The Old Man Retires Today

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  1. Fitz

    Fitz Legendary Woodsman

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    Dad just drove into work for the last time today. I'm excited for him and his new stage in life. He claims that he's gonna start fly fishing more, so I commissioned some streamers for catching pike :tu:

    They turned out great! Thanks Vito :rock:

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    Fitz, May 30, 2014
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  3. tacklebox

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    Good stuff man!
     
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    Congrats to your Dad!
     
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  5. SharpEyeSam

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    Congrats to Him!!!
     
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  6. fletch920

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    Awesome. Well deserved I am sure.
     
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  7. cmonsta

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    Awesome man! And great gift for him! Wanna see some hero pike shots when he catches some on them!
     
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    Congrats for him.
     
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  9. Cooter/MN

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    Awesome...I'm on track to retire in around 25 yrs :(
     
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  10. LittleChief

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    That is so cool, Fitz. Congratulations to your Dad!

    Wait a minute, Vito is still alive?
     
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    Hurray for him!
     
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    Bet he earned it! Congrats to him may he enjoy!


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    Congrats to him!
     
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    Awesome for him, congrats!
     
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    Congrats to your Dad. I'm jealous.
     
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    Congrats to him. Im sure he earned it and couldn't wait

    Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk
     
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    Congrats.to your Dad, Mike! My.dad retired at 51 from the Ford Stamping Plant...that was 20 years ago and he has loved every bit of his retirement
     
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    Congrats to your Dad Fitz :)
     
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    Awesome to hear. Tell him congratulations!!!
     
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    Congrats to your dad and nice job on the flies!! Has Vito been around here? Haven't seen his posts in ages...
     
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    Congrats to him!
     
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