one is going to or from work though.
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