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God Bless the thin blue line...... #6147097
02/03/18 10:52 PM
02/03/18 10:52 PM
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 3,013
Montana city, Montana
BIRDOGS Offline OP
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Montana city, Montana



The stars still have to align.... but I am one huge step closer at midnight tonight!!! today is my last day working for the Metropolitan police department after 27.2 years, and let me tell ya, I'm toast.

I will miss many good officers that work hard and try to help people and prevent crime, but I will not miss a lot of bad city managers any more than the criminals on the street!!!

hope all are well here! thanks so much for everybody's help in ref to my move to Montana coming this summer! I can't wait, I can see that light! Peace always, and everybody be safe! rw

Re: God Bless the thin blue line...... [Re: BIRDOGS] #6147110
02/03/18 11:01 PM
02/03/18 11:01 PM
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 11,491
Montana ,Rocky Mtns.
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"American Honey"
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Montana ,Rocky Mtns.
Congratulations on a vital service you have done for your community, BD.

Along with firefighters, medical personnel , and others....

Well done, for so many years. They will miss you as well, but will also be elated in your plans met in your important next crossroads of your life.

You have earned your happiness and goals worked so hard to attain.

This next part of your life- is for you.

Its been worth, every mile......

Re: God Bless the thin blue line...... [Re: BIRDOGS] #6147111
02/03/18 11:01 PM
02/03/18 11:01 PM
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Posts: 4,238
Illinois
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Posts: 4,238
Illinois
Congrats. Retired 11 years ago....never looked back!

Re: God Bless the thin blue line...... [Re: BIRDOGS] #6147123
02/03/18 11:08 PM
02/03/18 11:08 PM
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Posts: 7,165
Three Lakes,WI 72
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corky Offline
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Three Lakes,WI 72
Congratulations and Thanks

Re: God Bless the thin blue line...... [Re: BIRDOGS] #6147125
02/03/18 11:09 PM
02/03/18 11:09 PM
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 17,740
Central Oregon
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Central Oregon
Nice !


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Re: God Bless the thin blue line...... [Re: BIRDOGS] #6147126
02/03/18 11:10 PM
02/03/18 11:10 PM
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 3,013
Montana city, Montana
BIRDOGS Offline OP
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Montana city, Montana
Oh Sharon...... I cant wait to get to Gods country.

My wife said, "lets stay here till the kids graduate from high school". I said, "why? we are missing an opportunity for them to be from a great place and have friends in a great state!".

She has already started packing, she is getting more excited each and every day! Told me tonight, we need to put the house on the market in March!!!! LOLOLOL

Won't be long now!

Ratbrain..... how long does it take to retrain your brain?? wink

Re: God Bless the thin blue line...... [Re: BIRDOGS] #6147128
02/03/18 11:11 PM
02/03/18 11:11 PM
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Posts: 29,868
williamsburg ks
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williamsburg ks
Good for you. I hope you wear out a store full of fishing poles and make trap supply dealers very happy.


Those who would give up essential liberty, to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety. Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)
Re: God Bless the thin blue line...... [Re: BIRDOGS] #6147147
02/03/18 11:27 PM
02/03/18 11:27 PM
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 3,013
Montana city, Montana
BIRDOGS Offline OP
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Montana city, Montana
plan on BOTH! ..... 100% Danny!

I have already picked up my elk gun! & started pricing sleds and fly rods! LOL! can't wait! Peace

Re: God Bless the thin blue line...... [Re: BIRDOGS] #6147154
02/03/18 11:30 PM
02/03/18 11:30 PM
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McGrath, AK
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white17 Online content

"General (Mr.Sunshine) Washington"
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Posts: 35,169
McGrath, AK
I am glad you will miss them !! Even more glad you will not be in harm's way !


Bottom line: I'd be wary of that dirt bag in the photo !!


Mean As Nails
Re: God Bless the thin blue line...... [Re: BIRDOGS] #6147158
02/03/18 11:33 PM
02/03/18 11:33 PM
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NW MO
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TurkeyTime Offline
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NW MO
Nice job, nice job. Have fun.

Re: God Bless the thin blue line...... [Re: BIRDOGS] #6147162
02/03/18 11:37 PM
02/03/18 11:37 PM
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Posts: 16,559
Goldsboro, North Carolina
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Goldsboro, North Carolina
Congratulations! I know you've been looking forward to this for a long, long time. You deserve every bit of peace and contentment you can find out there in Montana with your family.



Re: God Bless the thin blue line...... [Re: BIRDOGS] #6147167
02/03/18 11:42 PM
02/03/18 11:42 PM
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Posts: 1,562
SE Minnesota
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SE Minnesota
Congratulations BIRDOGS! Enjoy the freedom!


Life member Minnesota Trappers Association
FTA,Sportsmen's Alliance
Re: God Bless the thin blue line...... [Re: BIRDOGS] #6147187
02/03/18 11:57 PM
02/03/18 11:57 PM
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Posts: 20,038
SEPA
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SEPA
Congratulations Birdogs! I'm sure you will enjoy the heck out of your well-earned retirement.


Eh...wot?

Re: God Bless the thin blue line...... [Re: BIRDOGS] #6147188
02/03/18 11:57 PM
02/03/18 11:57 PM
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West Central Illinois
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Posts: 2,269
West Central Illinois
CONGRATS Bird dog!!!! You truly do deserve all the pleasure you can find in your next adventure of life.

Re: God Bless the thin blue line...... [Re: BIRDOGS] #6147189
02/04/18 12:02 AM
02/04/18 12:02 AM
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Posts: 21,054
North East Kansas
Marty Offline
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Joined: Jan 2014
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North East Kansas
Nice. Happy retirement to ya!

smile


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'Honey Badger Militia'
Sleep, the anti woke adote.
Re: God Bless the thin blue line...... [Re: BIRDOGS] #6147192
02/04/18 12:06 AM
02/04/18 12:06 AM
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Posts: 204
SE Montana
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SE Montana
A very warm welcome to Montana, Birdogs! You won’t be disappointed.

Re: God Bless the thin blue line...... [Re: BIRDOGS] #6147253
02/04/18 01:34 AM
02/04/18 01:34 AM
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Posts: 34,872
Central, SD
Law Dog Offline
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Central, SD
Congrats on the retirement been loving it myself for the last several years enjoy what you earned~


Was born in a Big City Will die in the Country OK with that!

Jerry Herbst
Re: God Bless the thin blue line...... [Re: BIRDOGS] #6147263
02/04/18 01:59 AM
02/04/18 01:59 AM
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 10,488
Northwestern New York(Elder)
Jonathan Offline
"Wilson"
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Posts: 10,488
Northwestern New York(Elder)
All the best to you, Sir! Your new journey was earned and well deserved as you embark on your fresh path.

Jonathan


Camera Gear: Canon EOS 7D-MK-II, Canon EF-S 10-22mm, EF 28-135mm, EF 100-400mm and EF 400mm lenses.



Re: God Bless the thin blue line...... [Re: BIRDOGS] #6147278
02/04/18 04:01 AM
02/04/18 04:01 AM
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 8,735
Nebraska, Dawson County
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Nebraska, Dawson County
Congratulations. All the very best to you, on your new ventures and adventures. smile




Charlie


Old age and treachery will always overcome youth and enthusiasm.

NRA Life Member ~ GOA Member ~ NFOA Member ~ UNMLA Member
Re: God Bless the thin blue line...... [Re: BIRDOGS] #6147281
02/04/18 04:09 AM
02/04/18 04:09 AM
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Congrats! Im trying to move to a less populated place as well.... not nearly the transition you’ll have. Thr less people the better!

Re: God Bless the thin blue line...... [Re: BIRDOGS] #6147283
02/04/18 04:43 AM
02/04/18 04:43 AM
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Posts: 10,911
MN
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MN
Congratulations on retirement. Enjoy Montana.

Re: God Bless the thin blue line...... [Re: BIRDOGS] #6147301
02/04/18 07:28 AM
02/04/18 07:28 AM
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Posts: 13,083
Central Pennsylvania
Nittany Lion Offline
Don't call me Mister, Mister
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Central Pennsylvania
Congratulations on your retirement, you earned it, now enjoy it.


I got myself a seniors' GPS.
Not only does it tell me how to get to my destination,
it tells me why I wanted to go there.
Re: God Bless the thin blue line...... [Re: BIRDOGS] #6147313
02/04/18 07:52 AM
02/04/18 07:52 AM
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Posts: 3,013
Montana city, Montana
BIRDOGS Offline OP
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This house will be going for sale in April and soon as we get a buyer, off west we go! even the wife is getting excited so things are good!

Re: God Bless the thin blue line...... [Re: BIRDOGS] #6147314
02/04/18 07:53 AM
02/04/18 07:53 AM
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Posts: 3,013
Montana city, Montana
BIRDOGS Offline OP
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Montana city, Montana
thanks so much gang.....

Re: God Bless the thin blue line...... [Re: BIRDOGS] #6147889
02/04/18 06:30 PM
02/04/18 06:30 PM
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PA
BIRDOGS With that name I am sure you know that Montana has some really good bird hunting .Don't spend all your time chasing fish and big game .And if you do go bird hunting be sure to give all of us a report for time to time Best wishes on your retirement.

Re: God Bless the thin blue line...... [Re: BIRDOGS] #6148116
02/04/18 09:32 PM
02/04/18 09:32 PM
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Oscoda, Michigan
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Oscoda, Michigan
Congratulations Birddogs - Sheri and I are so glad the day has finally came for your family and you! Be safe until you get there my friend, and remember supplies personally delivered once a year to you in Montana...

Re: God Bless the thin blue line...... [Re: BIRDOGS] #6148137
02/04/18 09:40 PM
02/04/18 09:40 PM
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Posts: 10,368
MT
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snowy Offline
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MT
Thanks for your time and I wish you the best in retirement. Thanks


Give me a fish, I will eat for a day. Teach me to fish, I will eat for a lifetime
Re: God Bless the thin blue line...... [Re: BIRDOGS] #6148150
02/04/18 09:47 PM
02/04/18 09:47 PM
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Warren co Mo
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Warren co Mo
Congrats on your retirement, and thank you for you service in LE. God bless, and may Montana bring your family happiness!!!


If your mind draws a blank, turn off the sound, because ya can't learn a thing if you're doin all the talkin
Re: God Bless the thin blue line...... [Re: BIRDOGS] #6148154
02/04/18 09:50 PM
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Congrats on such an accomplishment. Now you can get your hounds run a great line do some great waterfowl hunting and enjoy God's country.

Re: God Bless the thin blue line...... [Re: BIRDOGS] #6168359
02/24/18 07:47 AM
02/24/18 07:47 AM
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Posts: 14,310
Montana
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Montana
Boom, baby!


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Re: God Bless the thin blue line...... [Re: BIRDOGS] #6168378
02/24/18 08:30 AM
02/24/18 08:30 AM
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7mtns of CENTRAL PA
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Congrats and best of everything. I've been retired for 3 yrs now and my blood pressure is 20 pts lower on both and pulse is in mid 50's. But my kids r in their mid 30's and thru college long ago.


NRALIFER,PRPA LIFER,HUNTER,FURTAKER
Re: God Bless the thin blue line...... [Re: BIRDOGS] #6168381
02/24/18 08:35 AM
02/24/18 08:35 AM
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Maryland's Eastern Shore
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Maryland's Eastern Shore
Congrats.
15 more months for me. Lol, toast... I know the feeling!


April is autism awareness month. Nearly 1 in every 100 children are born with an autism spectrum disorder.. 1 in 100. Stop and think about it...please
Re: God Bless the thin blue line...... [Re: BIRDOGS] #6168412
02/24/18 09:23 AM
02/24/18 09:23 AM
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MT
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MT
Thank you for your service Sir. I wish you the best in retirement and Montana is a great be live. Keep us updated on your journey to Montana.


Give me a fish, I will eat for a day. Teach me to fish, I will eat for a lifetime
Re: God Bless the thin blue line...... [Re: BIRDOGS] #6168530
02/24/18 11:16 AM
02/24/18 11:16 AM
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Wheaton Ks
Best of luck to you and your family in the coming years! Montana has a few places that are getting spoiled by the cali transplants, but overall will be a great place to hang your hat! Moving is always a horrible job, but make the best of it! Cheers!


YOU CAN IGNORE REALITY, BUT YOU CANNOT IGNORE THE CONSEQUENCES OF IGNORING REALITY.

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Re: God Bless the thin blue line...... [Re: BIRDOGS] #6168925
02/24/18 06:32 PM
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I am glad you made it. We buried one of our LTs today.

Re: God Bless the thin blue line...... [Re: BIRDOGS] #6168947
02/24/18 06:59 PM
02/24/18 06:59 PM
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Indiana
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Indiana
Well done and enjoy your retirement!! That’s what it’s all about!!

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