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Thank you all! I can't believe that it is over and done with. It was a fantastic party, people showed up from my past to help me celebrate. It was loud and fun, lots of hugging and laughter. We had a full sheet of carrot cake, a 1/2 sheet of chocolate cake. All of the cake went aside from two small pieces (saved for my brother who drove in from Chicago for the event). I have never seen a retirement party (in all of my 45 years there) that was this rowdy and well attended. :-) At least 200 people showed up and many just stayed, standing room only. My boss, Jason, was a great sport & cut the cake & monitored the food. A couple of weeks ago, I started a moleskin journal around my building to have people sign it, share a memory, etc. And the book also made it to the party for those who hadn't had a chance to see it. I will have SO MUCH FUN reading the entries. I read a few this a.m. opening up the stacks of cards and gifts. Yesterday, I tried to greet everyone, and people just kept coming in the door. The party was supposed to start at 3, last until 4:30. It really got going around 2:30 (when people began arriving) and lasted until 6:30ish. I still can't believe that I won't be going in to the office on Tuesday, but I'm sure I'll get used to lounging around. LOL. DH took photos as well as short recordings, my sister-in-law also took photos. Hopefully there will be some layout material. :-) Anyway, this is my update. I am still smiling. Thanks again for the well wishes!
 
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@Cherylndesigns @jesskab @carrie1977 @Angela Toucan @jk703 @janedee @marijke @cfile @jenn mccabe @cinna @rdjrneace @Tree City @Rachel Jefferies @MrsEm @BevG @Rikki @frani_54 @amandac @AnneofAlamo @HavaDrPepper @wvsandy @Ferdy @IntenseMagic @michelepixels @kimingvtx @bestcee @flowersgal @jagruti patel @HeatherB @bellbird @KarenW @KarenB @ArmyGrl @dagi @ninigoesdigi @AJK @LynnG

Thank you all! I can't believe that it is over and done with. It was a fantastic party, people showed up from my past to help me celebrate. It was loud and fun, lots of hugging and laughter. We had a full sheet of carrot cake, a 1/2 sheet of chocolate cake. All of the cake went aside from two small pieces (saved for my brother who drove in from Chicago for the event). I have never seen a retirement party (in all of my 45 years there that was this rowdy and well attended. :-) At least 200 people showed up and many just stayed, standing room only. My boss, Jason, was a great sport & cut the cake & monitored the food. A couple of weeks ago, I started a moleskin journal around my building to have people sign it, share a memory, etc. And the book also made it to the party for those who hadn't had a chance to see it. I will have SO MUCH FUN reading the entries. I read a few this a.m. opening up the stacks of cards and gifts. Yesterday, I tried to greet everyone, and people just kept coming in the door. The party was supposed to start at 3, last until 4:30. It really got going around 2:30 (when people began arriving) and lasted until 6:30ish. I still can't believe that I won't be going in to the office on Tuesday, but I'm sure I'll get used to lounging around. LOL. DH took photos as well as short recordings, my sister-in-law also took photos. Hopefully there will be some layout material. :-) Anyway, this is my update. I am still smiling. Thanks again for the well wishes!
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sounds like a wonderful send-off and the journal sounds like it was a great idea! I'm sure come Tuesday you will be enjoying the lounging!
 
oh @mcurtt Marilyn, I am thrilled for you!!! What a delightful last day and how wonderful that it was so well attended and you have all those wonderful memories. I love that you sent around the book for memories... fantastic idea!!! Oh my dear I am so thrilled for you. Enjoy the new beginning of a new adventure!!! I am thrilled for you and so glad that your brother and sister in law were able to be with you too!! Big hugs.. just keep enjoying my friend!!
 
Congrats Marilyn - enjoy the time. But if you think you will have more free time now, no you will not have LOL
 
Yay! Congratulations! I'm so happy for you! Wondering how it felt to wake up this morning and not have to get ready for work? :)
 
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