View Poll Results: What Month is prefered? Time of the week?
Late May
6
23.08%
June
4
15.38%
July
11
42.31%
August
4
15.38%
Thursday to Saturday/Sunday
1
3.85%
Friday, Saturday and Sunday
8
30.77%
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
3
11.54%
I dont care, I'm going regardless
8
30.77%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 26. You may not vote on this poll
Summer 2013 "C3" Criuse Around Georgian Bay
02-25-2013, 07:59 AM
#101
Le Mans Master
I am so sorry to read this Pete, I can only begin to imagine what you are going through. I know you cannot go into further details but hopefully there is a payout that will tie you over and be able to bring your pension up to full value and start pulling it down sooner without penalty.
02-25-2013, 08:11 AM
#102
Le Mans Master
Thread Starter
I am so sorry to read this Pete, I can only begin to imagine what you are going through. I know you cannot go into further details but hopefully there is a payout that will tie you over and be able to bring your pension up to full value and start pulling it down sooner without penalty.
I agree with Greg, I'd think some sort of financial arrangement can be made. Keep your head up. Your better than them.
Dodosmike
02-25-2013, 10:27 AM
#103
Safety Car
I'm really sorry to hear Pete and forgive me for highjacking this thread.
Is there any possibility at all re early retirement? Isn't it RBC that advertises, "you're worth more than you think"?
Is there any possibility at all re early retirement? Isn't it RBC that advertises, "you're worth more than you think"?
02-25-2013, 12:32 PM
#105
Melting Slicks
Real sorry to hear of your situation Pete, the same thing happened to my mother 7 years ago. She got through it, and I'm sure your family will to. Us Canucks are a resiliant bunch. Hopefully you can make the cruise and enjoy yourselves for a few days.....looking forward to meeting you.
02-25-2013, 02:16 PM
#106
Drifting
it's like sitting in a life boat, so far out , you can't see land...
& the waves are getting bigger...
the comments from friends , seem to make the waves diminish somewhat...
thanks guys!
will report, when i get to shore lol
Pete.
& the waves are getting bigger...
the comments from friends , seem to make the waves diminish somewhat...
thanks guys!
will report, when i get to shore lol
Pete.
02-25-2013, 04:19 PM
#107
Race Director
Sorry to hear Pete.
Not sure if it helps or if you want to hear, but:
Keep your chin up.
You'll weather the storm.
Everything happens for a reason.
When god closes a door, he opens a window.
Every cloud has a silver lining.
Time heals all wounds.
What goes around, comes around.
When you have lemons, make lemonade.
I hope you at least got a chuckle from the above.
Stan.
Not sure if it helps or if you want to hear, but:
Keep your chin up.
You'll weather the storm.
Everything happens for a reason.
When god closes a door, he opens a window.
Every cloud has a silver lining.
Time heals all wounds.
What goes around, comes around.
When you have lemons, make lemonade.
I hope you at least got a chuckle from the above.
Stan.
02-27-2013, 02:30 PM
#109
Melting Slicks
because this is an open forum , i must be careful what i say...
got my letter jan 10 that after 23 years service my job is contracted out mar 1st
it has been weeks of miserable hell & i will only go into it , in person....
still have 1 12 hour shift wed & i have no clue if i will remain employed, or to put to pasture.
The only good thing is that it has taught me to be sensitive, in future to folk that go thru this...especially if close to 60 years of age
below, sub-human treatment...
Pete.
got my letter jan 10 that after 23 years service my job is contracted out mar 1st
it has been weeks of miserable hell & i will only go into it , in person....
still have 1 12 hour shift wed & i have no clue if i will remain employed, or to put to pasture.
The only good thing is that it has taught me to be sensitive, in future to folk that go thru this...especially if close to 60 years of age
below, sub-human treatment...
Pete.
To keep things positive I'm going to say see you on the cruise!
Gerry
03-11-2013, 08:42 AM
#110
Drifting
naw , contracting company pays about $12 per hour , no benefits or pension...can't live on that in Toronto.
because i am over 55 my pension is "locked in"
can take early pension but with 23 years it is about $1600/month...can't live on that in Toronto.
if i work for another 2-3 years pension will bump to $2600/month & because the union contract states because they contracted out my job, they have to place me in a job.
reporting 7am-4pm mon-fri doing clerical crap , while HR finds me a position.
it sucks but still a pay-cheque
reverting back to days was a tough go, but it is getting better
now , after 23 years i have evenings, week-ends & Stat-Holidays off - what a concept!
Pulled the covers off the bikes yesterday to take the bikes out for a blast...that helped big-time !
Pete.
because i am over 55 my pension is "locked in"
can take early pension but with 23 years it is about $1600/month...can't live on that in Toronto.
if i work for another 2-3 years pension will bump to $2600/month & because the union contract states because they contracted out my job, they have to place me in a job.
reporting 7am-4pm mon-fri doing clerical crap , while HR finds me a position.
it sucks but still a pay-cheque
reverting back to days was a tough go, but it is getting better
now , after 23 years i have evenings, week-ends & Stat-Holidays off - what a concept!
Pulled the covers off the bikes yesterday to take the bikes out for a blast...that helped big-time !
Pete.
03-11-2013, 10:12 AM
#111
Melting Slicks
Hey......I drive 360km roundtrip 4 days a week for my paycheque. As long as your foot's in the door, you're still in the game. I know a lot of people would change places with you in a heart beat. Enjoy the dayshift........I sorta remember what that was like........
03-11-2013, 11:44 AM
#112
Le Mans Master
Pete, that big bright ball up in the sky that you now see while at work is called the sun. It is kind of a weird thing as it is there during the day everyday not just on vacation days. 
Anne and I are so glad to hear that you have secure employment until your retirement date. I'm retiring June 30, '15.
So this looks good for you both and the June cruise! We're in Tybee Island and Savannah this week. Saw a few Harley's being transported to Bike Week at Daytona - we were thinking of you.
Anne and I are so glad to hear that you have secure employment until your retirement date. I'm retiring June 30, '15. So this looks good for you both and the June cruise! We're in Tybee Island and Savannah this week. Saw a few Harley's being transported to Bike Week at Daytona - we were thinking of you.
03-11-2013, 12:08 PM
#116
Drifting
03-11-2013, 01:51 PM
#117
Le Mans Master
so that's 6 to go 7.1.15 
I found the perfect bar to head to our first March retired. Huckapoo's on Tybee Island Beach, it is the most bizarre place we've been to but a total blast. John Cougar Mellancamp recently hung out here for a number of years. Great pizza and cheap beer, big local hangout.
Last edited by gdh; 03-11-2013 at 03:56 PM.
03-20-2013, 08:16 AM
#119
Melting Slicks
Looks like I'll have to miss the cruise.
My oldest called last night and said she got an email that her PhD graduation ceremony is scheduled for May 31 from 2 to 4 in Montreal so no way I'd be able to make it back in time for the start of the cruise.
I made the reservations for the hotel and ferry and was really looking forward to this. My wife even said she'd go. Maybe I'll head up Saturday in the reverse direction and then cruise the last stretch with you guys. Or better still maybe they will change the date for the graduation ceremony.
My oldest called last night and said she got an email that her PhD graduation ceremony is scheduled for May 31 from 2 to 4 in Montreal so no way I'd be able to make it back in time for the start of the cruise.
I made the reservations for the hotel and ferry and was really looking forward to this. My wife even said she'd go. Maybe I'll head up Saturday in the reverse direction and then cruise the last stretch with you guys. Or better still maybe they will change the date for the graduation ceremony.
03-20-2013, 09:38 AM
#120
Le Mans Master
Thread Starter
Looks like I'll have to miss the cruise.
My oldest called last night and said she got an email that her PhD graduation ceremony is scheduled for May 31 from 2 to 4 in Montreal so no way I'd be able to make it back in time for the start of the cruise.
I made the reservations for the hotel and ferry and was really looking forward to this. My wife even said she'd go. Maybe I'll head up Saturday in the reverse direction and then cruise the last stretch with you guys. Or better still maybe they will change the date for the graduation ceremony.
My oldest called last night and said she got an email that her PhD graduation ceremony is scheduled for May 31 from 2 to 4 in Montreal so no way I'd be able to make it back in time for the start of the cruise.
I made the reservations for the hotel and ferry and was really looking forward to this. My wife even said she'd go. Maybe I'll head up Saturday in the reverse direction and then cruise the last stretch with you guys. Or better still maybe they will change the date for the graduation ceremony.
Congrats on the grad though! Be great if you can join us, even for part of the tour! When it gets closer we can touch base and get you a cell number or two for making contact.
dodosmike