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10th Feb 2018, 07:25 AM #1Most Valued Member
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The end of an era
Hi all
The worst possible thing has officially happened. As of the 2nd of Feb my dream job came to an end.
If anyone has read a newspaper or watched the news this past week you will know there has been a bit of trouble at 'the hill' and I would like to state categorically that I am not the person in question. I in fact handed in my notice before all this went public. At least I will have more time to post on the best forum around as I am now in semi retirement and thoroughly enjoying it.
Phil
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10th Feb 2018, 07:49 AM #2
That's terrible. I have not kept up wuth the news at all. Have no idea what is happening there.
Enjoy your retirement. If you get bored a visit to Horsham is more than welcome ... I habe lots of old steel
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10th Feb 2018, 08:53 AM #3Pink 10EE owner
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I hope you enjoy your semi retirement Phil.
Some of the women around here would have grabbed it and snapped it in half had that person done that to them.Gold, the colour of choice for the discerning person.
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10th Feb 2018, 08:58 AM #4Most Valued Member
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10th Feb 2018, 09:01 AM #5Most Valued Member
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10th Feb 2018, 09:37 AM #6Member: Blue and white apron brigade
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Sorry to hear this Phil. I hope you continue to post here.
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10th Feb 2018, 09:57 AM #7Most Valued Member
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10th Feb 2018, 09:58 AM #8Philomath in training
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Does this mean we need to find you an old traction engine or something so at least you get the feel of it all occasionally?
Michael
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10th Feb 2018, 10:01 AM #9
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10th Feb 2018, 10:38 AM #10
Sorry to hear this.
From now I hope all your news will be of the good variety- like winning the lotto or similar.
Only a 16 year to do list - you got off lightly.
Watch out for this retirement stuff ,it can be hard work.
Please keep posting.
Best wishes
Grahame
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10th Feb 2018, 05:06 PM #11
Phil sorry to hear but sooooo glad we made that trip, got the personal tour and met a top bloke to boot along with so many others.
Now will we see more posting of Lake Goldsmith?? Phil steaming up some old traction engine?? Master metalman making dodgy sorry expert master pieces????
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10th Feb 2018, 10:35 PM #12
Phil,
I believed that was you that said you grew up around here and still have family in the vicinity so feel free to drop by any time you in the area. Not steam but I do have some stationary engines you can get your hands dirty on if your missing it all.
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11th Feb 2018, 12:41 PM #13Most Valued Member
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Why did you resign.
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11th Feb 2018, 07:05 PM #14Most Valued Member
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Gees Michael, don't tell me you have one of those hidden away somewhere!!
I actually went out and looked at one today that a mate needs some work on. I have no doubt that (with permission) I will be doing a thread on it.
Of course if you did stumble across one...
Guaranteed to start posting again Grahame, been away too long now due to 'stuff' at work.
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11th Feb 2018, 07:38 PM #15Most Valued Member
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Thanks for the kind words Ray. I must have known something as I managed to get my old ABN up and running but with a different business name and I can assure you I won't be lounging around on the couch.
I have just returned from an inspection of a traction engine that needs a bit of work.
Funny you should say that Dale as I just may be returning 'home' in about 3 years, maybe less. Stranger things have happened.
Thanks for the offer, confident I will be taking you up on that.
Hi Peter
I will send you a PM to answer this one as I am likely to still be monitored.
Phil