yup.
worked out the deal on Thursday.
yay.

Congrats Frank! People, perhaps a retirement slack down is in order?

Congratulations Frank!!! What are you going to do with all your free time? When's your last day working for the man? =d> 🍺 🌫

Congrats, Frank! Well deserved!

Congratulations braddah! 🍺

Many happy boring moments! 👍

Perhaps a fishing trip in San Diego is in order?

Many congrats Frank but I must tell you that you will no longer have time to do anything.

You have been warned!

Welcome to the club, Frankie ! =d>

Congratulations, Frank.

Congrats Frank. Chess in the park with the other old farts?

Great news, Frank. I hope you enjoy your retirement.

David

Congratulations Frank!!!

Congratulations Frank!!

🤣 Congrats Frank..!!

Congrats sir!

Congratulations Frank!

Excellent, Frank. Must be a relief.

worked out the deal Thursday, yesterday was last day...

not everyone here is or should be in on the events in my life over the last 16 months, but I have been tested mightily. So weird to say this but you imbeciles have provided a source of therapy, and work was another, until the last couple of months.

no one's fault, but I needed an end plan for my health and sanity. I had been VERY close friends with the owner for 30 years before he asked me to come help him grow his business 22 and a half years ago. and when we sat down Thursday, I was once again facing my friend I first met in 7th grade and knew it would end well.

He insisted on a very generous severance package (heh heh, Frank said package) and when I protested he said I had to allow him to thank me for being an integral part of his success...so I said "okey dokey" And he said I could stay as long as I wanted to, but he would also understand if I wanted to go that minute (we were both crying like babies).

So Friday became the day. Nice send off by co-workers and many calls and emails from customers...I'm actually going in for a couple of hours here and there next week to make sure all of my promises are completed...and I immediately started to conceive of a plan to offer as a vendor that I know would be beneficial to the company, and I would absolutely love to do as well!

So to my friends here whom I have met, and the friends I have yet to meet...thank you for helping me cope, whether or not you were aware of your roles.

Frank
(real Frank, not Tripod)

Good luck old fart!

=d>
Congrats Frank!
:-k
Now there will be no excuse for not immediately chastising kids who don’t write!