It's Over

[Thomas]

Today, June 30, 2004, is my last official work day at is-wine.

Tomorrow, July 1, 2004, I will think about what I want to be when I grow up!

One day, in the near future perhaps, I will grow up...

[Innkeeper]

Is the store closing, or did you just sell out? You did a great job there Thomas, and we hope you enjoy life back in Hannondsport.

[winoweenie]

And this too will pass my son. Rite off'n the top of my head. I'm a firm believer in all things happen for the better. I'll talk to you this weekend. WW

[hotwine]

Bon voyage, Foodster. I've retired twice already.... it's so much fun, may do it again. Highly recommend it.

[Kcwhippet]

Maybe you can make a living propogating fig trees.

[wondersofwine]

All the best to you Foodie. Should we be expecting some brilliant wine writing or a new cookbook from your pen? Keep us informed. You'll have all the more free time for the offline in Washington next summer.

[Georgie]

Nothing but good wishes from me, too, as you turn a page.

[Thomas]

Thanks everyone. Two devastating funerals in the past two months helped pushed me over the precipice on which I sat for a while. It just ain't worth killing yourself when the event is already pre-ordained anyway.

IK, the store is to remain. I am still a shareholder in the company but no longer an operating officer and manager, and will have nothing to do with selecting the wines. In December I plan to review my shareholder status, should there still be an is-wine to review. Until then, I might stay involved in special seminar programs, so long as I get paid for it.

Hotsie--retiring is fun and I wish I could do it 100%, but not yet.

KC, if I could grow figs for money I would. You should see the crop on that tree on the deck! The ones in the ground, however, are the tough ones.

Yep, WOW, I plan to write, to paint, to play piano, and to seek suitable projects in the wine business. Recently got one of my weekly newspaper columns back, but on that pay I could be hungry and broke within hours...

[dananne]

Anne and I wish to join the chorus saying "Good luck!"