Retirement is here

I have only one more week of classes, and then I really will "be retired."
Actually, August 31 is the official date, but I have removed *everything*
from the office except one small box of supplies that I may need for the
final week. The room really looked naked after I took all of my paintings
home. I also gave a second key to the man who will be inheriting my office
so he could start moving his books in and not have to do everything at the
last minute. He has already filled most of the book shelves, so it's
starting to look "lived in" again.

I told our department chair that I read where the Packers have offered Brett
Favre $20 million to stay away and told him I am much cheaper. I said, "How
about a year's salary for me to stay away." He said, "No, but I'll pay you
$10,000 to stay." I knew he was joking, and laughed. However, he came to my
office a few minutes later and said that he actually had intended to talk to
me about the future. He asked if I would consider coming back sometimes as
an adjunct faculty member. He said they really hated to lose me and would
like to have me part-time if I am willing. This time, he was serious. He
has told me on numerous occasions that "they wouldn't know what they would
do without me" (a real exaggeration, since none of us are irreplaceable),
"would hate to lose me," etc. Anyway, the crux of the matter is that I told
him I would think about it and might consider it if it would only involve
Tuesdays and Thursdays. It also would not be every semester - not the
coming fall semester, for example, because that schedule is already set. I
also told him that I would need to be free for the trip to Greece and Turkey
in the spring. I am planning an 11-day trip to Greece with 3 days cruising
and visiting some of the Greek Islands, and a few short visit to the tip of
Turkey. He was pleased about the whole conversation, said "good for you"
about the travel plans, and he is going to check the salary scale to see
what compensation they could offer. No $10,000 bonus, though!!! ;-)

The department gave a wonderful retirement reception for me in May. The
reception was held early because so many faculty are off-campus during the
summer. It was a marvelous day - people came and laughed and stayed the
entire time, not the type of "put in an appearance and then leave" courtesy
visit that I sometimes see at receptions.

MaryL

Photos of Duffy and Holly: 'o'
Duffy: http://tinyurl.com/cslwf
Holly: http://tinyurl.com/9t68o
Duffy and Holly together: http://tinyurl.com/8b47e

"MaryL" -OUT-THE-LITTER wrote in message
. ..
I have only one more week of classes, and then I really will "be retired."
Actually, August 31 is the official date, but I have removed *everything*
from the office except one small box of supplies that I may need for the
final week.
snip long message

Ooops. I should have labeled that "off topic." Sorry.
MaryL

Photos of Duffy and Holly: 'o'
Duffy: http://tinyurl.com/cslwf
Holly: http://tinyurl.com/9t68o
Duffy and Holly together: http://tinyurl.com/8b47e

MaryL wrote:
"MaryL" -OUT-THE-LITTER wrote in message
. ..
I have only one more week of classes, and then I really will "be
retired." Actually, August 31 is the official date, but I have
removed *everything* from the office except one small box of
supplies that I may need for the final week.
snip long message

Ooops. I should have labeled that "off topic." Sorry.
MaryL

Photos of Duffy and Holly: 'o'
Duffy: http://tinyurl.com/cslwf
Holly: http://tinyurl.com/9t68o
Duffy and Holly together: http://tinyurl.com/8b47e

If you had said how much you look forward to meeting cats on your trip to
Greece and Turkey, then it would't be off topic. I hope you have a great
time when you go and take lots of pics, especially of cats.
--
Adrian (Owned by Snoopy, Bagheera & Shadow)
Cats leave pawprints on your heart
http://community.webshots.com/user/clowderuk

"Adrian" wrote in message
...
MaryL wrote:
"MaryL" -OUT-THE-LITTER wrote in message
. ..
I have only one more week of classes, and then I really will "be
retired." Actually, August 31 is the official date, but I have
removed *everything* from the office except one small box of
supplies that I may need for the final week.
snip long message

Ooops. I should have labeled that "off topic." Sorry.
MaryL

Photos of Duffy and Holly: 'o'
Duffy: http://tinyurl.com/cslwf
Holly: http://tinyurl.com/9t68o
Duffy and Holly together: http://tinyurl.com/8b47e

If you had said how much you look forward to meeting cats on your trip to
Greece and Turkey, then it would't be off topic. I hope you have a great
time when you go and take lots of pics, especially of cats.
--
Adrian (Owned by Snoopy, Bagheera & Shadow)
Cats leave pawprints on your heart
http://community.webshots.com/user/clowderuk


Good point! And I do look forwarding to greeting some of the cats I have
seen pictured -- and get some pics of my own.

MaryL

MaryL wrote:
I have only one more week of classes, and then I really will "be
retired." Actually, August 31 is the official date, but I have removed

Congratulations!

actually had intended to talk to me about the future. He asked if I
would consider coming back sometimes as an adjunct faculty member. He

I think that is a grand idea, you don't want to be bored, do you?

--
Victor M. Martinez
Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM)
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On Aug 2, 8:13�am, "MaryL" -OUT-THE-LITTER
wrote:
I have only one more week of classes, and then I really will "be retired."
Actually, August 31 is the official date, but I have removed *everything*
from the office except one small box of supplies that I may need for the
final week. �The room really looked naked after I took all of my paintings
home. �I also gave a second key to the man who will be inheriting my office
so he could start moving his books in and not have to do everything at the
last minute. �He has already filled most of the book shelves, so it's
starting to look "lived in" again.

I told our department chair that I read where the Packers have offered Brett
Favre $20 million to stay away and told him I am much cheaper. �I said, "How
about a year's salary for me to stay away." �He said, "No, but I'll pay you
$10,000 to stay." �I knew he was joking, and laughed. However, he came to my
office a few minutes later and said that he actually had intended to talk to
me about the future. �He asked if I would consider coming back sometimes as
an adjunct faculty member. �He said they really hated to lose me and would
like to have me part-time if I am willing. �This time, he was serious. �He
has told me on numerous occasions that "they wouldn't know what they would
do without me" (a real exaggeration, since none of us are irreplaceable),
"would hate to lose me," etc. �Anyway, the crux of the matter is that I told
him I would think about it and might consider it if it would only involve
Tuesdays and Thursdays. �It also would not be every semester - not the
coming fall semester, for example, because that schedule is already set. �I
also told him that I would need to be free for the trip to Greece and Turkey
in the spring. �I am planning an 11-day trip to Greece with 3 days cruising
and visiting some of the Greek Islands, and a few short visit to the tip of
Turkey. �He was pleased about the whole conversation, said "good for you"
about the travel plans, and he is going to check the salary scale to see
what compensation they could offer. �No $10,000 bonus, though!!! �;-)

The department gave a wonderful retirement reception for me in May. �The
reception was held early because so many faculty are off-campus during the
summer. �It was a marvelous day - people came and laughed and stayed the
entire time, not the type of "put in an appearance and then leave" courtesy
visit that I sometimes see at receptions.

MaryL

That's awesome! Holly and Duffy will be most pleased to have you home
more :-)
Isn't it wonderful to have the *choice* when, and how much, you want
to work. I went
back to work for special projects only for a couple of years after I'd
retired. I always
enjoyed it.
Sherry

Congratulations MaryL! May you have the most wonderful relaxing and
enjoyable trip possible. Lots of pictures please.
Charleen,
Aggie Marble,
Victor Velcro,
Tiger,
Tigger.

"MaryL" -OUT-THE-LITTER wrote in message
. ..
I have only one more week of classes, and then I really will "be retired."
Actually, August 31 is the official date, but I have removed *everything*
from the office except one small box of supplies that I may need for the
final week. The room really looked naked after I took all of my paintings
home. I also gave a second key to the man who will be inheriting my office
so he could start moving his books in and not have to do everything at the
last minute. He has already filled most of the book shelves, so it's
starting to look "lived in" again.

I told our department chair that I read where the Packers have offered
Brett Favre $20 million to stay away and told him I am much cheaper. I
said, "How about a year's salary for me to stay away." He said, "No, but
I'll pay you $10,000 to stay." I knew he was joking, and laughed.
However, he came to my office a few minutes later and said that he
actually had intended to talk to me about the future. He asked if I would
consider coming back sometimes as an adjunct faculty member. He said they
really hated to lose me and would like to have me part-time if I am
willing. This time, he was serious. He has told me on numerous occasions
that "they wouldn't know what they would do without me" (a real
exaggeration, since none of us are irreplaceable), "would hate to lose
me," etc. Anyway, the crux of the matter is that I told him I would think
about it and might consider it if it would only involve Tuesdays and
Thursdays. It also would not be every semester - not the coming fall
semester, for example, because that schedule is already set. I also told
him that I would need to be free for the trip to Greece and Turkey in the
spring. I am planning an 11-day trip to Greece with 3 days cruising and
visiting some of the Greek Islands, and a few short visit to the tip of
Turkey. He was pleased about the whole conversation, said "good for you"
about the travel plans, and he is going to check the salary scale to see
what compensation they could offer. No $10,000 bonus, though!!! ;-)

The department gave a wonderful retirement reception for me in May. The
reception was held early because so many faculty are off-campus during the
summer. It was a marvelous day - people came and laughed and stayed the
entire time, not the type of "put in an appearance and then leave"
courtesy visit that I sometimes see at receptions.

MaryL

Photos of Duffy and Holly: 'o'
Duffy: http://tinyurl.com/cslwf
Holly: http://tinyurl.com/9t68o
Duffy and Holly together: http://tinyurl.com/8b47e

"MaryL" -OUT-THE-LITTER wrote in message
. ..
I have only one more week of classes, and then I really will "be retired."
Actually, August 31 is the official date, but I have removed *everything*
from the office except one small box of supplies that I may need for the
final week. The room really looked naked after I took all of my paintings
home. I also gave a second key to the man who will be inheriting my office
so he could start moving his books in and not have to do everything at the
last minute. He has already filled most of the book shelves, so it's
starting to look "lived in" again.

I told our department chair that I read where the Packers have offered
Brett Favre $20 million to stay away and told him I am much cheaper. I
said, "How about a year's salary for me to stay away." He said, "No, but
I'll pay you $10,000 to stay." I knew he was joking, and laughed.
However, he came to my office a few minutes later and said that he
actually had intended to talk to me about the future. He asked if I would
consider coming back sometimes as an adjunct faculty member. He said they
really hated to lose me and would like to have me part-time if I am
willing. This time, he was serious. He has told me on numerous occasions
that "they wouldn't know what they would do without me" (a real
exaggeration, since none of us are irreplaceable), "would hate to lose
me," etc. Anyway, the crux of the matter is that I told him I would think
about it and might consider it if it would only involve Tuesdays and
Thursdays. It also would not be every semester - not the coming fall
semester, for example, because that schedule is already set. I also told
him that I would need to be free for the trip to Greece and Turkey in the
spring. I am planning an 11-day trip to Greece with 3 days cruising and
visiting some of the Greek Islands, and a few short visit to the tip of
Turkey. He was pleased about the whole conversation, said "good for you"
about the travel plans, and he is going to check the salary scale to see
what compensation they could offer. No $10,000 bonus, though!!! ;-)

The department gave a wonderful retirement reception for me in May. The
reception was held early because so many faculty are off-campus during the
summer. It was a marvelous day - people came and laughed and stayed the
entire time, not the type of "put in an appearance and then leave"
courtesy visit that I sometimes see at receptions.

MaryL

Photos of Duffy and Holly: 'o'
Duffy: http://tinyurl.com/cslwf
Holly: http://tinyurl.com/9t68o
Duffy and Holly together: http://tinyurl.com/8b47e

Congratulations, Mary. What a nice compliment he paid you!! It's nice to
know you're appreciated, and even nicer when you know you're needed and will
be missed.

I am so jealous of you getting to go to Greece and Turkey - wow! That
sounds like the dream of a lifetime! Please take lots and lots of pictures
to post when you get back!

Happy Tails, and Warm Fuzzy Spotted Tummy Rubs,

CatNipped

"MaryL" -OUT-THE-LITTER wrote in message
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"Adrian" wrote in message
If you had said how much you look forward to meeting cats on
your trip to Greece and Turkey, then it would't be off topic.
I hope you have a great time when you go and take lots of
pics, especially of cats.

Good point! And I do look forwarding to greeting some of the
cats I have seen pictured -- and get some pics of my own.


Look out for any *swimming* Turkish Van cats!

--
MatSav

MaryL wrote:
I have only one more week of classes, and then I really will "be
retired." Actually, August 31 is the official date, but I have
removed *everything* from the office except one small box of supplies
that I may need for the final week. The room really looked naked
after I took all of my paintings home. I also gave a second key to
the man who will be inheriting my office so he could start moving his
books in and not have to do everything at the last minute. He has
already filled most of the book shelves, so it's starting to look
"lived in" again.
I told our department chair that I read where the Packers have
offered Brett Favre $20 million to stay away and told him I am much
cheaper. I said, "How about a year's salary for me to stay away." He
said, "No, but I'll pay you $10,000 to stay." I knew he was
joking, and laughed. However, he came to my office a few minutes
later and said that he actually had intended to talk to me about the
future. He asked if I would consider coming back sometimes as an
adjunct faculty member. He said they really hated to lose me and
would like to have me part-time if I am willing. This time, he was
serious. He has told me on numerous occasions that "they wouldn't
know what they would do without me" (a real exaggeration, since none
of us are irreplaceable), "would hate to lose me," etc. Anyway, the
crux of the matter is that I told him I would think about it and
might consider it if it would only involve Tuesdays and Thursdays. It also
would not be every semester - not the coming fall semester,
for example, because that schedule is already set. I also told him
that I would need to be free for the trip to Greece and Turkey in the
spring. I am planning an 11-day trip to Greece with 3 days cruising
and visiting some of the Greek Islands, and a few short visit to the
tip of Turkey. He was pleased about the whole conversation, said
"good for you" about the travel plans, and he is going to check the
salary scale to see what compensation they could offer. No $10,000
bonus, though!!! ;-)
The department gave a wonderful retirement reception for me in May. The
reception was held early because so many faculty are off-campus
during the summer. It was a marvelous day - people came and laughed
and stayed the entire time, not the type of "put in an appearance and
then leave" courtesy visit that I sometimes see at receptions.


How nice! You might want to take him up on the every-now-and then gig. You
might enjoy it. Congrats on your retirement!!!!!!!!!!!

kili