[OT]: Appreciation luncheon

I was one of the people honored at the annual appreciation luncheon today
because I have been on the faculty for 40 years (yes! that's right! *40
years*). I usually don't enjoy luncheons and banquets of this type, but
this one was exceptionally nice. The meal was wonderful (starting with
*huge,* delicious chilled shrimp cocktails), the speeches were short and
genuinely warm, the music was good, and there were enough invited guests to
provide great conversation but not one of those over-crowded events that can
be uncomfortable. The president's daughter had taken all of my advanced
classes a number of years ago, and she was also there. He even made it a
point to talk about how much she enjoyed my classes. I was given a
certificate, a really nice Seiko clock (engraved), a small gold pin with a
little diamond, and 18 red roses. They did it right!! There were seven of
us who received the 40-year recognition -- the first year in their history
to have that many. We joked when we were hired that so many of us came in
at the same time that we would probably all retire at the same time, and a
lot of that is happening. I'm the "last person standing" in our department
from that group, and I plan to retire in another year.

MaryL

On Tue, 24 Apr 2007 18:43:36 -0500, MaryL wrote:

I was one of the people honored at the annual appreciation luncheon today
because I have been on the faculty for 40 years (yes! that's right! *40
years*). I usually don't enjoy luncheons and banquets of this type, but
this one was exceptionally nice. The meal was wonderful (starting with
*huge,* delicious chilled shrimp cocktails), the speeches were short and
genuinely warm, the music was good, and there were enough invited guests to
provide great conversation but not one of those over-crowded events that can
be uncomfortable. The president's daughter had taken all of my advanced
classes a number of years ago, and she was also there. He even made it a
point to talk about how much she enjoyed my classes. I was given a
certificate, a really nice Seiko clock (engraved), a small gold pin with a
little diamond, and 18 red roses. They did it right!! There were seven of
us who received the 40-year recognition -- the first year in their history
to have that many. We joked when we were hired that so many of us came in
at the same time that we would probably all retire at the same time, and a
lot of that is happening. I'm the "last person standing" in our department
from that group, and I plan to retire in another year.

MaryL


Congratulations! May your retirement years be enjoyable to. MLB

"MaryL" -OUT-THE-LITTER wrote in message
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I was one of the people honored at the annual appreciation luncheon today
because I have been on the faculty for 40 years (yes! that's right! *40
years*). I usually don't enjoy luncheons and banquets of this type, but
this one was exceptionally nice. The meal was wonderful (starting with
*huge,* delicious chilled shrimp cocktails), the speeches were short and
genuinely warm, the music was good, and there were enough invited guests to
provide great conversation but not one of those over-crowded events that
can be uncomfortable. The president's daughter had taken all of my
advanced classes a number of years ago, and she was also there. He even
made it a point to talk about how much she enjoyed my classes. I was given
a certificate, a really nice Seiko clock (engraved), a small gold pin with
a little diamond, and 18 red roses. They did it right!! There were seven
of us who received the 40-year recognition -- the first year in their
history to have that many. We joked when we were hired that so many of us
came in at the same time that we would probably all retire at the same
time, and a lot of that is happening. I'm the "last person standing" in
our department from that group, and I plan to retire in another year.

MaryL

Congratulations! It's nice to be appreciated, and even nicer when the
appreciation takes a tangible form. I'm glad everything was so lovely.

Joy

On Tue, 24 Apr 2007 23:57:19 +0000, mlbriggs wrote:

On Tue, 24 Apr 2007 18:43:36 -0500, MaryL wrote:

I was one of the people honored at the annual appreciation luncheon today
because I have been on the faculty for 40 years (yes! that's right! *40
years*). I usually don't enjoy luncheons and banquets of this type, but
this one was exceptionally nice. The meal was wonderful (starting with
*huge,* delicious chilled shrimp cocktails), the speeches were short and
genuinely warm, the music was good, and there were enough invited guests to
provide great conversation but not one of those over-crowded events that can
be uncomfortable. The president's daughter had taken all of my advanced
classes a number of years ago, and she was also there. He even made it a
point to talk about how much she enjoyed my classes. I was given a
certificate, a really nice Seiko clock (engraved), a small gold pin with a
little diamond, and 18 red roses. They did it right!! There were seven of
us who received the 40-year recognition -- the first year in their history
to have that many. We joked when we were hired that so many of us came in
at the same time that we would probably all retire at the same time, and a
lot of that is happening. I'm the "last person standing" in our department
from that group, and I plan to retire in another year.

MaryL


Congratulations! May your retirement years be enjoyable to. MLB

correction: too!

"MaryL" -OUT-THE-LITTER wrote in
:

I was one of the people honored at the annual appreciation luncheon
today because I have been on the faculty for 40 years (yes! that's
right! *40 years*). I usually don't enjoy luncheons and banquets of
this type, but this one was exceptionally nice. The meal was
wonderful (starting with *huge,* delicious chilled shrimp cocktails),
the speeches were short and genuinely warm, the music was good, and
there were enough invited guests to provide great conversation but not
one of those over-crowded events that can be uncomfortable. The
president's daughter had taken all of my advanced classes a number of
years ago, and she was also there. He even made it a point to talk
about how much she enjoyed my classes. I was given a certificate, a
really nice Seiko clock (engraved), a small gold pin with a little
diamond, and 18 red roses. They did it right!! There were seven of
us who received the 40-year recognition -- the first year in their
history to have that many. We joked when we were hired that so many
of us came in at the same time that we would probably all retire at
the same time, and a lot of that is happening. I'm the "last person
standing" in our department from that group, and I plan to retire in
another year.

MaryL




Congratulations! 40 years! I will hit 10 this year. For that I only
get my name read, don't get to say thank you. Of course this is a second
career for me. I am a sap for the yearly luncheon and love clapping and
aplauding my co-workers.

Andy

MaryL wrote:
I was one of the people honored at the annual appreciation luncheon
today because I have been on the faculty for 40 years (yes! that's
right! *40 years*). I usually don't enjoy luncheons and banquets of
this type, but this one was exceptionally nice. The meal was
wonderful (starting with *huge,* delicious chilled shrimp cocktails),
the speeches were short and genuinely warm, the music was good, and
there were enough invited guests to provide great conversation but
not one of those over-crowded events that can be uncomfortable. The
president's daughter had taken all of my advanced classes a number of
years ago, and she was also there. He even made it a point to talk
about how much she enjoyed my classes. I was given a certificate, a
really nice Seiko clock (engraved), a small gold pin with a little
diamond, and 18 red roses. They did it right!! There were seven of
us who received the 40-year recognition -- the first year in their
history to have that many. We joked when we were hired that so many
of us came in at the same time that we would probably all retire at
the same time, and a lot of that is happening. I'm the "last person
standing" in our department from that group, and I plan to retire in
another year.

MaryL

Congratulations! May your retirement be filled with purring cats.
--
Adrian (Owned by Snoopy and Bagheera)
Cats leave pawprints on your heart.
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On Tue, 24 Apr 2007 18:43:36 -0500, "MaryL"
-OUT-THE-LITTER yodeled:

I was one of the people honored at the annual appreciation luncheon today
because I have been on the faculty for 40 years (yes! that's right! *40
years*). I usually don't enjoy luncheons and banquets of this type, but
this one was exceptionally nice. The meal was wonderful (starting with
*huge,* delicious chilled shrimp cocktails),


SHRIMPYS WEE LIK SHRIMPYS!!!!!!!!!!!

DID YOO SNEEK ENNY OUT FOR HOLLY & DUFFY??

the speeches were short and
genuinely warm, the music was good, and there were enough invited guests to
provide great conversation but not one of those over-crowded events that can
be uncomfortable. The president's daughter had taken all of my advanced
classes a number of years ago, and she was also there. He even made it a
point to talk about how much she enjoyed my classes. I was given a
certificate, a really nice Seiko clock (engraved), a small gold pin with a
little diamond, and 18 red roses. They did it right!! There were seven of
us who received the 40-year recognition -- the first year in their history
to have that many. We joked when we were hired that so many of us came in
at the same time that we would probably all retire at the same time, and a
lot of that is happening. I'm the "last person standing" in our department
from that group, and I plan to retire in another year.

MaryL


What a wonderful event! It must have felt terrific.


Theresa
Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh

Make Levees, Not War

"Kreisleriana" wrote in message
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On Tue, 24 Apr 2007 18:43:36 -0500, "MaryL"
-OUT-THE-LITTER yodeled:

I was one of the people honored at the annual appreciation luncheon today
because I have been on the faculty for 40 years (yes! that's right! *40
years*). I usually don't enjoy luncheons and banquets of this type, but
this one was exceptionally nice. The meal was wonderful (starting with
*huge,* delicious chilled shrimp cocktails),


SHRIMPYS WEE LIK SHRIMPYS!!!!!!!!!!!

DID YOO SNEEK ENNY OUT FOR HOLLY & DUFFY??

Nooo. My poor, mistreated furballs didn't get any -- I didn't even have a
purse with me to load up with goodies. (

They did get some chicken Liv-a-Littles (which they both love). Does that
count? ;o) And *lots* of love and quality time!! ;o) ;o)

--
MaryL



Theresa
Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh

Make Levees, Not War

"MaryL" -OUT-THE-LITTER wrote in message
...
I was one of the people honored at the annual appreciation
luncheon today because I have been on the faculty for 40 years
(yes! that's right! *40 years*). I usually don't enjoy
luncheons and banquets of this type, but this one was
exceptionally nice. The meal was wonderful (starting with
*huge,* delicious chilled shrimp cocktails), the speeches were
short and genuinely warm, the music was good, and there were
enough invited guests to provide great conversation but not one
of those over-crowded events that can be uncomfortable. The
president's daughter had taken all of my advanced classes a
number of years ago, and she was also there. He even made it a
point to talk about how much she enjoyed my classes. I was
given a certificate, a really nice Seiko clock (engraved), a
small gold pin with a little diamond, and 18 red roses. They
did it right!! There were seven of us who received the 40-year
recognition -- the first year in their history to have that
many. We joked when we were hired that so many of us came in at
the same time that we would probably all retire at the same
time, and a lot of that is happening. I'm the "last person
standing" in our department from that group, and I plan to
retire in another year.



Congratulations MaryL! I haven't done anything for that long
except bodily functions. Well there's cooking and cleaning, but
I don't consider them as personal accomplishments.

Pam S.

MaryL wrote:

I was one of the people honored at the annual appreciation luncheon today
because I have been on the faculty for 40 years (yes! that's right! *40
years*). I usually don't enjoy luncheons and banquets of this type, but
this one was exceptionally nice. The meal was wonderful (starting with
*huge,* delicious chilled shrimp cocktails), the speeches were short and
genuinely warm, the music was good, and there were enough invited guests to
provide great conversation but not one of those over-crowded events that can
be uncomfortable. The president's daughter had taken all of my advanced
classes a number of years ago, and she was also there. He even made it a
point to talk about how much she enjoyed my classes. I was given a
certificate, a really nice Seiko clock (engraved), a small gold pin with a
little diamond, and 18 red roses. They did it right!! There were seven of
us who received the 40-year recognition -- the first year in their history
to have that many. We joked when we were hired that so many of us came in
at the same time that we would probably all retire at the same time, and a
lot of that is happening. I'm the "last person standing" in our department
from that group, and I plan to retire in another year.

MaryL


Congrats!
Best wishes,
Polonca and Soncek