Retired!! - Page 2

jluck · 03-01-2012, 03:53 PM

Congrats sir. I long for the day.

shilala · 03-01-2012, 04:01 PM

Congratulations, Dave!!!

I'll make room for you on the couch. We can be Team Retired.

03-01-2012, 04:16 PM

Congrats!

shark · 03-01-2012, 04:30 PM

What is this "retired" of which you speak?

Congrats!

DMK · 03-01-2012, 04:42 PM

Congrats !!

So... now we get to bomb you to fill up that retirement humidor right??

replicant_argent · 03-01-2012, 04:46 PM

Congratulations, Dave! Than you for your service in Her Majestys Dangerous Cocktail Shaker...

I had a couple jokes there, they just kind of fizzled.

You know what I mean though, Sir, and I wish you a very happy and safe and long retirement.

icehog3 · 03-01-2012, 04:51 PM

I'm so happy for you, Dave! We will celebrate in August!

68TriShield · 03-01-2012, 04:52 PM

<------ Envious.

T.G · 03-01-2012, 04:54 PM

Congratulations Dave!

Old Sailor · 03-01-2012, 06:04 PM

Wishing Fair Winds and Following Seas to Boatswain Dave Smith

Boatswain Dave Smith and his wife Gail received best wishes and heartfelt
congratulations from colleagues, in honour of Dave’s upcoming retirement.
By Captain Darryl Clow
On February 20th, the crew of CCGS Griffon assembled in the Crews Mess to wish their Boatswain David
Smith “fair winds and following seas” for his retirement. Dave will retire at the end of March.
Dave’s career spans nearly thirty‐two years, beginning in May 1980. Throughout his time with the Coast
Guard, Dave has worked primarily on the buoy tenders Kenoki and Griffon, with stints in Search and
Rescue in Amherstburg. His steady manner saw him rise to the position of Boatswain, responsible for
the safe conduct of all deck operations on board and ashore.
“Working for the Coast Guard for 32 years allowed me the opportunity to enjoy working outdoors all
year round, traveling all the Great Lakes. It has also allowed me to work and form a lasting friendship
with my crewmates, which I will always cherish. They have become a second family to me, and I will
miss them.”
Dave was presented with several gifts from his shipmates; a brass lighthouse, navigation light and a box
of Monti Cristo cigars. His shipmates wish Dave and Gail all the best for a long and happy retirement.

Blueface · 03-01-2012, 06:04 PM

Dave, Congrats.
Enjoy your well deserved and earned time going forward.

chippewastud79 · 03-01-2012, 06:07 PM

Congratulations Dave

longknocker · 03-01-2012, 06:17 PM

Congrats, Dave!

You've Earned It, Brother!

icehog3 · 03-01-2012, 06:55 PM

So, can I call you "Landlubber" now, Dave?

Subvet642 · 03-02-2012, 06:34 AM

Fair winds and following seas, Dave!

yourchoice · 03-02-2012, 06:39 AM

Congratulations, Dave!

Ashcan Bill · 03-02-2012, 07:15 AM

Congratulations Dave. May you have a long, healthy and happy retirement.

And maybe smoke a few cigars along the way!

HollywoodQue · 03-02-2012, 07:56 AM

Congrats Dave, enjoy

Steve · 03-02-2012, 08:05 AM

Congrats!

hotreds · 03-02-2012, 08:06 AM

Congrats- hope to see you in Aug!

03-01-2012, 03:53 PM	#21
jluck Way out there Join Date: Jan 2012 First Name: Jared Location: Oregon Posts: 1,289 Trading: (12)	Re: Retired!! Congrats sir. I long for the day.

03-01-2012, 04:01 PM	#22
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Retired!! Congratulations, Dave!!! I'll make room for you on the couch. We can be Team Retired. __________________

03-01-2012, 04:16 PM	#23
tengel78 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Retired!! Congrats!

03-01-2012, 04:30 PM	#24
shark Cigar Smokin' Patriot Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Ron Location: Michigan Posts: 3,444 Trading: (0)	Re: Retired!! What is this "retired" of which you speak? Congrats! __________________ Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery None but ourselves can free our minds

03-01-2012, 04:42 PM	#25
DMK S.O.B. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Darryl Location: Hamilton, ON. Canada. Posts: 2,743 Trading: (86)	Re: Retired!! Congrats !! So... now we get to bomb you to fill up that retirement humidor right?? __________________ Darryl, SOB...

03-01-2012, 04:46 PM	#26
replicant_argent Gravy Boat Winnah. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: my attorney has advised against giving this information to insane people Posts: 5,326 Trading: (22)	Re: Retired!! Congratulations, Dave! Than you for your service in Her Majestys Dangerous Cocktail Shaker... I had a couple jokes there, they just kind of fizzled. You know what I mean though, Sir, and I wish you a very happy and safe and long retirement. __________________ www.stogietorch.com Some days call for a stiff Pomade.

03-01-2012, 04:51 PM	#27
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 70,558 Trading: (60)	Re: Retired!! I'm so happy for you, Dave! We will celebrate in August! __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

03-01-2012, 04:52 PM	#28
68TriShield Got Torque? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Maryland Posts: 7,184 Trading: (40)	Re: Retired!! <------ Envious.

03-01-2012, 04:54 PM	#29
T.G Grrrrrr Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: The Other Adam Posts: 15,543 Trading: (37)	Re: Retired!! Congratulations Dave!

03-01-2012, 06:04 PM	#31
Blueface Gramps 4x's Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Horatio Seymore Hiny Location: Boca Raton - North of La Habana Posts: 8,774 Trading: (8)	Re: Retired!! Dave, Congrats. Enjoy your well deserved and earned time going forward. __________________ Little known fact: I am a former member of the Village People - The Indian

03-01-2012, 06:07 PM	#32
chippewastud79 Fatter than you! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Larry Location: A little place called home. Posts: 5,397 Trading: (44)	Re: Retired!! Congratulations Dave __________________ If we weren't supposed to eat animals, then how come they're made of meat? You can never have too many cigars, they are like an investment in good times.

03-01-2012, 06:17 PM	#33
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,114 Trading: (82)	Re: Retired!! Congrats, Dave! You've Earned It, Brother!

03-01-2012, 06:55 PM	#34
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 70,558 Trading: (60)	Re: Retired!! So, can I call you "Landlubber" now, Dave? __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

03-02-2012, 06:34 AM	#35
Subvet642 Bilge Rat Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Darren Location: Torpedo Room Bilge Posts: 2,997 Trading: (13)	Re: Retired!! Fair winds and following seas, Dave! __________________ *"Man's mind is his basic tool of survival. Life is given to him, survival is not." -John Galt*

03-02-2012, 06:39 AM	#36
yourchoice Down the stretch Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joel Location: South Jersey Posts: 4,081 Trading: (36)	Re: Retired!! Congratulations, Dave!

03-02-2012, 07:15 AM	#37
Ashcan Bill Ol' Dude Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bill Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 1,890 Trading: (6)	Re: Retired!! Congratulations Dave. May you have a long, healthy and happy retirement. And maybe smoke a few cigars along the way!

03-02-2012, 07:56 AM	#38
HollywoodQue Invictus Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Howard Location: In the "D" Posts: 3,119 Trading: (46)	Re: Retired!! Congrats Dave, enjoy

03-02-2012, 08:05 AM	#39
Steve Dad Jokester Supreme Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve Location: 17 R 435648 3354895 Posts: 7,715 Trading: (6)	Re: Retired!! Congrats! __________________ ...So don't sit upon the shoreline and say you're satisfied, Choose to chance the rapids and dare to dance that tide

03-02-2012, 08:06 AM	#40
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,658 Trading: (63)	Re: Retired!! Congrats- hope to see you in Aug! __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.