A Civvie Again!

[tonymadge]

Well after 27 years in the Police, 17 of which were spent on the Air Operations Units, I retired from my post and hit civvie street again ;D
My wonderful colleagues gave me this huge oil painting as a leaving present which is hanging in my "office" and every time I look up at it it will bring back some great memories of flying over the big city.
This snap doesn't do it justice really but it will give you a feel of the painting.

[TSR2]

That is an awesome picture mate. I bet you're chuffed to bits with it.

[DaveB]

Excellent mate

I'm sure you'll find it odd being 'normal' but you'll get used to it.. eventually All the very best for the future mate

ATB
DaveB

[Filonian]

All the best with whatever you turn your hand to Tony.



Graham

[PaulC]

Congratulations! I think you've gone at the right time. The painting is amazing!
Good luck.

[dodger]

Hi Tony,

All the best to you on your retirement,

Really great painting, what a lovely present,

Cheers,

Roger.

[DaveB]

All the best to you on your retirement

He wishes mate He's only retired from the Police Force

ATB
DaveB

[tonymadge]

Yes sadly the pension wont be enough so I am still a working man

[dodger]

Yes sadly the pension wont be enough so I am still a working man

Yes Tony, silly me!

Well enjoy a change anyway mate.

Cheers,

Roger.

[speedbird591]

Congratulations, Tony. And what a lovely farewell gift too

You're in a similar position to me when I retired from BA. The pension and my 'relative youth' weren't enough to make retirement attractive. But a job AND a pension - now that does put a spring in your step!

I think the hardest thing to come to terms with was being an outsider, an ex-whatever. None of what I'd achieved or the respect that I was used to receiving counted any more. I didn't have the uniform, badge or ID that showed people my position

Good luck with what I call 'a career change'!

Ian