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2naSalit

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4. Congratulations!

Reply to MarineCombatEngineer (Original post)

Sat Feb 7, 2026, 12:00 AM

23 hrs ago

It will take some getting used to, especially waking up in the same place every day. After a couple months you start noticing that the bed doesn't rumble on cold nights.

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And we love you back. May your retirement be a good one. niyad 23 hrs ago #1

Congrats! Your granddaughter will make you proud while you tell us about your new adventures Deuxcents 23 hrs ago #2

K&R spanone 23 hrs ago #3

Congratulations! 2naSalit 23 hrs ago #4

Especially if I'm parked next to a Refer in a truck stop. MarineCombatEngineer 22 hrs ago #13

Those are... 2naSalit 18 hrs ago #23

Congratulations MCE. Enjoy it, you earned it. c-rational 23 hrs ago #5

Congratulations on your upcoming retirement. brer cat 22 hrs ago #6

Congratulations! The count-down begins.... Talitha 22 hrs ago #7

Congratulations. Sounds like a well thought out plan chicoescuela 22 hrs ago #8

💐 blm 22 hrs ago #9

Have a good retirement Figarosmom 22 hrs ago #10

Congratulations, MCE. sheshe2 22 hrs ago #11

Thank you, MarineCombatEngineer 21 hrs ago #14

You're welcome. sheshe2 21 hrs ago #16

Yeah, twice now, so hopefully the 3rd time is the charm. MarineCombatEngineer 21 hrs ago #18

Congratulations. LoisB 22 hrs ago #12

Congrats on your retirement canetoad 21 hrs ago #15

Oh hell no!!! MarineCombatEngineer 21 hrs ago #17

It's all about NJCher 21 hrs ago #19

Love you back MCE mahina 21 hrs ago #20

Good on you, Buddy! Cha 20 hrs ago #21

18 Wheels And A Dozen Roses comes to mind... Woodycall 20 hrs ago #22

Congratulations MCE, I am so happy for you and your granddaughter! Irish_Dem 17 hrs ago #24

Well deserved retirement after a life of hard work drray23 2 hrs ago #25

Congratulations on your retirement. Congratulations to your granddaughter! 1WorldHope 1 hr ago #26

That sounds like a wonderful plan MCE FakeNoose 1 hr ago #27