retiring

uncle al · 11 December 2010, 16:43

Please note if anyone is interested as from 23/12/10 uncle al is retiring and will no longer be in a position to aquire the information that i have in the past to help with your enquires.I would like to wish everyone on this site a merry christmas and a happy and prosperous and safe new year

chewy · 11 December 2010, 16:47

Hope you have an enjoyable retirement and thanks for all the help you have provided in the past.

walruz · 11 December 2010, 16:53

Enjoy your retirement Al.

Although I have not had your help your pearls of insight have been great. Hopefully you will thoroughly enjoy your twilight years.

Ian

IBWET · 11 December 2010, 16:57

I have read your responses many times and thought, what a valuable contributor to this forum...hope the feet up thing doesn’t get boring

diverdad · 11 December 2010, 17:02

All the best for the retirement.

Lee

Razorbill RIBs · 11 December 2010, 17:11

Uncle Al,

Sorry to have missed your call earlier in the week... was actually out on a shout....

Will pm you my contact details in case you are ever over this way and so I can buy you that (those) pint(s). There is always a space on the boat if you fancy a spin out to see the dolphins

Hope you have a fantastic retirement and if I don't speak to you before a great christmas and new year

Dan

Steve_B · 11 December 2010, 17:16

Al

So it has finally come around, I know you warned me that you would be hanging up your tools for the last time. Like the others can I wish you a long and healthy retirement.

You have been a diamond and have been a real beacon for Barrus. You got me out of a real hole and it was great to look around your empire.

If you are ever down South, you and your family are welcome to come out with us on "the house".

All the best

Steve

PS can you make sure someone else takes up your position

martini · 11 December 2010, 17:22

Can the last person out the door please turn out the lights

There won't be anyone left who knows their stuff soon

jambo · 11 December 2010, 17:24

Al I am really delighted for you I hope you have many many years of happy retirement doing what you want to do. As one who has over the years benefited from your sage advice I will as others will missed your experience and kindness, when I am in a 'fix'.
I am sure your experience will not be lost as i am sure you will find yourself 'messing-about' with boats and engines with maybe a few glances at the Rib net forums. If you ever find yourself up here in the 'frozen' north give me a call.
Once again all the very best to you have a good one,I can recommend it as I did it in February this year.

J

Downhilldai · 12 December 2010, 15:31

Best wishes, Al.

Has this come around earlier than expected? I thought you were due to bail out sometime next year?

T 15 · 12 December 2010, 19:39

Enjoy.........

Bigmuz7 · 12 December 2010, 20:22

All the best fella .. lots of good help given and appreciated by many I'm certain .. all of that knowledge doesnt just dissapear though,.. so hopefully you'll still be around to help those in need

Turbodiesel · 13 December 2010, 09:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by martini

Can the last person out the door please turn out the lights

There won't be anyone left who knows their stuff soon

Ha Ha, You said it mate!!!. From now on Please call Black Dog Marine on 01503 265898 as we currently have 3 ex Barrus Staff Members!!.

Cookee · 13 December 2010, 09:36

Good luck in your retirement - if you're not fed up of boats and down our way call in!

Jizm · 13 December 2010, 12:07

All the best Al, thanks for all previous assistance.

aquatec · 13 December 2010, 14:17

Hi Al,
Make sure you leave Tim the annual joke before you go! Was looking forward to seeing you on the course in Feb. But I expect you will be sunning yourself in some hot climate in your retirement.
Thanks for all your assistance over the years, have fun.
Best regards,
Gordon.

uncle al · 13 December 2010, 15:54

hi Gordon
I will be going back for the re-cirtification course in February to tell my last joke of the year and say goodbye to all the dealers. I have said that i wil be leaving and i dont want any fuss, thanks for the good wishs everyone.A merry Christmas and a happy new year to everyone
regards
uncle al
Gordon that is not an excuse to sneak out after lunch i will be watching you!!!!

aquatec · 14 December 2010, 11:47

Hi Al,
OK so we will catch up with you in Feb, good. We never creep out after lunch as we have to stay for the 'interesting' M/Cruiser section in the afternoon! Now we get Yanmar as well.
Have a good Christmas.
Regards,
Gordon.

9D280 · 14 December 2010, 11:55

Just to add to the heap of thanks, a big cheers for all the help with my museum!

Enjoy the good bit.