Retirement News

Rick F. · 12-22-2012, 05:12 PM

No, I'm not retiring from Z4 trips! I just wanted to let faithful readers of my trip reports know that I'll be retiring from my job at the end of January--which should mean lots more time for future tours in the BMW!

More on the story is available in this New York Times article.

Rick

bosstones · 12-22-2012, 05:16 PM

You, sir, have been in some battles for sure!

Congrats on the upcoming retirement! Hopefully, it was on your terms, not theirs. And congrats on ruffling some feathers up on the Hill.

Looking forward to more of your tours!

mike519 · 12-22-2012, 06:11 PM

Great piece Rick. I admire someone who fights for what is right especially when its not the easy path...I can relate!

Enjoy retirement!

mtrhed · 12-22-2012, 06:40 PM

Congratulations on your retirement from what sounds like a very interesting career. Looking forward to more of your driving tours and history lessons!

Cheers!

Dan

Finnegan · 12-22-2012, 06:43 PM

Wow!

I'll echo Bosstones post too which was well said. Or, as my wife said "ah, ruffled a few feathers, must be doing something right." And "congratulations on your release from the government--more driving!"

Thank you for all the years of honest service!

SD ///M4 · 12-22-2012, 06:56 PM

Congrats on your retirement! It looks like it was on your terms, hopefully that's a correct assumption:

Congress bolstered the actuary’s independence in a 1997 law stipulating that the holder of the job can be removed from office “only for cause.”

Although I've been unofficially "retired" for the last 12 years, I filed for my Social Security benefits in August, the required three months prior to my 62nd birthday in November. Checks start arriving in January!

I'm looking forward to many more, and more frequent, trip reports!

itdnwiwbp · 12-22-2012, 07:07 PM

Congratulations, Rick!

3798j · 12-23-2012, 06:15 AM

Loved the article Rick. How neat (and congratulations). So many politicians just don't seem to be able to grasp either numbers or ethics. An ethical actuary had to be the perfect frustration.

inTgr8r · 12-23-2012, 06:57 AM

Congratulations on your well deserved retirement and illustrious career Rick.

GammaZeta · 12-23-2012, 07:27 AM

Wow.

You get a New York Time article on your life for retirement.

I'll get a cake from the local supermarket.

mike519 · 12-23-2012, 09:55 AM

A cake!!! Heck, I'll be lucky if someone holds the door open on my way out!

Walkurie · 12-23-2012, 11:02 AM

Looking forward to more travel postings, Rick. Have always enjoyed them. Congrats on your retirement.

Caddyshk · 12-23-2012, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by mike519

A cake!!! Heck, I'll be lucky if someone holds the door open on my way out!

I'll likely get an escort from Corporate security!

Congratulations on an illustrious career Rick; and a well earned and pleasurable retirement!

KevinM · 12-23-2012, 02:19 PM

Congratulations on your retirement! Nice article.

pmmjarrett · 12-23-2012, 02:40 PM

Congrats on a job well done.

Gawd - what's not to love about a job where you can piss in someones wheaties and it takes and act of congress to fire you

cervasa · 12-23-2012, 02:58 PM

wow thats quite the job you had .. enjoy your new found freedom

MZHammer · 12-23-2012, 06:34 PM

Congrats Rick! I am also looking forward to reading about your next adventures. All the best.

KLH · 12-23-2012, 06:44 PM

Congratulations!

I've followed your past journey's and look forward to your future ones.

uter · 12-24-2012, 01:00 AM

Wow, congrats on your retirement. I hope you'll continue to offer perspective and candid opinions to our lawmakers and bureaucrats.

I'm a physician who provides care to Medicare patients, but I'll have to drop it soon due to the difficulty with reimbursement.

BruceJ · 12-24-2012, 01:33 PM

Fair Winds, Following Seas - many happy years in retirement. Dont know if I ever will - having way too much fun.

txz4 · 12-24-2012, 02:24 PM

Congratulations Rick! Absolutely amazing career! I hope we can have someone come in that is even half as honest.

I look forward to your future travels and have enjoyed looking through your past adventures.

Zedfor · 12-24-2012, 02:40 PM

Congratulations Rick and well deserved! Thank you for your unselfish service to our country.

12-22-2012, 05:12 PM	#1
Rick F. Lieutenant Colonel 948 Rep 1,910 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW 335i cabriolet Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Catonsville, MD iTrader: (0)	Retirement News No, I'm not retiring from Z4 trips! I just wanted to let faithful readers of my trip reports know that I'll be retiring from my job at the end of January--which should mean lots more time for future tours in the BMW! More on the story is available in this New York Times article. Rick
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12-22-2012, 05:16 PM	#2
bosstones Lieutenant Colonel 1154 Rep 1,543 Posts Drives: o_0 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Suburbia iTrader: (0)	You, sir, have been in some battles for sure! Congrats on the upcoming retirement! Hopefully, it was on your terms, not theirs. And congrats on ruffling some feathers up on the Hill. Looking forward to more of your tours! __________________ - Jeff bosstones' flickr
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12-22-2012, 06:11 PM	#3
mike519 Captain 130 Rep 832 Posts Drives: 2018 M240i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Waterloo, Ontario iTrader: (0)	Great piece Rick. I admire someone who fights for what is right especially when its not the easy path...I can relate! Enjoy retirement!
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mtrhed Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 279 Posts Drives: 06 AW Z4MR/w211 e63 AMG/325XiT Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Congrats! Congratulations on your retirement from what sounds like a very interesting career. Looking forward to more of your driving tours and history lessons! Cheers! Dan
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12-22-2012, 06:43 PM	#5
Finnegan Dog Listener 704 Rep 7,850 Posts Drives: Z4M/. Z3M, E36/46 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Teaching the dog to slalom iTrader: (22)	Wow! I'll echo Bosstones post too which was well said. Or, as my wife said "ah, ruffled a few feathers, must be doing something right." And "congratulations on your release from the government--more driving!" Thank you for all the years of honest service!
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12-22-2012, 06:56 PM	#6
SD ///M4 ///Multiple 2992 Rep 4,243 Posts Drives: M4 Coupe \| M3 \| Z4M Roadster Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 BMW Z4 M Roadster [8.81] 2016 BMW M4 Coupe ( ... [10.00] 2018 BMW M3 (Euro D ... [0.00] 2011 BMW 335is Coup ... [10.00]	Congrats on your retirement! It looks like it was on your terms, hopefully that's a correct assumption: Congress bolstered the actuary’s independence in a 1997 law stipulating that the holder of the job can be removed from office “only for cause.” Although I've been unofficially "retired" for the last 12 years, I filed for my Social Security benefits in August, the required three months prior to my 62nd birthday in November. Checks start arriving in January! I'm looking forward to many more, and more frequent, trip reports! Last edited by SD ///M4; 12-23-2012 at 04:11 PM..
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12-22-2012, 07:07 PM	#7
itdnwiwbp Major 80 Rep 1,443 Posts Drives: 330iZHP Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Long Beach, CA iTrader: (10)	Congratulations, Rick! __________________
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12-23-2012, 06:15 AM	#8
3798j Lieutenant Colonel 11414 Rep 1,795 Posts Drives: E86 3.0si Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Susquehanna Valley iTrader: (0) Garage List '55 Ford F100 [0.00] '08 Z4 3.0SI [8.50] '66 Triumph TR4A [0.00] '85 Corvette [0.00] '64 Corvette [0.00] '68 Triumph GT6 [0.00] '19 VW Golf "R ... [0.00]	Loved the article Rick. How neat (and congratulations). So many politicians just don't seem to be able to grasp either numbers or ethics. An ethical actuary had to be the perfect frustration.
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12-23-2012, 06:57 AM	#9
inTgr8r Lieutenant General 2432 Rep 11,667 Posts Drives: M2 Comp Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (10)	Congratulations on your well deserved retirement and illustrious career Rick. __________________ '21 M2C Hockenheim Silver '18 718 Cayman S Lava Orange (sold) '13 E92 M3 Santorini Blue (sold) '07 Z4 M Coupe Alpine White (sold)
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12-23-2012, 07:27 AM	#10
GammaZeta Captain 59 Rep 862 Posts Drives: 1 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ma iTrader: (1)	Wow. You get a New York Time article on your life for retirement. I'll get a cake from the local supermarket.
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12-23-2012, 09:55 AM	#11
mike519 Captain 130 Rep 832 Posts Drives: 2018 M240i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Waterloo, Ontario iTrader: (0)	A cake!!! Heck, I'll be lucky if someone holds the door open on my way out!
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12-23-2012, 11:02 AM	#12
Walkurie Lieutenant 9 Rep 452 Posts Drives: 06 M Roadster / 99 Jaguar XK8 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Surf City, CA iTrader: (2)	Looking forward to more travel postings, Rick. Have always enjoyed them. Congrats on your retirement. __________________ Vibra Technics engine mounts / Rogue trans mounts / Stoptech brakes / original owner
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12-23-2012, 02:19 PM	#14
KevinM Brigadier General 2936 Rep 3,286 Posts Drives: 2002 M5;2007 M Coupe;2020 M2C Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Tucson iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 M2 Competition [10.00] 2007 E86 M coupe [8.38] 2002 E39 M5 [9.00]	Congratulations on your retirement! Nice article. __________________ 2020 F87 M2C Hockenheim Silver/MT 2002 E39 M5 Sterling Gray/Caramel 2007 E86 Z4M Coupe Silver Gray/Black 2021 Kia Telluride (hauler)
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12-23-2012, 02:40 PM	#15
pmmjarrett Retired Paratrooper 5 Rep 146 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW Z4 3.0i Sport Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: North Carolina iTrader: (0)	Congrats on a job well done. Gawd - what's not to love about a job where you can piss in someones wheaties and it takes and act of congress to fire you __________________ Retired US Army 82nd Airborne Division. - There's no such thing as a perfectly good aircraft. I have the option to get out while you have the pleasure of riding it in.
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12-23-2012, 02:58 PM	#16
cervasa Private 3 Rep 58 Posts Drives: 04 Z4 3.0 6spd Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: delaware iTrader: (1)	wow thats quite the job you had .. enjoy your new found freedom
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MZHammer Lieutenant 45 Rep 516 Posts Drives: E85 Z4M, F82 M4 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hamilton, ON iTrader: (2) Garage List 2016 M4 [0.00] 2006 BMW Z4M Roadster [0.00]	Congrats Rick! I am also looking forward to reading about your next adventures. All the best.
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KLH Second Lieutenant 2 Rep 262 Posts Drives: 2006 3.0si Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Plano, TX iTrader: (0)	Congratulations! I've followed your past journey's and look forward to your future ones.
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12-24-2012, 01:00 AM	#19
uter BMW nerd 83 Rep 299 Posts Drives: E9, E28, E31, G87 M2 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Scottsdale AZ iTrader: (0)	Wow, congrats on your retirement. I hope you'll continue to offer perspective and candid opinions to our lawmakers and bureaucrats. I'm a physician who provides care to Medicare patients, but I'll have to drop it soon due to the difficulty with reimbursement. __________________ 2024 Zandvoort M2 1995 Schwartz 840Ci 1984 Arktisblau 528e 1973 Baikalblau 3.0 CS
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BruceJ 6 of Diamonds (ret) 82 Rep 566 Posts Drives: 2011 E93 335is Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Georgia iTrader: (2)	Fair Winds, Following Seas - many happy years in retirement. Dont know if I ever will - having way too much fun. __________________ 2007 Z4Si(gone) Couple E30 Verts (DD) 2003 330i 2011 E93 335is - current fav
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12-24-2012, 02:24 PM	#21
txz4 Major 59 Rep 1,097 Posts Drives: 2006 M coupe Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: san antonio, texas iTrader: (3)	Congratulations Rick! Absolutely amazing career! I hope we can have someone come in that is even half as honest. I look forward to your future travels and have enjoyed looking through your past adventures.
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12-24-2012, 02:40 PM	#22
Zedfor Meinkugelschmerzen 2 Rep 46 Posts Drives: 2003 BMW Z4 3.0i, B757-200 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Back of Bill's Mother's iTrader: (0)	Congratulations Rick and well deserved! Thank you for your unselfish service to our country. __________________ If you don't know where you are going, any road will take you there. ZSCCA ZSCCA on Facebook Last edited by Zedfor; 12-24-2012 at 03:14 PM..
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