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16-JUL-2015 Vern Rogers (fotabug fotos)

Retirement, 13 Years and Counting!

My good friend, Hank, and I retired on July 12th, thirteen years ago. Ever since, we meet for breakfast on or close to that same date every year to celebrate. Today was the day this year! We have a great time and usually spend two to three hours getting up to date with each other and recalling old times. Hank is a funny guy, and the conversation is filled with laughter. So here we are in all our glory (I am the guy on the left, in case you don't know)!
Thanks to our neat waitress, Ingrid at Elmer's, who shot the picture for us.

Nikon 1 V1 ,Nikon 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6
1/40s f/3.5 at 10.0mm iso800 hide exif
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Date/Time16-Jul-2015 10:29:31
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ModelNIKON 1 V1
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Focal Length10 mm
Exposure Time1/40 sec
Aperturef/3.5
ISO Equivalent800
Exposure Bias-0.67
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Paul Milholland28-Jul-2015 01:55
Which of you is "Yum! and which is "Whoa!"? ;-)
GaleriaFotoStefan21-Jul-2015 16:46
Great story and photo! V
paplvr19-Jul-2015 21:46
Too friendly looking guys with a lot of memories. Linda S
Julie Oldfield19-Jul-2015 17:14
Best wishes for many more breakfasts!
Laura Milholland18-Jul-2015 23:51
What a nice shot of the two of you! And how fun to keep up with an old friend this way. :)
woody3418-Jul-2015 03:28
and a great time was had by both....you look happy and healthy in this shot Vern...a wonderful tradition to keep going.V
Hank Vander Velde18-Jul-2015 00:44
Good to enjoy oneself in retirement and celebrate with friends.
Frank Brault17-Jul-2015 22:33
Wishing you both many more good years of retirement. A wonderful portrait of the two of you. V
Buz Kiefer17-Jul-2015 19:33
Great idea and a fine photo to commemorate this year's celebration.
John Shen Photography17-Jul-2015 19:09
Thanks to Ingrid for this memorable moment captured! :)
Tom LeRoy17-Jul-2015 16:56
Retirement is a great benifit from woking all those years. You guys look relaxed and happy... The good life ! V
Ted Aanensen17-Jul-2015 16:56
keep up the good times Vern, all that medical stuff turned out well, look forward to many more happy reunions.
joseantonio17-Jul-2015 16:49
Such a lovely tradition to follow year after year.V.
parrothouse17-Jul-2015 15:46
A nice way to start a day.
Richard Glenn17-Jul-2015 14:49
A couple of good looking guys, congratulations!. I've been semi-retired for almost 12 years, mow yards part time now. Keeps me off the couch, LOL!!
Jim Coffman17-Jul-2015 13:41
Two happy retired guys! I am coming up on nine years of retirement.
Ed R 17-Jul-2015 13:26
Wonderful photo of you guys. Thank you for time at LTD and for continuing the photo work!
Carl Carbone17-Jul-2015 13:07
Fantastic celebration of your retirement. I wish you many many more!
Carol Rollins17-Jul-2015 12:57
Congratulations to you both, and you both look great! Nice to see you Vern.
Jack Hoying17-Jul-2015 12:08
That looks like a lot of fun!
Ed Duverger17-Jul-2015 12:01
I wish you many more of such days.You could because you both look very good.
Ingrid did a very good job.
Steve Thuman17-Jul-2015 11:29
Good times!!!!
Yvonne17-Jul-2015 11:08
What a lovely tradition you two have... so good to keep old friends while you can. v
Anitta17-Jul-2015 07:54
Great portrait of you two! What a great way to keep up your long last friendship! V
danad17-Jul-2015 07:36
A very nice portrait of two laughing guys ! Something in the smiles reflects your friendship. V.
Long Bach Nguyen17-Jul-2015 07:02
great photo and narrative Vern
Bea.17-Jul-2015 06:47
A lovely story about how you've stayed in touch all these years. You make a handsome pair.
Helen Betts17-Jul-2015 06:41
Ingrid captured a great feeling of camaraderie in this wonderful portrait of two friends!
Johnnie Rogers 17-Jul-2015 06:36
A warming tale, this picture reflects the friendship you both have very well.
Roger Bailey17-Jul-2015 06:31
Nice to meet you both at breakfast.
Martin Lamoon17-Jul-2015 06:20
A fine pair! Great to see you meet up with old friends, hope it was a good breakfast.
V
globalgadabout17-Jul-2015 06:10
your good spirits come across well in this photo...keeping in touch with old pals is so rewarding too..
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